The New York Herald Newspaper, January 18, 1844, Page 2

NEW -YORK HERALD. Rew verk, Thursday, January 18, 1844. “@G-Tux Curmivat Taiais, 60 far as they proceeded yesterday, are fully reported in this day’s paper, embra- cing the trial of Amelia Norman, in the Sessions—that of Leitga, in the Oyer and Terminer, and that in Newark.- We also give i likeness of Amelia Norman, as she appet in entering the Court room, This case creates « great deal of notice and excitement. ypo,” giving a humorous de- ription of the sale of the famous printing materials, at 9 Thames street, on Tuesday, has been received. Ifcor- rect, it will be published To Connesronvents —"'T: Rejection of Mr. Henshaw—The Deceivers of Captain Tyler getting Decetved them- selves. The rejection of David Henshaw, nominated to the office of Secretary of the Navy, by a large vote in the United States Senate, seems to have opened the eyes of the community to the peculiar state of things and peculiar relations subsisting amongst all the parties at Washington, towards the President, and the President towards the other parties. It is not yet known what the precise vote was, but the probability is that the great bulk of both parties have united in placing their ban upon Mr. Hen- shaw, and that the reasons are both public and pri- vate—political and financial—some such reasons, in- deed, as would affect the popularity of any man who had gone through the same sort of acare It is curious also that the rejection has been made n the face of a very strong effort made by Mr. Webster to produce the confirmation of the rejec- ted nominee, while it is probable that Mr. Tyler himself was pertectly indifferent as to his fate, as no doubt from his knowledge of the gross decep- tion to which he has bee subjected, he is indifle- rent to the fate of many others. This rejection, indeed, is but,the commencement of aseries, which will very speedily show them- selves in other quarters—and both parties will part- ly avenge the wrongs and deceptions which have been practised upon the President during the last two years. We have now positive information from Wash- ington that Jeremiah Towle, for naval officer, Gre- gory Dillon and John S. McKibbin for appraisers in New York, with a number of others in Boston and elsewhere, have been sent in by the President to the Senate for confirmation. It is aleo stated that very little or no opposition will be made to their confirmation, and it is highly probable that such an event may take place. We perceive also on the ground at Wushington, prepared to takecare of these and other nominations, a number of indivi- duals belonging to that parsticulsr interest through which these persons were nominated to office.— ‘We allude particularly to George D. Strong, Jona- than D. Stevenson, John L. Graham, and various other individuals. During the last few days we have heard a good deal of remark in relation to these appointments, and the propriety and impropriety of confirming them. We believe that this batch, so far as New for the union between him and the democratic par- | ty; but the difficulty'was to prevail on the mana- | gers of that Review, who are thorough democrats, | to admit such an article. At last, after a great deal ot negotiation and persuasion, and finally an ex- Mr. Tyler, with a biographical memoir accompa- | nying it, were prepared. Then, an agent started for Washington, to follow up the scheme, and during his visit, the difficuity of getting back into the de- ic party, was the subject of conversation— the possibility of the conservative party being able to effect it was dwelt on—and a promise that they should do so, emphatically given. With these as- surances and offers, the agent returned, and shortly afterwards the engraving and memoir appeared in the Democratic Review. Very soon after that, Je- remiah Towle was appointed to office, with the other individuals accompanying him, to the utter mocr morning, who knew nothing of the matter till he read itin the Herald! Here was a pretty business! The Webster clique were thrown coinpletely aback, and the Tallmadge cligue were so omnipotent as nearly to have carried the revolution in the Custom House so far to eflect the ree moval of Mr. Curtis himself. And to tell who killed Cock Robin. bling in the balance, Mr. Webster got up his great speech at Fanueil Hall, for the purpose of counter- acting the influence ot Tallmadge and Spencer at Washington. And perfectly aware of this move, Mr. Curtis came to us, in rather an alarming fit of the fidgets, and begged us to send reporters to Bos- ton for the purpose of reporting this great salvation speech, promising to pay us $50 on account of their expenses, We sent the reporters, but Mr. Curtis However, the speech saved him, conciliating Mr. Tyler for the time, and preventing any further changes in the Custom House here. Since then the appointment of Blair and Rives completed the thing, and defeated the Tallmadge interest. And now both parties go fur Clay, or any thing, provided they can sustain themselves during now aud the next Presidency. Mr. Clay will hold the reins as they suppose and hope. Thus the matter now stands, and thus we have explained the whole position of affairs as they are now presented to the Senate. Towle and his asso- ciates belong to the “Conservative” section—‘ the Cab party.” If they are confirmed by the Senate, as it is understood they will be, they will, we need hardly say, take good care to preserve their posi- uon throughout the whole term of Mr. Clay’s ad- ministration, if he should be elected. Whilst they have been managing their affairs with Mr. Tyler, in the fashion we have described, they have also been managing their affairs with Mr. Clay, and they have completely ousted the tail of the Web- York is concerned, is the * tail’ of the great cor- servative anaconda, whose head is N. P. Tal'- mage, of the Senate—and who has contrived, by hook or by crook, to carry away from the Webste: influence of this city, a large portion of the spoils connected with the New York Custom House and Post Office. A few brief historical details will ex- plain our meaning, and may not be without their interest and their moral. Listen, then. It will be recollected that immediately after the election of Genera) Harrison, and before he was inaugurated at Washington, what a terrible contest was originated amongst all the politicians of New York and Washington, in relation to the distribu tion of offices in the gift of the general government, in the city of New York. These spoils were valued at the rate of over a million of dollars per annum, creating, as may readily be supposed, a vast deal of speculation, enterprise and contention. Well, what do we behold? It seems that the applicants for these offices were divided into three grand battalions or divisions. The first was headed by Mr. Web- ster, und was considered the leading New England interest, including Mr. Curtis, now Collector, Mr. Hoffman, the District Attorney, and a variety of other persons appointed afterwards by General Har- rison to offices in the Custom House. This was the great intellectual interest—the great New England interest in New York—the great interest managed and conducted by the steam-engine in breeches, The next interest which contended for these spoils was that headed by N. P. Tallmadge of the Senate. They called themselves “Conservatives,” and with a great deal of smoothness of manner and smiles on their faces, and all sorts of deception which they know so well how to employ, they continued to manage matters so as to get at least a foot-hold here by the appointment of Silas M. Stillwell as Marshal. That was all they got before General Harrison’s death. In the meantime, the Clay in- terest, per se, came into the field, and for a long period maintained a vigorous warfare with the other divisions for a portion of the spoils, and at last had to be content with the navy agency. Accord- ingly, all these appointments were made, as we have indicated by General Harrison, in the general conflict between Mr. Webster’s friends, Mr. Tall- madge’s friends, and Mr. Clay’s particular friends. On the death of President Harrison and the ac cession of Mr. Tyler, a new state of things was apparently presented, but not so new or different as many imagine. The ‘‘ Conservative” interest, ster cligue, which they might have swallowed neck and shoulders, head and all, had it not been for the mere accident that he was a great,intellectual man. The one talked of the constitution and political economy, and the other talked of the democra and published a steel engraving. A greater pie of humbug and charlatanism was never enacted in the realms of political intrigue. Its history would far exceed any thing Sue or Dickens have ever written. We suppose we must sit down one day and write it ourselves, in all its broad, irre Indicrous, and entertaining details. Mr. Tyle all parties are beginning to open their eyes. Lisers anv Line. Suits.—Mr Webb, e Courver and Enquirer, explained yesterday | it happened that the extraordinary statements against Messrs. Rust and Banks, were published in his pa- per—statements which seem to originated by some mysterious process not yet developed. It ay- pears that the publication made during Mr. Webb’s absence, by some one in his offi has more vanity than discretion, and who: of judgment is only equalled by his want of « mon sense, aud it is not at all unlikely that it was the same individual who had the impudence, under the sanction of his employer’s name, to prate about falsehoods and lies in relation to report of Mr Webster's great speech atthe New England dinner, which was copied by the Courier a day or two af- ter it appeared in the Herald. The libel on Messrs. Rust and Banks and the Howards, was one of the most atrocious things we have ever seen in the way of libel. Nothing but the grossest stupidity, or the most inveterate malice, could have prompted its publication. We hope, however, that the mat- ter may be amicably settled, and that an ample apology will be made for the imputations on the character of gentlemen who are so far removed from any suspicion of dishonorable conduct. Setting aside the libel which Webb himself per- petrated on Fennimore Cooper, he is probably in the same predicament that we have been as the manager of a newspaper. We do not recollect a single instance in which prosecution was brought against this paper forlibel, unless it was in one case, in which the article complained of was written by ourself. And we venture to say that most of the li- bels which appear in the newspapers, are written by persons employed on them, who, without any desire to bring their principals into difficulty, are yet not sufficiently guarded in speaking of individual cha- racter. Indeed, the law of libel ought to be care- Mr. Tallmadge, the senator ut its head, although represented as only extensive enough in numbers to fill an omnibus, now contrived by various ways to maintain their foot-helé in the confidence ot Mr. Tyler, and their influence in the White House, whilst from that day Mr. Webster’s power began to decline. Accordingly, soon after, to the asto- nishment of every body, we saw John L. Graham appointed post master of New York, and confirmed by the Senate, with a number of other equally ex- traordinary manifestations, happening at the same time and concurring to indicate the same influence. Matters stood in this way for a considerable time, aud a very jealous and well maintained rivalry was kept up between the Webster clique and the Tall- madge elique, as to which should most successfully give, dupe, and humbug the President. Various got ity—sometimes in netimes in Canal street meetings were Wall street— in Washingt Hall—sometimes in the Park— sometimes in the street, and at the Bat- 'y, but all by some means or other were defeut- ed, in consequence of the counter-operations of the friends of Mr. Clay, per se, and the movements of | Mr. Clay himself at Washington. At this period, Mr. Tyler, having made the dis covery that he could not make any impression on the Whig party in opposition to Mr. Clay, thought of turning his attention to the democracy, for tne purpose. of trying if he could not manage to geta foothold there. As soon as this was perceived by the conservative clique, they immediately began to Operate on the imagination of the President, and after the exercise of diligence and patience fora considerable time, with the assistance of John C. Spencer and others, their labors were rewarded, and they succeeded in procuring the appointment of Towle and his associates in the Custom house, and were almost within an ace of having Mr. Curtis himself removed, and procuring the appoint- meat of George D. Strong or Wm. Paxton Hallet in his place The manner in which the last batch of appoint- ments were effected is, we are told, quite literary and very peculiar Having discovered that Mr. Tyler was very anx- | ious to be taken back into the democratic party, a variety of plans were suggested as to the best mode | of effecting this desirable object. One was to estab- ap in sometimes smetime lish M. M h in a new paper—to organize | alresh—and to thrust themselves into some corner of Tammany Hall, and threaten them with another organizatio Every one knows how completely otuble scheme tuiled—burst up, was reduced fully studied by all who write for the press. And we trust that the project started last year with a view to its revision by the legislature, will be re- newed, for it is really wanted much. Omrnovs—Anoruer Nationa. ConveNTION.— The Calhoun party of New York—capable of fill- ing two large-sized caravans—intend to hold a re- publican convention on the district system, on the 4th July next. A movement of this kind will knock up the ‘“democracie,” and pave the way certainly forthe election of Mr. Clay. Well, who cares 7 FNT.—A very important movement of the disciples of Fourier, of all com- plexions and degrees, takes ploce on the 2st inst., on occasion of the assembling of a ‘Conyention,” at ‘Social Re-Organization Hall,” corner of Broad- way and Grand street. We have not yet learned whether John A. Colling, from the lovely banks of Skeneatelas Lake, is to be present; but Brisbane, Greeley,and many otker great luminaries, will pro- bably be there. Some important revelations respect- ing the “sensuous harmonies,”and the “social indus- trial microcosm,” may be anticipated, and it is not unlikel that the fate of Mr. Clay may be definitely and finally decided. However, we wait and pray. Oo Ween, our old friend and fellow suffcrer, ie out in the Courier of yesterday, with a reply to Lispenard Stewart, of five or six terrible columns of history, evidence, biography, and discontent, about the will cl Robert Stewart, deceased. He tells a curious story, which we shall read at our leisure. Webb estimates his sixth share of the estate at more than $50,000—yet it is said that it will not amount to half of this sum—and if it was divided now—not to a fourth part. We rather think the lawyers will have fat pickings on both sides. Og The Theological War goes ahead. The Rev. Doct. Wainwright is down upon Doct. Potts again last evening. He is gentle as an zephyr—and insipid as milk and water. AnoTHeR THEeoLoGicaL Cock-Fient.—Mr. Chee- ver, a puritanical divine of some celebrity, will de- liver, on Monday evening next, a reply to Bishop Hughes’ great lecture on the ‘Middle Ages.” — Cheever is as bitter and bigofed in his way as his mitred antagonist is in his, and is withal a dispu- jtant of considerable hone and gristle. He will doubtless give anable reply to the Bishop, and we shall report it at length next morning to nothing, and ended in perfect farce. Another |The Great Temperance Festival at Wash- mode was adopted, more literary and private. The first thing was to get an article into the Democratic Review, highly flattering to Mr. Tyler, and looking | Bay and pense of some $250, it is said that an engraving of and undisguised astonishment of Mr. Curtis next|* ie spe | happy! It was indeed a festive scene. ington Hall last Evening. Washington Hall has been the scene of many a brilliant gathering, but.sta wallsnever wit: nessed one more joyous and animated than that | presented last evening. The Lady Franklin Tem- | perance Society celebrated the anniversary of the sage patriot whose name they have adopted, by one of the most mugnificent festivals ever got up in this or any other city. All the arrangements were characterized by the greatest propriety and ele- gance, and the hand of feminine refinement and taste was every where apparent. Banners and | flowers, and patriotic emblems were disposed all | round the room in the most elegant and picturesque manner, and tie tables covered with snow-white drapery, were loaded with a profusion of the choic- est viands, fruits, and delicacies of all sorts. About six hundred ladies and gentlemen were present. The array of beauty, fashion" and loveli- ness could hardly be equalled. There were all sorts of beauties, from the blooming matron, in all the fully developed fascination of her charms, to the blushing maiden of sixteen. And all looked so No rude and boisterous merriment—no wild and feverish | excitement—no flushed and maddened uproar—but 1 was calm, placid, radiant happiness—peacetul, ! and yet as brilliant as the quiet landscape as it | blushes in the golden rays of the setting sun, like a what | fair bride receiving the solemn vow of herbe- saved Mr. Curtis? The answer is as easy as| trothed at the holy altar. At this) very time, when the fate of Mr. Curtis was trem. | occupied by Jaazs Harren, Esq., of the well ‘known publishing house of ‘ Harper, Brothers.” The chair—(the old arm chair of Franklin)—was ‘He was supported by Gen. Sanford, H. Pattinson, | Dra. A. D. Wilson, and S. R. Kirby, Wesley Har- per, George Hall, D. Fanshaw, G. P. Parker, | Esqrs., and other distinguished citizens and leaders | in the temperance cause. Messrs. W. J. Haskett and James Burns acted as stewards, and contri- buted much to the regularity and good order which pre-eminently characterized the occasion. The has forgotten till this day to pay the fifty dollars, | €Xerciseé commenced by the execution of a grand | march by the band, to whose excellence we gladly | pay a deserved tribute of approbation. Alter an ‘appropriate prayer, ‘‘My Boyhood’s Home” was sung in excellent style by Mr. Cady. There was then more music from the band; after which J. B. Scores, Esq., the orator of the evening, delivered a beautifully written eulogy on the character of Franklin, which elicited much applause. Mrs. Strong then sung, with great spirit and effect, an ode entitled ‘A Sober Spouse for me,” “composed expressly for the occasion” by the universal bard of Gotham, General George P. Morris. Mrs. Strong was rapturously encored. Next came the supper—substantial, elegant, re- cherché, everything in the best style. Tea, such as inspired the gentle spirit of Cowper, and which he has celebrated in immortal verse—was poured out by fair fingers, in all directions, served inChina cups of the most elegant description,and what with itsown excellence, and the fascination of the gentle and lovely creatures who presided at the urns, the cheering influence of the temperance cup reached almost the exciting power of the “ wassail-bowl.”” But with that excitement there came not head- aches in the morning, and clouds and darkness on the soul. After supper, there was more delightful music, and Mr. Harper made his way to a printing press which stood ona platform in a prominent part of the Hall, and elicited thunders of applause when he beganto “ pull” some sheets containing the programme, distributing them amongst the rowd which admiringly looked on his labors on hat machine which he has wrought to such ad- intage to himsalf and his countrymen. After this, came an “ Ode to the rress” by Mr. Foster, which was well sung by the choir of the society, inwhich we noticed several very lovely girls. Then came short and appropriate speeches by the Rey. Mr. Cole, the Rev. Mr. Marsh, and Dr. J. A. Houston, who gave as a sentiment, ‘* The Women of America—first in every good work— the cause of Temperance can never wither whilst nurtured by their smiles.” Afterward came more singing and music; and shortly after eleven o’clock the company broke up, all greatly delighted with the refined and rational enjoyments of the evening. ExirkaoKpINaRy AND AsToUNDING RvuMoR IN Ricumonp, Vinainia.—Mr. Ritchie, of the Rich- mond Enquirer, states thus:—‘* Another rumor comes on the wings of the wind from Washington. It is of the most extraordinary and astounding cha- racter,” says the venerable man. Now, pray, what isit? Simply that Mr. Mangum dined ona fine saddle of mutton from the farm of Mr. Botts ; and then he adds, that it is ‘too disgusting to be true” —and verily, on making enquiries, it was found that Botts had purchased the mutton in Rich- mond. We breathe again—-humanity is up—disgust down. Cueistoruer Litty Bar.ep.—This young man, charged with manslaughter, under an indictment found in Westchester county, for killing Thomas McCoy, in a prize fight at Hastings, was taken be- fore Recorder Tallmadge yesterday afternoon, and admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000, which was entered by responsible persons. Travel. To ALBANY.—Travellers to and from Al- bany are heard to utter complaints against the de- lay on the Housatonic route. Passengers from Al- bany who ought to reach here at six o’clock in the evening, do not arrive in this city till the next day. Whose fault is this ? Dewey versus Dickens.—Dr. Dewey repeats his interesting lecture on “American Manners and Morals,” at the Tabernacle, on Friday evening next. Music anp Harmony.—One of the novel and in- teresting concerts for the million will be given ti. evening, at Concert Hall, Broadway, under the management of Mr. Murphy, a very excellent vo- calist, assisted by a great array of talent, male and female. A Mr. Hartison, from London, who is a sort of modern troubadour, makes his first ap. pearance here on this occasion. These concerts are patronized by many of the loveliest girls in the city, and are becoming a very fashionable species of entertainment. Go and see for yourself. New York Historica, Socrety.—At the late annual meeting of this body, the following gentle- men were elected officers for the ensuing year:— Hon, Albert Gallatin, President; William B. Lawrence, 'a8q.. Thomas De Witt, D. D., Vice Presidents; Frederick De Peyster, Esq, For. Cor, Secretary; George Folsom, fsq., Dom. Cor. Secretary; John Jay, Esq, Receiving Secretary; Cyrus Mason, D.D., Treasurer; George Gibbs, Librarian. Latest yrom Canapa.—Montreal papers of the llth instant have been received. We make the following extracts Bernard Turquand has b of the Provine Dunn, resigned. ‘The frost still continues with great severity, and the ri- ver 1s now. frosen over. The crossing at Lohgueu!l is very complete, though opposite the city it is rather preca- rious. It iv stated in the Aurore that recently several habitants have been attacked, and attempts made torob them, on the Lachine road. In particular it mentions the case of one person who, on returning from the city with the pro duce of his markets, was robbed of every thing that he had. Another individual only saved himself by the speed of his horse. m appointed receiver general of Canada, in the place of John Henry From Aunany.—By the steamboat Eureka, last erening, we received Albany papers of the 17th.— No news of importance. APPOINTMENTS BY ‘THE GovERNOR AND SENATF, Jan. 16.—Rensselaer County—George R. Davis, Ist Judge, reappointed. John Raymond, Master in Chance- ry, vice J. B. Britton, term expires Jan. 24. Jno. 'T Hoge- boom, Master in Chancery, vice Sumnel G. Huntington, whose term expires 17th July next. John R. Harris, No- tary, vice 8. B. Dauchy, term expired. Alex. F. Wheeler, | Examiner in Chancery, vice Job § Olin, whose term ex: pires 25th Ma: Abram B. Olin, Recorder of Troy, vice Henry W. Strong, term expired. John Brice, Mar- shal of ‘Troy, vice Jermond G. Filkin, term expired. | Abraham Van Tuyle, Jasree of the Justices’ Court, Troy, ( vice Job 8. O1 Murver or Amasa Srracue.—We learn from the Providence Journal, that the examination of the men charged with being concerned in the murder of Mr. Sprague, was completed yesterday. The Gordons— John, William, and Nicholas—have been committed for trial at the March term of the Supreme Court. Michael O'Brien wae discharged maar tes -Anotuen Dis op Twappie.—The correspond- ent of the National Intelligencer gives us some very interesting information with respect to sundry cu- rious movements in society % “mask ball,” which we saw ann Tribune some ten days ago. Here ishis account of it, meagre, to be sure, but yet throwing some glimmerings of light on this extraordinary move- ment:— I went to the mask ball of which I spoke in my last, without any very clear idea of who were its purpoders or what were its purpose. I found to my surprise that it was the celebratiun of the opening of the ladies’ club inthe upper part of Broadway, the prospectus of which I have given you in previous letters. A fine house has been taken and furnished, and the resting. room goes imme- diately into operation, understand. Like the frolic they gi e (in some country of-which | have read and desire to now more) to the nuns before taking the irrevocable veil, the carpets were taken up and music and men were introduced to make the gynocrastic seclusion hereafter more marked and positive. Being “an early man,” } stayed but an hour, disiening: to the band and looking on, but I saw beauty there which might make one almost envy the newspapers that are to be perused by a‘ club” of such, and ageneral air enjoue more lovely than ray ‘The masks were few, and the fun of them was quite de- stroyed by the fact that every one seemed to know who they were. Indeed, the pleasure of reputable musking lies in the momentary breaking down of barriers that in this country do not exist—in giving low degree and high degree a chance to converse freely, that is to. say—and till we have unap proachable lords and princes, and ladies weary of their upper air of exclusiveness, masquerading will be dull work to us. At present the mask makes, rather than removes, an obstacle to intercourse. Any lady who is there in a mask would we just as glad to see you tete-a-tete by day-light the next morning in her parlor, as to chat with you through pasteboard and black crape. Most of the ladies at this literary ball were in fancy dresses, how- ever, and doubtless with their personal attractions dis- played to the best advantage ; and this part of it was com- mendable. If women knew what was attractive, | think they would make every ball fancy ball.” “ Medora” jackets and “ Sultana” trousers are Choses entrainantes. ‘This must certainly be a Fourier movement, and we shouldn’t wonder if the creed of John A. Collins, of Skeneateles Lake, were gaining much greater ground here than is generally imagined. We also get from this source the following impor- tant intelligence:— ‘The betting upon the riders in the proposed hurdle race (not steeple chase, as 1 mentioned before) goes on vigor- ously. I rather doubt, however, whether it will ultimate: ly come off. ‘There was a steeple chase got up on Long Island last year, in which an Irishman and an English- man, whose fame hed followed them as great hunters, were the competitors ; and after getting over two fences by pushing them down with their horses’ breasts, they got imprisoned in a clover-lot, from which they were ex- tricated with great difficulty by the owner’s letting down the bars and leading the horses over! There is a com- act jockey-built American among the competitors, who Ras great kill as a horseman, and should there be snow on the ground his light weight and superior practice will win the race for him without adoubt. ‘The Viscount Ber- rand, though doubtless the boldest of riders, is over six feet high and a heavy man. Albany. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Aupany, Jan. 15, 1844. Legislative Affairs—Wonderment and Wisdom— Political Intrigues—Peep at the Future—Aspect of the Houses—Who is to be Port Warden?— Crayon Sketches. James Gorvon Bennett, Esa. : Dear Str— Your somewhat remarkable silence, in relation to the doings here, has excited no little wonder- ment, not only amongst the Solons, who make laws and speeches at $3 per diem, but in the community atlarge. As you do not seem, this winter, to have a regular correspondent, I will occasionally fill a small space in your truly valuable paper, if in con- sonance with your wishes. The Legislature should perhaps receive my first attention. Well, they have been in session two weeks, and have passed two small bills, one merely personal, the other relative to the terms of court: in some northern county. The greatest share of blame for this, attaches to the Speaker, who is the poorest I have ever seen in the chair; he has nei- ther the necessary knowledge, experience, or tact, and is physically a feeble old man. His com- mittees, as you are aware, were not named till Friday, ‘and they are such strange mix tures. Courtesy and duty, both, were grossly violated in the’ placing Mr. Bosworth, a third rate lawyer of your city, as Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Reform, instead of Mr. Hofiman, a man of real ability, great experience, and who is sincere and honest in the views he takes of the subject. By the way, I have as yel seen no full explanation of the modus operandi by which Mr. Hoffman was not elected Speaker, es: pecially as the barn-burners had a known vote of 51. Croswell was the magician who moved the puppets, and the result shows that his time sincc the election has not been spent in vain, for he was determined the Old Admiral, Hoffman’s Congres. sional sobriquet, should not be speaker ; for if he were, he would be a most formidable rival to Gov. Bouck for nomination next summer. ‘The meant used by the State printer, were, the promises oi Executive patronage, and appeals to sectional feel- ing. Thus, in the former case, members were pro- mised that certain appointments in their counties should be made on fete sole recommendation ; ir the latter, the members were told, if Mr. Hoffman is elected speaker, his known hostility to interna! improvements will insure the preainers ot committees opposed to all canals and railroads, and your Black River Canal, which Governor Bouck Supports, will never be constructed, and your Erir Railroad will be left to the tender mercies of Mr aldex end the leaves and fishes and self interes: revailed. ; The Assembly has, I think much more talen: than usual, but there are also would-be erators—anc if the promise thus far held out, continues, the ses- sion must reach into July. Your delegation, thu: far, has contributed its full share—Major Devazac holds forth daily, Mr. Bosworth every fe ments, Mr. Carr often, and, Jansen, and J now and then. Mr. Carr will, I think, gain con- siderable reputation as a speaker, though his style s by far too earnest and energ for a delibera- tive Assembly. Mr. Jansen is quite a young man. and seems to have some talent, and but little dis- cretion. He delivered a written speech, much o/ it from Leggett’s writings, being a_ kind of lecture on the morality Gian abounding in every va- riety of figures, and dipping into every subject, but such speeches never exercise the least influence in the House. For several days the Assembly have been in Committee of the Whole, on the State of the Union, if we may judge. from the length and breadth of the debates. The national debt, re- trenchment, expenses of government, lands and the tariff, postage, and Gen. Jackson’s fine, are the subjects, and from the speeches made, a_ spectator would surmise that the members were all disappoint- ed candidates for Congress, who were determined to give their views on all subjects of national im- portance, and to make the speeches to Buncombe which were to have been made at Washington. Candidates for office are not quite as abundant as last year, but there are still quite a number.— From, your city are Captain Russell Glover anc Captain Wandell; the former you know as a whole souled seaman, the latter is the man so much gpo- ken of by Mike Walsh, and who is said to have been master of a nice sloop. They are candidates for the office of Port Warden. Captain G. ha: very strong letters. Amongst the other seekers af ter the loaves and fishes from New York, are Capt sulin J. Bleecker, Asa Hall, L. B Shepherd, and a few others. A great change is soon to take place in the anta gonist portions of the great democratic party—the old hunkers and barn burners are to be again united. and the Atlas is to cease to attack the Argus, anc the lion and the Jamb are to lie down together.— Mr. Van Buren has set a sort of embassy on foo! to accomplish this, and the preliminaries are in ¢ train of settlement but I am afraid Governo) Bouck will break upthe arrangement in this way:— John Van Buren, is a candidate for Circuit Judge inthe third, this circuit, in the place of Tudge Cushman, who is sixty years of age. John ha: a strong petition, but he 1s opposed by Amas: J. Parker, of Delhi, Delaware county, an ex-mem. ber of Congress, who will get it, and unless the “Vly Summit” changes his mind, Master John wil not wear the ermine. Another difficulty to br overcome, isto induce Messrs. French and Cassi day, of the Atlas, to consentto play second fiddle. but they will have to in the end, and the party wil again be a unit. Your correspondent here, a few weeks since, gav: a most perfect likeness of Croswell ; it. was reall capital, and merited, as it received, the warmes commendation for its Vraisemblance. As an off set, T will give a crayon sketch of Thurlow Weed. that is, if my letters are deemed worth the publish ing. TomKINs. New York Leaisature.—In Senate, on Mon day, Mr. Varian introduced a bill relating to the Court of Common Pleas in the city and County of New York Mr. Porter offered a resolution relative to the Cour of Errors. It into abolish the present absurd system, an’ form the Court with eight judges to be elected by thi peuple overy five and ten yenrs, In Assembly, a bill was reported to incorporate th: Mendelshon Benevolert Society in the city of New York Mr. Davis introduced a bill to amend the Exemption Law of 1842.“ Retrenchment” again came under discussien Swreriearts anp Wives—or Berorr ann Ar rer Marriace.—We have here another of Anthon’ fine domestic stories, from the press of the Har pers, which issues every thing from the pondrou history to the school girl's favorite tales. It set: forth clearly and beautifully moral truth as it shoul: be developed in our phase of domestic life, and in culeates through its simple and eminently pleasin: narrative, a most healthfal and useful lesson. W< commend it to universal attention, It is jast thr book at once to please, instruct and benefit Potts and Kettles—(Penny Lyrics.) Wit folly toa meekness (?) LW gone pene cinoumenos nad forth array’d Uns , and neither dismay’d. 5 "The one burns a “Slue-light,” 9 signal for action, ‘The other would sculk, yet knows not retraction, And therefore “retreat with its train of disgrace’ Is out of the question with him who'd abase His ‘Reverend rival, whose clamors demand, | Now the fagots are ready, the embers be fan’d. Let them have it—fair play shall be shown, *Tis not always honest men get their own. | But when certain people have a plump falling out, ‘The devil rises up and prays most devout. ST. PETER. 58 SCE Mr. Eprron—A mong the list of candidates for the Mayoralty, proposed to the Native American party, there is omitted the name of one gentleman who has peculiar claims upon the party for that high honor, if services, the most persevering and assidu- ous in behalf of the cause, are of any weight in es- timating the pretensions of candidates—I mean that of Professor S. F. B. Morse. Mr. Morse was one of the founders of the party, and,unlike the eleventh hour men, who have come in for the loaves and fishes, adyocated its pO ples from an innate sense of their justice and expe diency; he allowed his name to be used on several oceasions as a candidate, at a time when the part numbered but a tew hundred voters, and their ef- forts were a subject of derision, in order that a nu- cleus might be Yostiot around which the friends and converts to the cause might in time rally. As to qualifications, his claims are equal to that of any other citizen. He isa man of talent and education, and though modest and unassuming, has the qualities of great perseverance and activity, blended with an amenity of manners that denote an accomplished gentleman. Though temporarily absent from the city, testing some scientific expe- riments, his friends should not forget him. Amusements, , Cuatnam Tueatre.—The King of the Mist is increasing in popularity as it progresses nightly. It will be represented again fone it, and likewise the new drama of the Sybil’s Warning, in both of which there is the most beautiful scenery and effects. The Serenaders and Diamond all again appear. ‘'o-morrow, the erratic genius, Barney Williams, takes his benefit, and will array @ host oftalent. On Saturday ,the Manager will call upon his friends, whose name is legion. It is said that one great uttraction will be the first appearance of a lovely young creature, a vocalist, from the London theatres. Doubtless, she will create a deep sensation, since “Beauty and music ’s all the go” Tue Very Lasr Cuancr, of seeing Gen. Tom Thumb, the greatest prodigy in creation! The Yorkshire sails this morning, at eleven o’clock, until when the General may be seen at the Museum, at which time he will take his departure for the ship, and will be escort- ed by the city brass band, But notwithstanding his de parture, there will be a constant increase of attractions at this favorite establishment. groes are engaged, and are considered the most wonderful otnature’s works.’ While every feature and peculiarity is decidedly African, their color i of the purest white Dr. Valentine, the most eccentric genius that ever lived, is engaged, and has a rich budget of fun to open to his diences. Mons. and Madame Checkeni appear in a new pantomine called the “ Four Lovers,” which was never played but with the most enthusiastic applause Other performers of rare merit are engaged, and will give the most 1 d diversified entertainments. Two Albinos or white ne- Pusu ? Mau. 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Bennett, Esq.i— Dear Sin — K A bill was reported to-day, by the Committee of the Judisiary, to authorize the Secretary of the Trea sury to make an arrangement, or compromise with any of the sureties on bonds given by Samuel Swartwout, late Collector of the Customs for the Post of New York. ‘The Senate transacted no business of public in- terest in Legislative session to-day. They went Executive Session, when nothing of special interest wasdefinitively acted upon. Spencer and Porter, of course, remain in statw quo. Petitions for reduction of postage continue to pourin. It may be proper to say that petitions on this subject may be sent to any member of either branch of Congress—but they will all be referred, in each branch, to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads. In the Senate, this Committee is composed of Messrs. W. D. Merrick, of Md., Chairman, Siiumons (abgent,) S. Jarnagin, Tenn., and W. 8. Fulton, Arkansas. | ‘ Tam just going to the President's levee. If an thing specially worthy of notice occurs, you will hear from me again to-night—if not, not. Yours, & Rig ES, ~Wasuinaron, Wednesday, half past 5 A. M. Spencer is before the Senate. Gov. Gilmer has been offered the office of Secretary ofthe Navy— will accept, and be confirmed. Spencer and Por- ter, doubtful. Yours, &ec. TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Compromise Act.—Mr. MeDuffie’s bill will be called up to-morrow at one o’clock. Dry Dock in Privapecruta.—Messrs. Buchanan and Clayton both presented aumerous petitions for appropriations for the erection of a dry dock atthe navy yard in Philadelphia. i Apjustment or Lanp Crams.—A long bill was read in relation to the adjustment of private land claims in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, &c.— some debate occurred between Messrs. Sevier, Henderson, Barrow, King and others, not interest ting to report. House of Representative: Wasuncron Crry, (Tuesday night,)16th Jan. Appropriations for the Navy—Post Office Con- tracts—The Snag Bouts on the Mississippi— The Western Waters once more. ‘The first question that came up before the House to-day, was a motion by Mr. C. J. Incgrso1 to of- ie some reports from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Davis (of Ind.) suggested that they be de- ferred till the reports come up in regular order from the Standing Committees. Mr. Inaerso.t—At that rate they would’nt be reached for at least a month to come, sir; judging from the present aspect ef affairs before the House. The rules were then suspended to allow the pre- sentation of reports from the various Standing Committees, which were called over in regular or- der. Several unimportant reports were presented. Mr. McKay presented the reper from the Ways and Means, appropriating $5,680,000 for the suppert of the Navy during the next fiscal year. Mr. IncEsout reported a Bill to allow extra gay to Consuls and Secretaries of Legation abroad for extra services. ae Mr. Hanoi, of Illinois, from the Post, Office Committee, presented a resolution allowing the Postmaster General to make contracts with rail- roads without advertising fur bids. He advgeated this resolution with great earnestness and) great ability, and placed the subject in a clear light be- fore the House, showing that this movement was necessary i in order to give the Postmaster General certain discretionary powers, and prevent him frem being so completely at the mercy of the railroad companies as he now 1s._ Mr. Hardin added much to the reputation of the Illinois delegation, which is one ef the best that ever came from that State. Mr. Haralson moved to recommit the resolu- tion so as to compel the Postmaster General on} all occasions to accept the lowest offer where two railroads ran to the same ee % Mr. Harbin explained that all this had been pro- vided for by the Committee. The resolution was passed. Mr. ApamMs—What are the orders of the day, Sreaker—The motion to reconsider the resolu. tion relating to the snag boats on the Mississippi River. Mr. Bowr1n of Missouri, ond the floor on this subject,) said :—Mr. Speeker, I am surprised that the gentleman from Tenneesee wishes to have thia subject of the snag boats on the great western rivers reconsidered. Sir, how necessary it is that those boats should remain on those rivers, recent events have distressingly shown. They ehould re- main there and be constantly employed, and the result would be the saving of hundreds of lives and millions of propsrty in a very chort space of time. Sir, we have been charged with trying to make political capital out of this subject,of the western waters, and with EME | discussed it here so much with a view te President making. Sir, I deny hese charges, which are as base as they are false. We are earmest and anxiogs about the matter, it is irue; and why, sir? Why, look at the late cala- mitous account of the loss of the Shepherdess, by. which many of the citizens from a dozen States of the Union have been hurried into a watery grave. Sir, the heart sickens with the recital of these dis- asters And here we have one where a boat crowded with human ,beings arrives in sight of her destination, when she strikes one of those snags, and in a few minutes, women, children, wives, daughters, mothers, ure swallowed up in the boiling stream, or reach the shore only to frozen to death on its banks. And yet, gentlemen sit here calmly, enjoying their ease and all the luxuries of life, and talk about the philosophy and legality of interfering to prevent these frightful dis- asters; while others doubt if we have the constitu- tional power to do any thing for the improvement of the Ohio and Mississippi. Why, sir, you appro- priate millions for harbors, light houses, breakwa- ters, and so on, to protect your foreign commerce that traverses the ocean, because you say that is the great highway for ships. Well, sir, the Ohio ind Mississippi belongs to the Union, not to the States—and isthe great highway for ships also. foreign vessel can sail up those rivers and land a cargo at St. Louis or Pittsburgh. Nine States in the Union and two territories completely depend on the navigation of those rivers, and so does all the western part of Virginia and Pennsylvania— half the Union. You have then no more right to improve your shores and bays than you have to improve those rivers. 1 cannot see how gentlemen can draw such nice distinctions. “ Strange that such difference there should be *Twixt tweedledum and tweedledee !” Already 450,000 square miles of that western terri- tory, With the richest soil in the world, is popula- ted and improved. The emount of commerce up and down those rivers it is almost impossible to de- scribe. Four hundred and fifty steamboats ran on them a year ago, amounting to 90,000 tons, and the gross amount of tonnage entering New Orleans ia one year from these two rivers was over 2,000,000. From St. Louis to New Orleans and back, 2400 miles, our best boats make two trips a month; and our worst boats make sixteen or eighteen trips a yeur. Some of our boats run the 1200 miles against a five knot current, with a heavy cargo in four days and geven hours! The amount of loss annu- ally on this river is enormous. In 1839, there were 41 steamboats lost that were owned at St. Louis, and ran there ; in 1840 no Jess than 40 steamboats were lost; and in 1841, there were 29 lost. These 29 were only insured for two thirds of their value, and this came to $334,000 ! for the hulls alone, and the cargoes to five or six times that sum. e amount of cargoes lost Py arias in four years, must gave been over $5,000,000, For $1,036,000 were insured chereon in St. Louis alone. “The history of the world presents no Ret of the loss of boats, cargoes and lives annually on these rivers! (Here he read accounts of recent losses from va- rious newspapers.) We come before Congress for assistance with a ten fold right over the atlantic cities—our commerce—our people—our extent of country—our losses in goods—the loss of life—are ten times more than we lose annually on the At- lantic. You expend $370,000 a year on light houses alone for the sea coast. We require that sum as much as any. The little improvement already made on these rivers has already reduced the an- aual losses on boats from 88 per cent to less than 18 per cent. And $250,000 a year would remove ill the snags in both rivers and prevent all these accidents. In 1817, there were only 21 rowboats on the Mississippi, amounting to 1,000 tons, and the: made but one trip a year. Now there are steamboats, reaching 120,000 tons, or an aggregate of two million tons a year. This shows, Sir, that “Westward the star of Empire points its way.” The banks of our rivers are crowded with tomb- stones over those who have perished there. The beds of those rivers are filled with monuments made from the wrecks of steamboats. At one joint in the Mississippi, called the Grave Yard, lie the ruins of seven large steamboats that cost over three hundred thousand dollars. There are monuments of the neglect of Congress; where- as the poorest hoat afloat would alone have paid for clear- ing out that spot. Sir, it will not do to talk to western men about your not having the power to clear ont thore rivers, when their time comes {o hold the reins of power. Tdon'tany they'll violute the constitutions but 1 do say they'll put w stop to these onlamities, While they see