The New York Herald Newspaper, February 11, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Saturday, February 11, 1643. The Dey Libel Case—Liberty of the Press— New York Herald. The extraordinary result of the prosecution for libel brought against this journal by Anthony Dey, has been the genera! talk of the city—and the sur- prise has been general how six men of common sense, after hearing the case, could have refused to give the verdict of ‘not guilty” atonce. What the reasons of these six persons were, it is impossible to say ; but Mr. Robbins and his five associates have nobly and fearlessly pertormed their duty, vindica- ted the laws and constitution, and protected the liberty of the press, on a most momentous and exci- ung question. Yes, indeed, six honorable and inte'ligent jurors, have at least vindicated the constitution—protected the rights of the press—appreciated the motives of this journal—and established the soundest moral principles of the age, against one of the greatest efforts of prejudice, hypocricy, and rivalry, that ever was brought to bear against a single individual ora solitary journal. Even those who like to see us and our journal immolated, yet know very well that there was no foundation—no excuse—no ground for any prosecution in the case of Dey. We were only exercising those undoubted rights, which every man enjoys under the constitution of a free country. Yet it is a most remarkable fact—and one that may well startle the friends of intelligence and liberty, that there could be found six individuals willing to bring in a verdict of guilty—a verdict we are sure that never would be thought of for a moment, in a similar case, even in the monarchical capitals of London and Paris, where the press is less free than it is in this great land. No doubt, however, they thought they were doing right. The truth is, the prejudice that has been got up against the Herald, has its origin in the jealousy, rivalry, hate and malevolence of our cotemporari ‘The extraordinary talent, originality, energy, a enterprize which we have combined together, in building up the New York Herald, must, in the ne- cessity of the case, have created astonishment first—and rivalry and jealousy afterwards. Our career has been of sucha character in newspaper literature, that even Mr. Whiting, the District At- torney, while he was endeavoring to convict us, contrary we are persuaded to his “sober secend thoughts,” could not help uttering the following remarks on our enterprize :— “Mr. Whiting pronounced a most eloquent eulu- gium upen the Herald. He said it was Mr. Ben- nett’s pride and glory that his paper was circulated inevery land and in every clime upon which the sun in the firmament of heaven ever shone. If you go to England you find it there. In France it is almost the only American paper that can be found upon file. It penetrates through the pathless snows and dreary wilds of Russia. Upon the sum- mit of the Alps you may see it. If you travel to India you find it. It may be found in Switzerland and Germany—upon the seven hills of ancient Rome, and upon the time-honored and classic soil, and beneath the balmy skies of Italy, there you may read the Herald. Cross over the Bosphorus— go into Asia—and, in short, wherever the English language is spoken or translated, there does the New York Herald circulate. In view of this immense circulation, and of this immense power wielded by one man, Mr. Whiting spoke of the great caution and discretion which should be used in conducting his paper.” We agree perfectly with the District Attorney, ir the necessity of ‘great caution and discretion,” i conducting such an engine--and during our whole ¢ reer we will venture to say that we have comm ted fewer errors against the laws of taste, society, or good morals than any paper in this city. The cla- mor which has been raised against us and the Her- ald, has arisen more from the jealousy of rivals—the prejudice created and the falsehoods circulated by these very rivals. From the case of John Hagger- ty, down to that of Anthony Dey, errors may have been committed, but they were unintentional, and immediately corrected as soon as ascertained. But this did not satisfy our rivals, who hated us for our successful enterprise. It was not our con- duct, as they alleged, which they wished to amend —it was to destroy us and our establishment, so that they might occupy our position. Hence the terrible falsehoods first invented and published by the rival newspapers—hence the attacks not only on on our journal—but on our character—on the very females of our family—on the wife of one’s bosom. Never, perhaps, was there such an in- stance in the history of human nature, of such a conspiracy to destroy a man and his family, as there has existed in certain cliques in New York forthe last few years against usand the Herald. Thisatro- cious movement began with the ‘‘ Courier & En- quirer,” which attempted to {drive us from our very apartments at the Astor House, by gross and false insinuations against characters in private life, as pure, as spotless, as honorable, as accomplished as any in thisor any other country. The atrocious at- tempt has been continued from that day, to this, both in the Courier & Enquirer and in other news- papers, and also in certain cliques of society whose ‘rottenness and discredit cannot compare a moment with those that we associate with. But there is a redeeming character in this com- munity—there is a turning point in the affairs of men —which can always be reached by those who bide their time. That point is new at hand. ‘Tue Fire Derartment —Who among our citizens is unacquainted with the charities of this most no- ble Institution? Of the voluntary services of its members, the exposure to which they are subjected, and the constant sacrifices of their time, health and even their lives, while in the performance of their dangerous duties? These considerations should deeply impress fon the minds of our citizens the im- portance of letting our generous Firemen see that their services are appreciated. We perceive that the Sacred Music Society is to give the Department a benefit on Thursday evening next, at the Taber- nagle. The sublime Oratorio of David will be per- formed, not only with the usual vocal strength of the Society, but will* likewise be assisted by other eminent vocalists. Here is presented an opportunity for our citizens to display their liberality towards the relief of the widows and orphan children of Firemen. We hope to see the Tabernacle upon this occasion filled to overflowing, and that the Department will realize sufficient to meet the pressing demands for assis- tance which is continually made by the many dis- tressed and unfortunate persons who are the reci pients of its benevolence. Case or Wa. P. Brown.—This accomplice of Charles F. Miller in the abduction of his wife, has been denied bail by Judge Kent. His Honor looks upon Miller’s act asa crime, and considers Brown as a particeps criminis. He would, however, have been disposed to liberate the prisoner on his giving substantial sureties, were it not for the extreme un- certainty which attends the question as to what crime had been actually committed ; for it is impos- sible to ascertain whether Mis. Miller be dead or living ; in the United States, or beyond the protec- tion of its laws; and whether Brown, the prisoner, has been merely accessory to a case of kidnapping, or to a case of murder. Ecoxomy.—It is proposed in Massachusetts to re- duce the salaries of its officers frem Governor down to tide-waiters, and save $30,056 67 per annum by the retrenchment a ‘Tae Exrnesses.—Adames and Harnden yesterday gave us Boston papers of Thursday in advance of the mail. Adams & Co. also gave us Wednesday’s papers. Their conductor came through by horse power to Stoningtoa from the Norwich route. Al bany papers of Thursday were brought dowa by Po- meroy & Co, over the Housatonic road twenty four hours @ head of the mail. New Movement or tax Tyrer Guarp.—The corporal’s guard, which take care of the interests of Captain Tyler, both here and at Washington, have commenced a movement of the most curious and original character. They have actually com- menced a suit for damages done by the New York Herald to their character and cause—and our former Washington correspondent during the famous veto session, Mr. T N. Parmelee, is put forward as pioneer and personal in this moral movement. Captain Tyler is one of the most remarkable of men, and seems to be going to have the most origi- nal of destinies. The famous “ cor,oral’s guard” will be the death of him one of these days. We have tried to advise, to aid, to succor his forlorn : hope—and because we gave up the cause as hope- Jess, these excruciating philosophers now bring for- ward a suit against us for damages, equal to a year’s salary of the Captain, full $25,000. Well, this will be the funniest case ever yet at- tempted. In our defence, we shall put in evidence all the facts, documents, and cerretpondence be- tween us and the “ guard,” including also that with Captain Robert Tyler. Thistrial will bring out one of the most curious developements in polities, spoils, humbugging, and fun, that ever came before the world, The secret history of the Extra Session —the “sayings and doings” of Captain Tyler—the | movementsand policy of the “{guard”— particularly, their intrigues to drive Daniel Webster out of the cabinet,and all his friends out of office, will be a rich treat in the secret history of the last two years. As to the damage we have done the “guard” — we have no doubt our course bas injured them equal to $256,767 $7 of the best constitutional cur- tency. We mean also before we have done with them to make the damage equal to $767,678 56. We wait for the great TYLER MASS CONVENTION, called by Corporal Noah on the 15th of March for the next grand cut. Tue Orn Wuirte Horse at Last.—THe Aproint- MENTs.—Our correspondent from Albany, in ano- ther column, gives a list of the New York appoint- ments, thus far made by the government. These selections have kicked up a terrible dust in the city. Allday yesterday they were canvassed, and public opinion is very unsettled. The principle on which they appear to have been made, seems to be a mix- ture,in equal proportions,of ingratitude to honest de- mocrats, and fear of the disorganisers. The appointment of Thomas R_ Stevens (a bro- ther-in-law of Senator Varian,) no doubt was made to harmonize the Varian influence in the Sixteenth ward, and that of Dr. Van Hovenburgh, as health officer, and Vache, as resident physician, to unite the party in the equally balanced eighth, and uproari* ous and split-up sixth. The appointment of Henry Everson as Flour Inspector, meets with general ap- probation, as also does that of Henry Esquirol, (As- sistant Alderman of the Thirteenth ward), for tobac- co, although Henry Riell would have been quite as acceptable. The water commissioners, harbor mas ters, master warden,and port wardens appear to pass general muster. The reasons that were urged upon the Governor to produce the appointment of some of the persons se- lected for office, are calculated to sow the seeds of dissension and disorganization deeper and deeper into the party organization. If the sole recom- mendation to public place is, that unless certain men are selected, the city must be again given into the hands of the whigs by the factious few who might be vinted, the sooner the true, the -regular-nomination Demo- he better. If men who eserved long and true as party men, and made vols of themselves by going it strong, who have ever kicked nor bolted out of the traces, are to be hrown aside, and preference given to those who threaten to bolt the regular nominations and split up the party in the democratic wards, let it be made thus publicly manifest, and the immeral example will cause the overthrow of any party who adopt it. We think the “party” are in a ticklish con- dition. isay hone e go-th tand cea ee — Navat.—We have just received the following) bit of naval intelligence from Boston. Mercuants’ EXcHANGE, | Boston, Feb. 9—3 P. M. i _The U.S. ship Erie, sailed at 2P. M., forthe Pas cific Ocean via Rio Janeiro. List_of Officers —T. J. Manning, Commander; Geo. Hurst, first Lieutenant ; R. W. Meade, secon do; Wm. E. Leroy. Acting Master; Wm. Grier, Surgeon ; T. E. Norris, Parser; John Rutledge an: John P. Decatur, Passed Midshipmen; George Mi Ransom, A. N. Smith, W. O. Crane and Stanwix Gansevoort, Midshipmen ; Midshipman J. A. Man- ning, Captain’s clerk ; Alfred Hingerty, Boatswain. Passengers—E. R. Dorr, Exq., U. 8. Consul at Valparaiso ; Mr. Petrich (sculptor) and son, for Rio Janeiro. No other news. Very cold here to-day. Snort Passaces.—Ships have recently made re- markably short passages from Liverpool to New Or- leans. On the 30th ult., the James H. Shepherd ar- rived there with advices from England to the lst, ult., four dayslater than any of our packets have brought. natarr Srverr —The pilot boat John E. David- son, arrived yesterday from a long cruise. She was out in the midst of the late severe snow storm, and has been upwards of two hundred miles at sea. More Snow.—About seven o’clock last evening aquiet philosophical fall of snow commenced. it has a most excellent foundation. Our sleighing will be capital. Steam Sup Great Western leaves Bristol to day for New York. As she is to touch at Madeira we shall not look for her before the 3d or 4th of March. Superior Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. Fen.9.—Ezra L. Bushnell vs. The Mutual Safety Fire Insurance Company.—The company insured soeoon the brig Roseoe, which was valued at $9000. The brig, on returning to this port from Port Leon, St. Marks, Florida, in January, 1842, with aload of cotton, went ashore on a sard reef at Townsend's Inlet, near Cape May. The car- £0, 300 bales, was thrown overboard, but the vessel be- came embedded inthe sand and remained. Ten days af- terwards a survey was calied, and she was abandoned. The captain, 1t appears, had tried to get soundings the day previous tothe Right on which she struck, throwing the lead himeelf, but he declared without effect, and sup. posed they were a hundred miles from land, The weather was hazy, and no object could be seen at the distance of a quarter of a mile. The captain owned one quarter of the vessel. He declared the accident to hi his compnss getting out of order, and varying two points from the correct one. The brig was sold as she lay for $87, and in March the purchasers succeeded, at a cost of about $250, in getting her off the reef, and she is now afloat at the inlet, her bull tight and sound. The company refuses to pay the loss, alleging fraud on the part of the captain in stranding the vessel, which charge they declare to be corroborated by the lack of ef. fort in getting her off. ‘The case is not yet finished. For plaintiff, Mr. Cutting and Mr. Meore—for defendant, Mr. Sedgwick and Mr J. W. Gerard. Circuit Court, Before Judge Kent. Brice Smith, Administrator to Richard B. mn Trotter.—In 1835, Mr. Mason came on here with his plans, &c., of the city of Jackson, ele- gantly Isidout on paper. Mr. Trotter agreed to take 260 shares, and gave his notes for a certain sum, payable at different periods. ‘Thi se notes were subsequently relinguished, and bonds arties, secured by their interest in the “ city of on” taken in lieu. “The present action is on a bond of §2,000—the detence to which is fraud in the original transaction, and also usury. i ared in evidence that Mr. Mason owned un in the Potomac, opposite Washington, called Holmes’ (or Alexander} and also a piece ef land on the main, the whole con five hundred acres. He projected the city scheme, and came to Mew York and Brooklyn, where he was introduced to several of our citizens by Captain Hudson, subsequently attached to the exploring expedition. A company was iormed in which Jona. Trotter, Daniel Jackson, John H. Cornell, Silas M. Stillwell, and others, took part. The capital stock was to Fen. 10.—J. Mason, vs. Jonat’ be a ggg ie wet 5000 shares of stock were to be issued, and the sum of $260,000 first to b cg ed a fo be appropristed to land, &e. [It is now wort feted 6 o defendant, and others, thet went at m, had agreed $60,000 in cash, which proved to br unteae od oe other misrepresentations On these statemen: of fraud is based. In taking the bonds it wa that Mr. Mason was t retain possession and use, sequent profit of the land, and receive, on the bo cent interest. On the defence of usury The defendant's counsel stated that the; plead usury except for the sake of reaching the eviden of fraud, The case is still on, vor uff, Mr. Foote and Mr. #, B. Smith. been caused by 4 City Intelligence. Genera Burst Ur.—One of the pipes of the Cro- ton water department exploded at the north east corner of Walker street andthe Bowery, yesterday afternoon before dusk, and before ‘the Water Pur- veyor,” as he 1s called, could be brought to the spot the cellars ot the whole vicinity below was flooded with water. It was this confusion and excitement that produced the alarm of fire from the City Hall, at about 8 o’clock last evening. The force of the water in Walker street opened a hole of fifteen teet in diameter, which was not closed until near eight o’clock in the evening by the public authorities. Arrest or ALpertC. De Merrirr.—Thie man, 8o long known as one of the Chevaliers d’industrie of our city, land speculator, stock jobber, &c., was arrested on Thursday night by officers Relyea and llinger, under the direction of Justice Matsell, and placed in the Tombs. Yesterday Wm. Delano of 97 West street, entered a charge inst him of obtaining an iron book safe trom his father on the 26th ot Noyember last, worth $62. He gave G. Watrons of 49 Fulton street, asa reference, who represented De Merritt as every way responsible,and the safe was thensold on a credit until the Ist of January. It was afterwards ascertained that De Merritt was irresponsible, and that he sold the safe to Mr. Levy a few days afterwards for The second charge was made by Reuben H. Towner, of 7 Liberty street, who alleges that on the 5th of De- cember last a man named John Scable came to his premises and represented himselt as the clerk for the tirm of Thomas Wilsen & Co. of 88 John street. He left an order for a quantity of brushes for said firm valued at $314 92, and stated that the firm was eve- ry way prosperous—that they were carrying on a large manufactory near Providence, R 1.; that they transacted all their business on the cash pases ple, and ordered these Roeds on those terms ‘he goods were delivered on those conditions, but no money could be obtained for the parties. Mer- ritt represented himself as Thomas Nelson of the firm, and was so considered by Mr. Towner until a few weeks since, when he met the real Thomas N_ Ison, who stated that he was induced to enter in- to a partnership with a man named Jonathan Brown and De Merritt, but that they had no money nor any business at or near Providence atthe time these pecas were purchased. Nelson also states that the rushes were immediately sent to the auction store of Corlies, Haydock & Co., who made an advance upon them of $100, and sold them for the benefit of the firm. Thr third charge was preferred by Joseph L. Chester, of 52 John street, who had charge of an umbrella store belonging to Mrs. Sarah Gasner. He states that on the 29th ef November last, the same parties obtained $72 43 worth of umbrellas. by the same deceptive arts as above mentioned in the case of Towner The last charge was a larceny for stealing 328 volumes of Scott’s novels from the store of Ebenezer Stevens & Sons, 110 South street. A portion of the stolea books were found where De Merritt had leftthem. The result of the investiga- tion was, that De Merritt was committed on three charges of conspiracy and one of larceny. Thomas Nelson and Jonathan Brown, his partners, have been committed as witnesses, and John Scable, as one of the parties. Wm. G. Watrous, of 49 Fulion street, the referee, was also arrested as a principal in the conspiracy, and they are all locked up in the Tombs for future judgment. Onsearching Watrons a certificate of sale ot stock in the broken Ameri- can Exchange Bank was found in his possession, and a bill relative to some transaction that he had made with the firm of Nelson & Co., of 88 Gold street. On investigating one of his coat pockets pint decanter, with a cork stopper, pewter topped, was found in it, which had been recently emptied ot common brandy, “‘Cram’s best.” He was lockedjup. “ Boarpinc Rounp” Twer.—John Donovan, was arrested yesterday morning by officer Stephens, on three several charges of larceny. The first for having robbed a tellow boarder named John Has- kins, on tie 13th of last October, of the sum of $100 in bank notes and coin, and two silver pencil cases. They resided at thattime at 384 Cherry street. The second offence was for stealing a cloak worth from Mrs Mary McKean, of Cherry street, which he had offered for sale to Hannah Brown, o 92 Anthony street. The third offence is for stealing the cloak and pants of Daniel Maher, a tellow board- er with him at 119 Beekman street. He has been in the States Prison before for similar offences, and was fully committed. Rosgep on THE Points —On Thursday evening, as Patrick Auseney was passing through the intect- ed district of ‘‘ The Points,” he was met by four blecks named Isaac Rebbins, Sarah Robbins, Jane Pierce, and Hannah Voorhees, who enticed him into a den, and then robbed him of his pocket They were soon after ar- man, and fully committed for book containing rested by a watel trial. _ Buratar From Newark.—The store and dwel- ling ot Wm. Bennett, of 2085 Chatham street, was entered by burglars on the night of the 8th of Feb., and silks, scarts, cravats, Xc., stolen, valued at about $100. Officers James L. Smith and Tappan gti arrested a man named John Sexton, at lewark, and found a large quantity of the goods in his possession. He was fully committed. Tus Hupson Frozen Over.—At Bull’s Ferry, five miles above the city, the river is frozen 80 firmly, that persons now constantly cross on foot. Court of Common Pleas. Before Judge Inglis. Fes. 10.—Nathan Whitel Theses Douglass.—This ‘was an action for assault an battery. The defendant owned some provers in Park Row, running through to Ann street. The plaintiff, who isa respectable merchant tailor, at 167 Broadway, formerly rented a store of the de. fendant, and left, as an offset for the last quarter’s rent, a juantity of fixtures, papering, partitions, awning posts, The defendant was not satisfied, and the plaintiff called on the defendant at his store for the pu of set. tling the affair. The defendant then accused Mr. Whitely of running off and robbing him (the defendant). Mr. Whitely replied that the accusation was false, on which the defendant threw off his coat and hat, and swearin that he would knock the defendant down if he repeat that, he shoved him, with his closed fist against eta, for some distance. The witnesses, who were in the employment of the de- fendant, did not believe that an assault was committed, although one testified that the defendant might have struck the plaintiff. The Court ciereet that the assertion of the plaintiff that the defendant had lied, could not justify the latter in uaing personal violence. The Jury were absent nearly an hour, and found a ver- dict for the defendant. For plaintiff, Mr. Nagle—for defendant, Mr. Brady. Marine Court. Before Miss ‘Sherman, Adeline Miller ve. Am Proseter, alias Jine.—This case is unfit to report. Wetcn’s Otymric Circus.—The public must not forget that the usual afternoon performance, com- mencing at two o’clock, takes place to-day at this highly popular and magnificent establishment. It will embrace many new and delightful acts of equestrianism, surprising feats of strength and dex- terity, amusing dances, singing, &c., &c , affording &@ great opportunity fer families and others to enjoy a few hours’ social amusement. The new panto- mime will be repeated this evening. Cuatuam Tueatre.—Several popular plays are announced for thisevening. The dramas of “ El Hyder,”” “Smuggler’s Dog,” andthe ‘“ Robber of the Rhine,” will afford an evening's rare entertain- ment, and doubtless secure a full house. The sur- prising rapidity with which new plays are produced at this theatre, affords undeniable evidence of the enterprising spirit of the manager—and the superior tact, taste and ability displayed in the arrange- ment of the various characters, scenery, dresses, decorations, &c. incident tothe pieces, deservedly receives universal approbation, and the cordial support of the entire theatre going community. Gov. Dorr and his Sword are in Boston. Tue Poor anv Destrrute must Not Starve.— The unprovided poor of our city are invited to at- tend meeting to-morrow (Sunday) at half past 10 A.M.—half past 2and7 P. M—also on day and Thursday evenings next, at 7 P.M, at the Hall, corner of Bowery and Hester streets. Also all persons who will be helpful as visiters, are invit- ed to attend each of the above meetings, where re- lief for the deserving destitute may be obtained. 0G> The Indian Chiefs took their ride yesterday ina sleigh drawn by eight horses, the shoes of the Circus horses not being properly sharpened for fast riding in the street. They appear in their, War Dances to-day at half past one, and to-night at half past seven. As they have no compensation, and appear merely from politeness to us,and regard for their superintendent, nothing will in- duce them to give repeated performances. The best Mr. Barnum can do on this last day of their visit, is to give seats to these who come first. Those who cannot get into the lecture room can see them as they mix with the audience. Y THE S1ORM.—The Boston itor. This excellent family by the storm, our thou: ligent readers fearful of being deprived of their usual Saturday evening literary repast; we are happy to announce that it will be ready this morning with al variety of rich and racy articles, original and se- lected, from the latest Magazines. One of the articles, entitled ‘ The State of the Drama,” is worthy of perusal in particular. Also an interesting Letter from Paris, &e- &c. For sale at No. 4 Ann street; A: News Office Bowery, and all newsmen, newspape sande ofin BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. ‘Washington. [Coneementa nce of spe ests et ‘ASHI ‘aursday sige 59-4 fi } What has been done—What 1s to be done In Congress—The Warehouse System—Pas. sage of the Pension Bill-M'Duffie and Evans's Resolutions on the State of the Country—Western Hemp—Ovegon—-Dis- trict of Columbia—California—Western Armory—Jesse Hoyt, &. Another day has passed in both Houses, and no- thing transpired, but some rambling discussion and the presentation of a few memorials and resolutions. I told you a week ago that a message was coming from the President on the subject of the currency» and the finances. Itwas intended to be sent in a week ago; a long and serious council has been held about it, and the message may now be expected to come into the House on or before Monday. Its purport I have already stated. It will be of no avail. The present House will pass no measure of relief.— It is even doubtful if they will tax tea and coffee, or modify the tariff in any way, even to the passage of a Warehousing Bill. You know by my previous letters, that the Bill to prevent the transmission of “‘mailable matter” out of the mails (about the meaning ot which the mem- bers of the Senate Committee who reported the bill could not agree,) has passed the Senate. To-day it was brought into the House, and referred to the Post office committee. I sent you some time ago, a copy of this extraondivaiy and oppressive bill. It was the result of the combined wisdom of the post- masters of New York, Philadelphia end Boston. I am surprised that the newspapers have not spoken loudly on this subject. | 7 There remain just eighteen working days before the close of the session. Ot these probably four will be occupied with private bills, leaving fourteen only in which the whole of the public business before Congress is to be disposed of. In these, the House has to dispose of Cushing’s Exchequer, the Oregon Bill, the Treaty, the Warehouse Bill, Commercial Reciprocit Bill, French Spoliations, anda host of other Telly, important matters. The Senate has the Bankrupt Bill, as well as all the other business, except the Oregon Bill, which has been their stalk- ing horse for two months. This session the Senate has been the most dull, apathetic, gloomy, and stu id body, that ever was seen in this country, They faye passed two important public bills in two months—ihe Oregon and the Private Exprees Bills. The House, in the same time, have repealed the Bene Bill and killed the Exchequer. Great work! The Senate to-day received a report from the Treasury Department, containing letters from the various Collectors relative to the Warehouse system. } will send you a copy as soon as printed. Mr. Evays reported the Annual Pension Bill, which was read a third time and passed. He also stated that to-morrow he should move to take up the ny Bill. Pass i The Navy Appropriation Bill from the House was read twice and sent to the Finance Committee. The joint resolution to establish agencies to buy hemp for the goveruient in Missouri and Kentucky was passed, with an amendment that no American hemp is to be bought when dearer than foreign hemp. It has passed the House and is now a law. The only other business done inthe Senate, was the calling up ofthe resolutions on the state of the country, by Mr. M'Duffie. They look business-like. Here they are:— Resolved. That it is the solemn and urgent duty of the present Congress to adopt, without delay, efficient mea- sures to revive the crippled and decaying commerce, re- plenish the Tuneetgiyy: exchequer, and arrest the al: ing accumulation of the public debt of the United 81 fhesolved, That a modification of the existing tariff o1 foreign imports, such as willrenderit strictly and in good faith a mere revenue measure, is in le to the ac- complishment of those objects ; sures of the British Governme: principles of free trade, the public tion on the part of the present ministry, to extend those principles still further, and the probability of the speedy organization of un exteasive system of srauggling on the line of our frontier, furnish pressing motives to Congress for acting on the subject during its present session. Resolved, That a rigid system of retre: my, and accountability, such as will bring the aanual ex- penditures within the annual income of the Government, is not less indispensable ; and that, wh is rendered necessary by the deplorable state of th public finances, it is rendered just, and not injurious to the public service, by the ined reduction of the currency, aud consequent ap- preciation of the value of nioney. Mr. McDurrie wished these resolutions made the cial order for next Monday. The country and the treasury were in an ularming tate, and some- thing ought to be done by Congress before it ad- journed. Mr. Evans said that on Menday nexi, when the above resolutions came up, he will offer the following as an amendment. So there will be a retty party fight right off. Here are Evans’s reso- jutions :— Resolved, That, among the causes which have contri- buted most efficiently to the depression of the foreign and domestic cemmerce of the country, and to the consequent impoverishment of the national treasury, and which heve thus rendered a resort to loans inevitable, is the want of a currency of uniform value in all parts of the United States, commanding the confidence of the people ; and no measure designed to revive commerce, replenish the trea- sury, andavertthe further accumulation of public debt, will be complete or adequate to the accomplishment of these objects, which fail to supply their wants. Resolved, ‘That another of the prominent causes of the present prowtrated condition of the business of the coun- try, and of the public finances, and which has largely impaired American character and credit, which has e: posed republican institutions to reproach and obloquy, the failure of so many Statesof the Uhion to provide for the regular payment of the interest on their public debts ; and especially the favor and countenance which have been given, to some extent, in some portions of the coun- try, tothe alarming and destructive doctrine, that these debts are not besding pee he people of the States wich have created them, but may be annulled and repudiated at their discretion. Resolved, That, while this Congress doesnot intend to adopt any measures for the payment by the United States ofthe debts of the individu: ites, it nevertheless deems it proper, in view of the disastrous consequences to the national ‘character and credit, and to the institutions of Republican Government, of the failure of the States to ful- fil Their obligations, and of the principle which has been asserted, that these bbligations are not binding on them— to declarethat the debts ofthe States, crated by the legis- lative authority theteof, 1 ly, are obligatory and binding upon said States, and cannot be by them annulled or repudiated ; and that it is the solemn and urgent duty of the ge of said States to resort to the most efficient means in their power for the preservation of their faith, and the fulfilment of their obligations. Resolved, That it is the duty of Congress, by every constitutional and proper means in its power—by the adoption of measures to restore and preserve a eurreney ofuniform value throughout the United States, by the collection and disbursement of the public revenue, and the regulation and administration of the public finances in such way as shall be least burdensome to the people, and most conducive to] the ‘al of trade and com: ir from fluctuation give security and steadiness to the industry of the country —to render every practicable aid and encour: ent to the people of the several States in their efforts to meet their engogements, and to discharge the obligations which they have incurred. There was nothing else done in theSenate. ‘The House was occupied nearly five hours in dis- cussing two or three trifling bills relating to the District of Columbia. ‘T'wo of them were to erect an orphan asvium, and a lunatic asylum in the District. As soon as the journal was read, Mr. Finumore reported a bill to prevent. public officers disbursing any public money before it had been paid into the treasury. It was read twice. Mr. Reynoups ta dae a bill to take measures to settle the Oregon Territory immediately. It was ordered to be printed; | ; The Oregon bill and the bill to prevent private ex- presses, were both brought in from the Senate, and referred to cominittees. Mr. Finumorg asked when the Select Committee would report on the coast survey. Mat.ory.—Probably next week. Wisz.—Very doubtfnl ; there is a good deal of difference of opinion among the members of the committee. A MemBer.—Devil doubt ’em! Aycriao —I have a report ready, if the House is ready to reccive it. F The report was on weights and measures, and or- dered to be printed. Mr. Crawrorp, from Georgia, (elected to fill Ha- bersham’s place,) asked Mr. Brown if he meant any thing personal in his remarks yesierday relative to the jate Georgia election. Mr. Brown.—I did not by expression or implication mean any thing disrespectful to the gentleman, Crawrorp —I have nothing more to say. Brown.—But I'll ask the gentleman now if he was elected to support the whig creed laid down yesterday by the gentleman froin Indiana. Spwaker—(thumping his hammer)--Order. The conversation must be stepped. It permitted to go on, it will result in a general and irreguiar debate. Memner—(in an under tone,) Sarin! and per- se ina fight. Several reports from Committers were read ; and 10,000 copies ordered printed of the Commissioner of Patents’ report. After this the House went into Committee of the Whole on the business connected with the District of Columbia; General Ward inthe chair. No bills were passed. Mr. Unpenwoon hoped the Committee would pass the bill foran Orphan Asylum in the city of ‘ashington. Cave Jonunsan—Where is the money to come from ? Gov. Rrynoips—I am- opposed to voting away eo much of the people’s money for the District of Columbia. I know gentlemen here, eat a good many fine dinners, (Great laught fi id od many fing turkeys, and a go ee and fine wines in the District But that’s no reason why they should vote away the people’e money. Mr. fimrrn said he thought members of Congress should be the last men to refuse to vote for an Orphan Asylum in the city of Washington. There was less necessity for one in Alexandria than for Washington. Members of Congress did not often go to Ale: . (Laughter.) i A Memuer—(in a low tone.) They might be providing for some of their own offspring. Prorrit—I object, sir, to so many orphan asy- Jums in this District, for our poor orphan children. (Laughter ) NGER—I am surprised, sir, to see the gallant gentleman from Illinois (Reynolds) objeet to this excellent charity. He says he is unwilling to give anything to the District. Why, sir, the gentleman abi freely gave his heart away in thisvery District, and don’t seem to regret it. (Roars of laughter at this allusion to Gov. Reynolds, who married his wife in the District of Columbia.) Reynotps—Well, sir, if I ga here, I can only say that my galla n New York (Granger) is also trying to give away his heart, too, sir, in the District (Shouts of laughter) and if he don’t succeed, sir, it won't be because he’s dgticient in grace and elegance of motion (imitatin Granger) nor because he don’t try. (Roars o} laughter.at this repartee on Granger, who is said to be courting the rich and beautiful Mrs. McKim.) The bill was finally laid aside to be reported to the House. 2 Mr. Unperwoop—! now move, sir, to take up the Bill to provide and furnish a lunatic asylum for the District of Columbia. (Great laughter.) eit A Menage (in an under tone)—We can furnish it and fillit, for that matter, with patients out of this House. (Laughter.) Mr. Cave Jounson objected. He asked where were the lunatics now? (Much laughter.) A Memper—A good many are around you, now, Johnson. 5 Mr. Unperwoop—There are twenty lunatics be- longing to the District (Laughter, and a voice, “Twenty! there are 120 in this House”) and they are kept at Baltimore, at $5 a week per head. Mr. Jonnson still objected. There was no money in the Treasury. fi Mr. Unperwoop—The building has been erected for them ata cost of $10,000. And $10,000 more is asked to finish outhouses, furnish it, and pay all salaries, &c. 4 Cave Jounson—With marble tables, I suppose, and furniture like the New York Custom House.— (Laughter.) j Mr. Prorrir was surprised that members should object to having a good comfortable Lunatic Asy- lum provided in the cityof Washington. (Great Laughter.) E r i A Memuer—It is very much wanted, indeed, sir; and for members of this House to—— (Roars of laughter here drowned the last word ) Another Memper said he was surprised that gentlemen did not see the necessity of a Lunatic Asylumhere. (Peals of laughter.) eee AVE Jounson—There might be a necessity for it, were it not for the fact that all the members are going home in three weeks, and hardly any of them coming back. (ere the whole House almost was laughing, and members seemed determined to have quite a jitile spree tor a few minutes.) Finally without being able to decide whether they would have a lunatic asylum here or not, the Com- mittee rose. ‘| 2 i A message was then received from the Presi- dent stateng that he had no information about any negotiations of a treaty, or overtures by Mexico to cede California to England. i The following important Executive communica- tions were then laid before the House :— 1. From the Treasury Department, enclosing letters from Collectors of Customs, and others, in relation to the policy of establishing the wareho: iystem. ‘rom the Navy Department, in ertoa resolution, stating the amount of money pald to the officers and men employed in the Exploring xpedition. 3. From the Preaident of the United States, transmitting the report and proceedings of the Commissioners appointed for the selection of a site for a Western Ar- mory. < Froe the War Department, communicating an ab- stract of the returns of the militia of all the States and Territories of the Union. 6. From the Navy Department, in compliance with a resolution, stating the pay of officers and seamen of the Navy, and distinguishing, so far as can be ascertained, the native from the naturalized, where each was born, ay my heart riend from Iwillsend a copy of each of these as soon as they are printed. Although the report was not read, I can tell you that the Commissioners have decided on Fort Mas- sac, or Massick, in Illinois, on the Ohio River for the site of the Great IWestern Armory. It is 20or 30 miles below Shawneetown, and about 12 or 15 miles below the Tennessee River. The Sreaxer then said he had a memorial from Jesse Hoyt. a Mr. Roosevetr moved to refer it to the Judiciary. It was done. s ‘Wise—I move it be printed, Sir. 5 Stancey—Does any gentleman know its contents? I object to the printing of private memorials. They often contain reflections on members. : Speaker—I have read part of it, and itis very respectful. 1sE—I know that Jesse Hoyt was a defaulter and a deliberate defaulter. He was so in 1839, and I then pronounced him so; then he was a defaulter $120,000 ; at last he was so for over $200,000. He wished the Teel printed, and that all these corrup- tions be ex; . : ; It was left to the Committee to decide about printing. Mr. Arnotp—Mr. Speaker ! Spraxer—The gentleman from Tennessee. ArnoLp—It’s four o'clock Sir. (Great laughter.) I move we adjourn, Sir. Barnarp—I wish to present a paper. Will the gentleman— i : Arnotp—Can’t_ withdraw it, Sir. (Laughter. )— Four o'clock, Sir. Time to adjourn! (Great ee, mst Memper—Arnold’s a Srcunp —So am I We've been here five hours. ‘Turrp Memper—You went down to John Foy’s, and had half a dozen fried. Szconp Memper—And you had brandy and water. At this time, there were not fifty members ‘pre- sent, many spoke in an under tone, and nearly all were standing up ina cluster in front of the Speak- er’s chair, with their hats and everlasting blue cloaks on, and looking very use and very comical. Barwarp—I % the gentleman to withdraw his motion. Arnoup—Can’t withdraw it, sir. (Laughter, and cries of ‘Stick to it, Arnold.” ir. Barnarp said he would renew it; Arnold consented ; and Barnard presented a bill he means to move asa substitute for Cushing’s Exchequer. It was ordered to bejrinted, and the House ad- journed. Pe .. The weather is still cold and disagreeable, and a little snow fell this morning. In the course of thedebate to-day, Fillmore said he had received a letter from Mr. Forward stating that beyond a doubt there would be a balaxce in the Treasury on the Ist of next January, provided the government was allowed to re-issue the $7,000,000 or $8,000,000, (or whatever the amount is) of Trea- sury notes that will falldue this year. Many mem- bers said this would be equal toa newloan. And Mr. Roosevelt said the receipts from customs the last quarter were only $2,150,000. He implored Congress to do something to stop the increase of the debt. W. HL A. Scene or Excrrement.—Last evening, at the Miller meeting, in the Salvon of the Chinese Mu- seum, a scene of great consternation prevailed for a time, in cons+ quence of the excessive crowd of per- sons outside /+sirous to get in, and the alarm inside that the butiding was on fire, orin danger of falling down. A number of panes of glass were broken on George street side ; several females fainted, and for a few moments the greatest confusion prevailed, and some personal injury was sustained. At the same place, this morning, another uproar occurred, originating in the attempt of George Mun- dy to ask Miller a question, who, at the time, was answering some queries proposed to him in writing: The contusion soon subsided, and the speaker went oe wie his proclamation.—Philadelphia Gazette, . 10. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday, $1300 City 6's, 92. LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. Bansrmons, Feb 9—Cld Baltimore, Pullen, Buhia and a GG AN ARTICLE CALLED HEWE: ERVE AND Bone Liniment and Indian Vegetable Eiixir, fer the theu- matism and gout, hes frequently come under our notice, which we, like the common herd of mankind, have cons: dered one of the many catchpenny affairs got’ up to extort money from the sobering pal lic, and should, tor aught we know, still continue to think so, had not our antipathy to all patent medicaments been removed by seeing the .bove articles applied to a friend who had been for years a crip- ple: and who now walks erect. When such a truly vaiua- le’ article comes before our notice, we deem it our duty to acquaint the public of the facts. We refer them for par- tiowlars to Comstock & Co., 71 Maiden lane, where the re- medies may be had. A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.—A compo- sition has recently been discoverd fer renovating and pre- serving old leather, and making boots and shoes perfect!: water proof. All those who regard comfort and conven! procure this article and satisfy themselves of its qnalities in softening and removing all rack oF blister, aad making old leather new. It ig sold only at No. Marden lane, by the gallon or single bottle, esertalvres seh refunded to any per- nel aay's Linimont without being cured. ‘These are the positive terms, ‘The genuine oan be hed ot 71 Maiden lene. ed fi for sale at this office, the new Historical No’ cr , by tae popular authoress, Lady Bulwer. 18f cents per copy. ls0, Black wood’s Magazine, IS§ cents, and the recent- ly published novels of Scott, Bulwer, D’Israeli, Dickens, ‘ames, Smellet and Miss Landon, all of which may be had at this office. Also Standard Literary Works, embracing Allison’s History of Europe, Cooley’s Egypt,, Sparks’ Washington, and Thiers’ French Revolution. 5 THE GENUINE EXTRACT OF SARSAPA- rilla, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, is now almost universally prescribed by the re- spectable portion of the New York medical faculty, which fact alone establishes its character more than columns of newspaper certificates made expressly for the purp-se. ‘The following ate amongst rome of the most remar' ble cures effected by this celebrated preparation within the last six months: secondary syphilis, chronic rheuma tism, nodes, debility from secret indulgence and other causes, salt rheum, enlargements of the joints, cutaneous ulcerations, scrofula and erysipelas. ‘is preparation is guaranteed’ not to contain a particle of mercury or an mineral, being com of nothing but the best Seu American Sarsaparilla, Gentian and Sassafras, extracted by a process unknown to the American ch,"™! Sold in bottles at 76 cents each. In cases of half dozen bottles, $3 0 do one dozen, 6 Principal office and consulting rooms of the College 97 Nassau street, New York. W. 8. RICHARDSON. Price 50. 00. QG> CAUTION.—Purchasers should be cautious of whom they get Sherman’s lozenges or plaster. Their asto nishingly high reputation has so worked upon a few disho- nest ms, as to induce them to get uptrashy imita- tions, which they offer at reduced prices as an inducement to the unprincipled retailers to palm them off in the place orSherman’s. ‘Dr. Sherman has no travelling agent in this city, and those persons who are going about repre- senting themselves as such are impostors. Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is at 106 Nassau street. Agents, 86 William street, 10 Astor House, 110,278 and 459 Broadway ; 227 Hudson street, 188 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn; Trippe, Newark; Stone, Jersey Ci Deshler & Carter, New Brunswick; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and 8 State street, Boston. OG BRISTOL'S SARSAPARILLA.—Another testi- mony of the virtues of this celebrated purifier of the blood, is added to the thousands already in the hands of the inventor, C. C. Bristol. Wm ‘arl, Esq., of 214 Broadway, has been grievous- y afflicted for nearly twenty years with rheumatism, af ction of the nerves, and an almost total loss of appetite from Dyspepsia. He was induced to try this rem on the recommendation of a friend, whe had tested its merits; he did so with little faith, but scarcely had he used five bottles before his appetite was completely re- stored, and from being a crippled invalid, he is now about his business nearly restored to health, and this by Bristol's Sarsaparilla alone. He says, ‘ | wouldon no considera- tion be without it—it is invaluable” Sold, wholes: nd retail, by Wm. Burger, 50 Cort- landt street, and at retail by Rushton & Co.; Milau’s 183 Broadway; Aspinwal William street; Syme, 63 Bowery; Trippe, 167 Division street; J. Syme, 30 Fulton, nee ‘ater street; 211 Fulton street, andjDruggists gene- rally. 0G THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE, 1s guaranteed to cure allforms of secondary syphilis. Pa tients effected with pains in the bones, cutrneous erup. tions, sore throat, and every other syniptom indicative of the existence of venereal taint, should use this svecific without delay. Sold in bottles at $1 eachi, in cases of half a dozen bottles, $5, (forwarded to any addrees.) W. 8S. RICHARDSON, Agent, Principal Office of the College 97 Nassau street DR. TAVLOWS BALSAM LiVERWORT, 375 BOWERY.—Cough and pain in the side cured.—Dear Doctor, my wifehus been sick two months with i & tion ot the liver, a violent cough and pain in the Hoffman recommended your Balsam wort, and while yet using one bottle is able to go about, and nearly well. Signed, eGEORGE WATSON, 157 Roosevelt street. January 23, !843. Thave used Dr. Taylor’s Balsam of Liverwort, from 375 Bowery, for consumption, and it has cured me when nothing else would. FREDERICK MUNDEN, Oct. 26, 1842 241 Grand street. The above extracts are mere samples of the constant cures this medicine is constantly making. Let all who are affected with colds, cough, asthma, spitting blood, pain in the breast or side,orconsumption,try one bottle, (which from the quentity is the cheapest medicine seen,) and get almost instant relief. Be careful of the new articles just got up for making money, by persons who know nothing about medicine. See that the special new label is on the bottle signed, Gurdon J. Leeds, sole wholesale agent,” 127 Maijen Jane. THE PRIVATE MEDICINE CHESTS PRERA- red by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, are guar- anteed to cure the worst cases of Gonorrhea, Gleet, or any unpleasant discharge from the urethra, without taint- ing the breath, or disagreeing with the most delicate sto- mach. To purchasers of these chests, the College bind Pe i to give medicme gratis, if not cured. Price each. By authority of the College of Medicine ana Pharm cy jassau street, N. Y. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. 97 {G- HUMBUG.—Some cry humbug out of envy, and some from jealousy cry humbug—seme from their igno- rance of the thing cry humbug. I do not believe every thing is gold that hines; nor do I believethat every thing which is hastily denounced is ahumbug Men need not be frightened by a mere outcry, Prove a thing. and then judge of it. I was led to the above remarks by a ver} sensible gentleman saying to me this day that Pease’s Hoarhound Candy was afombag. Now, | know better from actual experiment. d itone ofthe best things for the throat and voice, hoarseness and coughs, which I have ever used. Let such try and see for himself. HEMAN BANGS, Pastor of the Methodist Ps, Church, Forsyth st., New York, Dec. 13, 1842. To Messrs. John Pease and Son, 4 Division st. It will indeed be wonderful, if, after reading the ahove certificate from one of the most promineni ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, any should doubt the effi- cacy of Pease’s Hearhound y. Added to the above name, which is in itself a host, will be found that of General Andrew Jackson, the old hero whose opinions — never boughtor sold, but were always expressed in candor. 0G- PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED Pills are guaranteed to cure all cases of gonorrhoa, gleet, orany unpleasant dischargefrom the urethra in a shorter time, anda fer than any remedy at present known. Since their introduction into this country by the New York Col- lege of Medicine and Pharmacy more than a thousand boxes have been sold, andthe College defies a single in- stance of failure to be shown. Professor Velpeau, the celebrated discoverer of this spe cific, after an experience of twenty years inthe hospitals of Paris, asserts that th ills are the only remedy that has been known never to i Md in boxes of one hundred pills 1, at the Principal office and consulting rooms of the College’ Nassau street, New York. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. 0G VELPEAU’S LECTURES.—The following is the manner in which the celebrated Velpean, of the hos pital of La Charitie, speaks of his unrivalled remedies for the cure of gonorrhe.— In this way I have used an im- mense number of cases, inwhom every other wee of treatment had been tried without success.” Velpean’s Pills are now sold exclunvely in this country, by autho- rity ef the College of Medicine and Phxtmacyof the city of New York, at their principal office and consulting rooms, 97 Nassau street: Price One Dollar ver box. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. MONEY MARKET. Friday, Feb. 10—6 P. M. Sales of the United States loan, 1862, at 1013. Not much disposition to sell at that. Foreign exchanges are in rather more demand, and the supply moderate. The abundance of money induces purchases for the importa- tion of specie. Some of the banks are buying. We quote, London, 105}053 Hamburg. 344034} Paris, 6 45 Bremen, 75875}. Amsterdam, 38}038} Treasury notes fal per cent premium. John Jacob Astor has taken the balance of the Massa- chusetts loan, about half a million of dollars, five per cents, at 86 40-100. There is a decidedly better feeling in the community, and much more disposition to invest. ‘The stock op:rations at the Board were small today, with but little change in rates. Ohiofell } per cent ; City Water Loan }. Kentucky State 6's fell j jer cent, influ enced in some degree by the “stay law,” which passed the lower house of the Legislature. The Legislature can- not command the confidence of capitalists when it destroys their legal rights to individual property by absurd laws. The stocks of sound banks are growing more into favor than the debts of repudiating States Many bank stocks have risen rapidly lately, par ticularly those which are known to be selling below their actual value, a* Mechanics’ Bank and the Mechanics’ Banking Association, which, with a surplus of $32,0000n a capital of $600,000, is selling at 70. Atthe new Board the transactions were fair with but little var‘ation in rates, A fair proportion of the business done at this Board is by spectators present at the second call, through brokers nominated for the transaction, in consequence of information derived from the old Board. Tho amount of anction duties peid to the States, for the year ending October 1st, 1842, as compared with some for- mor years, is c# follows :— Duti Rates %, Dutable Bates net juties. foots jutiable. 1012, 13.300, 168 iow, 13,364,603 q 8,425,508 i 12,711 937 146 aw 18,180,703 35,072,589 %, 19,627,355 14,634,593 ee, 14.403'152 13,201,524 1933, hoe The following are the amounts paid by the leading auc- tion houses, for 1839 ond 1842 ;— Durixs Pain ny Leaving New Yous Averion Hours. 12, $40,637 57 26,407 67 Bt hetaae lage Cc vy David (Porter, eo. Timpeon D Jr John Rudderow, ‘Walden Pell Robert Haydock, Richard Lawrence, Ym, Gera, A tin