The New York Herald Newspaper, December 6, 1843, Page 2

— - We shall receive by the Acadia, and have for sale at this office, all the for papers, o— with the London illustrated papers, all of the latest dates, Non-Aggival or THE ACADIA.—This steam ship had not reached Boston at four o'clock Monday aftemmoon. She was then a little over fifteen days out. To receive her news early this mornipg will give her sixteen days’ passage. ‘The President's Message. This document was received in this city, by Go- vernment Express, at 12 o'clock last night, and will | be found on our first page. The Express left Wash- ington a few minutes before two o’clock yesterday afternoon, but was detained about an hour and a half on the way by the breaking down of one of | the cars he ile From Washington—Ope: of Congress. | Our accounts from Washingion last evening, are quite interesting. It will be perceived from our re- _ ports of the organization of the House, that the re- | jeeting at Croton | | At half-past one o'clock yesterday, a band of | hardy tars, whose bronzed faces, bore evidence of the “ Storms braved, and dangers past,” assembled at the large hall on the corner of the | Bowery and Division street, to take measures for the protection of their shipmates against low wages. Seldom have we seen a meeting so orderly, so quiet, or so determined to carry out successfully their object. _Not a voice, not a word was heard from the thronging mass of hardy sailors which | could discredit a ‘ Blue Jacket” or dishonor the glorious name of our seamen. It wassuch a meet- ing as we can imagine washeld on the deck of the ‘* Lawrence,”’ when Perry saw the enemies of his country bear down upon his gallant command.— | | Silence—steadiness, and determination! Not a | breath of disorder shook the topsails of the meet- jing, but a steady breeze filled the sails fore and aft, and the vessel shot ahead, with success upon its flag. For some minutes after we entered the room, we almost imagined ourselves ina meet- ing of some religious body, so silent and calm were cusant States were admitted at once, and that Mr. | the tars seated—nor was” the delusion dispelled, Jones, the Van Buren candidate for Speaker, was elected by the very large vote of 128. This vote probably combines all the various degrees of the lo- cofoco party. On the subject of Printer, the caucus on Monday morning, could not agree upon a candidate, but probably Blair & Rives will be the successful ones. These movements in the House of Representa- | tives are very important and very significant. They indicate, beyond the possibility of a doubt, that Mr. Van Buren is the favorite candidate of the Congress, and that all the elements of the party, comprising the friends of Calhoun, of Cass, of Bu- chanan, of Johnson, and of Benton, have united on | the Kinderhook politician ag the forlorn hope. The | Baltimore Convention will only confirm the senti- ments of Congress—and select a candidate for the Vice Presidency. We expect, therefore, to see a strong and vigorous movement of all these leaders, including the rank and file, during the present session of Congress. The friends of Mr. Clay must now entirely depend on their own forces, numbers, and cavse—not on the divisions or quarrels of the democracy. In fact. from this day forward, the cause of the whigs looks melancholy enough—the “natives” have a finer prospect by far. Indeed the hopes of the coun- try now almost rest with “ Young America.” } Tus News rrom Wasminoroy—Svreriority oF | Tae Heratv.—Perhaps there never has been an in- stance in which the superiority of our arrangements and management have been more visible than in the publication of the news from Washington yes- | terday morning. We gave from our correspondents | the most full and accurate accounts of the very im- portant doings at Washington, in relation to the } next Speaker and the next President, and we have done this we may almost say exclusively, as only one other paper had even an intimation of the im- portant events which had transpired. Yet itis very curious to observe the impudence and emptiness of many of our contemporaries. Fo: example, the Express, which boasts so much of all its arrangements, had nothing but a few meagre lines, without a syllable of the details. The Tyi- bune hadn’t a word! We suppose that the con- ductor of that print was too busily engaged with the last project of Fourier, or some new discovery infdietetics, and couldn’t be expected to attend to such trifling matters as the defeat or victory of the great contending forces at the seat of government. | The Calhoun organ did not even know—blissful ignorance—that they were completely demolished; getting up in the morning with the greatest confi- dence that they were carrying all before them, and only becoming convinced of their sad mistake after having read the Herald twice over, and rubbing their eyes into a perfect inflammation But the most amusing thing of all, was that in the penny Swa. They had a flaming letter, dated on “Monday morning, at 5 o’clock,” probably some time after the maif had left, which reached this city on Monday evening, and which thus pur- ported to cover the whole time during which the | most important events had occurred. But not a syllable did this very dilgent correspondent say about what took place on Saturday and Monday. Not a single word. This is feally most laughable It shows most conclusively, if any proof of that had been wanted, that the letters from Washington in the Sun are concocted in the office of that print, | and dated to order here. And then the Plebeian, | also, the official organ of Mr. Van Buren, had not | a syllable about the choice of Speaker, or the meeting of the caucus. And this, although its edi- tor was on the spot! What an organ for a party ? How long does Mr. Van Buren expect to prosper with such newspapers—such organs ? Movements or tae New Parry THROUGHOUT Tur Country.—The beacon flame appears to be lighting up on every hill. All overthe country the movements of the American® Republicans are at- tracting the keenest attention. Their spirit is gra- dually infusing itself into the whole mass of the people. At Washington, a meeting of the Association or- ganized there, was recently held, and they have published a circular explaining their creed, and ex- hibiting their true position and views. They very properly caution the friends of the cause against ex. pressing any opinion upon any religious question as such. At Albany, preparations are in progress for the im- mediate organization of an Association, and auxili- aries in every ward. In the villages and towns of this State the work of organization is rapidly go- ing on. At Flushing, they had a great meeting the other day, and the proceedings were characterized by the utmost degree of enthusiasm. Before six months the whole Union will be pretty well organ- ized, and in another year ‘Young America” will have all the machinery of party organization in full operation. The whigs, meanwhile, in a state of great alarm, are attempting a countermovement. ‘They are or- ganizing also. Last evening they had a meeting of the old Broadway rotten-apple committee in this étty for that purpose. And on the 22d of February, the intand to have simultaneous meetings all over the country for similar purposes. They won't be able to swallow up the natives. The locofocos are concentrating thelr forces. Van Buren is, it seems, to be the only candidate, and the friends of the other competitors are falling into his ranks.— Thus the prospect is, that the ¢wo old par- ties will be completely organized, and each present a united front next year, whieh the new party, also efficiently organized—with its Tamifications extending to the remotest districts of the Union, and its strong popular features, com- mending itso warmly to the affections of the great mass of the people, will present a very powerful antagonist to the old belligerents. We may look out for period, then, of great and exciting in- terest. New elements enter into the contest, and on ite decision hang results of greater interest than have ever yet followed any Presidential cam- paiga in this country : NAVIGATION axv THE WeatHER.—There ia some sce in the river, yet the North America reached Albany Monday morning. The weather is now so mild that it will probably remain open a few days longer. ,The navigation on Lake Champlain has closed for the season. & The controversy on the tariff, about these days, is one of the greatest humbugs going, except Fouriefism. Read Calhoun, Clay and Van Buren’s letters, and what can you make out of them? Nothing distinct or clear OG Who sent us that keg of grapes the other day? We want toknow. They are the finest we ever (asted tea &% The Abbey Hotel, on the Bloomingdale Road, and the Psospect Hall of Nowlun, on the Third Avenue, are the best places to stop at, during # drivejout of town in the, ensuingjwinter | when previous to the commencing of the business | we heard the voice of the Rev. Mr. Walsh, invok- |ing a beautiful and touching prayer, such as we suppose the worthy sailor-preacher had oft invoked | upon the quarter deck, when, storms blew o’er the sea, aud danger lurked upon its waters, The wor- thy man had been a sailer, and in the depth of a sailor’s soul, he besought a blessing on the meet- ing, its members, its objeats, its accomplishment, and on bended knee, a hearty amen was responde by almost every voice, in answer to the prayer.— It was a solemn, but a cheering sight. The monas- sembled had met for an honest purpose, and like patriots entering a battle, their first object was to implore the blessing of that Providence whieh had so olten shielded them in the hour of danger.and distress. The meeting was then organized, and the follow- ing officers were appointed :— Paresivent, GEORGE WILSON. Vice Pagsipents. GEORGE DOUGHERTY and JOHN McCANN. Wattex Lrocert, Secretary. Georcr Staxixy, Treasurer, Committes. Charles B. Smith, James Brenan, William Whitlock, George J. Grieder, Francis Stanley. Mr. Witsos, Prestpent.—Fellow Shipmates—I tender you a sailor’s thanks for the honer you have conferred upon me. I have come here to act, and not to talk ; for that I know little about. But when my brother seamen want me to pulla rope, or reefa sail, | am ready. (Cheers) But weare assembled for a different purpose. Our buai- ness now is not on board the ship ; it is at the captain's ottice, We have met, for what? 1’ll tell you, brother tars—to demand “ Sailor’s Rights ;” and | think if a sai- lor is worth anything at all, he is worth fifty cents a day and found. We want a seamnn to be paid what he hasa right to ; and let me ask any sailor whether it is too lit- tle to ark $15a month as wages for a fair, an aceomplish- ed seaman / Itcertainly is not. Our ship owners «bould remember that we have, many of us, wives, children, mothers, and perhaps fathers, to support, and we cannot do it on $12 a month. (We can't). What is a sailor's lot, when the sails are bent, and the pilot’s boat has fall astern? Flardship, toil and’danger. At ery minute, he has to be ready to brave the rock,the lea shore, or the gale ; and all, that riches may flow into the coffers of the merchant or ship-owner who has freigl.t on board. Nor do we object to these dangers ; they are ours from choice ; but we want a fair remuneration for our labor— (cheers) ; and not less than $15 month can satisf} us, or ought to. Whou J consider the last meeting, whic Wes ascene of riot, of vulgarity, of mal-conduct, 1 feel deeply rejoiced to observe the difference which exists with ‘us. I feel assured that no longer will the seaman be accounted the depraved, the drunken, the despicable wretch which some have thought him’ but that this day will show to the population of New¥ork that sailors can meet—can & of their rights, and can determine on them, too, without the aid of lands- men or of Iandlords.—(Cheers.) One thing I beseech you to remember, that the eyes of the citizeneof New York are upon you, and any misconduct will entail disgrace upon our proceedings. “They know that such a meeting Joseph D. Oates, isto take place, and they expect “wars and rumors of wars;” but they ‘will be disappointed. We are, I am grate- ful to say, a quiet, a respectable, and orderly body, met to discuss our nights and to epeak for ourselves.—(Cheers. ‘The character of the sailor depends on this meeting, I rejoice that it will go forth to the world that such a meeting has been held, and such a band of sem men have met without disgracing themselves or their glorious colors.—(Cheers.) That we have met for the [seen of covlly and calmly, and, 1 trust, righteous- ly, determining not to enter into the ‘service of any shij praster on omnaneniant he pay op ‘month. | know ere are some who wor wil y give us that w: . but they say they do not like tome tbetinr ts dine. ‘Well, what do they like todo? I'lltell you. They give balls, suppers, and parties, to persons who never thank them, and readily pay a thousand dollars per night fer expenses, while they withhold from the honest Jack a fair remuner- ation, Iwill now read you the resolution which has been prepared for your adoption, and I trust every man resent will hold up his hand in approval, when be shall ave heard its sentiments : Resolved, That we, after having taken into consideration the present low state of wages, do unanimously agree that twelve dollars is not equivalent to our service: therefore we have decided that we will make no agree- ment with either owners, masters, or notaries, for less than fifteen dollers per month for short voyages twelve dollars for long voyages, considering it nothing more than a just compensation for doing our duiyiebecoms eth faithful seamen and good citizens, and knowing that this meeting has been called for our own pecuniary benefit and immediate interests, we do furthermore Resolve, Phat we will receive, in no manner, the servi- ces of any that are not immediately connected with a sea- faring life. This is the only resolution we have thought fit tosubmit to you for your Spproval. We have inserted the $12 be- cause we think that is sufficient for long voyages, around Cape Horn and to the Indies. The reason why we have inserted the latter clause, is, that in former times the land- lord took our pecuniary interests into his care, but in these latter times we are able, thank God, to take care of them for ourselves and furown benefit. Time was, when the landlords could say,--"we have raised the seamens wager”—but what do w here to-day—It is, “Seamen | can raise their own wages.” Is it not so? (Yes.) Then let cy in conclusion, that as we are the best judges of our own affairs, let ‘vent others from meddling with us, and resolutely and determinately adhere to the prin: ples laid down in the resolution. Brother seamen, | your determination to support the resolution; if so, pl signify it by holding up your hands. _ At the ‘word, six hundred tarred and muscular hands were elevated. A single cheer burst from the honest tars, and the room was as still as the quarterdeck. ‘Che President declared the resolu- ion adopted. Ma. McCaw was next introduced.—Brother Seamen : -I — to meet you, for your interests and mine are | one and undivided. I have come here not to detain you with @ speech, but to add my voice to the enforcement, if necessary; ofthat resolution. Let us carry it without riot or tum: Let no landlord drive us any ‘longer on board against our will, All we ask is $3 in addition to the pre- sent rate per month. Ifyou want to get that, let me sey, remain away from the ing officers and noteries, and after a while you will find that they will run after us ; end instead of giving us $8a month, they will gladly give us $6. I know several landlords who are anxious that we should have than $12 per ‘month, and will jive good seaman house room for a week or two, aye, or for a month, who sticks out for $15 Let us then udhere to ti.e resolution and depend on it, we will carry eur point. | am pleased to see the meeting so orderly, so quiet, and #0 well conducted. Thie will be told abroad through ev quarter of the jobe; at every port will the tidings meeting be cir- Enlated, and what ‘will be the consequence? American seamen will have sor themselves a character, 1 reputation, which will do them honor. aud no longer will | peo it at poor Jack and sw; runken | sai nd wil. e more any , and ready, I trust, mes, to support the Stars and Stripes, whenever and in | wherever situation Le may be placed. (Much cheering ) | Mr. J. D. Oatys.—Fellow seamen—I hail this meeting | with as much pleasure as I would a breeze in a southern { latitude, Weare all embarked in the same ship, and must | pull together, We have a characterat stake, and let us | not ruin it by any act or deed unworthy of a man or a seaman. Recollect that the honor of the ‘blue Jacket is at stake, and he who would degrade it, is not worthy of its rotection. We ask nothing unreasonable ; all we want is fair pay for honest labor. Twelve dollars a month is two little. We can’t live on it on shore—we cannot keep ourselves respectable or decent. After we have our board, what have we left? Nothing We pay the land- lord aweek, and at least a half dollar — ‘his mi four dollars, so that in three weeks we have to spend for food and washing a month’s wi . This is unfair, unjust, and this we with to peaceable means, if poss and ussee a man with the honest blood ofa blue jacket who will shipfor less then $15.— (Cheers.) | hope we shall not see one, A seaman’s duty is a severe one. Jn hail, in storm, in scorching clime and iey region, he has at all hours and in all weather, to reef and steer, and he must have good clothing to wear to protect him, Mow on $12a month, we cannot pay more | (han ourtsimple board, leaving tobacco and our minor | expenses out of the question ; and when the call to ship comes upon us, where are we toget the means to rig our chest out. The money is al) gone;$12 a month is insutficient to sntisty our reasonable ands. I have heard she | say that one monkey jacket was sufficient for two sea- | men,—(aughter)—but | would let the world know that every seaman wants his own jacket, as well as every landsman. How often have we to reeftopsails, in foul and | fair weather, and does not Jack then want his monkey? \¢ ertainly he does, and we want the means to provide it. | Yes, when | am on shore I like to havea decent jacket to go to church in on Sundays; and [ like to have o cent or two to put in the plate fer rt landsmen; but J cun’t do | it on twelve dollars a month. Stick out for fifteen dollars \ and we will get it. Trade and commerce cannot get on | without ue, and let 1s once take the stand fearlessly, calm- ly, and determined to persevere, and we cannot be put down, Do violence to no mun, but aivixe with those you see, Tell them of this meating: vason with them—ant in the short ee! of two weeks we shall have achieved a victory whieh will do honorto @ seaman’s name all over | the ae Ag us , dono violence. One rash act woul roy the character of the whole—be pencs but resolute.— (Cheers ) meaty paronced | Several other speakers addressed the meeting in the same strain, and a collection was taken up to defray the expenses. The meeting then broke up, | orderly, peaceably,and each man left the room with \ resolve firmly stamped upon his countenance Ove Buiu’s Fourta Nien ar tar Parx.—Tue Grearesr Yer.—Last evening the t violinist appeared for the fourth time at the and made @ greater sensation, and left deeper i than he ever yet done. He and his violin walked through the hearts of the immense audience like a spint of heaven gliding through human life. He played the three pieces set down in the bills the Concerto, the Mountains of Norway, and | the Carnival of Venice—each one rising above the other in grace, beauty, sublimity and pathos. We never saw the house so crowded, or so fashionable. The enthusiasm and applause were tremendova.— At the close of the last piece, the whole mass of beauty, fashion and intelligence, burs: forth in one tremendous encore. The curtain again rose, Ole Bull, in his black clothes and simple style, made his appearance again, with his violin in one hand and his bow in the other He came down to the foot lights—bent gracefully for- | ward—stretched forth his violin to the audience, and with sipgular emotion said—‘* Ladies and gentle- | men—My violin (holding the delicate instrument out to the audience, and casting a look of fondness over it)—and my heart (pointing with his bowto his breast), after such a reception from America, is forever at your service.” Tremendous cheers followed this little emphatic speech, A printed poem in hand bills flew over the house, like flakes of virgin snow. Ole Bullput one of them in his bosom—put his violin to his ear in a fit of enthusiasm, and played “Yankee Doodle,”with variations, in such a passionate, sweet, enthusiastic | style, as it never was heard before in this country. At one moment, it seemed as if it would stir up the patriot dead that lay mouldering on Bunker Hill or Yorktown—at the next moment, so soft and plain- tive that it seemed the small voice of a spirit sing- ing from the depths of eternity. At the close the whole house, orchestra and all, rose up inone fit ef enthusiasm, and made the theatre shake to its foundation with applause. What will Ole Bull do next? Tuustir Batt.—This ball has always been one of most attractive of the season. Thesplendid and picturesque costume of the members of the Society —the grace and substantial charms of the blooming Scottish lasses—the easy and unrestrained manners —the liveliness of the music—the vivacity of the reels and flings—the briskness of the champaigne— and the unexceptionable flavor of the oysters—will all unite in rendering the scene one of exquisite en- joyment. It takes place at Tammany Hall on Fri- day evening next. New Yori Lycrvm.—George Gifford has been elected Presidentof the Lyceum in the place of Rev. Y. O. Choules, who has left the city—and M. Knox has been appointed Vice President in the place of Mr. G. Fires 1 Massacnvsetrs.—Priest’s store in Waltham was burnt on Saturday, Loss about $2,000. Insured for $1,500. The Warren School House in Charlestown wasconsiderably injured by fire on Sunday. Loss $6,000. Four or five at- tempts were made last week to bum down Rox- bury. Not much damaged however. And last, the oil and candle factory of Swain and Baker, in New Bedford, was much injured on Sunday night. Musiricence.—Wm. Appleton, of Boston, has given $10,000 to the insane ; and a ‘wealthy family in Troy are erecting a church for the benefit of the pennyless. Wrruprawine.—The boats on the Hudson.— ‘They are going into winter quarters. From Canapa.—Notwithstanding the disruption of the Lafontaine ministry, Canada remains in the same geographical position that she has always oc- cupied. It appears by the British Whig of the 29th ult. that the Governor General has made the following appointment: Hon. John Beyerly Robinson, to be Deputy Go¥ernor of the Provii formerly Upper Canada ; Hon. James Bu- chanan Mac: and the Hon. Jonas Jones, to be mem- bers of Her Majesty's Executive Counc] for the province of Canada. Late rrom Burnos Ayres.—We have received the British Packet and the Gaceta to the 23d of September, by an arrival at Salem. The Herald owned by Silas E. Burrows, of this city, and which had been seized by Admiral Brown, was to be sent to the United States. The Brazilian Minister at Montevideo had re- fused to acknowledge the blockade of that port by Brown. It was expected that this would lead to serious difficulty between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. The British Packet of the 23d says :— We regret to state, that the friendly relations hitherto subsisting between this country and the neighboring em- pire, are at this moment seriously compromised by the arrogant conduct of the Brasilian Minister at Montevideo, in directing the Imperial naval commander to withhold the recognition of the blockade of that port till the arri- val of fresh instructions from the court of Rio Janeiro. The Government was enlisting men for the squad- ron, giving fifty silver dollars each, bounty. It was supposed that if the Brazilian force at Montevideo should oppose Admiral Brown, in enforcing the blockade, he would attack them, and war ensue. It is reported that a heavy skirmish took place in front of Montevideo on the 13th September. The Riveristas, 1000 in number, were repulsed by a few companies of the besieging troops, and suffered very severely, chiefly in wounded. Rivera had crossed the Yt, and was proceeding in the direction of Cerro Largo, pursued by Urquiza. InteLLiGeNcE From Cupa.—We have received letters and papers from Havana and Matanzas to the 24th ult. There is nothing important in the pa- pers. Markets at both places were dull. Crowds of strangers were arriving ; more than usual, The fever had wholly disappeared. The railroadto Ba- tabano Was to have been opened on tue Ist inst.— It gives communication, in four days, with St. Jago de Cuba, and thence to Jamaica. InrerEstinG From Texas anp Mexico.—By the way of New Orleans, we have received news from Galveston to the 22d, and from Cumpeachy to the 6th instant. The Houston Citizen of the 18th, contains a of report General Houston's recent public address in that city— The address of the President is mainly a denial of the charges that bave cen mace egainst him, and a vindica- tion of his conduct and policy as Presiden; of the Repub- lic. He represents the country as ina much more pros- and hopeful condition than when he was installed frontiers, he saye, which were formerly hed perous in 1838, been effected, which, at least, gives the country an oppo! tunity for refreshment and repose, if it do not end in the establishment of For the first time, he says, the le are planting and gathering their crops, without Pec inciontand eithout dengue, He viomestes hisool! From the charge of having caused to be intimated to Santa Anna, that the prisoners taken at Mier had marched with- out orders. He says that he demanded, as did also the Go- vernments of E) and, France and the United States, for those prisoners the treatment usually sceorded to ers an We the existing pin Ligon = and ‘ngland, Mr. Houston ir} deal, ver, explicit. Weshould infer from ite remarks, Rey wut ject of emancipation had been brosched by Png- land, but not in an authoritative or dictatorial beep 9 Mr. Hoyle, beater of despatches from General Woll to the President of Texas, had arrived at Houston, from Me- tamoras, on the 17th inst, © W. Raymond had ar rived with despatches from the Texan Charge at Wash- ington city. Nothing has transpired relative to the na- ture of these despatches, except that the President men- tioned that they were favorable. Hopes had been entertained, that General Lamar would suffer his name to be used in the canvass for Presidency But recent domestic affliction and ill health determined him not to partic: in public affeirs, and he is aboutto revisit his native State. ‘he Brassos river hes in overflowed its banks, as to the crops. ofthe 7 spi oe aes epee eatin ¢ Texun Con; s President, to convene at Washington on the first Monday of December, proximo. The Neptune, which arrived yesterday from spoke, on the 2ist inst, the U. 8. schooner Flit Bevis, commanding, bearing dispatches from Gen. ly ‘Thompson, Minister to Mexico, to Gen. Murphy, United States Charge d’Affnires in Texas, Catnpeachy papers say nothing of the new armistice with Mexico, ha Heh? the last arrival from ne on the contrary, they exhibited a very hostile feel to- wards the Mexican Government. It is said that in hoth Tobatco and Laguna, persons suspected of entertaining revolutionary principles are arrested and held in durance till definite orders from Santa Anna were received. Two eston, Lieut Baglish frigates and a war steamer were seen hy the Gre- cian standing in the direction of Mexico. It was thought they had been dispatched from the West India Station. Oc A great sale of F ney goods takes place 10+ day at 20 South William street, jew Orleans. (Correspondence of the Herald.) New Orcxans, Nov. 24, 1848. Ducels—Cotton— Trade—Religion. Dear Sm :— . Murders, duels, forgeries and accidents, have commenced their round in this busy scene of man’s crimes and follies. A duel was fought day before yesterday, ut the Metarie Race Course, between O. Bird and Dick Hogan, of this city, Of the for- mer we know but little—he is a respectable mer- chant and a gentleman. The latter is known as a famous fighting cock. He isthe same man who was shot some years ago, by a man of the name of Lile, at Natchez, with whom he had a quarrel re- specting the ownership of some property in Missis- sippi. Subsequently Lile, assisted by three or four armed bullies, attempted to eject Hagan from the property in dispute, and was shot dead by the ready Dick, who wounded one and took the rest of Lile’s associates prisoners. The duel between Hagan and Bird originated in a squabble at a quadroon ball, in which Bird was struck by Hagan. The former challenged, and the next morning they met with their friends on the Metarie Ridge; would Pa it, in acemetery! The distance was ten feet; they fired at the word fire, “Sone.” Both were struck ; Hagan’s had en- tered his antagonist’s boot, went through the calf of one leg, and grazed the other, tripping him up, and causing him to measure his length upon the ground. Hagan received his antagonist’s bullet in a line shot, entering the right thigh, severing the femoral artery, and passing out through the left thigh after breaking the skin in six places. He is in great danger, but fr reliance is felt by his friends in the skill of his surgeon, Dr. Stone, who once rescued him from the very brink of the grave. A horrible investigation has been going on before Recorder Genois, of the charge of murder against one Lee, whose mistress was lately missed by her neighbors, and her bod accidentally dug up a few days ago. A long detail in medical Jargon was given in evidence of the condition of her body by a French doctor, of the name of Gaesnard, from which it appears that her spleen was ruptured and Laka indication of a blow upon the head disco- vered, . The ety is becoming quite lively. Cotton is rising, and an extensive demand exists for it. Full rices are given, but chiefly on account of John jull. Most of the capital, of which there is abun- dance in the city, is in the hands of English bro- kers, and our merchants, who require a little time, and not being able to slap down the blunt, stand no chance in such competition. Politics are getting lively with us. The whigs seem much cheered with the election results in Massachusetts, and they are organizing fora fierce contest for the elec- tion of members of the Legislature, to be held the 18th of next month. It, will be a great trial of fen strength. The whigs are very strong here, ut they are weakening themselves by opposing State reforms and liberal changes in the State go- vernment. This is their old standing folly; they let the democrats run away with every new and popular change. We are soon to have a €onven- tion to amend our State constitution, and much discussion has arisen on the Brepated changes The vicinity of this State to Mississippi har inocculated’ many of the citizens, chiefly of the democratic ‘party, with the subterranean radicalism, for which the Repudiating State is so celebrated. An elective judiciary—uni- versal sufirage—no investing State with power to create corporations of any kind, or of pledging its faith in any but its own behalf, &c. &c. To all of these the whigs loudly object, and are organizing to, prevent their accomplishment. But { don’t think they will succeed. Radicalism is the order of the day every where. The most ultra views seem to be the most popular—especially must they be in a new community hke this. The whigs in- tend tonominate for the Legislature, Mr. Christian Rozelius, a very eminent member of the bar, and highly esteemed gentleman. Mr. R.was a most efficient Attorney General under the whig adminis- tration in the State. His life isa remarkable one— he came here asa redemptioner, and for some time worked at the printer’s trade; Hn cated @ paper, became a ievyer, and soon, by his energy ani talents, attained a conspicuous position at the bar. He is very popular, is the idol of the German popu- lation, and will, I think, be rather too strong an an- tagonist for any man the locos can enter. They are, however, shrewd fellows, and it would appear from the last elections, have a popular majority in the city. The military spirit of our city is also re- viying. There was yesterday a splendid turn out of a new regiment of volunteers, consisting of six confpanies, all uniformed alike, under Col. Dakin. ‘They were reviewed and highly complimented by Brig. Gen. Davis and staff. ANOIS. Amusements, Nrsio’s.—Messm. Rockwell and Stone have ef- fected a short engagement with those celebrated artists the Elssicr Brothers, who are to make their debw this evening. Those who have witnessed their performan- ces pronounce them truly astonishing, and the Circus is very appropriate place to display their unrivalled feats ‘The ring has its usual variety of pleasing acts of Horse- manship by Messrs. Turner and Franklin. Mrs, Cole re- peats her evolutions of Equestrianism. The new enter. tainments of this week have caused full and fashionable audiences, and great preparations are mrking for thc amusement of the younger branches on Saturday next. Cuatuam Treatre.—The new drama of Crime and Repentance, written by Mr. Grattan, which has proved so successful, the manager has wisely de termined to continue nightly till further notice, “This evening the new drama, with also that of The Rebel Chiet. by the same author, will be played, with numerous dances, &c., by Miss Rallia. Srrenpip Perrormances TH18 AFTERNOON al the American Museum, at 3o’clock, for the accom- modation of those ladies and children who cannot find ii convenient to attend in the Rhee 2 There will, of course be a grand rush, and such another lot of amiling faces anc happy hearts will not be seen together this season, wi venture to predict. Why, we fancy we can almost hea: them langh now, to see Tom Thumb, that little man, whe might easily take his mid-day nap in a lagy’s muff, and the mechanical figures which dance with astonishing facility, together with a multitude of other performances, whic). please and delight every body. Mavame Apoten, THE Fortune Teuier, it at Peale’s Museum, and affording the greatest su- tisfaction to the numerous visiters, by her wonderful re velations of future events. Her performances are of ¢ high order, superior to any thing which has precede: them. Indeed the whole attractions of the place are muc} greater than can be reasonably expected for one shilling zg the manager seems to sustain himself beyond any o: predecessors. @g- HARLEM RAIL ROAD.—The following is a copy of # Petition now being presented to our citizens for their signatures. Very many residents of the Bowery andothe: parts of the line of the Harlem Railroad, have en forme: vecasions endeavored, bypetition, to abolish this nuisance. but without success, me active citizens are now making exertions to accomplish a more successful issuc of the attempt. To rae Mayor, AtpsnMex axp Commonatty or ray Cirx or New Yorn, ix Conmon Councn Convenen. The Petition of the subscribers, inhabitants of said cit and those residing adjacent to the line of the Harlem Rail road from Fourteenth street to its termination at the Hal. ot eapoctfull Th ence has now full ipoctiully represent. That experience has now fully demonstrated, that the Harlem Raliroad, from Fourieent! street, to its termination at the Hall of Recoris, has no! only failed to produce the great benefits promised by it: projectors, but has CsadeeD ade ord of its Inutility as a mean: of conveyance, a¢ an arbitrary and arrogant monopol: ite foul and demoralizing influence ; its danger to the limbs and lives of the citizens—it desecrates the Holy Sabbath, and tramples upon the most salutary provision: for the protection of religious rites and sound morality. That your Petitioners are i nformed, that in the jis- sion granted this Company, the Common Council havere served the right ‘‘of removing the whole or any part 0! the, petals permitted to be laid down,” and may a fe: Be ler the suid rails to be taken up, and thestree » to ed in good repair: no legal or moral oe would be impaired hy rescinding the license, and ordering the rails to be taken - The recent destruction of lives, whether carelessly or accidentally, for immediate action ; let not this Jug: gerraut roll into the city over th mangle! corpres of in- offensive citizens another week—‘ we know notiwhat » day may . “Your Petitioners therefore iy thie Harlem Rail- road Company be ordered to tak their rails below Fourteenth street, and ir the st New York, Ist December, 1643, j- PROF. BRONSON’3 SECOND LECTURE— This evening, at Rut; Institute, inters ith re citatior inginy ions: of It 4 at healt! fe. there are left with the janitor to the place of one ovening at the first lecture. A(ter these are sold, nc more will ire of, asthe Hall will be full. Single tickets $1, for a lady and gentleman $1 50, NEW BREMER NOVEL.—This' day publishec and for sale whol retail, by Burg ringer & Co. The Moming Watchers,’ by Froderika Bremer, translated from the Swedish. This work has been pub lished by Meant. Redding & Co., Boston, and it is truly & sweet little tale, Single copies 124 cents, or hi dred. The following are among the list Matilda, by Eugene Sue, in 3 part: The juis De Letorier, by Sue tht, by Mra, Gore,. . . Chinese as are,. The Wron; per No., 8 . out. Sartor Resartus, by Thos. Carlyle, good book,...25 “ ‘These, together with all the late new publications, are for sale, wholesale and retail, at publishers’ prices, by BURGESS, STRINGER & 229 Broadway, corner of Ani NOTICE.—A meeting of the Krouts of the city o/ novynn wil held at the United States Hotel, on Thuraday evening, Dee. 7th 7 oclock, preparatory to the annual Krout Feast. By order of the eee GRAND KROUT. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. TWENTY-KIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. In Senate. Monpay, Dec 4—12 o'clock, M. Oxganization.—At 12 o'clock, M. precisely the Senate was called to order by Mr. Manoum. Thir- ty-8ix Senators were present, among whom were Messrs. Benton, Woodbury, Crittenden, Wright, Clayton, i tors were presented, and the Haas id Farrneip, - Mi 1 on. Mr. Aturrton, of New Hampshire. Hon. Mr. Urnam, of Vermont. " Hon. Mr. Wrieurt, of New York. Hon. Mr. Haywoon, of North Carolina. Hon. Mr. Corgurrr, of Georgia. Hae. bd Carrara, of Kentucky. on, T. Foster. Hon. Mr. Jannzaax, _ § Tennessee, Hon. Mr. Auten, of Ohio. Hem oe Bomiioas, of Indiana. on. Mr, Sempre, hans Hon. Mr. Breeze, jet Minois, Eighteen Senators in addition to the above ap- peared in their seats, On motion of Mr. Crirrenpen, the House was in- formed that the Senate was ready to proceed to business. It was also ordered that three daily newspapers, or such number as were equal in price to three dailies, be supplied to each Senator. ; Resolved, That the Senate meet at 12 M., until further ordered. i ot 3 The House not being yet organized, the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. Monpay, Dec. 1843. Opening ofthe Twenty-eighth C ss— Objections to Members from New Hampshire—Election of Speaker und Organization of the House of Repre- sentatrves—Standing Rules—-J. e. Adams on Abolition bed gaged gag the Rule for go- ing into Committee of the Whole, $c. §c. Ata bright and early hour this morning, the Mem- bers elect to the 28th Congress, began to gather in the Capito): During all the forenoon, Cate Hill was @ lively and stirring scene. All t he visiters here, as well as many of the citizens, might haye been seen wending their way to the Halls of Legis- lation, and long before 12 o’clock, the galleries in the Representative Hall were filled to overflowing. The ladies’ gallery Preeented, a lovely and dazzling array of beauty and fashion, and the efforts of the fair Visiters to procure good and conspicious seats, added nota little to the interest of the occasion. At 120’clock precisely, Mr. Sr. Cuan CLARKE, <Cle to last Congres,) called order, and said that the roll of members elect would now be called, and that names. were qualified. aine. entlemen would please answer to their he Clerk commenced calling the roll by States, beginning, as usual, with Maine, He was not long in coming | to the, name of “Edmund Burke, New Hampshire,” which he had no sooner pronounced, than up rose . Mr. Camps, of 8. C, who said: Mr. Speaker, before proceeding to call the names of the gentle- man from New Hampshire, I wish to take the lib- erty of enquiring whether they have been elected ac- cording to the Constitution and Laws of Congress. I will take the liberty of directing your attention to the 2d section of an Act of last Congress, and of enquiring whether ba were elected in conformity to the provisians of that Act. (Cries of ‘Go on with the roll,” “Go on,” oy Mr. Sr. Crain Crarxr.—The gentleman have produced certificates setting forth that they were elected members to the 28th Congress from the State,of New Hampshire. i Mr. Camrsett said that this was an important and a solemn proceeding, and he hoped that mem- bers would weigh the nature of it cautiously, and act without regard to party, considerations. (Cries of “go on with the roll”—Go on,” &c.) _ Mr. Camrzett—Then I will present this docu- ment to the House, (showing a written protest) to show tothe country the nature of my objections, and the irregular and unjustifiable act which the admission of these members will be. Mr. Camreexi then commenced to read the Pro- test—(Cries of “Go on with the roll”—“Read”— “Go on”—‘‘Read”—“No, no,” &c.) Mr. Tuomrson, of Miss,—The Hon. gentleman must be aware, that ifhe has any objections to the admission of these members, he is taking neither the time nor the mode to do so properly, ue: Camprett here handed the Protest to the Clerk. Mr. Sr. Cram Crarke—I cannot read papers to the House except they come in a proper and offi- cial manner, or with the consent of the House— (Cries of “‘Read”—‘*No”—Go on,” &c.) The Protest was here returned to Mr, Campbell. Mr. Campseti—Mr, Clerk, I hold in my hand the Journal of the 25th Congress, from which I will read to the House in relation to the present ques- tion. He begun “Resolved”—(Cries of “Call the roll”—* Go on”—‘* Read”—Call, &c. Great confusion, during which Mr, C ell sat down. The Clerk then proceeded with the call of the roll, which was completed without farther interruption. When the roll was 9 through with, Mr. Baran, of N. Y. said that he would take the liberty to present a written paper to the House in regard to the admissicn of the members from New Hampshire and other States. Mr. Dromgoorx, of Virginia, said, if he under- stood any thing about parliamentary usage, the gen- tleman Was out of order. It was now in course of tule to proceed tothe election of a Speaker. It was entirely out of order to read documents to the House at that stage. He would leave it to the gen- tleman’s own good sense and knowledge the rules of the House. . Mr. C. J. Incensor., of Pennsylyania, said he hoped he would be excused in denying the gentle- man’s right to read the paper which he held in his hand. A member could not, asa matter of right, ead papers at any time he might choose to rise up The Eiouse now ought to be organized. It was frequently the case that members wanted to read documents to the House, or to address the chair, when they were out of order—he knew that many members wanted to speak last seasson and were not allowed to speak. For his part he had no ob- ections to hear the member read,--he . would be happy to hear him at any time, but he submitted that the member " was altogether premature.’ If it was regular to read documents at that stage of the business of the House, there were one hundred and eighty-nine members present, all of whom had an equal right todo so. He would say it Was an outrageous, but he would say it vas a preposterous proceeding. Let the question come before the House atthe Fis “14 time,and when it could be properly, debated. He did not know what the contents of the paper were which the gen- tleman wished to read. The gestleman did not zall it a protest ; but whatever it was, it was against rarliamentary law to read it then; and what law Sut parliamentary law were they to go by? The sourse of proceeding which the gentleman wished ‘o adopt would only lead to disturbance. It was an rregular step to begin with. He would submit to the Hon. Member’s own sense, whether it was not preposterous and irregular now to read. . Mr. Barnarp said his sense told him that. there was nothing irregular in the step which he desired to take. The Hon. member had spoken of nee sedure being against parliamentary rules. at rules prevented him from presgnis the document which he then held in his hand? There were no such rules. He would like to know what rules the Hon, member couid point to by which members of this House were deprived of freedom of debate. He maintained that the freedom of debate could 10t be denied to any member in this House. ie Honse had a nghttoregulate debate, but not to Jeny it. He wished no disturbance, but the House was about to proceed to a solemn act. Mr. Cave Jouxson, of Tenn., said he hoped the sentleman from New York would not insist upon ‘eading his document at that time. It was an in- terruption to business, and the House o1 now to sroceed towards organization. (Criesof “Go on,” “Speaker,” &c.) . r.C, J. IngrRsout had no objeetions to indulge the gentleman in reading the document as a matter of courtesy, but he would not as a matter of right. Dr. Duncan, of Ohio—Mr. Clerk, if the Hon member who hab just sat down has no objections to hearing the document read, I have some, objec- ‘ions to it. I would ask whether it is the duty of the Clerk to allow the qneriod, whether such a document be read, to be put’ If it is 80, and the uegative is given to it, all this discussion is nuga- Mfr, Sr. Cram Ctanxs,—It is my duty to put the question “Read,” to the House. Mr. Hormes, of 3. C., said that he protested against the course, the friends with whom he poli- tically acted were pursuing. He did noi see ay good objection to the Hon, Member from N. Y. reading the document at that stage. Mr H.-A. Wise, of Va., said] wish to know whether, in the event of the document being read, by the Hon. Member from New York, that docu: ment will be embodied in the Journals of the House. If it doesnot appear on the Journals of the House, that will do away with my objection to the reading, and I would like to extend the courtesy to the gentleman from New York, ‘ Mr. St. Crain Crarke.—If the document is read, it must become a part of the record of the proceed- s of the House. tH. A. Wist.—Then I object, but for that reason only. The Clerk then moved the call of the House on the question ‘Shall the document be read,” and Jeclared the “Noes” had it. (Cries of ‘“di- vide,” “divide.”) The House then divided, when there appeared— me Noes ‘ pear) Mr, Banrnarp then said that though he was pre- vented from reading the document thenin his hand, it that time, he would bring the matter forward as soon as the House was thoroughly organized. The Crenx then said, that as the Rules of the &c. The credentials of the following Sena- | House were not yet adopted, he would put it to the vote whether the election of Speaker be gone into viva voce or by j call was unanimous for a viva voce vote. Cuerk appointed Mesars. Geo. W. Hopkins of Virginia, John C: ll, of South Carolina, an Charles H. Carroll of New York, Tellers, to ascer- tain the note mm Telation tb Speaker. @ rol Ing cf a re appeared 135 vyotes—ne- to. choice 95, There were, for xsihe ‘Sohn W. Jones, of Virginia John White, of Kentucky. ‘Willfam Wiikins, of Pennsylvania bet -It afforded no little amusement, in ci the roll, that when the Clerk called the name “John W. Jones,” that | gentleman instantly answered, “John W. Jones!” in a | Yoice so nearly the same, in tone and volume, that it was | almost impossible to believe it anything else than an echo. The delusion wasdispelled by doth Speakers in- | dulging in a hearty laugh ere is no use gig th ayes and noes on the vote for Speaker, as the mem! voted according to the de- cree of King Caucus—whig and democrat—as they are classified in the newspapers. The Sreaxer took the oath of office, and on taking the chair delivered a very brief, but very elegant address, which, however, was closely in the fashion of all speeches delivered by Speakers on like occasions. A message was received from the Senate, that that body had org zed, and was ready to proceed to business, The Members of the House then went forward as they were called by States, and were sworn. It was resolved, That a commitiee of ten be appointed to unite with a committee of the Senate to wait upon the President, and inform him that this house is ready to re- ceive any communication he has to make. Mr. Dkomeooxs, of Va, moved that the rules of last Congress be adopted as the standing rules of this house. Dr. Duncan moved as an amendmrnt, to except the one hour rule, which amendment Mr. Dromgoole accepted, Cave Joussox moved to strike out the exception as to the one hour rule. Mr J. said he had never seen a ques- tion before the House, in which a member might not say all he had to say inone hour—(Cries of « impossible”— “nosuch thing”) During last session of Congress, all questions and all acts that came before the House, were satisfactorily discussed within one hour. Dr. Duncan saw no, propriety in limiting members as to the length of their speech; although some little more time was taken deliveri it, the effect in the intelligence which it mij i spread throughout the country, far more than counts _ balanced the evil, if evil there was. ‘There were many questions involving high constitutional principles, to which it would be impossible to do justice within the li- mits of one hour. It was ungenerous, for instance, in the case of aminority speaker, not to give himtime fully to express his sentiments. He dislik: soxsbingg Tike ag law, particularly when it imposed upon minorities. The vote was then taken on Mr. Cave Johnson’s amend- ment tostrike out the exception as to the one hour rule, when there appeared—ayes 96; noes 92. So the one hour rule remains. Mr. Jon Quincy Apams moved as another amendment to Mr. Dromgoole’s original resolution, to strike out the 3d rule prowibiting, the introduction of abolition petitions, ke. Mr. Apams, in introducing this amendment, ssid that he did not intend, nor did he believe it at all nece: to dis- cuss this question. He brought the motion forward, but he consid it a matter of no great pmysce ten it was decided at this time. In consequence of this n, the amendment went without debate to the vote, when there appeared—ayes 91, noes 95, As this was a véry important amendment, and the vote was so nearly balanced, I send youthe list of the yeas and nays, as follows :— Messrs. J.Q. Adams, Mass.; Joseph H. Ander- Daniel D Barnard, N, Y ; Samuel Beardsley, 3. Wi J. Brown, la; Pa. ; Jow Pa.; Jeremiah E. ,N. Y.; Charles H. Carroll, N. Y.; Ge Yeas lin, Connecticut; Thomas L. C! man, N. C.; James G. Clinton, N. Y.; Jacob Collamer, Vt.; Hen! ; Dana, N. Y.; Richard D. Davis, , Ohio; John Diekey, Pa.; Paul Dilling! Robort P. Dunlap, Me.; Chesselden Filis, N. C. Elmer, N. Y,;' Hamilton N. ¥.; Bl Ohio; Solomon Foot, Vt.; Henry Frick,” Pa.; Giddings, Ohio; Joseph Grinnell, Mass.; John P. Hal H.; Hannibal Hamlin, Me.; John J. Harden, Mlinoie; ‘Alexander Harper, Ohio; Thomas J, Henley, 1a; Joshua Herrick, Me.; \W.'H. Hubbell, N.Y.; Charles Tudson, Mass,; Orville Hungerford, N. Washington Hunt, N. yj James B, Hunt, Michigan; J. R. Ingersoll, Pa; James Irvin, Pa.; M. H. Jenks, P. B. Johnson’ Ohio; An- drow ‘Kennedy, Ta.; Daniel P. King, Mast; 1. Kirkpat rick, N.J.; M. G, Leonard,.N. Y.; W.B. Maclay, N. ¥.; R. McLellan, Michigan.; J.J. McDowell, Ohio; A. R. Mc Nvaine, Pa.; G.P. Marsh, Vt; E. J. Morris, Pa; Joseph Morris, Ohio; W. A. Mosely, N. Y.; Robert Dale Owen, Ia; W. Parmenter, Mass.; Thomas J. Patterson, N. Y.; J. Petit, Ia.; J. Philips Phoenix, N. Y.; Elisha R. Potter, R. 1; Emery D. Potter, Ohio; Alexander Ramsey, Pa.; George Rathbun, N. ¥.; Charles M. Read, Pa.; Orville Robinson, N. ¥.; George B. Rodney, Del.; Charles Ro, ers. NY gur, N, ¥.'8, Simons, Conn; Albert Smith, N. Y.; John T. ‘a; T. Smith, Ia; Lemuel Stetson, N. ¥.; John Stewart, Conn.; Geo Sykes, N. J.; D. R. Tilden, Ohio; Asher Tyler, Joseph,Vance, Ohio; John J.Vanmeter, Ohio; 8. F. Vin Ohio; Horace Wheaten, N. Y.; John Whi i Mass.; §R, C. Winthrop, Mase. Wright, [a.—91. H. Arrington, N.C.; A. Atkinson, Va.; D. M. Barringer, N. C.; James £. Belser, Ala.; B. ‘A. Bidlack, Pa; James Black, Pa. ; James A. Black, 8. C,; J. W. Blackwell, Tenn.;'P. E- Bossier, La.; G. M. Bower, Mo.; J.B. Bowlin, Mo.; Linn Boyd, Ky.; I. Brinkerhoff, Ohio ; R. Broadhead, J: Pa.; A. V. Brown, Tennessee; Milton Brown, Tenn.; E. Burke, N. H.; G. A. Caldwell, Ky.; John Campbell, 8. C.; A.'A. Chapman, Va; A. H. Chay i, Ga; 8. Chilton, Va; H. Cobb, Ga; W. Coles, Vi f. Cross. Ark.; A. nn.; J. R. J. Daniel. N. € is, la; BE. De » N.C Samuel C. Sample, Ia,; R. C. Schenck, Ohio; L. Seym mour, Conn.; D. Smith, Z *, Dromgoole, Va.; I. G. Farle, R. French, Ky.; 1. W. Gilmer, rider, Ky.; H. A. Haralson, Ge.; ' Hoge, Ill; @. W. Hubard, Vi , Pa.; J. Jameson, M Johnson, Tenn.; G. W. Jones, Y.; Alcee Labranch, La; D. H. ‘ ‘enn.; Tenn.; Preston King, N. Lewis, Ala.; W. Lucas, Va.; J. H. ee Ga; W.C. McCauslan, Ohio ; J.j A. McCiernard, Ill.; FG. SteCon- H.C. g) C Jobns nell, Ala.; J. J. Mackay, N. C.; H. A. Moore, Murphy, N. W. Newton. Va; M. Norris, Jr. 'N. H. Wow. Payne, Ala.; J.H. Peyton, Tenn.; Zadok Pratt, N- ¥.; K. Rayner, N. G.;,D.8. Reid] N.C; L. 1, Reding. N- H); J. H, Rolfe, Mo.; R,'B. Rhett, 8. C.; J, Ritter, Pa; J. Russell, N. Y.;'H. St. John, Ohio; R. M. Saanderg, N. W.T. Senter, Tenn.; R. F. Simpson, 8. C.; J, Slidell, Li R. Smith, IIL; L. Steenrod, Va; W. H. Stiles, Ga.; James Stone, Ky.; Selah B. Strong, N. Y.; W. Taylor, Va. H. ®. ‘Thomasson, Ky.; Jacob Tho Miss; John W. Tibbatts. Ky.; J. B. Weller, Ohio ; J. Wentworth, IL; W. Wilkins, Penn.; Henty A. Wise, Va.; J. A. Woodwant, 8.05 Jecob 8. Yost, ie AS aa Mr. H, A. Wise, move a 1e 132d rule by out that of it giving power to a mi eit of the House tothe fe t1 ‘Comittee of the Whole ie consideration of bills referred to it, adopted July 6th, 1841—to which Mr, Avams moved an amendment to strike out so much of said rule as gives power to a majority of the members present to suspend the rules and 0: be the purpose of fring into Committee of the Whole on the state of the inion, adopted June Ist, 1840. This amendment was aces by Mr. Wise as a part of his proposition, and the whole adopted by the House with. out division. On this motion, Mr. Cave Jonxson, of Tennessee ; Ruett, of 8. C. and Mr. (H. A. Wise, of Va., spok some length . It is a pity that the matter—the matter of the speeches —is of no general interest, otherwise it would have afford- ed the Reporters of the Herald the most inexpressible de- pine thas ts show how die two int homed, geatlohen pose 0 show e two nam chanticleered over the last Ci 5 Mr. C. J. Incenso.e gave n that he would at an early day, Nave pies notice of a bill for the relief of General Andrew Jackson. This notice re- fers to the $1000, New Orleans. This much business having been transacted and the Mr. eat Members (in the ex, enantae f cae of them) wishing to '‘go to fe moved the House da ad- journ, which was carried with such thi res- sions of unanimity, as to form pide ayo} the revious motions of the day. rdingly at 10 minutes fore 4 P. M., the bee neni wisdom of the Twenty- eighth Congress sank state of " Philadelphia, [Correspondence of the Herald.} Puriaperenia, Dec. 5, 1843. The Weather—New Counterfeit—United States Dis- trict Court—Steamer Princeton—- Presentation Sword—Complimentary Concert—Grand Election— Artot, the Violinist National Guard's Ball—Ole Bull at the Chesnut, triumphant success —New Drama at the National—Daverna of the Chatham, §c. James Gorvon Bennett, Esq.— Dear Sir— The weather still continues as per our la letter-- clear, moderate, and most elastic in its effects upon our citizens; consequently, promenading is as fash- ionable ag upen a May morn, and beauty hasshown little inclination, to quit the pave. We haye little of transcendent importance to impart, at present, but such as I have, I briefly enclose. R A Look out for a new species of counterfeit which has just made its arance ami us. rts to be of the Bridgeport letter B. and dated Sept. 1842, pay to L. Bert, peat fhe signature of Sylvanus Sterling, President, which, bowasssy in badly bake ope consequent wiring care for detection. Inthe O banegs District Court,on Monday, a ver- diet for 10 37, was given in favor of Josiah W. Davis, and against the United States. This was an action in favor of a balance due to the Post Of- fice of Morristown since 1840, at which period the plaintiff officiated as Postmaster. The steamer Princeton has again returned to our city, and is anchored off the Navy Yard, where she 18 receiving the visits of numerous citizens, A very splendid sword, the workmanship of Mr. Thomas Fletcher, of this clty, and intended as a reward of merit from the Legislature of Maryland, to Captain John A. Webster, for valuable services re during the last war, is now being exhibit- ed at the Merchants’ Exehange. It is in the form of a cross, similar to those hei usaders, in the time of Richard the Second. The hilt with the mountings are ofsolid Agolds the different embel- lishments arefthe arms of. ary the Star Span- led Banner—a view of Fort lenry, where the fonee’s achievements were located, with appropriate and imposing inscriptions. A more gorgeous spe- cimen of workmanship, of a like character, was perhaps never executed—alike worthy the doner, the recipient, and the individuals under whose aus- pices the whole was perfected. Mr. William Quayle, quite a respectable and