The New York Herald Newspaper, March 7, 1846, Page 2

vrr ae ae NEW YORK HERALD. Saturday, March 7, 1846. New York, ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY HERALC. The New Grace Chureh, The Weekly Herald will be published at 8 o’clock this morning, at sixpence a copy. lt will be embellished with a beautiful view of the new Grace Church, situated atthe upper end of Broadway, and to be ecocsecrated to-day ; and 4 graphic illustration of the dissolution of the joint occupaney of Oregon, and the retiracy (of John Bull trom the firm ot Sam & Bull, of that territory. It will contain, in addition, the interesting intelli- gence from Washington, the news from Europe and India, and the local intelligence of the week. Single copies, in wrappers tor the mails, can be obtained at the desk ‘The Meeting nt Yammany Hall, There was « tremendous upheaving of the de- moeracy Inet night at Tammany Hall. It seemed as if Mount Vesuvius had burst forth again ; indeed the confusion and “ chaos come again,” at the cloe of the meeting, was really a fierce democratic erup- tion, beating the original Vesuvius in its burning brillianey at midaight, all to pieces. We give a full report of the proceedings in another columa. The Finances of the Government.—Sub- Treasury Bill. A bill for the regulation of the finances of the go- vernment will, without doubt, be introduced into the Howse of Representatives sometime within the next week or two. The principal object of this bill is, to bring into operation a system for the protce- tion and sale-keeping of the public moneys—for the regulation of the currency of the country—and for the purpose of placing restrictions upon the move ments of the numerous banking institutions located im every section of the country. Under the existing system, the finances of the government are regu- lated and controlled by the banks holding public de- posits, and until some new system is perfected—un- til Congress re-establishes the Sub-Treasury, or some other plan—ihe surplue revenue must be de- posited in the State banks. There is at present no permanent system for the regulation or s afe-keeping of the public monies. By the provisions of the act of June 17th, 1844, the Se- cretary of the Treasury is compelled to recogniee, to a certain extent, the State bank system that existed at that time ; and the system then in operation de- olared that no changes should be made in the places of deposit, except for non-compliance with the in- structions of the Secretary, or the failure to furnish sufficient ‘security. It therefore appears that the Secretary is restricted in the management of the surplus revenue, and is compelled to carry out the provisions of a law which must appear to all, but the institutions holding the public money and those engaged in speculations, to be very defective, and very injurious intheiroperation. The surplus reve- nue of the government, at this moment, amounts to about nine millions of dollars, and we do not hesi- tate a moment to state that a very large part of this sum isheld by banking institutions engaged in stock and all other speculations. The public funds are now more or less used tu promote speculation, and to create a fictitious business, tending to destroy a healthy state of trade, to inflate credits, and produce an expansion, leading to a revuleion in commercial affairs, and the bankruptcy and ruin of the commer- cial classes. The surplus revenue in 18382, when a change was made in the places of deposit, amounted to about ten millions of dollars. The employment of this surplus, in the speculative movements ot the day,waa one strong argument in favor of their removal from the Bank of the United States, and a good reason why it should not have been given to other banke, to be used tora similar purpose. The disposition made ot the deposits in 1832 led to the tremen- dous speculations of 1835 and ‘86 and the revulsion in commercial affairs in 1837, and a similar disposi- tion of the surplue now would, without doubt, be attended with similar results The Sub-Treasury law would serve as a check to aoy bank expansion. Instead of increasing the binking movement of the country, as the transfer of the surplus revenue in 1832, from the United States Bank to the State banks, did, the Sub-Treasu- ty will reduce and restrict it. It will act as a check upon any and all attempts to inflate the currency, by an over-issue of paper promises to pay. The operation of the Sub-Treasury system, while a large surplus existed, would not be so satisfactory, or so beneficial to the commercial classes, as when the receipts and expenditures of the go- vernment were about equal, and when there was no surplas of any account; but it would be, under any circumstances, much better than the present State bank system. It would be much better for the sur- plue funds of the government to be locked up in vaults, and drawn entirely from use, than to have them appropriated to the inflation of some specula- tive bubble and to the derangement of the legiti- mate trade of the country. The contemplated alterations in the tariff, redu- cing the average rate of duty to a rigid revenue standard, will prevent any further accumulation of asurplus, and any objection that may be brought against the Sub Treasury scheme, upon this head, willsoon be done away with. There can be no other objection to this act. It ia fulltime that it should be adopted. Mr. Van Buren’a term of office was almost entirely used up in efforts to get the Sub- ‘Treasury bill through Congress. It became a law in the last year of his term, and continued in opera- tion less than a year. It was repealed in the early part of Mr. Tyler’s term, and has since been laid on the shelf. The Baltimore Convention, that nomi- mated Mr. Polk, made this bill a feature in the new ereed of the party then and there promulgated. Among the resolutions adopted at that convention wae one in favor of this plan, and it therefore be- comes necessary that the party lose no time in car- ryimg out the object of those resolutions. The op- position to this measure has, from ite first introduc- tion, been very great, and, as the effect of its opera- tion is as yet merely theoretical, it is opposed strietly upou party principles. Any measure emana- ‘ng trom the democratic party must of course be eondeinued by the opposite party, but any mea- sare ‘wading to restriet their pet banking in- stitutions meets with the most bitter oppo- arion. The Sub Treasury eme may be an experiment, but it is an @xperiment attend- od with very little danger to any interest, except the banking interest, and any experiment tending to check the increase or progress of the banks, in every section of the country, cannot but prove per- fectly sucoeestul and satistactory. The times de- mand the re-establishment of this Sub-Treasury » With all ite most rigid restrictone. The regu- lation of the finances of the general government, the preservation of the present value of the curren- cy, and the safe keeping of the surplus revenue, require the immediate adoption of thie act, and its immediate enforcement. The returas reeeived, from time to time, trom the banks in differeat sections of the country, exhibit a @eady increase in the general movement, and this Inere ise, although at present gradual, is progressing eo sure.y, that it rust ultimately inflate prices and oredite, aid, *s it goes forward, gain strength and foree, until nothing can resist its influence, and all classes wili be drawn into the expansion, and the whole count'y become again one universal scene of speculation, ding ia bankruptcy, prostration and Tui, spreading evils im every direction, which wil require yours Lo remove News rom rs Nomta —We are constantly in- Cees to Lavangaton and Wells for the latest papers } fou albany. American Packet Ships. We have frequently alluded to the beauty of mo» del und fast sailing qualities of our American packet ships, and from time to time thrown out such thoughts as our feelings on the occasicn suggesied. We have invariably held that our enterprising pack- et owners have never received the amount of praise which they deserve et the hands of our people, for constructing those specimens of naval architecture which have inculcated on foreign nations a just idea ot the skill and enterprise of the American people. It is admitted by every nation to which our eplen- did packets travel, that im point of beauty, symme- try, and everything that constitutes the beau ideal of asplendid ship, the American people are superior | dents; and Messre. Joho | erty, with others, were appointed to any other in the world. Who has not heard of | the ualimited encomiums that have been lavished on the dramatic line of packets belonging to E. K. Collins, Esq., of this city, and in praise of which we have frequently contributed our quota. Nor are the facta wanting to sustain the opinions we have | broached on these splendid vessels. | We have eacountered a great deal of labor in | looking over our files in order to compile a list of the passages made by this line of packets for two | years back, and the following ia the result:— P, ors or THE Dramatic Ling, 1845, | . Satled from New York. Arrived at Liverpovi. Days Sido Dec. 28, 44, Jan, 14, 45 «July 17, 46. + Aug. 21,745 + Sept. 16, °45, Siddon Ang. 26 45. Oct. 97, 45. Sheridan, Sept. 26, 45 Garrick, Oct. 29, °45. Roscius, Nov. 28, 45. | Siddons, Dec. 31,745... | _ From Liverpeol. Roscius, Jan. 12, 45. Siddons, Feb. 11, "46. Sheridan, March 13, °45 Garrick, April 13, "45, Roscius, May 14, '45.. Siddons, June, 14°45. . Sheridan, July 13, Garrick, Aug. 13 Roscius, Sept 5. Siddons, Oct. 13,746... , . Sheridan, Nov. 12, "45. . ec. 17,745... Passaces or Tig Dramatic Ling, 1844. Sailed from New York. Arrived at Liverpoot. Siddons, Dec. 27, '43. . 16, “44. +20 im, Jan. 27,44, Garrick, Feb. 26, 44. ¢ | Roscius, March 24, °44, Arrived at New York. Feb. 15, "45 ++ July 12, 44... ‘Aug. 10, '44 ‘Oct. 97, 344. Roscius, Nov. 26, 44. From Liverpoo!. Garrick, Dec. 13, °43. Roscius, Jan. 14, °44. Siddons, Feb. 11,44 11, 44 Oct. 18, "4 Sheridan, Nov. 14 Garrick, Dec. 12, * Jan. 14, °45.,.. “ Bs Liga upone j cit » | of Duys | law, and 84 8 | or rejectios | equal in its action, and the frui | Sure of reform calculated to remedy, a | interposed to prevent an infringement upon and Tremendous Meeting ef the Democracy a Tammany Hall—Yhe @fforts for City Re- form—Great Excitement tn the Wigwam —Magnificent Split among the Bone and Sinew—Grand Chance for a New Reform Party, &. In answer to a call for a public meeting of the de- | mocracy at Tammany Hall, last evening, to take into consideration the proposed amendments to our | present city charter, a very large and enthusiastic assemblage of all parties seemed to be in attendance James J. Roosevelt was called upon,to preside. Messrs. Edward H. Nicoll, John N. Burkhead, with fifteen others, were selected as Vice Presi B. Haskins, Patrick Raff cretaries. The Presivest came torward and announced the purposes of ihe meeting. He said it was culled to take into view the present strueture of our city ope ernment, which, as it existed, was represented as being, by far, too expensive, and liable to ahuse. He suid they should be, and they could be, reduced. There shouid be a sufficiency of checksand balances to | constitute a well-ordered government. Upon the | eve of an election, it was usual for both parties to | make ar boasts introductory to some new me- | thod of reform. Large promises were made, which, in the end, turned out to be little less than a dead letter. ‘There had been but litde difference between | any of them. This meeting was called to take into consideration some requisite reform in our city government, which he hoped would prove of sub- | stantial benefit and answer the purpozes complained ‘of. {¢ was time something was done to this end, | and he was happy to see so general a demonstration | of the popular voice as was here manifest. The call of the meeting was then read and heartily approved. After which, the following preamble and re- | solutions were presentec, and rapturously applauded ; and cordially approve: Common Council of this city ha oh proposed amendments to the the same to the legisleturc te, with a view of having them passed intu u bmitied toa vote of the people for approval charter is essentially and od in principle, unjust and un- ‘ul source of ipnumera- ses in the administration of our city a thorough sud vigorous application m, to produce a healthy change in ¥ charter, and pres the Ss And whereas, the oxisti radically defecti bhi a the body politic : And whereas, the public mind, which has been for a leng time intently alive to this subject, and urgently de- sirous for adequate action, does not recognise inthe amendments propased by the Common Council a mea- all the oxisting evils, or satisfy expectations reasonably formed : whereas, it is highly desirably that the amend- ments finally submitted to th fthe people shall be such as will be adopted by ind also such as will be just, equal, beneficial, and satisfactory in their opera- tion and effect—therefore, , That a system { based solely upon population, jal tation, | ry very foundation of | we would recover our lost ground, we must return to | enlarged at previous anda | time thus. imlerrened ‘ince that period to enable vote und ly and in @ manner wh cause you no subsequent regret. | deny that this pooch of reosaving’ to the Common Council the right to select the beads of departments asserts poli- tical power; it is one of sepetioncy. (No, no, no; hear | him— hear Sonik him ‘out; he has said an to of ndence; it looks as if the ‘to act, and this op] evidences thet they mean to act ai | remember well a which wes held in this on the 22d March, 1844, which Robert H. Morris was | | chairman. This too was a meeting culled to discuss the very question which has summoned us together to-night. | It was upon the subject of municipal | with your permission, read the following extract from a ew made by the President upon that occa- in my opinion, because it savors themselves | were deters The rystem authorised our present city char- ter is wrong, and the most it effets to reform the city government are trammelied by the charter If No project bas yet been presented to the legisla- for the necessary act ; and the present D poned with the hope thi | city fathers would pitch upon some suitable pian, but as there isa diversity of opinion among tiem, and as the | resent legislative term is drawing near to aclose, it — beou deemed expedient to call upon the people for | their sid.” (Great applause | ing was then addressed by one whose powers | of eloquence helped to elevate him to that dignity in the souncils of the natich he so much honored. That man oe was fresh from the working classes; he had their un- | wavering and unfliaching support, which he well mevit- ed. That man was Ely Moore! In my remarks, I shall avail myself ot his language. Alluding to some objections ‘as to the powers of the Chief Magistracy of this city, he said :—* Not only is the chief magistrate restrained from appointing subordii executive officers, but also from enercling S57 effactive control over the action of the municipal ature. The officers of the Corpora- | tion, being appointed by the Common Council, have \ shape = many masters as there are members of the two Boat onsequently, there can be but little re- | sponsibility, and less unity’ of purpose and action—on the | part of those officials —to say nothing of the utter want i anagement of our municipal affairs.” complaint of Mr. Moore ; be fart rts, ns, that the proposition to in- rs—as far as the cease admits— | possessed by the Presidect of the | United States, aud by the Governor of this State, will be opposed by those who are unfriendly to the principles, | the policy and political integrity which those go vernments into existence, upholds and sustains them. By any others 7 No—my word for it—not by any others. 1t will be by men of that political complexion, and of that complexion alone, who will presume to of- fend the public ear, and insult the public sense with their hollow and hypocritical clamors inst executive dictation—executive Pm , and ‘ the one man power!’ Let them rave. They will soon discover, | to their own confusion, that the of mock patriots FE | and political demagugues, when directed a this bul of blican 7m, are as impotent and | | ir desi; treasonable and infam: | Observe, fellow citizens, it ie not the exclusive | possession of the executive, but of the legisla- | tive power, that makes the despot terrible—that yr} it | arms him with danger and with death.” A sentiment, or one better sustained by the hit of the past, isnot to be found. Again he says truly republican government, and involves the principles , the principles of our faith. We must raise the standard | most dear toa free people; and that the amendments of | of reform, G of New York cit; the Common Council are deficient, inasmuch as they do | among cil Un tates government not recognize this sound doctrine in the construction of , among th arth. The two houses of the (e proposed legislative branches. That to preserve the equality of represen- quisite that there should be a periodic portionment of the members of both branches of the Mu- nicipal Legislature, founded upon a census; and that the amendments of the Common Council are deficient, inas- much es they make such a provision only in relation to one branch. Resolved, That no legislative organization can be con: sidered as realizing to the full extent the lessons which wisdom and experience teach, that does not provide for the electi embers of one branvh from larger di tricts, for long and that the amendme: deficient, inasmuch as they give to the several wards Thus it will be seen that the average passage of | the election of the members of both branches of the Com- these vessela has been remarkably short. This is owing to the eminent qualifications of our ship- of the bod; builders and merchants, and proves, beyond doubt, that, for speed in sailing, and symmetry and beauty | is lial of model, the American packet ships are second to none in the world. But the reputation of our naval mechanics and ship merchants ia not left to us alone to promulgate and uphold. It has extended to foreign countries; and the notice takén of our enterprise and talent in this line, is the fruittul comment of the press abroad, | seme time and has found advocates in persons of the highest note and importance in Europe. A few years since | the Spanish government contracted with our New York ship builders to build two steamships, the Lion and the Engle, for the service of that govern- ment. The models of these vessels were accord- ingly prepared, but before a plank was laid they were submitted, as we understood, at the time, to our enterprising ship owner, Mr. Collins, and his opinion requested. Alhough it delicate duty to perform, undoubtedly have gladly declined it his duty to suggest several alterations in the mo- del. These alterations were submitted to the Spa- nish government, und, to the credit of Mr. Collins be it said, that every suggestion which he pointed out was followed to the letter. We considered this avery high cempliment to Mr. Collins, and to our *¥bject to fewer and more direct influence: ship merchants of New York in general. vessels were built according to these suggestions, and when they floated, like swans upon the waters of our heautitul bay, they excited the admiration of everybody, and were the subjects of praise of Cc foreiguers as weil as of our own people. Indeed this proof of the talents of one of our most eminent merchants was hardly necessary, tor the splendid packet ships Roscius, Garrick, Siddons and Sheri- dan, are the source of praise and comment amply sufficient to confer on him the title of ne plus ultra pee ay Counei of packet owners. It the United States government would submit to ee Mr. Collins, or to one of our famous ship buriders, was 8) rec! and Mr. Collins would able, while its distribution b: till he thought | might now These deficient, in mon Council. Resolved, That it is a sound principle that the whole should participate in each elec- ely populated his oe ‘ional objection that unworthy elec- tors, reading in tricts not electing, cau easily and without inconvenience, move temporarily into, and wrongfully vote in, those districts which do elect ; that the evil and unfair results which have attended this sys- tem of “ colonizimg ” in our municipal elections, should caution us against holding out increased temptations for resort to it; and that the amendments of the Common Council are deficient in this respect, inasmuch as but one-third of the wards are to elect their Aldermen at the city, ived, That the bistory of this country bas fully shown the wisdom of guarding with jealous care ageiost the constaat tendenc gislative bodies to over legislate and most efficient re-triction has bitherto been found to be the Ve ind that the amendments of the Common Counc cient, in not substan- tiatly invest the Mayor with this power so important to the public welfare. Resolved, That the experience of all governments bas proved that the accumulation of patronage in the hands of one person is injurious to the public interests, and dangerous to the officer selected to dispense it; that the Destowal of i: by a wise and pure executive among te uniformly hones and deserving is impractic- aweak or a bad ene has been attendant with much ot personal ogpruption, and ade the means in influe! I; our primary aud general elections: be cise of so much power by our National and State cutives bas ied to a growing and earnest demand that it be diminished and diffused, it is not wise for us, the face of thie pregnant tact, deliberately to i: our own executive with like power, elected as by a constituency einbraced within @ narrow compe d endments of the Common Council mauch as they give to the Mayor a patro: jug that of the Governor in most of the ion, and which, if not larger in all re- pects than that possessed by the Governor of this state, is more capable of effective use for bad purposes. Resolved, Tat the necessity of taking away from the ommon Council the appointing power, the impolicy of lod) with the Mayor, and the wisdom of diffusing , lead us to consider an election of the heads of depart- ments by the people, the iabttee. posseneset and the most judicious dispensers of politic tronage, and the appointment by them of their respective under officers, 28 a wise and salutary reform, and the only proper dis- position of th er; and that the amendments of the ficient, inasmuch as they do not pro’ for such election by the peuple. Resolve at our members of tin sembly and the by seeeaiog the plan of the Common Council fecure the adoption of the principles set forth in t revolutions, will, in our opinion, carry out ihe the project of building the vessels for which they of their constituents, ‘extend sound political doctrines, may contract, we are confident that they will gain considerable by so doing. We are glads Se! that Mr. Collins has reaped a harvest that his enterprise und talent eminendy entitled him toe We understand that he is about to retire from his o and advance the interests of the city |. That our members of the Assembly and recommended to provide, as far as practica- for A separate submission to the peo the end cipal retorms embraced inthe amendments adopted by them. Resolved, That while we have thus freely oxprensed ur scnse of the deficiencies of the ainendments proposed arduous duties, and for the purpose of winding up by the Common Council, we cheerfully acknowledge his affairs preparatory to 80 doing, offers for sale the splendid ships composing his line, viz: the Gar- rick, Siddons, Sheridan and Rosecius. We shall publish in a day or two the passages ot the other Liverpool lines. New Hanrsuirg Exvectioy.—The most exciting ‘i political contest that has ever taken place in New oie Hampshire will be decided on Tuesday, the 10th | st8™ instant. The n’w feature which has been intro- | to thi duced into the politics of that State, by the defection | It, w of Hale from the democratic ranks, on the Texas | question, and the mingling of temperance with party polities, renders the result very doubtful. The democrats have heretofore had the ascen- dancy, but the probable junction of the Hale men ™¢” who have i with the whigs, or a portion of them, is likely to | vilege, and promise myself to respond as place the State in other hands. Jared W. Williams is the democratic candidate for Governor; and General Anthony Colby, the whig candidate. If | | the whigs succeed in carrying a majority, it is un- derstood that they are to unite with Hale’s friends in the Legislature, and elect him to the United States Senate. crate may or may not expect to elect Woodbury to Congrese The whole State is in a ferment, and politicians throughout the Union are looking for the result with some anxiety. We shall, probably, obtain returns enough by Thursday, to “show which way the bape talk calmly, act cel wind blows.” —_—__. Axarvat From Cutna.—The clipper ship Houqua Captain Palmer, arrived yesterday trom Canton, with dates to 2d of December. This very fast sailer | (y,reebect, has made the paseage in ninety-four days. brings no news of importance. Capt. Palmer, that the English Gov. Davis, of Hong Kong, was on the eve of making a visit to Ke Ying, the Governor of Canton. It was his intention to Go inside of the city walls, and thus being the first | | foreigner admitted there. Crease of lestials. This indicates the the European feeling among the Ce” Consnonation or Guack Cnuxex.—Grace Church | is to be consecrated thissmorning, at 10 o’clock. Bishop McCoskry will perfotm the services. It will, probsbly, be an imposing ceremony. The doors will be opened at 10 o’clock for the recep- tion of the bishops and clergy, after which the pub- | he, having tickets, will be admitted. We shall | give a full report of the ceremonies in to-morrow’s | paper, together with a splendid engraving of the chureh. Town Exrgctions.—The whigs have recently car- ried their tickets in Rochester, Buffalo, Utica and Troy. that they embrace many substantial reforms, and to that exteut, their adoption would be beneficial ; aud that the members of the Common Counci ure entitled to the commendation of their constituents toc the zeal and iv terest they bave evinced in this matter. Mu. Buavy was then called for. (Hore a great tumult Brady,” and others question. ‘ota presented himself, and endeavored to ¢ the excitement which prevailed. (‘ Brady,” rang throngh the hall, and he came upon tl ) ~ merely come |, at this time, in answer to your requests. my purpose to address you upon tb bj wi #0 much engaged your attention; yet signed to avail myself of making sucn might necessal after hearing which have been read to you,advocated side, for | know tl I those which 2 1 Mr. pecially invited to addi upon this occasion; therefore | waive the pre become me in the position I hav vamos. Cries of ‘go on,” “go on”—" Brady,” “ Brady | There are two oF three. of there resclutions “which In case of such an event, the demo- | tutions, its She | spirit of our covstite: We learn from | eannot approve, and to which! must with a due a to my own feelings unhesitatingly dissent from. w citizens, ! appear before you tu! hi when I address them as such. the city of New York, 7 merge p attached to its insti- wrongly; that the | of confidence | ere is no body of men who can prevent my being | I ama native of | City Legislature, like the two Hou: { represent distinct interests; the possess the veto power ; the chief mi minate the officers who are to act with him in executing the Jaws, and with the advice ard consent of the more permanent branch of the city legislatare, appoint them.” | (Applause, hisses, cries of no, no, that won’t *, ae] ) 01 e f Congress, must | magistrate must | ‘istrate must no- Now I admit that ‘m y err (es who lapse of time, howe may instruct " we should so much the more admonished by rience. port the veto power, | Keain, to te from | | of tl | there is ‘are m and, let itbe observed, wherev paature from that model, the peo} arked | become dissatisfied, and desire a cha law, ae the recent movement in Rhode Island and the resent proceedii in New Jerse: show.” iy the time to whieh Ihave ‘adverted, dod to show in | what estimation the speech of Moore was acknowledged to be held, whe” he sat down ‘ Old Tammany rang with | | nine hearty cheers.” I also submitone of the resolu- | | roar. te should thus bargain throughout nee would be not have of getting the. the convention! The heads of the de- partments would be appointed before he was elected. These officers are chosen for three years. Who are they accouptable to? The Mayor, who appoints them. Who locks up the securiti The Mayor, who ap- points them. After the Mayor appoints, they say tne consent of the Board of Aldermen is requisite. But who does not know, that wnen @ man, who wields influence enough to give five or jsix votes in Alderman, who, of — second sifoske itism which our public men too often practice; and 1 ask my friend who preceded me, ‘whether he ata not fall out with an eminent man on this very account? ‘A Fat Man en THe Stamp. ~Who was it? (Great up- Cries of ‘Go on! go on™) Mr. Suerranv.—No matter what the heads of depart- ments may do when elected—no matter what course of conduct they may adopt—no matter how they may dis- burse the public ys—the be one! peeplonre to | ble; they are to foot the bill, itis they who are to pay it. : 8 | terest incontracts? My friend has been | tions passed upon at that meeting: “ Resolved, That in | | the opinion of this meeting the firemeerct ie United | States in the most perfect of all known systems of go- | vernment, and that in any reform to be undertaken by | | the democ: ty in the government of this city, the principles of the Federal Constitution should be | the guide.” In advocating these sentiments, am not urging any new fangled notio any new or absurd ideas; ef Qre such as are enter- | tained by a large portion of our citizens, and such as | have occupied my most serious and careful attention. I do not know that I can do better than to define my po- | sition; [ the rightfal source of | , all political po qr one other position as | sumed,which at the tine.from the tumult and confusion, | | we were unable to @ r. Here there were cries of “good.” “go it old boy.” “you are mght once any way,” &c.) It is better for you and I that the heads of | the departments should be selected by the Mayor and | Common Council —-("No you don%,” “we've had enough of that,” “let us give it to the people.) You | will soon hear my friend Shepard on the opposite sid | Dut before | sit — jet mee k you what it is you wi Do you want w the proposed charter to submit t! selection of the heads of tne different departments con! M and Common Counei for our money ;’ said an Irishman in alter all,by giving this do so through some agency or other. directly yours: (Io the lowe: “We are the people” “We hi eno! ” “Reform is what something, any how.” ‘Can't be worse off” “ Nini e.g bt ceats taxes on a hundred dollars aint slow.”) could be made to believe that the ction of your Street Cotmissioner, your Alms House Commisrioner, or any other of tl ads of the various departments could be given directly to the people ; if, that in the selection of such officers, all cligues and juntos could be dispensed with in your wards, [ would fe as far as the most ardent here among you. Who wou! missioner, Alms House Commissioner, and Chief of Po- lice? (A big two fisted chap in a smock sung | out-—' Why, the M. P.’s, to be sure,’ which | made the very welkin ring again) The com- mittees would be so chosen that the candidat ‘Stop that, old chap; we've got a remedy for all this ‘ou have? Well, I should be most happy to hear it. ‘I will no k of the position that I occur inasmuch as that there has been some manifestationg of displeasure shown during my remarks. If that [ thodkht myself uo- worthy the ge rous confidence of my fellow-citizens, I would not hesitate as to whst course to pursue. I should stay away from your meetings, you woul that having secured a desirable oficy,! had no othe terests to protect ; and now that I am here, I jt th: 1 am unequal to the tak of gratitying you all. Noi dare say that my official position will, or can, have tl effect to gag me. Yon nominal sioner by the people, and you will see those contractors | and their subordinates come forward, like a swarm of Dees, to sustain that Commissioner, should an effort be mide to displace him previous to the expiration ofhis term If you elect the heads of he different departments by the paople, to whem would they be responsible? Mind yon, they are to be electea for three years !—all on sides of the room. (‘The people !” “the people!” “we don’t want them for three years”—"One year,” ‘one year is long onough.” ‘Yos, six mont! id @ man Gestion ccc, the sentence of Mike Walsh) You ‘this method, fellow citizens, and you would soon your Mayor and the heads of depai ¢ Hotten- ing each other in the face”—this would be the irtments tote, “100k effect— (‘They could be removed by im ment”).-8o they could, but it would be atte: much embar. rassment. I believe the interests of the public would be best subserved by leaving matters es they are. I have but little faith in prophecies, yet | do not hesitate to say ‘that in leas than three years, if you submit this matter tothe people, you will have much cause to regret it. know better than to qui the ui wisdom of | the people upon gene jubjects er in pi @ personal matters. . . . . , i Ree Mr. Brady sat down amid much applause. Mr. Surranp then came forward and said. Fellow citi- zens, I ar before you under disadvantages of illness, and I, therefore, crave your indulgence, if that I pro- ceed leisurely to discuss this subject and to reply to some of the remarks of the gentleman who has just pre- ceeded me. It has been a pleasure with me and a mat- fd elect your. Street Com- | | | governed by these | ter of pride at all times, to meet my fellow citizens in | oldTammany. [Some remarks were made here, which | we omit, referable to something which fell from the rady]. (Cries of “B: Brady.” “goon he did sey 40,” “dea if he did,” ke). Tn ads of the department, if that the people great growing importance; ere to be deceived, and that by pa there! Tcome betore you with no full as been said here to-night, 1 shoul mouthed assurances; it is not my to fatter, to forward as the advocate of any diverge from the tr or to condemn; every man has an opinion (or should have) of his own snd the acknow- ledged right to exercise it. I,come hore with as sincere 8 wish to be enlightened as have you. I would not act rashly or speak under an ited state of fe — I the Tl cond time that we hai jer | proposed amendments to our city charter; and having | taken @ part in the preceeding meeting, | feel the okey uae to maintain the position which tt convictions of my own judgment necessarily wu Fo it in my life bi arged with uttering se ts at variance mm. That | havea right myrelf as my own sense of vn go impels me, none deny ; and for this exercise of my natural git I | been misrepresented. | have been charged with exer- | cising a tremendous power over the minds of those who present at the last meeting ; that I prevented have stecles pete of others who differed with me in utterably and unq jedly false I too much in favor of the freedom of «; of such an indulgence upon to discuss 4 ronment. One sii ing! ih this subject irs from occupying this stand, and thet | threw ob- in Consequence, they could not be ali to Intro. a ould discuss this subject, for may ail arrive at, in the conside- ig toe Wouid you elect your partments 1—(Certainly we would—what do | are not to be deceived. | argament of the gentleman is a fallacy and is wi! out public utility, unsubstantiated by ‘ond the reach of reason or ex in the crowd—“ It’s a lle—an of “ Put him ont!” Ny! it, old cannot ‘ites our form of government is a farce—if the voice of the peopl elt heard, then there is no use in publiciy disc Oregon question, or the tariff question, question But the voice of the heard—it can be heard in peace and ing or any other can make itself | in war too, as wit- ness the glorious battles of Monmouth, Trenton, Prince- ton, New Orleans. (Repeated cris of * Question !~ ques- tion! Speak to the question!”) Well, then, the gentie- man upon the other side has rested one great point took place two yearsago. [ appeal from that meeting to this Tbe sentiments of the people are the sentiments gftontay, ‘and not of the pest. | shall endesvor to con- h is the only ‘ou suppose we want? from all parts ot the house) | proper principle. The Pan, has conceded the ine me calmly present the vi I entertain upon this | veto to be necessary. therefc leave that to sahject; iet me present what ink ought to be taken the general judgmont of the people o into co. sideration —(Hear him, rd this action as iad our domberatio Common Council adopting the censured in @ previous board. ina fally comprehend. This matter y | The gentleman has stated that if t ments be | Will be chosen by cliques in the several the question. Sf Ja this respect he admits the charter to be | desire are effected, the officers ant head may not the Mayor be elected by clique f° (0 & candidate for — Prot me that if you | If the voice of the people | | of his a gument on the proceedings of a meeting which | my Shes 0S | ‘Oxford edition, with @ si Why, then, shouldn’t the people elect these heads? Now Fogmne,. xe sha: Deualnee popular a nition sovereignty isa though it is abstract, for it basa great the le for the exercise of their ~ cal by convention. (A voice inthe crowd—“No ! by stump !”) Now, with the Mayor, there is the chance of two cliques operating ; while, at worst, with the con- ventions, there can be but one. The tendency of the de- mocratic party, lately has been to multiply conventions, It prevents log-rolling. If, and this is a wise tendency. for instance, a convention meets to elect a candidate for Congress, a sheriff cannot be log-ro! through. Now, 1 assume, that each head ofa department would be chosen thus all log-rollivg be fie must then incline to tne absurd conclusion that the ‘ople want intelligence—and, in fact, that is the latent jificulty in all bis remai The g man may say that the heads of departments will still have the appoiat- ment of subordinates, and that if — carry out prin- ciple, you must elect these subordinates, and that it would be almost impossible to have separate conven- tions enough. But, I say, go as far as you can—keepon until you break down with the load. A —What’s your opinion of elect a7 Misearae Te arson wet canaries Mr. Saxrranp—The officer who looks up tothe Mayor, ir el sees but a single man, but bow is it with an office! ed by the people? Why, he sees a vi of heads around him—ne carries out the |, and he does his duty. Anoruen Vi —Don’t you believe it. Mr. 8.—I bave found it an unwise course of reasoning, to argue from the natural depravity of the ple. Our peo} forefgthers, in originating our institutions, viewed the ae side of ie baie heart. Has not their cours sigually rebuked any other? (Great applause.) In convention of the people a watchful eye would ever be kept, wore frauds carried on, they would be exposed. The gentleman ued on the supposi- tion that the would be successively cheated. Take the most degraded man, and when he no per- poeveral interest in the matter, he will decide impar- ally. Now, how many men are there in the great masses of this city, who would be likely to have an in- leased to read from the speech of Mr. Moore, a man-with whom I am intimately acquainted, and who, am sure, if he were here, would utter the same sentiments that { do. BA Voice So would Mike Walsh!” The Constitution of the United States is cited a on. r. Tha 4s of the people. me day with th jainly we can; and tl Ic is but @ is the very thing tension of the pringiple t close. The question heads of their the people elect th Suxranp then sat down, amid a tremendous up: | roar, and Mr. Paul Grout rose, but was interrupted by the President, who called for the yeas and nays, on @ motion which some one made, that the resolutions be P| | immediately put to vote. The President d-cided that a of the organic | majority had voted in favor ot putting the resolutions ‘The main question then came up, and amid indescribable confusion, the Pr sident stated that the resolutions were | carried. Mr. Eon jh then attempted to obtain a hear- ing, b er Mt Mr. Strahan pushed-forward and took the stand. ‘he President says it is decided that the resolutions (Incessant Mr. Srnanan agai peak,but was inter- papers repeated shouts of “ Resolutions carried fra juleatly !” Mr Stranan then moved a reconsiderationjof the vote by which the resolations had been adopted, ia order that those who doubted of their being honestly Passed mi be convinced that a large majority were in their fa: But ultimately he withdrew his motio: ‘An adjournment then took place, and the crowd were about moving off, when Jonn I.’ Communrono, Esq., mounted the stand, and said - “Fellow citizens, t ret that have not got more physical strength to speak on this occasion. | have been requested to offer resolution in this hall, consecrated | to democratic principles, denunciatory of the imprison- | ment of Michael urest democrats of liberty. ive the men w! Walsh, one of tl that was ever sacrified b: democrat, but I spurt | desecrated this hall I a has bee: " bination among the hon democracy of New York to—— (Here . Was interru; by some copii n 10 his rear, whe spoke to him ina low tone. been requested to spare jocracy. I will not sp mass of the , perty of iinetpeey, 9 Mike Wal<h, but the muerable éliques of Tammany Hall. The priaoiplestof the party at are open and noble, and don’t need conceal- ir. C. here indulged in som: ry stron remarks, denouncing the Court of Sessions. now state positively, that if justice is not done to Michael Walsh, the democrats wall not oaly lose the election in this city, but also in the State. There was lence of malice produced on his trial. What, then, was he convicted for?, [A Voice—" To get him out ofthe way.”) Do you want the absuri of Bri- tish law ? No one is allowed to ik of his for, it he t fi P nd it the trutl greatest asses [ ry there is such @ disposition among the Ameri People to be sses. No man, forsooth, can York bt rT No @ Governor of Ni 10 plait ery common man Did he call in lawyers to consult he called in tical men, ti, 8ad he would have called in ‘Mike "Walsh if he had known him. In all there are bat 400 city of New York alone, we have 000! Why, we have bey to damn an empire? e majority of them would be better employed in dig ging out potatoes, than mn digging out ideas that never were in their heads. There are to be sure, some few exceptions, John C. Calhoun isa great mau. He once said to m ir. Commerford, I do not profess to be a lawyer, Iam @ producer.” (heers for Calhoun.) The Dist. Att’ ted me the other day, [ suppose to hi hed in preparation for Mike it the action of the Execu- ery confidence in him that th by soying Janie the Tammany eirque. It he di iting in‘amy rest upon his name! These men to shake off Walsh’s friends by bandi him But they are mistaken. ‘Let them be hurled frem power-let their names be blasted—let them be living instances of the fearful indignation of an outraged people! ‘p then offersded the following resolu- ried aly :— unanimously: That this m diaappror of the recent in the caso of Michael ite we are determined to re- interests of all cliques who bave opposed the in- ae the champion of the true democracy of the country. The meeting then finally dispersed. Some faint cries | were made for G, Washington Dixon, Exq., to address them on the Restell case, but tha: gentleman did not ae »~ appearance onthe rostrum. Sie transit gloria mun City Intelligence. Tae Weatnen.—li was ge remark of some down- east philosopher, that we ‘almost always had some kind of weather the year round.” This has been remarkably i within tl it week ortwo, First, we had falling. We departure for the ist snow storm. During the the travelling remarkably interesting, Bursley ,of the packet ship before Commissioner tempt to make a revolt on board r passage from Liverpool to tiiis port. A immediately issued, aod placed in the hands ty marshals, fort ence foo paths ¥ londay io Aprii nest, at Newburgh, Orange county, before Judge Ruggles, of the ‘Second Circuit, Attempt at Moaper.-We learn that there was an attempt at murder in Broadway last night. The facts, as near as we could ascertain, were these: Mr. Barbier, Who, from some cause, has not resided with his family for some time, went to their residence in the evening, the intention of remaining there for the night. bei bjected to, Mr. Lockwood, the family lawyer, was sent for; and as he entered the door of the eoradl Mr Barbier drew @ pistol and attempted to shoot He fired twice, one ball passed by without touch: ing Mr. Lockwood, but the second went through his e t, aud joxt grazed his neck ; he thas narrowly jog inst death Mr, Barbier wi arrested, we are toli and taken to th - A Pious THir.—Our thieves are of the pivus inflnences of the present da J Huggins, No. 183 12th street, wae burglarious ‘uesday night, and a small pock« ble, clasp and gilt leaves, to: gvther with two dozen knives, a number of steel pens, and two volumes of Bluot’s Lectures were stolen. ly ent ed on Pres ok Orrice. Ie apn Mrhageed Py tan hel jas . Sete ae le a i pe ot bor Li Island, who came to her deet by ope bern.on ong The last Abbeville Banner states that two negro- +, belonging to Gen. McDuffie, was billed on the 18th taken by sar- | it wed, hailed, rained, and did all sorts of things, | inst Thomas Lord, | aac ee we were soting io pat “Wal and as notorious °# the existence of Horspool himself, the met . 1. Bolieving that Mr. Walal was to give publiei- vo the character of ‘ont of his convi ctlone al duty to ries er mare ec oe We | phge Ger of prmecen steed ase ing the applicant pablic concrest ie S idate fo blie ed incraceded tat the ehaegts thas. wrougat be pays in Ln aged ve 2 b sand the # bin cia ‘on scout of poliieat aerator se of obtai job fad him bes:egi of obenia jing this job—when w mem- Bers of Coogress, and all others havine access to th tial manojouy ta what other eapect'y eau he be vlaced than tat of a potitical caudi fo favors, su a A reesei key fae ormeatsation of the ccurt fur the trial of Mr. Walsh, inasmuch as the impartiality neceasary fc ise of its proper fanctions ¢.wid not be expecied. ‘tn e Recorder cau a ealings towerds Me. Welsh, and, the associates, are y, men, who sat as his Hitics! paruz ns jeir eagerness for ecess of their party, would ally eatert 19 prejudices against him for the frequent sin of exposing the corrupt conduct of its leaders. Th. The ot 3 to ings of the couttou xc couat of the publie pesition of Ho: ‘are not alone nant with the of every man, bat wotations will show. the at decis: jn thetBagtish eourte it was decided ‘every subj ggescies of public oficors a the oes not the publishing of the fact | other things, was in | of prostitution of | {ethe ssid person | the most, | Were Specks tomteniioered ine cl je comingliv ex iy cok een ey Won! dcurry ‘With it recess. couutry, pple on gn Bally 8 toa charge of felon | ground that pablie policy “warranted | | Men, and that it wes beat ou the | shown tne matics of the libsler. Jastice ry shown by the of 3 ‘wa ask, bas there been eri Sette wemslacls husthe charts ametrred were amedelte, | tothis. Wemalncain thatthe charges ore! the public good. On afc trial for Mr, Graham read tothe Cor the following defiaition of the dutestion bee ‘ween vale racter:—' man present himeelt as a ewdidate for public office, and while it he challenges the severest scrutiay into his character. Tits or demerits, whether of a public or prit only teats by whitch his claim” to trust ot and he his no right to € vited, or the expusures | involving matters of publ: lorspoo! had no right to claim jonse on the score of hi Polk * He conld wot reeanol cy, that a man who has evinced tt | the interest and welfare of Workiagmen, should come forward and b team th feaioa een favre re on. Resolved—That this meeting deelare its opinion thet neither. legal or moral justice conld have couvicted Mr, Walsh, bat | GRA trac wocomplived through the wehuialting, Eichary and magenta Prejudice of tne Dourt. v for ifeatce these feelings h Resgived, That itis evident that und | racterised the whole ings | fest oye the Seer teat in thé two fot sui Billy sescuutd ‘by the testimony: of tcepecrania mene Tee which was admitted as evidence by the Court outhe former Dials, was ruled out by the same Court on Thus, ti we behold a strange transformation of thi ed deminded, fe The Court. Had: ic b should vot compl sin, but when we *now that indy hare been found guilty of various eri is es of leuiescy extended to them, we passe to fal hast. "We are satisfied that the cause for this uvexampled those who have sinned beroud That in the case of Mr. Wal: sg entacere te ee have had ask why such ir fellow citizens a of brutality, the pon the procesds of wealth extmcted from the terl exdeut ings of those who labor for their subisteice. Resolved, J hat this meeting. ¢ ae Spe amount of in- {ellyeaifuprn i Ee Sate tointervoie lx sr thori therehy, th elemauey, in a coltw) beapsuinted to present resin t10n8, noe nwed John | Commerford as ne of Chutes C. Dev lin as the ovber. twelve loud ter the incetiug adjourn tes when they retaca- JOHN I. COMMERFORD, Chairman. | Nicvotas F. Witsor, | Samurn {2- Boston, vice Presidents. § Secretaries to meet again at the call of the coms ed from Albeny James ALLY. James Rigxy, Ricttarp Wa “Jockey Club” Extract, swortment oe Perfamery, Toilet Seep, Shaving dine for chapsed hands, Col -gnes, id prap ration for air’; warranted Jor quatity. Hale. Naif ish Brushes, Comos, &. &e —fe ROUSSE roa “KNOX,” ee No. 110 #uiton street, il inerodece the Ruring Faahioa for Gentlemen's Hats, on , Wright's Indian Vegstable Pills.—In addi- tion tothese bemg oue of the b st ant ->il,ous medicines ia the ‘wor of removing pai, which is traly as said indian Vegexvlo P.lis, rake sh: }» com slete! ¢, are the e1use through t> the snoulder blade, d. and sickness, low of ap tite, costiveness, tudigest on, flatar leney, swarthy of yellow d ether symptoms of an infl amatioa o” tarp Wrisht’s fi and howels wl we are a certain ct fyseutery, and every disorder ofthe internals. "They sisn md andimp/ove digestion, ly give h-alth and vigor to the whole rare, jinease of mm the body. | ee B omen aces that a mon Soieeas 1g mn medicine porporting to Pulls, n Gay orseustof Murk-t street, Baltim | teaolareat of mine, either eam 1 guaruateoas geauine | 4 ag xiugt imposition, ig re Purchase of no > hla BM - “WA Cel te oO! jeucy, or a ‘cund General Dope, No. 288, ichstvest, N'Y. tg iLLCAM WIGHT. MONKY MARKET. Friday, March 6—6 P. M. The stock market is evidently permanently improv- ing. Atthe first board to-day, Canton went up } per | cont; Harlem }; Vicksburg }; Reading 1]; Norwich and | Worcerter}; Penn. 6%]; Ohio 6's}; Long Island, | Morris Canal, and Farmers’ Loan, closed firm at yester- days prices. The sales were large, and there appears to | bea better feeling in the street than we have observed| | for some time past. The bears are not so determined to| | press down pricesas they have been during the past month or two,and many who have heretofore been | bearing the market, have become bulls, and are now | atriving to put up prices. The money market is also de-| | cidedly easier, and the rate of interest slightly reduced. | How long these favorable things will continue, is im-| | possible to tell—overy thing depends upon the complex-| ion of advices received from time to time from Wash- ington,and upon the next accounts from Europe. The ment the difficulties which now exist, in our foreign af- | fairs, are cleared away, that moment a very great specu! | lation in stocks will commence,and the margin for an im- provement in many stocks is so great, that a very improvement must be realized. The committee on banks, in the Assembly of this State, | have reported a bill requiring all banks to keep thei circulating notes at par in the City of New York. The Lawrence Manufacturing Company, at Lowe! have ma semi anoual vividend of ten per cent, pay: | able on the 1%h inst. | The annexed extracts from the official reports made t the Comptroller, show the number of way and throug passengers transpo:ted on the railroadsof this Statc | Number Receip:s Rec | ans’ Toad ih through \. passen- pa ae aries 198, Monk & ss i 78 291.015 96 | Seneca’ gaa Bop wih fey mouse, "i Roch, 78 138 » Binws dee $y Tint wo So atl & Bult, 3851073 94 sists Ss ‘2 (21596 se 7 9 ee 6 2)" 17,108 2% 19.817 W% «69,88: 03 Mu ‘Wh 295 Br 2 31,670 00 38! 3,106 00 Ragu Ben gen b ant Ss vyy el rhe 1 20" | BoM RBrE Rock § or | Tnals, WOK 8 | Total receipts from through snd way passenge | $1,374 796 94, of which two-thirds were from the throug! | and one-'hird from way passengers. The receipts of t | Harlem Railroad Company, from way passengers, wei j Mealy double those of any other road in the Sta while the number of through passengers was only ¢: ceoded by five other lines in the State. All the raiirosd compesies but the Syracuse