The New York Herald Newspaper, July 8, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, wedn wlay, July 8, 1846. The New Tarif Bill—Its Final Passage Doubtful. The greatest anxiety exists in reiation to the action of the Senate upon this important measure. It las been made the special order for Monday next, and every day after until finally disposed of. No one ever doub ed its passing the House of Representatives, but its passage through the Senate is, and will be up to the last moment, very doubtful. This whole question may turn upon the vote of the Vice President, and, if so, its fue is pretty well settled The vote in the Senate will be so equally di- vided upon this bill, and the complete absence of | everything savoring in any way of party feeling, Wlleave the question open to the latest moment, leaving the «el t political calculators com- pletely in the dark, and beyond their reckoning. I: is impossible to count up votes. Several of the strongest democrat.e Sonators have announced their determination to vote dead against the bill as it passed the lower bouse, and such is the amalgamation of the two partes, that very me- terial alterations may be required to ensure its Buccess. 1t is possible, although not very probable, that the ad valorem princip!e may be restricted in its ope- ration, and that specific rates will, in some in- stances, be adopted. it will be perceived, on ret- @renee to the proceediogs of yesterday in the Senate, that petitions have already been present- ed to thatefiect. We are fearful of the result of | this thorough change in the method of levying | and collecting duties, and believe that much con- fusion and difficulty will be experienced in enter- ing goods under the new system. Itis a very great experiment, one that may lead to very serious embarrassments in the finances of the govern- ment, and require an immediate repeal or a re- fortto some other way of raising revenue. We Gre opposed to such extensive experiments when there are so many and such vital interests at stake. There is no probability of any system be- coming permanently established unless it is grad- ually brought into operation, and made } erfect as it becomes more generally enforced. No business of any particular importance was | transacted in the Senate yesterday, and the House used up nearly the whole session in an unsuccess. ful attempt to fix a day for final adjournment. The Political Movements of the Day—Who | 1s to be the Next President? Several events have recently transpired, which | prove a determination on the partof the friends | of General Scott to be beforehand in securing, for their favorite, the suffrages of the whig party for the next Presidency, even in the face of his re- eent faux pas. From what bas lately come to our knowledge, we are justified in concluding that most of the whigs, who were attached to the old United States Bank, are in favor of Scott,while the other branch of the party still cling to the for- tunes of Henry Clay, but in the event of his resig. nation or declination, they would go for J. J. Crittenden, of Kentucky, or, perchance, General Taylor, of the Rio Grande. Within a few days, we understand that there bas been « dinner party at the house of a gen- tleman, formerly, we believe, a director of the United States Bank, in New Jersey, not far from the falls of the Passaic, at which, a distinguish- ed member of the United States Senate, for some days past sojourning in this city, and an Ex- Collector of this port, were present. The rest of the party was mostly composed of Jersey men, who are warm friends of General Scott. At this dinner, it ‘s more than probable that the views of the different individuals present, in regard to the next Presidency were freely expressed, and, doubt- less, a plan of operations was agreed upon. It will be remembered that General Scott is a résident of New Jersey, and that Mr. Clay’s nomirtation for the Presidency, in 1840, was de- feated, in some measure, in the Convention, by the New Jersey delegation, who were in favor of Scott, a citizen of their own State. Immediately after that time, the whig party in New Jersey | was divided into two factions—the Pennington party and the Halsted party, the latter of which gained the first victory over the former, in the election of William Wright to Congress from the 5th district, in 1343, in opposition to Win. B. Kin- ney, the nominee of the Pennington party. The | war has been waging ever since, Lut the Halsted party have ynined the ascendancy, their candi, dates now filling the most important offices in the State. The Pennington party are in favor of General Scott, and it may, therefore, be that the Halsted party will oppose him. At the time of the Convention to nominate a President in 1840, the Pennington interest was in the ascendant.— The New Jersey delegation was, therefore, most- y composed of that section of the party, and through the of @ certain politi- Cian, or resident of Elizabethtown, where Gene- | ral Scott formerly resided, the del :gation was pre- vailed upon to cast their votes for Scott, thus de- feating Mr. Clay. Hence the lukewarmness of the Pennington party in fighting under the Clay banner in the campnign of 184. The gentleman at whose house the dinner party aiready alluded to took place, is supposed to be a prominent member of the Pennington | section of the whig party, and it is that section of the New Jersey whigs, in connection with seve- ral whigs of this city, and the distinguished Sena- tor already mentioned, who are working silently, but with great energy to secure the nomination of General Scott. In connection with this branch of the fubject, we may mention that at a dinner ofthe Cincinnati Society of New Jersey on the } 4th instant, at Newark, Ex-Governor Pennington proposed the health of General Scott. This, ata mixed party of democrats and whigs of all shades of politics, was highly significant. Another very significant matter, as we have heard, is that the editor of General Scott’s organ in this city, proposed to those who got up the meeting, 8ome short time since, to nominate Ge- neral Taylor for the next Presidency, that if the meeting would refrain from mentioning General Taylor's name in connection with the nomination for President, he would himself, perhaps, address the meeting, and refer to it in complimentary terms in his paper of the next morning. This same organ of General Scott has entered elaboratély on the defence of the General’s con- duet in the plate of soup affair, and has at the same time deprecated the further prosecution of the war with Mexico, evidently with the appre- bension that if it continue, Genernl Taylor will emerge from the thick chaparrel of the Rio Grande, in his chip hat, with such a meed of fame as will entirely dissipate General Scott's prospects of the Presidency. Thus it will be perceived that we have made out acomplete chain of evidence tending to prove that the friends of General Scout are already in the field, and working with some litde energy to se- eure his nomination. First —By the dinner at which one section of the whig Jersey, apart of the section of New York, end 8 portion of the section of Massachusetts put their hesds together to concert measures to secure the no- mination of Gen. Scott Seconily.—By the sympathy that exists between the | whige of New Jersey, whu are in favor of Bott, and the editors of the Scott organ in this city. | Thirdiy—By the fact that Ex-Governor Pennington toasted General Soott at a mixed party on the Fourth of July, atoing very unusual and contrary to established usages. Fourthly—By the proposition of the editor of the Scott organ, to suppress the mention of General Ta: lo in connection with the Presidency, at the a = this city for the purpose of nominating G: jor. Fifthly—By his same organ’s claborate defence of Gen. Scott influence Sixchly—By the organ's deprecetion of the continua | toa of oat ithe . with Mexico. | Ste a Se ees | a martial spirit, mingled with a love of country | sands and tens of thousands to enrol themselves in | the men whose foot tracks were marked with | ber had offered themselves to the President, that lexico, distinguished whig member of the United States Senate. These movements, with some others that have come to our knowledge, in such a way that we do not consider ourselves justified in giving them, lead us to the conclusion that a strong effort is by the friends of General Scott to se- cure his nomination for the Presidency. This will probably cause a splitin the whig party, as there many who will not support his nomination. Whether the democrats will take ad vantage of this dissension remains to be seen. Ic is highly probable that they may owe success in the next Presidential campaign to this division in the ranks of their opponents. Bat they them- selves may be just as much divided in their choice of a candidate.—Who can tell? Time alone. It will therefore be as well, tor a while, to keep eye ou the movements of the politicians in New Jersey, but in the meantime to keep our finger v ow nose till the democrats perfect one of two gmail arrangements of their own. Tho Martlal Spirit of the People—The Stand- ing Army of America. We find it impossible to refrain from occasion: wly grouping a few facts together, exhibiting the extraordinary spirit and unity of the Americans in prosecuting a war aguinst their enemies, Since the United States became an independ- ent nation, its people have been characterised for are that is as refreshing to the patriot asa glass of cro ton on a hot sultry day. On every occasion, when their services in the camp and in the field have been required, they have rushed in thou-" the ranks, and uphold the honor of their country. This spirit was coeval with the existence of the nation, and has kept pace with, the increase of the country. Who can but admire the indomitable energy and yerseverance displayed by the colonial troops in the war of the revolution 1—the midnight march over the frozen snow in the midst of the most in- clement weather, with the scantiest elothing, barely sufficient to cover their nakedness ?—Who is there that can but admire the devotedness of their blood as they marched to give battle to the invaders of their soil ? Recent events have proved that this spirit of patriotism is as fervid as ever in the breasts of the American people, and needs but the call of their coun ry to make it burst forth as brilliantly asin former times. When Congress recognized the war with Mexico, and empowered the Presi- dent to receive the services of fitty thousand citi- zen soldiers to carry it to a successful and hono- rable close, the call was answered in the most Prompt manner. Multitudes poured in to join the ranks, and in a shorttime asufficient num- would have formed an army capable of defeating the combined forces of the greatest nations in Eu- rope. Inthe West and South-west particularly, the number that offered their services bore no pro- portion to the number called upon. ind Bowenxy Tueatne —The grest display of fireworks in the Park last evening was of course a drawback on the attendance at the theatres. yet a very respectable house gave encouragement to the performances at the Bowery , for the benefit of Mr. Milner. The entertain- mente consisted of * Damon and P)thias,” the" White Horse of the Peppers.” and ‘‘ Putnam.” Mr. Neafie ap- as on. and his personation of the character was received considerable applause. He was sup- rted by Mr. Clarke as Pythias, and Mrs. Phillips as ‘A very attractive bill is offered for to-night, -alauthe. | viz: the" Lady of the Lake,” with Mr Neafle as Rode- | Agrees the “Buicher’s Dog of Ghent,” and the “Right- ful Heir.’ Indy made a most brill dn ¢ appeared in two dances—fret, in tl th Vengeance of Dia- | nn.” and afierwards, in the politan naiona! dance, in which she was enthusiastically encered. This charming danseuse has mude a most favorable impression, and we ave no cece that ieagrecsion wa stro 4 on the succeeding nights of her performance. fie turing is siatueaiue avd extremely graceful, and she executes some very didicult pas with the utsnost appa rent facility. She bas evidently practised in an eminent sebool She was ably sus by Madame Leon Ja velli ond Mons. Henri. At the fall of the curtain M’Ue Blangy was celled out, and presented with a beautiful wreath Castix Gannex.—The performances at this establish- ment sre nightly applauded by the numerous visitors. The directors, who wish to preserve us long as possible the gov. will of their patrous, announce for tonight a very ativactive bill of performances Several overtures from the )opt lar operas will be played by the orehestiu. Ma. Baxen’s Bexesit ar Vavxmart.—This gent takes a bevefit this evening ut Vauxhall, as will be seen by the advertisement in aucther column Excursion or rug Sonxn Mysioe Soctsty.—This ox- cursion comes off this afternoon. The steamboat Albany, engaged for the oceasion, leaves the foot of Barclay street at 3} o’clock this afternoon. it will bea ting affuir The Oratorio of the Seven Sleepers is to be performed al ‘burgh. Go one, go all. ‘The Misses Sloman are giving concerts in Nashville. Palmo’s Operatic Band are giving concortsin Hartford- Madame Pico was to give @ concert in Hartford lest evening. De Meye eam it Mitr Buanoy.—This you ant debut at Nibdlo’s spoken of in the Pittsburg journals in the terms that bavo attended his career throughout the whole South and His concert on the 8.1 instant was su well received that he was to another on the 61 City inteiigence. Doaaert’s City Dinectany.—Doggett’s City Directo. ry for 1646 and 1847, will be published in this city to-day: This valuable work bas always been well received, owing to its entire accuracy, and the neat style in which itis got up. But little more than two months have bees allowed to complete it, and yet to-day it will be pub- lished, containing mot only the names of the city resi- dents, but alsoa great amount ot valuable, statistical and other information, such as an almanac, the corporation of the city, asylums, banks, churches, consuls, courts, expresses, fire distri schools, steamboat -lines, a ral information in regard to the cigs eo previous 01 It ap- ranked with others, this directory , those of London and Paris only exceeding ‘The number of names in this directory for 7 Increase of names this year..... e+ 4,606 Total number in this directory...........+++ New names this year, (not in directory of 1845). ‘The namys in the London Post Office Directory Names in New York Directery. . in the city of each denominati Baptist...... 23 Ass. Refd Pr Congregations) Refo: formed Unitarian. Universalist Welsh... The State of Illinois alone offered forty-two | companies more than were called upon, whose | services the Gov "nor was of course compelled to | decline. In Mississippi thousands offered their | services, who were in like manner declined, and instead of casting lots to see who should go to the war, they cast lots to see who should stay at home. The captain of one company, after all that were needed had been received and enrolled into the service of the United States, actually offered the large sum of one thousand dollars to another | company, if its members would remain at home | and let the other go. This was declined, and of course the fortunate company went on its way. | The treasury of the same State was at the same | time empty, and difficulty was apprehended about raising money for equipping the volunteers. ‘The citizens immediately determined to meet the | emergency, and by voluntary contributions sup: | plied the Governor with funds sufficient for the purpose. Several wealthy planters tendered their bonds for one hundred thousand dollars, | which was as good as cash, with the offer that if the General Government refunded the money, | well and good, and if not, they were willing to give it to their country. These are individual instanees of the patriotism of the people ; the aggregate amount is still more astonishing. We are informed from a reliable source, that the President, in answer tothe entreaty of a gen- Methodist Protestant Miscellaneo Presbyterian. Associ Pre: Total number. he Directory also gives the location of churches. much more matter of interest to the citizen and strap; upon which we cannot e: re It is sold at lings, and is published by Jo Doggett, Jr., No 156 Broadway. —The fickle goddess of the weather, at the fireworks should come off—so, did come off. Such acrowd of people we win the Park before. Thoro were at least twenty thousand; and such a crowding, swearing, equalling of children, and firing of squibs, it dom been our lot to hear or witness. About eight o'clock, the firing of rockets commenced. These were very bril- liant. Every style that was r usel was there, end we believe no two were alike. This continued for half an hour, when the legitimate fireworks, for which the people have been so long waiting, commenced. Those who were in front saw them; but as they were not placed high enough, by some ten jeet, those behind had to be contented with an occasional glimpse between hats, heads, tree-branc: » There were, in all, eight pieces It is useless to attempt any description of them; as such things described, though ever to glowingly, are not at ali wuat they are,seen. he last piece, however, was very brilliant. It occupied the entire length of the inteuded to commemorate the taking the other battles In the centre was which, at the touch of the match, was inated with colored fires, which were on communicated to the Stars of the Union, on each A sbower of rockets and guns now exploded; and each side were seen urns, lit up with the funereal yes of Lrown and Ringgold, whose names were con- spicuously exhibited. 11 was u splendid affair, and Jasted for some time. The people then atte npted to out; but in the tremendons rush made for 8, women and children were knocked down, and trample: on. We do not know that any wi seriously but from the screeching and screaming at the | ing Tammany Hall, we shouli judge a ow badly hurt. i.e Accipevr.—On Monday evening, while kets were being set off in Tompkins Square. ore tleman to have a regiment received into the ser- vice of the United States, stated that at the present time the books of the War Department contain the | names of two hundred thousand volunteers, from all parts of the cowntry for the Mexican War, aithough the law only called for fifty thousand, and that he coud mot under the present circumstances receive | the name uf another man. | The companies number in their ranks come of our best and most respectable citizens. The Bar, the Bench, and the Pulpit, and | even the Petticoat have each their Presentatives—some as privates and some as officers. Members of Congress, and of the State | Ley slatures have qnitted their legislative offices, | shouldered the musket, and yone to the seat ol war. bate Court, and for its Lieutenant the clerk of another court, while among the privates are se. veral members of the Legislature. This is the spirit that animated the men whe | accom) lished a successful revolution in the year °76, and defeated the veteran soldiers of the Old World, and the same spirit that would in the present day win additional credit and renown for the country. An army animated by this spirit is invineible. With such the country is safe from a “talance of power,” and every other measure that our rivals would like to impose on it. This is a great country. Tue Catirorsia Exprprrion.—Col. Stevenson's California expedition is to be composed of me- chanics of all kinds, professional men, and all others who feel disposed to enlist in the service of | their country and go to California, with the inten- tion of remaining. Among other articles to go there will be one or two printing presses, accompanied by men to ope- rate them, and men of talent to conduct them. We are happy to say that the idea of establishing ® government paper is not entertainod by Colonel Stevenson, but that the paper, when established, will be perfectly independent. This is much bet- ter, as upon such a pian it will exercise a ff greater influence. The press and type will, we understand, go ont in the government transports, but to be ontirely independent when arrived there. Col. Stevenson is still in the city, in fine «pirits for the expedition, Garrat Gaines.—We have had it in contem- plation for some time past, to publish a sketch of the publio life and valuable services of this dis- tinguished officer, but the press on our columns las been so great, that we have been compelled to postpone it. Itis hardly necessary, however, to say a word in General Gaines’ favor. We are confident that his services a: presinted, and his name endeared to the whole American poo gle. Iurortant From MexicoThe reason why “old Zack,” as Gen. Taylor is sometimes called, was sent to commend our forces in Northern Mexico, is to be found in the fact that one of the Tevolted Mexiean provinces is named Zacatecas. | Comson Pi 165, 167, 160, re- | One ofthe fortunate companies from | Mississippi has for its captain the clerk of a Pro- | IE J wounding him in of them took a horizontal direction and struck a lady named M H. Burk in the left breast, breaking her lung, and killing her almost instantly The rocket pass- the heads of several others, and t! direction, and bit Burk. She wee young woman, 23 years e, wich one child. She was wife of a butcher, the id lived at No. 77 6th street. An in- quest was held yesterday, and @ verdict rendered ac- cordingly. ? TuistTLe Berevovent Excunsion.— istle Bene- volent Association intend having @ excursion to West Poiut, and a cotillioa party morrow. The steamer Oneida is engaged for the occasion, and also a | fine band. The boat leives Catherine ferry ut 3 o'clock, A.M., passes round to the North River, leaves at Liberty sreet at bali past 8, Canal street at 9. aud go on up the river. Three or four hours will be spent at West Point, when the bog: will retura. We trust that the benevo- lence of the object, and the interest of the occasiun will ensure a large number of yisiters. TayLon Viner. We understand that @ number of gentiemen, among whom are E. 8. Derry, Esq. David Graham, . Saniord, and others, irrespective of party, intend ing up @ dinnerin Louor of General Ta) lor at ‘Tammany Hal Covsty Co —Triat or Justice Drixnaer —The irst Tue@say in September. ur (hy Board held its first mnpeting is lay fer a the usual number of Comaittee: \d receiving «few petiions, which were referred, adjourned. Jawien Cerennation oF THE 4tH oF Jury.—The three united congregations of German feraclites celebrated | the day ia th agogue Rodef Scholom. Tne read- | ers of the co ations haying recite! the psalm XXXilII, the Rig t Rey Chief Ravbi, Ur Lilienthal, as | cended the desk. and delivered @ beautiful le text members of the Court met organizing, adjourned to EKVISO Boano | from XXXIV , 27 Ezek: ‘the results of the work 776" Hi lg splendid and affecting | vantages acquired by mankind in general, ites in particular, not only in this, our be- | niry, but inthe whole world, in consequence | of American liberty. He then applied to the Throne of | Grace in tavor of the co and its inhabitants, aod called for the blessings of the God of Israel on the im mortgl souls of Washington Jefferson, and all the Ll ers of the charter of the liverties of mankind, the Decla- ration of Independence. Thi vice closed by the usual hymns. 19m Sywacocue.—T he cornerstone of anew was laid, yesterday afternoon, in it street, between Spring and Prince. The ser which were very interesting. were conducted by BS. M.iseacs. Anode was first sung, in Hebrew, which @ praver, (composed forthe occasion.) for the riment of the United States was made—the 29th iter which a Hebrew . The ar- joed in the corner-stone then exhi- ited, and consisted of a metailic plate, containing a pro- gramme of the ceremonies of the occasior parchment, seat-holders of together with tho constitution ‘book, and @ number of parte of the box, and placed in the corner: who afterwards ga’ bap vii The re deeply interesting one; went back to the times when superstition and try ones the children of Israel to conceal their 5 aud spol | © of the institutions of thie country in an elo- | quent and patriotic manner. Of those of other faiths, he | ene tolerantly; and expressed a wish that all men | Should live harmoniously. There was a large number | of Persous present, and the occasion was one of great in- forest to our Jewish citizens Thegy ragugue it to bea plein, neat building, about Bity feet by emhty-five. From Hoxnvras.—We aru indebted to Captain Pederson, of the bark John R. Gardiner, which arrived yesterday from Baliae, for files of the Ob- verver to the 24tu ult, They contain no news of | consequenes. The bark Mary, from Glaagow, baving on board the new iron marker house, for that setdement, arrived on the %u instant. | 4, Lhe muil schooner Lee, due at Balize on the | 12h, had not arrived up to the last necounte. Fears were entertained for ber safety. $$$ | Te Weoprittr, Mase—A youn, of Minor was killed on the ah, at Voosvite, ‘ropainton) | while in the act of discharging a cannon. me cannon | was of wrought iron, of somewhat peculiar costruc: | tron, and had been discharged many umes du: the | day At last it was loa’ed moro heavily than ever, even | stones being jammed in to make up the charge, and it | buvat, throt oni thigh several feet tm the air, a 90 Severe), be toon tw death. He wes 17 years of age, ‘ oe gence. Foot axe Huaeix Raccs.—A great concourse of spac. tutors assembled ai the Canton Course, Baltimore, on Monday last, to Witness the Foot. Race of Jackson, the American Deer, Who made another attempt to perform eloven miles within the bour. He started at halfpast five o’elock, P. M., and ufter running three miles, fell, , and as the re sey, injuring Me ME Jackson iscertainly either, very unter tunate inhis matches against time, or be is playing @ t generally understood by bis admirers. a shove race, Seward, the only person ve who was on! for the Hurdle Rac tised to urdles LA course, seaprea serkx.—Tho 8 I. b. made a fishing excursion dota the lastbor ou the 4th;ou which occasion sn ini Hea ici, rece “n imamtared our ond de r unda. Shall feet from the up of the anout to the end of the tuud.—Bosten Transcrvpt. x We can vouch for the correctness of this state- ment, ag we had a hand somewhere near the for- tunate line'that made sugh a glorious capture.— The M. G. A. must look to its laurels, as the S. I. gin of 17 pounds in its favor. blunt.” York City Convention. met last eve: at 6 o'clock. Or. Wictraas in Chair. The called the roll; a quorum being present, the the previous mening was read and ap- The order of the day, namely, the disposal of seats, lots therefor, was next up, and the at Arms proceeded to distribute the same to each mbers. The scene was an amusing one, and eveb ber soon took his seat. Mr. Bovp moved that the chairs of each of the members be all the (Loud laughter ) Reports in order, cuar, the chairman of the on rules and regulations, read the report of that Ittee, embodying the rules and regulations which ‘overn the deliberations of tue Convention, amounting to sixteen Mr. Boro wed that they be printed. The motion reveiled: ‘ Mr. Day and stated that the committee in rele tion to the Fegurns, ko of the llth Ward, would not be pre to rt until Friday evening. s n whiob had been laid over in relation to the foi fa mere Chaat which was proposed by Mr Graham, was ci wy Mr. hoped it weuld not be discussed until they had ore fully under way ; and not dispose of the Re until the committees reported. ‘Mr. “considered the convention ought not de- upon such grounds as were suggested gentleman, (Mr. Boyd) They could by go into rin committee of the whole. He moved to take resolution in committee of the whole, The ition here went into committee of the whole. (, Messerole in the chair) Mr. ‘am wished to briefly explain the resolution. The Athi of the city had frequent! en under the colonial go- vernment; and it ulways caused a bee sigpst Making fusion more further amendments would thence make co: confeuodads 03 he would to define “3 uy the provi ly any lawyer to be ns of the charter. ‘The CuataMan—Unless some other gentleman wishes tothe resolution, the committee, in the usual ry form, will rise and report. to ri Pie quantion on rising and reporting was taken and Mr. Benevict moved a reconsideration. The motion prevailed. Aldermen Purpy wished to have some further discus sion on the resolution. Mr. pict moved to amend as follows : d that the new charter ought to be framed, as far as practi- cable, on the general and well known plan of American populer constututions of government ; providing distinct executi legislative, and judicial departments, and PF ts and limitation ‘of power” He proposed is in that they should re what sort of form should be. Not have it like the old charters, imple one, which would be transpare cgtek r the the chart. but a plain, that every one would unvJerstand it. unde! ically grant all the cise. It ought to have limitations of power; and the city ought to be clothed with the power and authority which ‘was to be exercised under its municipal government — ‘There were to be some questions connected with the State that should be blended in the charter; but all westions ofa peculiar municipal ci hould be ated to a purely local legislatio: it was an | insult to the intelligence and bigh character of the citi- ‘zou: of New York not to have the powers of local legis- lation delegated to its intelligent citizens. Yet questions eounected with the ciiy were disposed of at Albany, and ben up to Cataraugus, and elsewhere iu the State. He ‘Rot ween, in the present stage, to lay down the de- tails; this, of course, would give rise to future discus: _-Mr. Granam did not consider that in the present sta they were called upon to go into detail, or define the eharacter of the charter they intended to frame, but simply to pass the resolutions as to the formation of a Rew charter. Alderman Puroy moved that the amendment offered by Mr. Benedict be laid on the tuble. Mr. Frencn boped the motion would not prevail. wished to heve the questiun on the amendment taken te. parately; and was in faver of having express and distinct wers of local legislation delegated to the city of New moved to lay the amendment on the ork. Alderman Pours table. Mr. Berrprct moved to lay the whole subject onthe table, until they were more iully propared to discuss the nestion. i Mr. borp was of opinion that there was no such thing as laying a resolution on the table in committee of the whole. Mr. Bexgpict considered there was, in all legislative bodies. The question, on laying the whole subject on the table, was taken, lost. an—Txe question now recurs on the amend- ment. ‘Mr. Berepier.—Well, I shall withdraw the amend- ment. Alderman Puno moved to amend, to the effect that the new charter should not interrupt the rights, privileges, immunities, &c., which the ci enjoyed under the old charter. Ald. Hy vcx explained in relation to the rights, powers, immunities, and privileges, which they enjoy- ed, and which would exist inevery relation under the new cha:ter. Many difficulties had arisen under the ol charter; but he didnot consider that the new charter would in any degree ameliorate their condition as re- garded question o! right and title, os they hitherty ex- | isted. Though it would seem to be the wishes of some members to torm themselves into an independent sove- reign State, still those geatlemen should net forget that they were but acumpouent part of tue sovereign state of New York He, for himself, liked the old system, and the charter was a yeuerable record, and contsived many rovisions which, in consideration of the time it was framed, were excelient. Mr. Bexepict herevffered a substitute for hie amend- ment, and the resolution of Mr. Graham. which pi that the new charter shall reserve all the rights, immu- Aities, &c , now existing under the present charter. ‘The committee rose, and repo! Progress ; poth pro | posiuoos remaining open for furtheraction, The resolue tions were ordered to be printed. The Parsivest here resumed his place. Printing —The Committee on Printing reported, pro- viding that the printing be executed according to the thousand “ems.” Mr. Farxcn proposed to amend, to the effect that the persons contracting should send in their names, and the pames of their sureties. The ee directs the secreta- ries to adyertise and contract with the lowest bidder. Mr. McGay moyed, that the report be laid on the ta- ble protem. There were reports abroad in the commu nity, relative to the corruptions which were practised in relation to the contract system. He had heard it stated, that in Albany but seventeen cents were |, When the very journey man’s woges were twenty-eight cents. He | moved to lay iton the table. They had a practical prin- | ter in the convention, Mr. ‘Mebpedon, who would give his views absent. The q ing on the table was taken and lost. Ay: 6. The report and resolution as amended, were adopted, providing that a printed copy of the journal and docu: uld be furnished each member. jam offered @ series of resolutions, which red to ke laid onthe table and printed, provi- ding for regulating the local courts of the city; which he intended to call up on Thursday next. The question of laying on the table and printing wes taken and carried. ors offered 4 resolution, which was laid on the table, and ordered to he printed, which provided that the =— bedeprived of the power of appointment to nrpIoT offered a resolution, which proposed it hould consist of a larger and ieee ing that a com- proceed to Albany, request on- vention there not to interfere with the action of the cit; convention. Ordered to be laid on the table and priated. Adjourned overto meet at 5o’clock this evening To tne Eorron we Henao. In your Repoi tate ment of the proceedings of the Conrt of Oyer and Terminer on Mo: 3 last, | fiud my name a those about to be tried at present term. Yon think fit to prefix to my name an jas” which my counsel advises mo fs livellous | seek no litigaion with you, believing that you would not intentionaily in jure me. | now address you and Jetive that you will pablish this, my avowal, that the charge, If any, against me is entirely unfounded, as will be established in proper men that | expected wonli request you to publish Your obedient servant, Petem Onaretat. In Chanorry. Before the Vice Chancellor. Jour 7.—Dreiwioss— Edward C. Orary vs. James 8. | Brander et ale.—Ordered that complainant have leave to | introduce certain amendments in hts bill Warner ve. Hoffman et al. -Ordered that a decree be entered according to the direstions therefor in the epin- ion delivered on the 9th April, 1845 Vermilyea vs, Lewis Curtis et al —Order that demurrer be overruled, with costs to be paid out of the Trust Ee | tate, and that defendant have 30 days to answer. Harnett ve Ranks et al.- Ordered that demorrer be overrilied with cots, and that defendants have 2 days to ¥@ poblic opinion, and ns | | with a load ot PY oc sane Poltee Inte! Chores of PorerysOoar Meriy st they | bet Bre myn fonjsrtae i isan reserdey_ having fn cunety amen | & ieciem aac atime, bel bag rt, wi " nday last, at Roskestes, prapiy tere yn by cal z bp su: tice Drinker, on the 26th of June leat, changing: bin wl b having iorged the signature of his brother fl. Gilbert, aw " ‘merchont of R r, ap a0 acceptor en five several drafts, omounting, in all, to $1.046 98, whicr drafts were brought to city about the first day of Jauuary last, acd the accused pure a bill of tv the above amount of Mr. Joseph N Luckey, oil deal- er, No. 76 Front street, ft these forged drafts in pay men: thereof. They were duly presented at ma- turity, and presented in the usual form; but when the acceptor (the brother of the eccused) was applied to for payment. he pronounced the rignaiures:to be a forgery. Committed to prison for examination by Justice Driuker. Fugitives Arrested — About two weeks ago the d: ‘yeds sture occupied by Mr. illiam Lowrie, No. ‘ater street, Boston, was burglariously entered, and di ood. stolen therefrom amou: to nearly $2000. Infofnetion hoving beeu sent un to thit.erty to Captain MeGra) iTrestei. on Saturday last, two herty and Francis Campbell. Campbell was eaught in Weshing ton street, with a portion of the stolen property ssion; and his accomplice, Dougherty, was * nab. 4” on board the brig Caroli Narrows, bound for Charleston, and the bi ‘They were both dispate wit all the propert ly the etticiency of our z ay ‘ more so if we could only have men appointed who were capable of doing business correctly. Hotel Thieves Again.—A young native American, by the same of John Jimison, staying at the American Ho- tel, beiw: g ng to the Seneca tribe of Indians, Mississippi, came to we police vitice yesterday morning, and stated that be bad been rovbed of $1400, the major part of which was in Amesican golu—aiu all probability the pro- coeds of lanis purchased by the government. No clue by the name of Lubornis, likewise hud bis trunk robbed o of rand Larceny —A Dutcaman, calied ttarman Elbsrs man by tue name of Christian Sc..umaker as yet ty the money. “inother —A geutleman boarding at the Astor House $100 in gold, a set of ivory handled razors, and e pair talouns. ‘The thief escaped detection. was arrested yesterday on the charge of stealing trunk containing clothing valued at $45, belonging Ge 1, Locked up for examination by Justi Wont street. man called several burglaries in Philadelphi the City Prison by ovtaining a ticket iven to @ friend to pass into the prisunto | inte pass was hanued to tue dour keeper, who allowe the prisoner to puss out without suspiciun. Grand Lureeny —Otticer Watson of the 6th Ward, ar- rested last night two black women called Sarah Waldon and Eliza Gaidner, charged with steuling a guld watch and silver chuin, valued at $60, belonging to sir. Robert Douglass, No. Sullivan street. It appears that Mr. Dougiass took the watch trom his pock: and hung it on a wall working at in Leonard street, where it was stolen by t secused, and pawned at the pawn-shop for $5 on the o ner of Scammel street and Last Broadway, where it wi recovered. Both committed by Justice Osborne for ex- | amination. Petit Larceny. —A fellow called Charles P. McQuade, was caught yesterday, in the act of snatching a $10 gold pin, and running off, belonging to William Patiab, (0. 83 Uliver street. Committed for trial | Robbing a Sloop —John H, Goodell was arrested yi teruay, by officer Reed of the 10th ward, charged wii stealing two silver watches from on board the sloop Ben- ja Stevens, lying at the foot of Delancy street. | Locked up by Justice Taylor. : Robbery of Silverware.—Some sneaking thief entered | the premises, No. 5 ‘Troy street, and stole a lot of silver Spoons, butter knives, and a pair of spectacles, worth in $26, and escaped with the plunder. Court of General Sessions. Before Recorder Scott, and Aldermen Stoneall and Ben- gon, John VicKeon, Esq., Dist. Attorney. Jviv 1—The Grand Inqnest.—The following named gent emen were this morning sworn as members of th Grand Inquest for the present term of the Coutt, vi L. W. Steveus, (foreimsn ) Joho Adloms, Moses B Ta! jor, John P. Ware, Thomas Barker, C: W. White, Thomas Thomps Spafford, John McUlure, land, Charles Heiser. John C. Hall, Fie!d, rdvoyne, George P. Briggs, Alstyne. Afteratew remarks from the Recorder, with duties, &c. the graud jury retired to their | urpose of Commencing their labors. | Trial for a Must Outrageous Assauit—Andrew Sher. | wood was then placed at the bar, charge of having | committed a most outrageous assault and battery upon a | boy named David Maloy, apparently about 13 years of age. on the 26th of June. 1849, under the following cir cumstances, viz: It appears that on the day in question, the boy Muloy fired off a few crackers, or other species of fireworks, in the front of, or near the premives mee ocoupied by the accused, in Pitt street, was about fire off a small cannon, or barrel, which was muuated ona block of wood, when the latter came out and tovk up the block of wood, with cannon aitixed, and struck | the boy with it; he then seized him hy the neck, ani at him with great violence against a ull of water, then boiling over a fui quence of which vivleuce the builing water was thrown over ‘he boy’s right shouider and arm, and scalaing him so severely that for wiod of three moaths, the con. stant attendance of an able paysician became ne ‘The boy, who appeared to be very invelligent, e: the scuis occasioned by the boiling wuter; at t time avery clear ani detailed statement of wnat transpired between himself and the accused, at the tim the offence was committed ‘The jury, afte: abrief con- | ion, found Sherwood guilty, and the Court remand- 1o prison for senteace. Trial for Burglary — young man named Chas Cook | ‘Was next placed at tue bar,on an indictment for burgla:y | in the 24 degree, in being concerned with John Brown in breaking into the hGarding house kept by Cornelius Regun, No 119} Wasnington street, ou the 19th of way last, and steals thereirom ivur silver watches, worth | $20, belonging 10 Win. Regan. The ;rosecution did not prres fer a conviction of the accused, tuasmuch as the person, at whose instigation | he had been urvested, had unly seen the buck of an iu- dividaal, as he weut down sisirs and outof tue hoase, | and could not identity the accused; and further, Joho Brown had plead guilty to a participatioa ia the robbery —had testified to the innocence of the accused, while it shown by several witne-ses, that he was in the Court of Sessions shortly before the rebbery was com- mitted—went away with his moter, and was from thit ti ta house in Mulberry up to the period of his arrest, aud therefore could not have beeu concerned in the offe The jury without leaving their seats, | rendered a verdict of not guilty. The accused was ac+ cordingly discharged. ‘The Court then adjourned, until to-morrow, Wedaes- day morning. eaograg oom | Before Jucige L graham. | Jury 7.—John Johnson ve Frederick Wiseman—This | action to recover $30. claimed for wages. It ap pring of 184), the defen aut was owner aa sent her out on « voyage to the sel was wrecked in April, and the capiain remained to superintend the wreck tu the second of Juse For the period which elapse | {com the ws sel to the secoud vt June, the pli ff cla: For the defence it was contend sd that e vessel was wrecked a, that plainuffs connectic el ceased, and hence he w: this ic was replied that ¢ vessel for two montts dant to recover from the insurance Compa: that he the defendant ratified 1 plintiff by his ecce plaintiff’, at all iat ict for plaint Court, ou a case to be ma | For plaintiff, Mr. W.K. Allen. For defendant, Mr. R. | J. Dillon. Jaceb Brinckerhoff vs. Hussy Lisle, et al.—Thin was ‘an action to recover Leow the Fi the testimony i tha young man Williams were in partnersuip, aud purchased some oils from at shortly af: one of them finding the: ‘nt, executed a of sale of the oil to defendants, from whom it was pur- chased on the same day or ts xt. The other partner executed a Lill of sale of it to bis father, to secure a debt due to him. The question | Possession frst, Tue case was jor defendant. whic the parties bad left to the jury, who found Before Judge Daly. Slander Case. -Haydenvs Wilward and Wife—Ver- dict for plaintif’, 6 cents damages. Before Uhiet Justice Jenes. Jacob Mugenfelder.— romise of marriage Jucy 7—Catherine Wehner | This was anuction for breach o} The partie: botn Germans = Pre the plaintiff resiJed in the house ot this ci'y, where thi jendaut boar ied, became acquainted with hin, ; while ed pay ing ois aidresses to he 4 after April abe left kiseman’s, and weut to reside at the house of # man named Hodes ; tha: while at the house of Hodes he continued bis visits, and paid her great attentions,and on the Sun jay following her removal to Hodes, he cime there in company with a man named Peter Fiwher, to v sit her, and continued his visite until tue month ot D gember last, and then proposed marriage to her in cue form, which proposal she accepted, aud it was mutually agreed between them that they woul i be marrie: in the onsuing spring. bat ie anting the defendant, oa oruary last, married one Catharine #itcher, who had shortly arrived from Germany. For the de: fenge, it was contended that the promie. if any, was Cote tingent, depenian the couseat of piainull s moth +f, who resided any, Aid alsoevidence was givea lainti® declare on two occasions that she weitld Wry celencant. Sealed verdict this morning. aout, Mir Keed ; fur de dr. A Noh. Te | | } H H } | | } ur Court. | | S of Jobo f. smith plainuil Defenc i T Smih & C if ary direeted to fine 0: fur the plautil, or plain‘iff, wir for etendant, oir, Norton -————_—— United States Darts ot Coart. Before Judye bert. Jour hn He Stebbine we. the Starmbsat New Ju ney. her Tookle, Go —Tais was a Whol filed by plain tuff, who owsed a sluop formerly rus. ing 04 the Nocth Kiver, The i bel alley on tae night of the — day of October jist, between Newourg and Poughkeep- si a place called Blue Port, the steamboat wes goi ig up ‘thie city, with a barge ntow, on the eastern | nde of the river, and the plawiif™ sloup coming down flagging ani stove on the westera shore , that the New Jersey ran across from the eastern to we ‘western shore, passing the bows of several sloops that were going *p aud down,and strack the slooop on the lar. | board bow, whichinwe ately sunk. ‘The ‘ibel tien went | 00 to state the dav by Tibeliaat w be > ‘The owners, by thi the sloop «as not a master war not on board me, sion took place in consequence of the sloup not properiy Juding, ap) of the miemaosgement and iguvrauce of ine Decisivn deterred, i on deen lant, aad pas lett dae by the fim of dant Knlec out, and tie | will be la i | the entry of goods, under t ‘ito Porson, oF rather res eative, Do not ‘fe winisloree to seud oe Pocket and Penknives, Scissors, Nall Ke.—A beautiful assortment of the abot “eeu at the subscribers’. No. 27 Broadway, cousraring ‘of the most spl uaelgie patterns ever im; we 5 'G. SAUNDERS a SON eer ‘Opposite Howerd’s Hotel. Portable Sha ele sow man = and as MONEY MARKET. Taceday, July 7—6 P. M. There was very little done in the market to day and prices were weak. We do not perceive any material ‘iteration, andon the whole, considering the season and the extreme heat of the weather, the market looks very well. Wedo notexpeot 2 much ferther depression of prices. Norwich and Worcester fell off MM: Farmers’ wry feller. Bete, 3%; Ohio 6's. %; Herlem a sed at yesterday's prices Canal advanced 5¢. at es on At the second board prices drooped a little, but the sales were very limited. Under all the circumstances prices are very well sustained, some of the strongest an] most extensive operators are bearing the market, and every thing is against an advunee ; but it appears impos sible to get the principal fancies more than a fraction below present prices. This must be very encouraging to holders, as it is very good evidence that when busi ness commences, an advance must be realized. An extensive private banking house in Buffilo has been compelled to yield to the pressure of the times and suspend payment. It was largely engaged in the ex change business, but had no circulation The ember: rassments experienced by this concern, whieh have been beyond its ability to bear, have been produced in a great measure by the suspension of mercantile houses in this and other cities. There are reports in circulation affect ing the oredit of several of the Buffalo banks, but we bee lieve that at present they are without fuundation. New counterfeits of the ten dollar notes of the State Bank of Indiana have just made their appearance. They are dated May 10, 1846, payable at Indianapolis, te H. Bates, or bearer, letter A, No. 3,491. Vignette: maked figure sitting, a sailor pointing to water, anda ship in the distance. At the foot of the note an Indian in a canoe, The engraving is coarse, and the genuine notes have no such vignetto. Notices have been made of intended application to the next Legislature of Penn-ylvania for two new banks, and for the re-charter efthree old ones. One of the ap- plications fora new bank comes from Danville—capital $200,000 ; the other from Reading, to be called a Sevings Benk--capital $50,000. The applications for renewals come from the Merchants’ and Manufscturers’ Bank of Pittsburg, capital $600,000 ; from the Bank of Commerce, Philadelphia, capitai $200,000 ; and from the Southwark Bank, Philadelphia, capital $250,000. The commercial accounts from Europe are on the whole of the most favorable character, although of no very great importance Every evidenc of prosperity in all the elements of trade exists, and there appears to | be ahealthy state of things, from which we expect the most gratifying results. Money was eaty. the growing crops throughout Europe were in a very forward and favorable condition, and bid fair of being more than an average ; the m:nufacturing districts were busy, and fm fact, everything connected with commerce was in a sound state. There were no speculative movements going on, nothing tending to a derangement of trade— nothing endangering the existing system of credite, er likely to inflate it, was visible, and we see nothing to prevent a few years at least of the most prosperous times, A similar state of things exists in this country, and as soon as we get settled u.on the basis, or upon the system in velation to our commercial affairs, which we are now perfecting, there must be an improvement in all things, not only in our foreign, but in our domestic trade. It is pretty generally conceded, t at the corr laws of Great Britain will te based upon the system proposed by | Sir Robert Peel, ani that the other alterations in the tariff of the United Kingdom will be adop'ed. A very great change will be produced in the fo.eign trale of England, by the operation of the new commercial sy> tem, and its influence will extend, and be almost as fa- | vorably felt by the other important commercial nations | of the world, as by that from which the changes emu- nate. The commerce of the United States must be par ticularly affected by these changes, as they open for our Products markets more extensive and more permanent | than are yet realized,and we shall benefit more by the Success of the free trade party of Great Britain than any other nation. While we stand in this position in relation to the changes in the commercial system of England, she will ccenpy & position in relation to the changes contempla ted in our commercial system, full a8 prominent The improvements aud reductions proposed in the tariff bill, | which has recently passed the Houte of Representatives | by such an overwhelming majority, are generally favoratle to all the manufacturing interests of Great Britain, but particnla:ly favorable to the manufacturers of low priced cotton and of iron Should this bill, as it 1 Rssed the lower house, become alaw, there would be without doubt almost an immediate improvement in our foreign trade; the importation of many articles, now completely prohibited, would be increased, and it ie not imporsible but that the rev nue would even in the first six months of the evifuro2ment of the ec’, be larger thaa that under the present bill. It is extremely difficult: to putan additional duty upen any article imported ne matterhow general its consumption be; but the moment the cury is reduced, an immense importation of the article or aiticles relieved from the heavy tax taxes place. and the foreign manufacturore make great efforts to get into the markets first, and in this way they become Glutted It, therefore, appoars probable to us, that the reve \ue under the new tariff, in the e t of ite passing, niger the first year than the second. w bill, in its present shape, will exert @ won- dert1 influence upon the profits of the mauulao turers of low priced cotions ja this eountry, fo consequence of the aimost prohibitory duty upon these articles, enforced by the tariff act of len, the importation has been extremely limited, and the domestic macufacturers here had more of a mos nopoly under that act than any other class This mo- nopoly will not only be removed, lift the abuses the minimum principle has created will be by the new act completely abolished. ‘The system of valuing mer chandize, particularly cheap, plain and printed cottons, paying asquare duty, is so filled with detects, that itis @ matter of much surprive that it has been in force so long. The revenue from this source, which has since 1842 been very small, in fact wlmost nothing, must under the new bill become grently increased, and may becu: @ very important source of increase A change in the ystem of levying the duty upom this description of merchandise withou: any alteration in the rates, would, of itelf, pro uce m revenue several hundred per cent larger than thet received within the past four years The customs department of the Government wil be much simplified py this new bill, as it will notonly aho. lish come of the branches im that service devoted to the *quare yard duty, bat will do away with many of the difficulties which @ heretofure been experienced in provisions of the present act, The ad vulorem principle we cannot but condemn. It would have been mach better and mach rT policy to have introduced that system moro gradually, and have permitted it to become general only by degrees, We are experimenting too much at a time when we should adopt new principies and new systems with the greatest cantion. The ad valorem prine:ple wiil cause amore rapid reduction in the rate of duty than many are aware of. When we look at the enormous ad valk orem duty, many of the specitl: rates would enforce. wad then look at the low average of the ad valurem duty laid dowa inthe new bill, we cannot resist the impression that a much greater reductiun will be realized than an- ticipated As we have heretofuie remarked, the changes maie in the taf by abolishing sll minimums, will prov duce & greater revenue fiom the sources which have by the operation of thst system, been almost completely obstructed; but we believe that a very great error has been committed by abolishing all specific duties There | is loo great a step in the systems, too wide a difference in the enforcement of duties, tobe made so abruyly We hold that all revolutions in commercial systems, or alterations regu! the commerce or currency of the country, in any way, should be brought about hy | degrees, en: the more important the changes conteinplat- od, the more gradual should these changes b emude. After lerstions have been m and everything bas be come settled upon the new basis, there should be some , Slarauty of permancucy, The frequent changes madg