The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1843, Page 2

ish not to press the tions—he should move to ny theme om the table. le decided to lay them on the table, where, for this session, they Mr At Ke hen tried t a bill for establish. NAN then tried to get a = ang Morea Blecure: Maguetic Telegraph eotebliah- ed, but the House wouldn't listen to it. The Committee then rose, and iNe Speaker re- ferred several executive communications, and the House adjourned. " ‘A set of rules aad regulatio’s prepared by Mr. Upshur, for the government of the Navy, were pre- sented to the House to-day. In the course of his brief remarks to-day, Mr. Fittmorxe said there was the warehouse bill, the general appropriation bill for next next year, the treaty and the exchequer bilis, to be disposed of, and, said he, ** probably some modification of the tariff.” This may mean a tax on tea and coflee ! Itis said that the President is under the impres- sion that the House will pass Barnard’s Exchequer projet; end that if they do not pass some measure of finance, that he is determined to call an extra ses- sion _Itis now a eit of asa thing settled beyond ca- vit, that Mr. Cushing will shortly succeed Mr. Web- ster, and Mr. Spencer succeed Mr. Forward Wise will go abroad, and possibly Proffit. It is also com- mon ta'k that Mr. Webster is to be Commander in Chief ot the Assumption Forces, «ll over the coun- try, with a $20,000,000 Pee esas. G RINNELL an pen are here, a Com- mittee from your Chanter of Commerce, with a strong remons: tance against the resolution to re- dace the number of men in the New York Custom Ouse. Home that the Senate seriously mean to pass Arnola’s Bill No. 548, Without amendment! Signor Blitz is here, «1d to-night I am told he had 400 people to see him--(250 ladies) at 50 cents ahead. This, whilst the theatre is empty, and the company starving. Who would not be a conjuror, oramountebank? Who would be? I vend you a singularly violent and abusive pam- phlet, said to be written by Mr. Benton, agninst the Calhoun party. Itis creating a grcat sensation here, and speaks of trouble in the camp. | 2» There is a very remarkable case geing on here in the Supreme Court, (where | was for x few minutes to-day) which involves the whole law of marriage in this seualy. Tt appears that im 1795 4 young and beautiful Catholic French girl, (a refugee from the mussacre of St. Dominge) came to Savannah, Geo., with a few slaves and the wreck of her father’s pro- rty. She commenced the cigat manufacturing usiness. Ja 1796 she was married (before an Ame- rican magistrate) at Savannah, to a Jew named Jewell. They carried on business and lived happily together as man and wite for 15 years in Savannah, where they made a fortune. She had 8 children, girls und boys, by him,most of whom are now living, and moving in the first circles in Louisiana, Geor- ia, South Carlina, &c. and married. These chil- rier were all circumcised, it seems, according to the Jewish rites by the Rabbi, &c., as the children of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell. About 1810-1) they quarteled, separated, divided some ef the property, and some of the children. She went to New Orleans, with her share of children and chat- els, and died there. He went to Charleston with his. About 1820, he then being about sixty years old, he again was married, and this time to a bi uful young Jewess, who had five or six boys girls by him, allof whom, it is said, were algo cir. cumcised, according to the Jewish rites, by a Rab- bi, &e., as the children of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell. He died a short time since, leaving a large fortune; and then, of the two sets of children by the two wives, each’ set elaimed to be exclusively legitimate, and sole heirs at law, and branded the others as illegiti- mate, &c. The case isa very queer one, and in- volves the legitimacy of many members of highly respectable families in the South. Mr. Hunt, of Charleston, is for the first marriage, and the U. S. Attorney General for the last. I will look tat. Albany. [Correspondence of the Herald.] Avsany, Thursday, Feb. 16, 1843. To-day the SenaTe were again in Executive session, and a long list of appointments confirmed. There were, however, among them, none for the city of New York. They were forthe counties of Dutchess, Delaware and St. Lawrence. It is said that the old white horse, having become rather alarmed at the dust and excitement kicked up on account of the New York appointments, already made, intends to be alittle more circumspect in the rest of them Of one thing, however, you may be assured, that there will be more general satisfaction when tne next list is announced. In the Assemsty to-day, Mr. Kenyon struck ano- ther severe blow at the inspection laws, in the shape of a bill toabrogate the compulsory provision in those laws. As retrenchment and reduction ep: pear to be the order of the day, there is but little doubt that the bill, in substance, at least, will be adopted. It creates a considerable fluttering among the expectors and the expectants. They begin to taink that an appointment is nosuch great shakes, after all, and many of the office seekers have lefi us. The billin the Senate for the reduction of the salaries and fees of certain officers, was under con- sideration to day, but without taking any question, the committee rose, and the Senate went into Exe- cutive session. The bill forthe construction of the New York and'Erie Railroad was also under consi- deration. ‘ a In the Assempty to-day, we had roe piquant and animated debate on that eternal subject, the Governor's Message, or, rather, whether Mr. Thom- son, of New York, shouid make a certain speech he had promised, in reply to that brilliant genius and in- tellectual giant, Enoch Strong. Nothing short of a verbatim report could give you an adequate idea of it. The Governor’s Message was finally got through with, and the committee discharged. The bill providing for the payment of contractors was then discussed, without any final ener MON. Philadelphia, [Correspondence of the Herald.) Puiwapepnia, Feb. 17, 1843. Dear Srr— The events of the last week have been few and uninteresting. The public mind is still agitated by the case of young Mercer, and great fears are enter- tained that he will be judicially sacrificed by the authorities of Jersey. Judge Hornblower, who wi probably preside at the trial, has the credit given to him, by rumor, of being quite fond of the eanguinary features of the law, and a foe to all pleas of insanity, and such nonsense, God help poor Mercer! . The funeral of the brave old hero of the Constitu- tien took place te-day, with extraordinary solemnity and effect. Coms. Biddle, Woodhouse, Barron, and Colonels Patterson, Miller and Stanton, were the pall bearers—all the learned societies, the mili- tary and public officers, attended, with an immense concourse of citizens. "The body was deposited in the vault of Horace Binney, Eeq., untila vault can be built at Laure! Hill, sanadding £9 the directions of the Commodore a short time before his death — This circumstance alone 1s characteristic of his philosophy and the greatness of his soul. To-night Mrs. Seguin takes a complimentary be- nefit, given byacircle of friends. It is the last night of the Chesnut street season. Burtor is playing with great success at the Wal- nut, assisted by Miss Alexina Fisher, probably the very best actress of the day in the particular business which she undertakes. The Arch street theatre, under Porter and Pratt, isdoing but a dull business. If I mistake not, it closes before long. Yours, &c. PHILADELPHIA. U. 8. Bro Dotruix.—This vessel, it will be re- membered, sailed on the first ult., from Pensacola for Campeachy, for the protection of American pro- perty in that quarter. We have been favored with the perusal of a letter dated on board the 26th Jan. on herarrival off Vera Cruz, in which it is stated that the Commander-in-Chiet of the Mexican squadron, refused her Commander any communica- tion with the American Consul at Campeachy, and thot in consequence he had proceeeed to the above place in order to obtain from our Minister, General Thompson, at Mexico,his instraction whether at all hazards to atvermpt a communication with the Con- sul,or *hether he should return,with the vessel un- der his command, to Pensacola Tue SteiGune.—The preseat run of sleighing is altogether unprecedented in this city—certainly for the last ten years. Broadway never presented such ananimated appearance—it is literally alive with horses and sleighs. But if you want a ride in all us luxvry~a real philo.ophical sleigh ride—you must drive out to Nolan’s, at Prospect Hill. Cuarnam Tueatre.—The untiring efforts of Mr. Thorne to amuse his numerous patrone, is strikingly apparent from the ever varying character of the novelties which he presente for their gratification. Plays of the choicest description, selected with « becoming nicetyas regards morality and decorum, are given with a degree of propriety highly meri torious. On Monday evening, the exceflent play of ‘William Tell” will be performed with a very powerful cast, which with the extravaganzas of the Great Western,” and other attractions, presents @ rare bill All the new literary publications of the day, issued on the cheap carh system, @re forwalc et the HERALD Lb TERARY DEPOT of CHEAP LITERATURE, North West corner of Feltom and Nassax etreets. Call, sea, end buy. Congress. ‘Aa the end of the seasion of the present curious Congress Myproaches, the proceedings begin to assume a new degree of izterest. And notonly the proceedings of Congress, but the contemplated movements of the President, in reference to ap- pointments, vetoes, measures, policy, and politics, all of which are uncertain as the wind. The singular bankrupt law—the new post office tax on literature and knowledge—the occupation of the Oregon—the reduction of salaries in the civil, military and naval service—the tariff laws—the tax on tea and coflee—the finances of the goverament— the reduction of the N. York Custom Honse, besides various other public and private measures, are all unsettled and open for discussion. Some of these measures are good—some bad— come indiflerent—and some utierly abominable. A modification of the bankrupt law, to include cor- porations, and to prevent rascality, would be a good measure. So is retrenchment inevery shape. One of the worst bills is the new post office law. ‘This is nothing leas than an attempt to inflict a direet tax on the circulation of literature and knowledge through the republic, of the most infamous and atro- cious charaeter, among a free people. The manu- factures of ram, brandy, and spiritous liquors, are absolutely protected by the laws of Congress—but literature and knowledge are to be put under the baw. This is legislative wisdom, too! Every day’s proceedinge of Congress will now be interesting, because it is doubtful what they will do. The movements of the Executive will even be more interesting, for after he makes his movements, we can hardly tell what they are ! Tur Navat. Court Martiat.—The proceedings in the case of Captain McKenzie, are eminently worthy of public attention, and it isto be hoped that our readers will not be prevented from carefully pe- rusing the report of them, from the unfounded ap- prehension that all that was interesting or important was developed before the Court of Enquiry. No thoughtful reader of the evidence elicited in the crost-examination of the witnesses, can fail, we think, to be struck with the able and impartial man- ner in which the talented Judge Advocate is dis- charging his responsible duties. With the most pains-taking assiduity he is endeavoring to elicit the whole trath, and his unflinching devotion to this task is equalled by his fairness and nice sense of what is justly due to all parties concerned in this most melancholy aflair—to the character of the dead—the rights and feelings of mourning relatives —and the conduct and reputation of the individual on trial. The testimony of Messrs. Gansevoort and Perry, when under cross-examination, has exhibited in great and glaring characters, the panic struck preci- pitancy—the bewildering alarm—the blinding suspi- cion—which tortured the most trivial circumstances (which the common sense of even boyish intellects might most naturally have explained,) into‘ con- firmation strong as proof of holy writ,”’ of thorough- ly organized and threatening rapine and blood ; and which, alas! doomed to sudden death, three men, without the semblance of a trial—without a single form of legal authority—without an hour,scarcely,to breathe a prayer for themselves, or the absent one, dearer even than themselves—without being allow- ed for a single moment to meet their accusers face to face, or to make an explanation, or utter one pro- test against the harsh decree which hurried them into eternity! This almost incredible fact, that the prisoners were not permitted to be present at the couneil of officers, and so enabled to confront their aecusers and judges, appears to us to casta shade of deepest gloom over the whole dark transqction. It/horribiy offends our feelings 2s freemen, and awakens the keenest sytnpathy for the despised and helpless vic- tims. pious McKenzie, nurtured in the lap of republican liberty and enlightenment, with that of the heathen Contrast the conduct of the Christian and Agrippa, and despot king jof a dark age, when Paul was arraigned before his tribunal. “ Paul,” said the noble Pagan, “‘thou art permitted to epeak for thyself!” But no such accents of justice —who is always merciful when really just—fell on the ears of the young, thoughtless, and erring Spencer, or his hapless associates indeath. They layin. manacles on the oper deck, not one kindly brother's voice to cheer, not one pitying eye to tell of human sympa- thy, whilst that solemn farce went on, and their tate was sealed. Captain McKenzie’s heart must be hard as the nether millstone if it has not long since risen up in judgment against him! it is very difficult to avoid the conclusion that Mr. Spencer, if even guilty of the most aggravated crime, had fallen into the hands of judges altogether unfitted to investigate the nature and extent of his offences, with that calmness, justice and impartiali- ty which are absolutely necessary in the formation of a correct opinion, in any case submitted to men’s investigation. who labored under the effects of terror and alarm, was bad enough for poor Spencer; but to be tried and jadged by officers, who, as Mr. Perry has sworn, were, at the commencement of the cruise, “cautioned against forming any intimacy with him,” and tried, and judged too, without his being present, aware of the precise nature of the charges against him, or the nameg or testimony of the wit- nesses, is indeed shocking to our every sense of justice. To be tried and judged by officers What! can this be called a trial? or is it not an impious mockery of justice 1 And the pri- soners all the time under the impression that they were to be taken to the United States, and remain- ing undeceived till the last hour ! But we have not space now to analyze and com- ment on all this startling’ evidence. It matterslit- tle what the result of the trial will be. The ver- dict has already been pronounced. It only remaii to point out and reflect upon the solemn lessons which this tragedy have so painiully taught. May they sink deep into the minde of all? Scorrisu Sonc.—Mr Clirehugh, so highly e- teemed among us as a private vocalist, has been prevailed upon by many of his triends and members of the St. Andrew Society, of New York, to give a series of entertainments in Scottish song. There are few who have mixed much among the ‘élite of thie city who have not listened with admiration to the spirit-stirring melody of his voice. To give addi- tional brilliancy to these entertainments, Mr. C. in tends to introduce two new stars in Scottish song; we allude to the Mis:es Cumming, just arr’ amongst us. These young ladies have won the ad- miration of all who have heard chem in their native land, for their execution of the old Scottish meledies. Manv of these they have arranged as duetts, trios, &c., with great taste and judgment, and have met the high commendation of Templeton, Wilson, and other masters of Scoitish music. This Concert, we haven oubt, will be the most fashionable of the season, and we look forward to rich a musical treat. Cwtanies F. Minter ann Wire —Itis reported by a gentleman direet from Norfolk that the packet schooner Empire suiled from Nortolk, last Sunday (a week ago to-day), with Charles F. Miller and wile on board. This was after she had put back and landed the negroes. If this be 0, it ix now time she had arrived in port. Indeed, she is ex pected this afternoon. Much will, however, de- pend upon the state of the wind and weather The Governor Gunnar of Canada is past rece- very. Dropsy had eet in, and he has been given up by his medioal attendants ‘hi meena nae * judge Ad- vVocate was resumed :— “linet Q—Atter the sailing of the Somers, on the 13th of wines Coomoell, Willson Gree ae Kae “a ‘A--I remember. that Willoon ttruck 6 bool Cresses ¢=d the jib, and of the ot! pT tr fa thing Mi th ad it had lacipgs mstead Q—Did thejid work wollinJowering it? ‘The first part of th Cruise it did not; the turn- of the, ge of or hanks inge of the lacings wore. Q.--Did you ever hear of any mutinous expressions by Mr, Speucer to the crew? A No, Sir. Q.— Wer relatives and friends of the Commander ist any intimacy with Mr. Spencer? ht recollection of sumething of that kind Q— Mr. Spencer wes put in confinement was he informed that he would be taken to the United States? A.—I believe it was so understood by him, and so it was with Cromwell and Small— were first undeceived on this point on theist of December. [This was the day of the execution.] Q—Was Mr. 8) informed ef Mr.Wales’ statement farther than by the Commander saying to him, “you as- pire, 1 hear, to the command of the vessel?” A-—Idon’ know, farther than that Mr. Spencer saw ‘ales questioned by the Commander. Q.—Were Mr. Gansevoort, Dr. Leecock, Mr. Heiskill and Mr. Rogers present when Mr. Wales was questioned by the Commander? ‘A.—All were there except Lieut. Gantevoort? Q.—After the Couccil, were either of the prisoners in- formed of the nature of the eee a st them, or of the testimony taken. or asked if they had any defence or extenuation tu offer A —I hud no conversatien with them on the Ist of Dec; I never heard it stated that if they were taken to the pales Stat.s they would escape by the aid of money and riends. Q—If the crew were collected in \ps to look at or talk of any thing novel, could they be af easily moved about to obey orders as if dispersed about.the deck? A.—Yes, if the discipline was good and the orders loud enough to be heard fore and aft of the spar deck. Q.—Isit usual to arrest and confine a man before in- forming him of his offence? A—it eepends on the natureof the offence; it is usual to tell him if he is capableof aneweri: ¥ it. ‘harge your memory and say whether you did not e Willson at the bettle axe as much as two days Ae hink it was about that time. Q.—Did you at any time charge him of his conduct about the'aze, or did any onein your heering? If so what was his reply’? A.—I never said any thing about it, sir; after we got to Brooklyn, I believe he was chi with it. Q. id you ever know any officer, except Mr. Spen- e his skin tatooed by the seamen ? es, sir. id Green tatoo the’ sking of any officer on board mers except Mr. Spencer 7 Dvuex thought this question improper and unimpor- tant. Jupor Apvocats.—Why, sir, if you assume and state things, you must surely deem them impertant. I amonly cross-examining the witness with regard toa thing stated by you. The witness said he did not know that Green tatooed the akin of any other officer. Q—Did you not hear from another officer that Green tatooed his skin 7 A.—Not te the best of my recollection, Q. it an unusual thing for young officersto enquire the history and adventures of the oldest and most ex- pecenoet seamen, and to talk with them on these subjects luring » watch 7 A.—(after a pause)—1 have known such to be the case. Q.—Did Mr. Wales tell you he had never had a muti- nous conversation with Mr. Spencer before that on the booms? A.—I don’t remember. Q.—When you saw the memorandum in Mr. Spencer’s papers, in which some names were marked with a cross, as likely to join when this project wan put in execution, ila you suppose. thatall so marked had joined him on the 2st A.—I thought ail had, except Howard. Q-—If Howard’s name isdown and marked with an <, why did you suppose he was not concerned as well as the re A.—From the difference in his general character from the others. Commander McKenzts.—I wish to know if these ques- tions— Mr. Durr here pulled cape McKenzie by the sleeve, and aske! him to refrain from offering any objection, as the question was raainey 4 legitimate. iota parecer a 1 ts! Bot ott fork belief; Iask for the expression of his judgment. He excepts one person, and I ask his reason be ‘doleg 80. oer QI you judged from the particular character of How- ard that he Lad not promised, do you mean te say that you did not consider Howard's name there by his authority ? A.—No, I did not think it was there by his authority. Q.—If you supposed Howard’s name was not there by hus authority, did you suppose that those of the others 50 marked were down by their authority ? A.—No, sir, I did not think they were on the list by their authority. Jopce Apvocarr.—Look at the list and its translation whicn you saw before the execution, and answer this question :—are not Willson, Howard,;McKie, and Galiia marked with an 547 A—Yes, sir, they are. Q-—Is there any thing in the pa son, Gallia, and McKie had promi than Hownrd 4 A—Yes, sir, from their being down on the station-bill, with the exception of Gallia. Q—Then there was nothing on the station-bill to make bn reco that Gallia had promised to join? —No, Q—Whose names are down under the head of certain ? -—Spencer, Andrews, McKinley, and Wales. ‘Wales’ name on the station-bill 7 No, sir. fo WH do you ruppote the station-bill was made out for A.—I suppose that the persons might know their sta- tions, by his referring to it, and telling them. eae re not Small’s and Spencer’s nameson the station- i A.—Yes, sir. Q—It Wales was marked among the “certain,” what do fee infer from his name not being on the station-bill 7 .—I mferred that Spencer made out the station-bill before the plot was made known by him to Mr. Wales. Q.—Was it not your information that Mr. Spencer had not spoken ofthis plot to Mr. Wales before the evening of the 25th 7 A—Yer, Q—Knowing this fact, and seeing Wales’ name on the list as “certain,” had you not reason to doubt that Mr. Spencer had not spoken to any one on the list, except those marked “ certain 7” Witwess—Plesse, read it again, sir. Juvor Apvocatr—You can have the question before you, sir; itis an important one. Mr. Due laughed, and sneeringly shrugged his shoul- rs to show that Will- to join, any more Prer. patper Avvocars—Well, I beg to difer from’ you, Mr. er. Wirness—I did not doubt that he had spoken to any ex- those. / eg did you understand the word “ certain” to im hat they had certainly joined the pot Sarid, you suppose the word “doubtful” to a mea: ‘A.—That he hed spoken to them; that they hed pro- mised in e messure, but not given a decided answer. Q red - names cre o., the list of .oubtful, not marked with an ‘A.—-Warner, Green, Gedney, Van Veleer, Sullivan, Godfrey. What is the memorandum as to those names? A—* The rem of the doubttul will probably join when the thing is done; ifnot, they must be forced.’ Q—Did you infer from that memorandum that (hose persons had promised to join? A.—Yes, that they had promised, but not given a de- cided answer. Q.—Does not the paper state that they “‘ would probably be induced to join when the thing was done.” From what then would you infer that they had led him to believe that they would join him before the thing was done? A.—From their names being down among the deubtfal, and their general manner on board, I did not think Ged ney was so much implicated as the rest, if at all. a Dia you think Gedney had been spoken to at all by Mr. peneee on this subject A. lo. Q.—Why did you suppose Gedney not so deeply impli- cated as the others, if his name was down as the others? A.—Because his character was good, and there was no disobedience to orders on his part. Q—Whose names ere down under the head of * Nolens volens?” The list has already been cone hen the witness came to the nameoi “ The Doctor,” The Juvce Apvocate asked, “ Who was that? Mr. Duer—Why, the assistant surgeon of the brig— they intended to keep him. Capt. McKenzie (with his peculiar sneer)—Yes, and they would have kept a lawyer,too,if they had had one on board. (A laugh) By ‘Commanter Ocprx—In. Mr. Spencer's station bill are not come of those marked amonget the “doubtful” placed in important situations? A—FYes, M’Kee and Willson. By Com. Oanex—Were not some names not on either the certain or uncertain lists im the station bill? A.—Yes, the name of Small is there, and not on either of the other jiste. By Com. Ooper—Is not the arrangement of names on that station bill such as would give regular organization to a mutinous outbreak 7 A—Yea, «i By Jupor pvocatr—Did you examine before the Conneil any marked on the lists as among the “ certain” and “ doubttal” 7 A—Yeu—Wales, Warner, Gedney, Van Velser and Howard were examined. Q—Refresh your recollection by referring to the mi- nutes of the Council, and state when each o' sons tectified that they urst heard A.—Van Veleer saysthat he “ first heard of it when the Commander told the crew of the plot, and that then bis mind went beck tothings he had seen before, and he was convinced there was a plot when Mr. Sp_ncer was arrest- ed.” Warner does not state when he first heard of it; Gedney does not say anything about it; Wales says it was on the 26th of November, on the second dog-watch. Q —Hearing what Van Velser swore, who is among the ya bop age ‘ou — doubt that he hed Mr. Spencer to join him TR No, sir. 1 did not, Q --Doen not Van Velser testify that he knew nothing of the matiny till the Commander addressed the crew 7 A—Yes, sir, Q—How then could you continue to infer that he! ad promised Mr. Spencer to join him ? A.—From the — o a | supposed guilty of mutin guilt’er tasebendes hes tittle x y be Q—Having such a character, why did you examine him ogainst Mr. Spencer, Cromwell and Small ? A.—Beenuse we wished to find out as much as poss and that he might mention a great many things that wo implicate others, if not himsef. nd from @ person that ath as to his own on 2 he firs heard of the mutiny, did you Mr. Spencer.had spoken to’ any one before the matter 7 } No, sir. fz —After th ncil ef officers, was eather y= gmail asked when they had first conversed about the mutiny ? "A.—Not to my knowledge; it might have been asked, however Jupar Apvocate—Ob, yes. But Mr. Gansevoort her said be knew nothing of such a question having been put, and I will goon regularly and see if any of you did: Q—From thetimeof Mr. Spencer’s arrest till his ex amination were the pay shown to him, and was he asked when he had made them out, and who had joined him 7 A.—No, sir. The same question was asked with respect to Small ani Cromwell, and the same answer given.) - Q.—Did you hear Commander McKenzie announce his impending execution to Cromwell, and if so, what was Cromwell's reply ? A.—1 did—his reply was, “Iam innocent. Lord of the the Universe look down upon me!” Q—Did you hear the like announcement made to Small? . A.—I did, to the best of my recollection. I remember seeing him with tears in his eyes, but did not hear him say any thing, at l immediately went forward. —Were you officer of the deck, when Wale: saw Willson drawing at the handspike,and if so, di port ittoyou? A.—To the best of my recollectian I was not; it was not reported to me, at all events. ‘rhe hour of adjournment had now nearly a; ached, andthe Presidenc asked the Judge Advocate if he had many more questions ? Jubax Aprocats.—Only afew, sir: but asthe replies will require calculation, suppose we have not time to-day. Parstoent.—What are they ? Jvpex Apvocatr —They refer to the distances of the Somers from various islands. Capt. McKenziz.—Will you Lge tell Mi Peary whet you want, so that he may hove his replies prepared Juvce Apvocars.—Certainly, sir. I want Mr. Perry te calculate the distances of the brig from St. Thomas, and the three nearest islands having harbors, et noon and midnight of each day, trom the 26th of November till the ist of December. ‘The Court then adjourned till Monday at the usualhour. City Intelligence, j Tux Boys oy rug U S. Bric Somgrs, who have been confined at Brooklyn on the charge of mutiny, ana in double irons, were brought before Recorder Tallmadge yesterday, ona writ of hapeas corpus.— By his order they were placed in the City Prison until Monday, when a decision will be given. Dinaer sent To Prison.—William Dingler, con- victed of committing a rape upon Ann Murphy, and sentenced to the State Prison at Sing Sing for fif- teen years, wassent up yesterday under the charge of officer A.M. C. Smith Also, Honora Shepherd, the expert counterfeiter; Robert Tubman, formerly keeper of the oyster house, corner of Pearl and Cen- tre, under Monroe Hall, convicted of burglary, and the boy Franklin Thompson, and John Brown, late steward of ship Trenton, for grand larceny. Fires.—Two fires occurred last night. ‘The first on the Eighth avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets. The second in Broome street, next to the corner of Wooster, occupied by a sash maker and locksmith, which was entirely destroyed. Avsoruer Fasz Pretence Roaur.—A young man named James V. Harley, of 75 Chapel street, was arrested yesterday,andtully commited,on the charge of obtainiug money by false pretences. Mr. Joseph O. Warner, of 93 Duane st., stated that from an ad- vertisement published in the Sun newspaper, holding out inducements for a partner in the ree estate and land agency business, he was induced to call upon Hirley, who occupied a office at 564 Pearl street. Hirley stated that he was doing an excellent busi- neas, the proceeds of which amounted to from $50 to $100 per week, clear of all expenses. That he desired a partner who could share the income, pro- vided he advanced $150 in cash. On these repre- sentations Warner wis induced to make the ad- vance, but he soon found that there was no income, and that he had been grossly deceived. He remain: ed in compiny with Hirley uwards of two months, during which time he obtained the sum of $5 at dit- ferent periods in small amounts. Being convinced of the deception practised upon hiin he obtained a Se and Hitley is now in preson awaiting his trial. Avoruer CHarGE or Forcery acainst Harroip Grrr.—Thisman, who was arrested on Wednesday on a charge of forging a check for $70 on Rober: C. Wetmore, and admitted to bail in the eum of $1,000, to anewer the charge, was again arraigned before the Police yesterday, on the charge of giving a check to Griffin Green, broker, of 438 Pearl street, for 2, purporting to have been drawn by JolnG. Tibbetts, on ihe Butchers’ and Drovers’ Bank,dated February 19th, 1840. This check was presented to Green by Geeron the 15th of February, of that year, and the money obtained, but when offered at the bank was pronounced a forgery. In the meantime Geer had sailed tor New Orleans, which fact pre- vented him from claiming a discharge under the statute of limitations. The expose relative to the recent forgery on Robert C. Wetmere, revived this complaint,and Geer was tully committed to answer the crime, in connection with the other charge. Rossery or Revzen Suitu’s Stors.—The repert of the robbery of the carpet warehouse of Reuben Smith, 445 Pearl street, on Friday evening, as pub lished in several of the morning. panera, is highly ex- aggerated, as the burglare obtained ouly about $25, in small change, and $75 in depreciated paper. They were unable to open the iron safe, and therefore carried off the key. They entered the store by means of an English burglar’s instrument called “‘nippers,” which (the door being locked inside) they thrust into the keyhole from without, enclosed firmly the extreme outward end of the key, and by turning it in the lock, effected an entrance. The rogues have not been arrested. Fing.—The alarm of fire, at about 10 o’clock on Friday night, was caused ig Soe? burning of the cabi- net workshop of Benjamin Newhouse, in the rear of the large building occupied by him at 209 Hudson street, above Canal. ¢ building was destroyed with ita contents, including all the tools of the work- men. The stock on hand was not large. not doubt whether that time on —y ‘Weatcu’s Otymric Cincus.—The greatest concen- tration of novelty ever presented in this city, wil be given at this establishment on Monday evening next, for the benefit of Mr. Delevan, its popular, courteous and gentlemanly treasurer. Elegant acts of horsemanship, astonishing feats of strength and dexterity, rope dancing,extravaganzas, together with gorgeous pantomimes, grand dramatic “ le; gends,” &c., &c., will aflord uncommon delight to an overflowing house. Go early to-morrow, and secure seats. QG One more opportunity to see the Indian Chiefs, and we hope for their and that of thousonds of our citizens, that the weather may be pleasanter than for the two weeks past. Tne manager of the American Museum has done well in retaining them another weck, for he has never had so strong at that establishment. Even jn the cold weather ofthe past week, some of our citizens have visited them day after day, and seemed never tired of studying their noble forms, strange costumes, and re- markable characters. They are announced te appear every afternoon at 2 o'clock, and every evening at half- past 7. 0G@- LITERATURE issued from the press, and for sale at this office, the new Historical Novel, Biance Cay , by tae popular authoress, Lady Bulwer. Price 18$ cents per copy. Iso, Black wood’s Magazine, ‘18 cents, and the recent- ly published novels of Scott, Bulwer, D’Israeli, Dickens, fames, Smollet and Miss Landon, all of which may be had atthia office. Also Standard Literary Works, embracin, Allison’s Hi of Europe, Cooley’s Egypt, Washington, Thiers’ French Revolution. 0G BRISTCL’S SARSAPARILLA.—This prepara- tion of Sarsaparilia surpasses any thing heretotore offer. ed to the public as a renovator of thehuman system. lis recommendation by the medical faculty is such those afflicted with diseases of the blood or nerves. cannot fail A ag convinced that it will perform all that is claim- for it. The numerous testimony of those who have success: fully tried this article, ye it beyond avoubt, that Bristol's Sersaparilia is asafe, sure and effectual remedy for all diseases of the liver, cancer, ecrofula, saltrheum, indigestion, and the various nervous affections, which is the hme A lot of bed to be heirto. There hae not ay fors the public, in our estimation, an arti- cle so well calculated to purify the system os Bristol’s Sarsepsrilia. The experience and standing of Mr. Bris a is CO guaranty to all disposed to try this eftica- cious rem: Sold wholceale and retail by Wm. vet lenitatree, and at retail by Rushton & us’ Pharmacy; Syms, we N oi tivdwce eee Divi a, OIL OF TANNIN, OR LEATHER RESTORER. is newly discovered composition will ey render boots or shoes perfectly water who regard comfort and convenience, will dispense with their over shoes, and procure a bottle of this article, and find that vn A can walk through mow or water without an India rubber shoe, and vet have perfectly dry feet. ag only st 71 Maiden Lane, by the gallon or single ttle. O@- HAYS’ LINIMENT.—A worranted cure for the PilesJn all cases; hundreds have used this article, and have}rid themselves of a loathing diseare. The genuine eon be found at 7] Maiden Lane only.) BY THE SOUTHERN ——— eee Washington. {Correspondence of the Herald.) ret om Wasmunaton, Friday Night, 2” February 17, 1843. Passage of the Senate’s Amendments to the Arty Appropriation Bill—Cost Jehnson’s Plan—No Tax on Tea or Coffee—New York Custom House—Improvement of Western Rivers—Professor Espy. The business in Congress to-day was very simple Cost Johnson made a speech in favor of his great plan for issuing $20,000,000 of Government Stock; at as you a short time since discussed this fully, in an able editorial, { shall not now take up your time and space with the subject. The House took up the Army Bill, as it came from the Senate, with an amendment to give $150,000 to improve the West- ern Rivers, and passed it. The Sgnare refused to xo on discussing Mr. Rives’s propositions relative to the assumption of State Debts, and consumed the} balance of their time in discussing General Jackson’s Fine. The first question in the House, was on the mo- tion to print 10,000 copies of Iogersoll’s report against Cost Johnson’s bill. | Mr. Cost Jonnson said that memorials from thou- sands upon thousands of people were pouring into both Hunses daily, asking Congress to pass a law is- suing $200,000,000 of government stock for reliet of the States. A great issue is now before the country —relief, or repudiation! Gentlemen must choose be- tween one and the other. They can’t avoid it. They may try to dodge the question! But the coun- try will force it upon them. The press may abuse the plan ; but even the press is forced to take notice of it and discuss it. The people are daily crying for some relief of this kind, and it isa question which the people will press into the cousideration of the next Presidential question. One wing of the Com- mittee of Ways and Me had told the people, that although it would ti Telief, yet it was inex- pedient to grant it, and they must bring no more petitions on the subject to this House. e other f the Committee said that if the plan was adopted, it would probably dissolve the Union, and the nullification bugbe«r was brought up ngainat it. Why,sir, at the last seesion, when I bi ht forward this proposition, the House called for tellers in deri- sion, to showlhow few were its advocates, and I re- ally then thought, sir, that I should have to sti.nd alone. But even my gallant friend frem Tennessee (Gentry) like a proud knight in the proudest days of chivalry would net stand by, sir, and see this ; but took my arm, and solitary and alone we walked up the aisle together (great laughter) looking like two pilgrims, sir. i Wise—Like pilgrims going to Mecca! (Laugh- ter. AROS Memper—Or the Holy Land! (Laugh- ter.) ANotHER—Or to take a drink. M’Kgon—Which of the two boiled the peas be- fore he put ’eminto his shoes. (Great laughter.) A Voice—(singing in an under tone)— “ Oh, it was an ancient gallant Knight Set out for Palestine. It was Bill Jones the fisherman, ‘Was bound for Sandy Hook.” Jounson—And, sir, as I walked up this aisle, I certainly feit myself, sir—I say it without any disre- spect, and with all due reverence to this exceed- ingly moral and religious pretty much as Lot felt when he walked for the last time through the streets of Sodom and Gomorrah! (Roars of laughter.) All parties then tried to stifle this ques- tion; and nearly all papers. But the immortal peo- ple have taken it up, and all parties will have to bow toit. The Committee will be scattered to the four winds of Heaven, but the people—the immortal people of this t country, will continue to march steadily on to thig House with their petitions rollin over that Committee and all other opposition, ti they gain their wishes. ‘The Army Appropriation Bill wasthen taken up — The Senate amendment proposed to spend $150,000 in the next 18 months to improve the Missouri, Mis- sissippi, Ohio, and Arkansas Rivers. This was be- cause of the great destruction of steamboats there every year. " ¢ Mr Txompson of Indiana, moved to appropriate $1,500,000 for improving river and harbors in the west, and the Cumberland Road. He also moved for $20,000 to build a bridge over the Ohio at Whee- ting: Lost—61 to 96. - i ir Brockway moved to include certain harbors down east in the improvements, Lost—45 to 96. Mr. Howarp moved to improve the harbor in Mi- chigan—Lost. i" Mr. Borrs moved for $50,000, to improve James River—Lost. 5 Mr. Inwin moved to give $80,000 for building 8 Marine Hospitals, oneat Natchez, Napoleon (Ark.) St. Louis, Paducah, Louisville, Memphis, Pitts- burgh, and Cleveland—Lost. : The amendment of the Senate to give $150,000 for the Western Rivers was then Jost—93 to 98 noes. ~ Sv all these, and several other amendments, were rejeeted.in Committee of the Whole. The bill was then taken into the Howse. The vote was again taken or improving the Cumberland road ner 65 to 127. Also on the harbors—lost, 74to L Seater ‘The vole was again taken on improving the Missis sippi and Ohio rivers, and voting $150,000 for that Purpose, and passed, 105 to 89. Several attempts were made to get an appropria- tion to improve the Huson river, but to no effect. The House then agreed to the Senate amendment appointing Espy professor of storms, and giving him $2000 a year—ayes 103, noes 89. ‘This was all that was done in the House to-day. In the Senate, bey: body passed a resolution that vessels of the United States could not, and must not, be emyloyed on Revenue Service. ¥ Mr. Rives tried to get up the discussion of his re- solutions again. Lost, by the following vote: Yxas—Messrs. Allen, Archer, Bagby, Benten, Buchan- on, Calhoun, Cuthbert, Fulton, King, Linn, McRoberts, Rives, Sevier, Smith, of Connecticut, Sturgeon, Tappan, Watker, Wilcox, Williams, Woodbury, Wright, and Young—22. Navs—Messrs. Barrow, Bates, Bayard, Berrien, Clay- ton, Conrad, Crafts, Crittenden, Uayton, Evans, Graham, Henderson, Huntington, Mangum, Merrick, Miller, More- head, Phelps, Smith, of Indiane, Sprague, Tallmage, and Woodbridge—22. Mr. Wriaut offered a memorial from the Cham- ber of Commerce of your city against reducing the men in the New York Custom House, and declaring that there were now no more employed there than the actual wantsof the business men required. He moved to refer back the bill of Garret Davis to the Committee of Commerce, as he had many new factsto lay before it. This was done. So there’s an end of that po: r nigger (Mr. Clay’s Charley) for this session. The rest of the day was consumed about that eternal subject, General Jackson’s fine, which every body here is sick and tired of. The saying here now is, when there ie nothing particular before the House, ‘toh, let’s bring up Gene: Jackson’s fine!” The bill won't be passed this session, and hardly any other. Ways and Means Committee have decided not to reeommend a tax on tea or coffee. WH.A. Texas.—By the arrival of the fast sailing steam packet Neptune, Capt. Rollins, 29 hours from Gal. veston, we have Houston and Galveston papers of Saturday, and several previous dates. There is a good deal of interesting news, but we see little of stirring importance. An arrival at Galveston from Matamoras, brings news thence to tie 30th ult, The prisoners taken at Mier have all been march- ed for Mexico, except the youth retained by Am dia, (Sellers, we believe,) and _ ably a tew sick and w Ithad been said that 8. H. Walker wes killed, but we find his name enrolled amos the prisoners. Col. Fisher and Gen. Green, wit! bably some other officers, were sent forward for Mexico en horseback, two or threedays in advance of the main body. i apr t A letter from a gentleman in this city to the edi- tor of the Texas Times, mentions his returnfrom a trip to supply the Mexican fleet with provisions. He sayethe cargo sold at tremendous prices made $5,000 nett to the owner. He eays in relation to the Mexican naval force, that the blockading squadron consists ot the iron steamers Gaudaloupe, two Paixhan 68 pounders, two 24 pounders, two «mall ane, officered and manned by a fine crew of Englisamen. ‘he Captain and first Lieutenants have been re- called by the English Government, and will soon leave ; the others and the crew will remain. The utmost cordiality existsamong them, and all hands are well contented. The City of Dublin steamer has an indifferent battery of 8 guns of various cali- bre, commanded by ‘ ise from Baltimore ; her first Lieutenant isCapt. Nuner. Two fine brigs, fourteen 24 pounders ‘wo schooners, one very large one, built, in New York, one Paixhan gun amidshipsand four small guns. The Montezuma, the largest and best steamer, was daily expected. ft was said that as soon as Copeceny, falls, the whole equadron would appear off the Texian const. The writer thinks there is no doubt (?) of it, for eve- ry officer, from a Lopez, down, told him so. Hon. been confirmed as the Secre- be fs ‘War and Marine—a very judicious, brave, and capable man The British sloop of war Eleetra, had arrived off the bar of Galveston with despatches for the British Minister. The Civilian says, “it is reported that ‘ireat uiiais intends tal ate, need ite anbjects for the late fraud put gg jee pd and even to take leet.” The brig Ferdinand had sry Crea, with 47 emigrants. ‘The and design cultivating the soll wal tor i ppg netituents. nator in to tuents. The Texas amen Bills are nearly out of cir- culation, $25,000: on! ly being ungathered into the See ac acum ie different ports. The last state- om was $9,000 nett, incireulation, = ey pribbort ntaining six gen- tlemen from the vici ity Spills Ase ood driven by a violent wind among the breakers on the bar off Galv and capsized. It is feared that n. all on board perished. Theirnames have not been ascertained. n The_bark Iron Queen, sailed a few days since from Galveston for iverpool, with 928 bales cotton on board. President Houston has lately issued an order that two brass field pieces, presented some months since to the Artillery company of Houston, by the Secre- tary of War, shal! be taken away and delivered up to the Captain of Ordnance. The members of the company have expended about $100 tor the trans- portation of these cannon from Austin, repairs, &c., and express great dissatisfaction on account of the order ot the President; and it is said a majority of them are determined to act the part of good soldiers in this instance, and “ stick to their guns.”—V. Q. Com. Bulletin, Feb. 8. _ From Mrxtco.—The schooner Victorine, at Mo- bile brings intelligence from Vera Cruz to the ultimo. _ Mr. Seuthall, bearer of despatches from Washing- ington to Gen. Thompson, had reached Vera Cruz, and left for the city of Mexico. ¢ Texan prisoners were at work at Parote.— Mr Van Ness had been taken to the city of Mexi- co and was at work upon the streets. i A short time before the Victorine sailed, the steamship Regenerador reached Veta Cruz from Campeachy, but. the official news brought by her had not transpired. It was rumored, however, that the Yucatanese had driven the Mexicans from the heights in the rear of Campeachy and recovered the advantages lost some months since. ne! ‘f rous had gone over to to the Mexicans. The Mexi- cans had fitted out a new expedition for Campeachy, ee of some ten er twelve hundred men. The English ofticers in the Mexican service had re- turned to Europe The Siglo, and one ortwo others of the liberal papers, had been forced to feggans publication on account of a new decree from Government affect- ing the liberty of the prees. A correspondent of the-New Orleans Bee says that orders have been given for the enlistment of twenty-four thousand men in the various depart- ments of Mexico, to be in readiness by the lat of March, the greater portion ef whom it is supposed are to be peel as against Texas. Latest From YucaTan.—By the schooner Hen Clay, which arrived in pert yesterday from Sisal, we are putin possession of files of papers from Cam- peachy to the 26th, and from Merida to the 27th ult. The news they contain, though not of thrilling inter- est, is on the whole important. The Mexicans, at the last dates, had made no progress in conquering the country. The invading forces had continually dwindled in. numbers from death and desertion since their first arrival, The deserters come in daily to Campeachy in small parties of five to fifteen —and 1m a late instance, a party of more than sixty, headed by their officer, disgusted with bad usage and the general object of the service, departed tor Chiapas, where they had determined to take up a permanent residence. Itis stated that the lateMex- ican reinforcement of 600 men did not bring the ar- By any where near up to its original numerical force. It is reported by gentlemen from Sisal that Capt. Charleywood has left the command of the Guada- loupe, and gone to Havana. Certain it is, that the blockading equadron had been reduced two in num- ber during the lasttwo weeks, and had moved oppo- site Lermo, about three miles trom Campeachy. And we are further informed, that whenever the sailors, whether English or Mexicans, have an of- portunity to Jand, they inveriably desert. The Cam- peachy flotilla, with their long 32 vounders, occa- sionally warpout to play a little upon the enemy, but they invariably haul off to keep clear of the shot. he Yucatecos were in their usual high spirite, snd entertained not the least fear that the Mexicana could conquer them, or even capture Campeachy, with even four times their present force. Ithas been ascertained by intercepted letters, that the surrender of the Yucatan fleet to the Mexicans at Laguna, was in consequence of the treas mable action of Gen. Lemas, the commander-in-chief, and that the Mexicans were enabled to occupy one ot the eminences near the city through the same in- famous influence. Lemas has since fled end sought protection of those who have twice doomed him to death for treason.—_N. @. Bulletin, Feb 8. Fara CaTastRorPHE FROM THE BuRsTING OF A Cannon.—On Tuesday, while the ordnance corps at Fort Monroe were engaged in target firing, one of the cannon, an 18 pounder, bursted, and » fragment struck Sergeant Cunningham and completely cut him in two in the middle, propelling his head and shoulders against Capt. Huger (the officer comand- ing) with such violence as to knock him down sense- less. A lieutenant and five or six men were also knocked down by the concussion, but not injured.— Norfolk Herald, Feb. 5. APPoINTMENTS BY THE PresipeNt —William P. Pelletier, Surveyor and Inspector of the Revenue at Swansborough, North Carolina, vice Martin Fra- aure, deceased Robert Benguerrel, Receiver of Public Moneys for the district of lands subject to sale at Opelousas, Louisiana, vice George M. Smith, deceased. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. 142 shares U.S. Bank, 1};20 de Mechanics’ Bank, 14; 11 do Girard Banic, 1: $890 Wilmington R. 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