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NEW YORK HERALD. | New York, Thurs y, August 6, 1846, Doings in W. ington—Congressional. A bill to remit the duces on railroad iron passed the Senate yesterday; but was laid on the table in the House. The time ofthe Senate was principally employed upon unimportant bills. The West Point appropriation bill, anda bill for the admis- sion of Wisconsin into the Union, were passed. The Independent Treasury bill was taken up in the House; and an amendment proposed, to ex- tend the specie clanse to Apri! next, was nega- tived. There was no other business of impor- tance transacted The Smithsontan Insiitution. .Mr. Smithson, a benevolent Englishman, be- fore he died, bequeathed to the United States of America, among other matters, money to. the amount of $515,169, 10 “found st Washington, under the name of tt thsonian Institution, an establishinent for th e and diffusion of knowledge among This trust fund was accepted by Congr July 1, 1886, andthe money was received September 1, 1888. Take notice that this money was bequeathed to the United States of America, which can only mean to the people of these United States. We, therefore, in- vite the attention of the people of this country to one or two facts—and first, to the living shame and dishonor, that for eight years the United States have been in possession of this trust fund, and still refuse to execute the trust And next we ca!| the attention of the people to the most extrnordinary bill, which passed the House of Representatives on the 29th of April last, which is apparently intended to execute the | will of the legator. This bill is now before the Senate, and as it is possible it may be acted u pon, we feel it our duty to expose it, and protest against | its passage. | The leading features of this bill are— First. It founds the institution at Washington. Sth Secondly, It makes provision for a museum, consist. | ing of cabinets of mineralogy, geology, specimens of | natural history, Col. Sevier’s bugs, a chemical labora- tory. also for a gallery of arts, lectures, &c ‘Phirdly. But the great point of the. bi pendous library, for which $25,000 per an- | propriated ; which is in fact all the annual | @ what will be required in administering | the institution, and paying its current expenses. Now what does the will require ? It requires. 1. That an Institution be founded. 2. That the Institution be founded at Washington 3. The Institution must be so founded as to effect— 1. Anincrease of knowledge. 2. The diffusion of knowledge among men. 4 The purpose of the will is eminently benevo- lent—it intends to benefit men—all men—man- kind at large, and it intends to do them good by diffusing knowledge among them. There is no mistaking this purpose of the will. Mr. Smithson was the legator, and with singular sagacity he | constituted the people of the United States in Congress assembled, to be his legatees, to admin- ister the will ; rightly concluding thatthat people who had the most knowledge asa people, and who had mos profited by that knowledge, would most appreciate it, and therefore be the best qua- lified to di: world. The legator clearly mtenced that the le- | gatees should so administer the trust that the | world—all men—should be the better for it ; that the inhabitants of the valleys, and the humble | dwellers in cottages beyond the distant mountains might each and all be enabled to rise up and say, ““We have received knowledge from this institu- tion, and are the better for it—blessed be the me- mory of the founder.” Now let us see how the House bill proposes to execute this trust The bill founds an institution. . It founds it at Washington . The bill se founds the institution as to achieve— The collection of a great livrary and museum of curiosities . Their safe keeping, from all men who do not visit Washington. Now did the world ever witness such a solemn perversion of a trust? Was there ever known such a distinguished legislative abuse of adminis- trative functions? As though the collection of knowledge were the * increase” of knowiedge— as though the manacling of bound volumes in a library, and the imprisonment of cabinets of cu- riosities at Washington, were the diffusion of knowledge among men. The man who writes and publishes a book may “increase” know- Jedge—the man who buys the book when pub lished, and who shelves it in a library—never, The farmer who sows his field and cultivates the harvest, he isthe man who “increases” wheat— not the reapet who gathers it into the granary. The miner who delves in the bowels of the earth and brings to light the hidden treasure, it is he who “ increases” gold—not the banker who ga- thers it into his subterranean vaults. Suppose an institution were established for the increase and diffusion of gold among men—would its ob- ject be accomplished by the collection ef all the gold in the world ina great United States mint, with Herculanean vaults?) Whatsort of an alms house would that be which should lock up all the provisions at Washington, while it graciously al- Jowed a few of those who were not hungry to jook through the gratings and see the victuals? | Why, it would be an imposition upon the public; and we look upon the late House bill as just the fellow of such an elms house. An institution which should acconrsplish the will of the legator would cause to be done what is now done by those who make useful inventions—they increase knowledge—they produce knowledge which had no existenee prior to their in- vention. They also diffuse knowledge, useful knowledge among men—but they diffuse it fora price, for value received; while it is the intention of Mr. Smithson’s will to diffuse it gra- tuitously. But does the House bill of which we are speaking, tend to increase|knowledge by the production of scientific inventions which did not exist before’ Nothing of the sort. [tis a mere is, it estab: use it among men throughout the | P —epe known, and securing them under lock and key. out of the city of Washington? No. light under a big bushel. Ifthe House of Repre- sentatives were, by legislation, to found an insti- tution for the increase and diffusion of news- papers, we are atno loss what they would do. They would establish a big reading room at Wash. ington, subscribe for all the newspapers published in the world, and then sit down and read them. That would be their idea of increasing and dif- fusing newspapers. But when the members of the same House set themselves to increase and diffuse speeches, do they content themselves with buying up all the old speeches that were the library sit down and readthem? Perhaps they do. It is needless to say more. The farmer increases stock and bread stuffs—the coal miner increases laborer, scientific investigator, inventor, writer, knowledge; and for a consideration they do some- bury. be discovered. of the Commons. down. London boards. | not exactly spontaneous, newspapers next morning, went far beyond the merits of the piece or of the dancers. lioni, no doubt, is a splendid danseuse, full of June; and the store ship Southampton, Com. poetry and graee; she is classical in all her move- | Moons, from Port Praya on the 5th—all well. | ments, and dances from the tips of her fingers to The arrival of the Monrovia was an event hailed the ends of her toes; all her limbs combine in | with joy by all. Their supplies were nearly ex- movements producing the same graceful impres- | hausted, and great sufferings were anticipated. sion upon the spectators. And yet the whole ap- | The Luminary alludes to it as follows: | pears natural, without study and without effort. | | This is the essence of her dancing. The critics | have talked much about refined dancing, the poe- | this try of motion, and all that; it is certain, however | in the ballet, as now exhibited in London, there isa degree of personal nudity in the principal | Agurantes,which almost approaches to the borders | much looke: of the shameful. Their drapery is so scant, light, and so gossamer, repose. called, every night. patent office, collecting and safe keeping inven- genius. Heh: tions already invented, and knowledge already beautiful quadrilles, waltzes and polkas on all the national airs of France, England, Ireland and , Does the bill do any thing for any human being | Scotland the United States. is a little man, with e: Letters of Mr. Bennett from Europe. Lonpon, July 18, 1846. There was a very important debate the other | night in the House of Commons, in which Lord J. Russell had to submit to a number of inquiries in relation to the policy which his Government means to pursue. The debate was quite amusing; and one of the most curious speeches was that of Mr. Duncombe, a radical, who represents Fins- The new ministry is surrounded with dif- ficulties of all kinds. The first important ques- tion which will occasion trouble, is that relating to the duty on imported sugars, It is the calcula. tion of the conservatives, who now form the oppo- sition, that in less than a month the ministry of Lord J. Russell must fall; and, indeed, appear- ances seem to justify such an expectation. such a case there would be a dissolution of Parlia- ment; for there is no party in the House which | has a majority in that body since the fall of Sir R. Peel. The radical differences between the prin- | ciples of the whigs and conservatives can scarcely | In fact, both sections of the aris- tocracy in this country are almost touching and coalescing in political principles. They affect a difference of generalities upon immaterial and un- | important questions, which touch none of the | great social evils, which are beginning to be felt thronghout the empire. Whichever party is in | | power, whether whig or tory, the government is essentially the same government— an aristocracy, hereditary and wealthy, which possesses the | powers of legislation in its own right in the House | of Lords, and controls, more or less, the majority The Queen is, in fact, merely the head of this hereditary aristocracy, having the monopoly of the Executive power, with the right oftaxation over the whole empire, as the Peers have the monopoly of the legislative power, with | immense landed estates, levying rents over the rest of the country. There is a desire in this class to preserve the present condition of things | unbroken and undisturbed. This will lead them j readily to avoid all collision with foreign govern- ments, A foreign war, with our country, would produce such moneyed, financial, and other re- vulsions in England, as would lead to vital | changes in the form of society and government, | such as must take place at no distantday. Pre- | parations are making in all quarters for a disso- | | lution of Parliament, as it is thought that Lord J. | Russell will not be able to maintain himself | against the influences preparing to put him | We may expect, therefore, in the case of | anew election, an unimportant succession of | cabinets, sometimes whig and sometimes tory, | but with little essential difference in the prin- | ciples of the one or the other, until the time will | come when the great party of the people wi have power enough to make a powerful oppo: | tion to the Peerage itself, composed of whig and | tory lords. Then will come the tug of war in this country, and struggles throughout this land. We visited, last evening, the Italian Opera, and | saw a succession of celebrities, such as is no where to be seen in the world, except on the On the same evening there was | Grisi, Lablanche, Fornasari, Mario, with many | | others in the opera. In the ballet, it might be | said all the talent of Europe was concentrated, in | order to gratify the high and aristocratie circles of | London—Taglioni, Cerito, the younger Tagiloni Perrot, St. Leon, &c.—making a combination of such a description of talent, as is to be seen no where else in the world. Taglioni appeared in | yesterday, bringing accounts from Monrovia to | the “ Gitana,” covered with diamonds—whether | the 30th June, and files of the Luminary to the | real or imitations, we know net. She received a | 10th. They contain nothing of a remarkable cha- | fi great deal of applause; but it appeared to me from that empire to which they had once attained. | many, who seem to After this engagement, Taglioni, it is will retire to the Lago de Como, in Italy, | and there spend the rest of her days in quiet and The younger Taglioni, called Louise, appears to be ambitious of filling her place for ; the future, but it is doubtful if she will be able to reach the same point of grace and style which | already distinguish Cerito. Grisiis passé, is un- | commonly fat—greasy, indeed—though rather | ken,” was repeated at this theatre last evening, toa very graceful in her movements. Nor do we think she filled the part of Kosina, in the “ Barbier de Se- ville,” with half the abandon or talent which for- merly distingmshed Malibran. will not come up to what old Garcia used to be in Alma Veda. In many respects, the most delightful entertain- ment in London is at Covent Garden, where M, Who spare no trouble Julien gives concerts 4 la Musard, as they are This Julien is quite a musical arranged and composed the most xt The praises of the Tag- so | rainy and dry seasons. said, | Mario certainly | than does this—w , and given them fresh popularity in 2 | drama of Itis a (ucus new dress, which attracts the public immensely. anon lucendo, which is, being interpreted, a big Covent Garden theatre is crowded at his concerts, which are given every other evening. When we visited that place, we heard Sivori, the great Italian violinist, who goes outin the autumn to He is reckoned here, by the best judges, as the greatest violinist of the age, superior even to Paganini in his day, and, of course, superior now to every living performer. He never performs in public without receiving tsa rebar wish to follow our example, and enjoy tumultuous applause. Sivori, in his appearancey emely dark eyes, full of fixe and genius; and, aceording to the phrenolo- ¢ gists, his organs of music are so strongly developed | vocelists have mi ever delivered, and having gathered them into as almost to amount to deformity in the configu ration of his head. Signor Zani de Ferriti, his friend, will sail for New York in the next steamer, | there teem with praises of this Amorican band. T! to prepare the way for Sivori. Wallace, whom we knew so well in New York, has made some coal—the gold miner increases gold--the planter in- sensation here by the production of a new oper, creases cotton—and, in short, every artist,artificer, called ‘* Meritana.” It is pertorming in the pro | vineial theatres. I13 has received $5,000 for this &e., does something for the increase of human _ opera, and is now engaged in composing another | ‘we are worn out with it, and wish to get away from Londpn as soon as possible. Ever since the begin- ning of April, up to the present time, theré has been here nothing but a succession of balls, par- ties, dinners, soirées, fétes, &c., which will con- tinue at the West End a few weeks longer, until, perhaps, Lord John Russell is ousted from Par- jiament. A full description of the fashionable world in London, and a graphic account of its | leading scenes would be highly interesting and curious, and this I will endeavor to give on another day. Of ail the soirées, &c., which we have at- ended, since our arrival in London, one of the most agreeable was a recherché night we spent at Lady Morgan’s elegant residence, in one of the beautiful squares near Hyde Park. Lady Mor- | gan, better known in the United States as the | , onee beautiful Miss Owenson, the famous author- | e33, moves in the highest circles of fashion and literature, and is one of the most delightful per- | sons we ever met. The evening of her days is | poetry and grace, brought down from heaven to | | human life. We have seen a great deal of the structure, forms, shapes and appearances of the upper and fashionable circles here, and a general and vivid description of such a state of society I have never yet seen written. Itcan be done so as to be pleasing, without any personality. To-morrow we proceed to the Rhine, and shall | visit Baden-Baden, Southern Germauy, Vienna, Switzerland, &c. ; after that, return to Paris, and | think of St. Petersburgh, and also Italy, We have | received numerous letters in London, and else- where, to persons of the highest rank on the con- tinent. The Oregon treaty you will find published in the Morning Chronicle of this day. “Tue Errects or tHe Tartrr.”—We have already given several paragraphs from the whig papers with the above head, chronicling the stop- page of mills, and the reduction of wages, in consequence of the passage of the ad valorem tariff bill. We now publish the following as | another proof, probably, of the effects of the new bill :-— ‘The new cotton factory, at Bensonville, two miles west of this village, has been started. It is fitted up with the st improved machinery, which is the most beautiful in operation er beheld. With the capital the company have, usiness will undoubtedly be done, and with th factory and other estab! ments near by, will create quite a village. Several new dwellings have already been erected in the vicinity, and more are in contemplation. Joel Hayden, Esq., of Haydenville, on Monday last, purchased a site near that vi e for manufacturing pur- ses, with twenty-four feet of water. Itis reported that a large factory will soon be erected.—Northampton Courier. ’ We intend to “ letevery tub stand on its own bottom.” Mepicat Society or Massacuusetts.—A letter appeared in eur paper yesterday, written from Boston, which, had we seen, would not have been published in the shape it was given; for although | the acceunt in relation te Mrs. Mahoney may pro- bably-be true, yet the remarks contained in the | letter respecting the members of the Massachusetts | Medical Society generally, we regard as wholly un- | called for and undeserved. From our own know- ledge of many of them, we regard the physicians | of Boston and vicinity as a body of scientific and | upright men,who would be the last to screen, and the first to expose, any such case of negligence as a5 | will probably be one of | pay mertetgierye « ed drew crowds of people to each landing as she up the river, who saluted her | with loud cheers as she \moved al | propriately said, “ wo si i rom the of this, her fair to the fastest steamboat on the river, ‘iny reached Catskill, wl the writer of this landed, at h tl, PM., and foo, without any extraordinary ef- rt. ‘Her bull is of iron, a citcumstance worthy | a fight took place, in a merchant's store in Cedar street, | spoken of in the letter. From Africa, The barque Chatham, Captain Bearse, arrived The U.S. ship Marion, Commo. Simmonds, ar- | rived at M. on the 26th of May. The brig Boxer, | Com. Birpham, from the leeward on the 6th of | Never have we known st ly received by the bark C plies to be more opportune- thore brought , which arrived at | rt, after ys from New York on | the sth inst. The “ Hungry Time” had s of the people were antic jpating acti ing, which rust will be prevented this and subsequent arrivals. The“ te ad Time” alluded to above, seems to be as for, annually, as the succession of the The ‘cause seems to have been, that those who have been depended upon, os farmers in e extent, by | | , and they are made up in the community, have not exercised forethought sufl- such a singular style and costume, that it almost | cient to prompt them to make the needed effort requisite appears as if the Venus de Medicis herself, and the naked graces, had come down and engaged | abundant increase. This year, however, a with Lumley to dance a pas or two, turn round, and be off. Yet this extraordinary department co of entertainment was attended and applauded with vociferation, by those who call themselves , by another ve the most refined, the highest, the most virtuous aristocracy in the world. It certainly appears to me like virtue on the verge of licentiousness, and brings to my recollection nistorical reminiscences depredations, and have thus increased the distress. It is | , of the luxury of Rome or Venice, before their fal, | 120 true, ho: with a sufficienc; of edibles, our knowledge, o e soil yields an ause for dis tress exists, that does not generally form an excuse for | | destitution ; and that is found in the great number of ers who have arrived in the colony duripg the | months. In Decemby out 200 came ; a week quent to Pons” landed 750 to furnish the colony though, to the best o a rai maki wer 1000 added to those who were here, ai eason, not the most favorable for plantin, jpposed that about 300 of the Congoes, from the ave taken to the “bush,” unwilling to raints of civilization. These have committed sad | wicatiys acto ael-0 ewcply be herve | ave a su in harv that Uberty cousiste in the pri- vilege of doing nothing, and that all labor is incompati- | | ble with it. So long as such epinions exist, there must, | inthe nature of things, be more or less of want. Give to | honest labor the honorable position that it legitimately | claims, and Liberia will soon become independent of fo- time, and reign nations, at least for supplies of provisions: nay, we | P. verily believe that ten years would not elapse, ere the balance of trade would be in her favor. Theatrical and Musical. Bowrny Tueatne.—The thrilling drama of “Hobo- large and crowded house, and met with as enthusiastic a | reception fs it did the evening it was first produced. We have never seen a drama performed that possesses more | interest, from the of the curtain to the conclusion, acting throughout is of the first order. We hope the enterp manager will receive a proper reward for his untiring energy in producing Rent he will, for amusement for his patrons. We are coi the New Yorkers are fy neo for rewarding those cater for their entertainment.§§ Greexwich Tueatax —The house was crowded last evening for the benefit of Mr. We » This evening | Mr. Henkins presents a bill for his benefit night, which, for attractive variety, has seldom been equalled in New York. Mr, Wood and his son will appear in the splendid melo-dramatic spectacle of the ‘ rokee Chief.” Mins Julia Drake wil Bie the part of Christine in the joble Soldier.” In addition, the trial | scene in the “ Merchant of Venice” will produced Mr. Henkins appearing as Shylock, and ) Crauford as Portia. Mr. Freer apper 0,in’ the affecting drama of Michael the Ferryman.” The dances between the different pieces are well worthy of praise, and seo them alone is worth more than the price of admission. Castie Ganpvex.—It is a luxury indeed when the toils of the day are over, to pass on hour or two away from the dust, noise, and foul air of the city; we go where we can find the unpolluted sea breeze, and listen to a music dif- ferent from that of the omnibus and ent duets, which drive us halffrantic during the day. If any of our ir, delightful music, and a superior ice-cream, let thi to Castle Garden, and thank us for our ad- vice. Before coming away, stop and view the spendidly illuminated range of cosmoramic views. Tue ALLEGH. —As we predicted, these admirable most successful epening of their campaign in Provide: three concerts | there to brilliant] | night received w: | now in Newport, and will doubtless be th | the fashionable visiters of that deli | umphant career awaits them, for th: fisaere | snd Corbyn has the tact and skill to display t) | to the bestadvantage. Prosperity attend them. Mr. tomes ‘was to give a concert at Kingston, Ca- | | nada, on the 7thinst. At Toronto he met with the | Greatest success. The hanians were very successful in their first | of even a higher rate of composition. Balfe, who | concert at Providence, R.., and have advertised ite re- thing towards diffusing their knowledge when it is is in fact the great composer of the day, is also | petition. produced. But this House bill does neither the one nor the other—all it does is simply to collect and warehouse the labors of others—it increases nothing—it diffuses nothing. Itis notin aceord- ance at all with the will of the legator. It is totally anti-democratic—and as totally aristocra- tic—does very little even for the very few, the oli- yarchy—and absolutely nothing for the many. As a general statement, the people of the United States will scarcely even hear of the existence of such an institution—while men, in the enlarged sense, will never be the wiser or the better for it. We protest against its passage by the Senate, and call on pres. here bringing out a new opera. great many inquiries put to us concerning the | success of De Meyer in the United States. People | seem astonished and surprised at the enthusiasm with which every artist is received in America. The opinion here, generally, among amateurs, De Meyer, is the very highest. Asa musical com- poser, he is considered superior to Listz, or any. Litsz, though a great performer, is wild, eccentric, and sometimes unmeaning in his musical compositions. De Meyer, of all artists, in his line, is decidedly the greatest favorite in ¢ President to veto it if it isa England. other composer, fashionable world is We have had a of | and 7! ill as gay as over j | ‘The Tremont vocalists from Boston, intend giving a concert in this city, for the benefit of the Nantucl t | ufferers United States Commissioner's Office. Before Commissioner Morton. Avoust 6— ‘ge of Revolt—Henry Wilson, Alfred poe Ira O. Cornwell, Charles Squires, Thos. Crocket | ‘o#. Harrington, five of the crew o! hip John P. Harwood, Wasi ington Reed master, were arrested | this morning on board. by deputy-) Mortison.on a charge of having tarapted to-cre revelt on suid ship. They were committed until this morning, whea they willbe brought up again for ext United States Distrlet Court. | Before Judge Betts. Avoust 5 The Sloop Hoawer and her owner, va the Steamboat Belle, her Tackle, go—This case is still at | a and Jikel: week: | ordered to leave the premises, but a 5 | racter—all was peace, and the utmost equanimity | a | much of it was premeditated and prepared, and | prevailed throughout the colonies. | | | Yard, toput anumber of hands to work on the Sabine, | were rotten, in consequence of which she was raised, the | Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Brady and Purser *perty having been taken from the trunk of Mr. | charge of the same. ne , several of these birds (which were hatche y to take OE | hun ee planted ground, called the on the Hudson river, the city of Albany, and in considered the fastest afloat. , 10 feet stroke, was built &Co., at the Fulton Fou: A river ; and for proportion Mal w speciwen of skill and | d onour waters. We com- welling community, feeling assured int of safe! speed, their fullest expecta- | that in tions will be realized. Cariwonnra Exrepitiomi'The company necessary for | the completion of the fr regiment of the California | wernor’s Island. It is from QRredition hav arrived at , and commanded by Capt. | Norwich, Chenango Dimmock. Garano Excursion anp Pic Nic.— Knickerbocker | Lodge, No. 15, D.of T., have chartered the steamboat | St. Nicholas, and will preceed to New Rochelle, on a pic nic excursion to morrow morning. The pic nic will be | held at Kellog’s Grove, belonging to Henry Pasrriige Kellog, Esq., who has, hi me manner, offered the use of his beautiful on the occasion. Dingle’s brass band has been fed for the excursion. This most entertaining excursions of the season. xp Excursion toorae Fisixc Banxs—The | steamer Palmetto will make an excursion to the Fishing Banks to-morrow. This will afford a splendid opportu- nity to the lovers of and tantogs. Traver to New Haven, &c.—We find that the fare to New Haven, Hartford abd Springfield has been re- duced. The splendid steamers Traveller and Hero aro on route, x ‘Tue leon Witcu.—This magnificent steamer, the re- sult of the ingenuity and untiring perseverance of Capt. Ericsson, started upon ap experimental trip to Albany yesterday, with a select party of invited guests, embrac- ing some of our most distinguished citizens. Her singu- of being chronicled,,as she is the first boat of iron on the | river, used for 8 sila Paes gers. Her Bae ar- | rangements are unique, unsurpassed in magni | and convenience ; her two flash saloons, nine rrupted | by any mi presenting sb coup d’@il. She is commanded by t. Stephen » 80 well known | as the late lessee Howard House, who has resumed | his former ocet as steamboat captain, in which he was so deserv pular. She commences her regular trips on Saturday next. Tanoet Exeuasion.—The Lafayette Fusileors, Capt. Jas. Wi ‘an excursion to Elizabethtown, N. J., first prize, a silver mounted musket, was ar ‘to Mr. H. Brown as the best shot inthe com- pany; After the firing, the Company sat down to. aplen. id dinner. Upon tho removal of the cloth, an elegant gold modai was presented to the captain by the company Se a testimony of the respect, &c., in which ho is held. ‘Tue Russ Pavement.—We noticed Spareaye the manner in which they have commenced this work in Broadway, and if solidity can be secured, the present mode will be the first to attain it. The ground isin the first place hardened and levelled; then the hard earth i: imbedded with fragments of granite, and upon this layer of some sort of cement 8 or 10 inches in thickness is evenly placed ; the superstructure is then formed by the solid rocks of granite accurately fitted together, and joined with the same cement. If the stone does not e confident that this will be the best and iece of pavement in the city. Staxet Deacers.—While the corporation have got their hands in, and are about to remove the awning jposts from Nassau stret, will they not enforce the laws, respecting the venders of unripe fruit, root beer and peanuts on our sidewalks. There are two or three very worthy dealers, who monopolize more than one-half the sidewalk ef our crowded street. Though not wishing to interfere with private hapa , yet when it becomes a nuisance to the public, it had better be checked. Emrute.—About 2 o'clock, ‘yesterday, P. M., a bit of which caused considerable excitement among those doing business in that part of thecity One of the prin. | cipals was i ae es n, whose countenance is familiar to those who devour the things of this world in the tea room of the City Hall, and now © merchant; and the other was young man, the son of a partner of him of tea room celebrity. The cause of dispute was some offen- sive epithet, uttered ogainst the young man’s father, which the young man resented. He was immediately not obeying the sum- mons as quickly as desired, he of tl room, took the ‘oung man by the throat unaw; and throttled him. ‘he latter had no opportunity of making any resistance, and his sppone maintained his hold until he was drag- ged off by his partner. He then walked to the glass and adjusted his shirt plaits, which were considerably ruf din the squabble. ‘The next time the tea room gen- mpts to throttle the youn; in, he will m a different yey tebary perhaps result may not as agreeable as he would wish. Young men and very old gentlemen should be protected. Cononen’s Orricr, August 5.—Found Drowned.—Tho Coroner held an inquest at the foot of 26th street, on the body ofan unknown man, apparently about 50 years of age, who was found floating in the North River, foot of the above street. It was supposed at first to be the body | of Mr. Babin, but such was not the fact. In the ans | of the deceased was found a sheet of manuscript, in Ger- man, and some private accounts. He was about 5 feet 8 inches in height, grey hair, and short whiskers. Had been in the water, apparently, about twenty-four hours. Verdict, found drowned. Brooklyn City intelligence. Bunotany—A man named Wm. Hurd, with another ho made his escape Jast night, entered the house F, Alden, No. 5 Haget Place, Atlantic street, street, and carried off some silver as. Before time to get clear the sei maid heard them, w the alarm. They were followed by Mr. Al- den, and Hurd was captured and brought to the police office, but his comrade escaped with the spoons. Upon searching Hurd two pocket handkerchiefs were found upon him, which he had stolen from a house in the same street, and were identified the next morning by the owner. He was committed to take his trial at the next Court of Oyer and Terminer. Navy Yanp—A report was in circulation yesterday, in Brooklyn, that orders were received at the Navy and get her ready with all convenient speed for sea The f 1 of this vessel was laid about twenty years since, and she was finished to nearly the laying ef her decks, after which an order came to stop the works, and there she has lain ever since. It appears that it was lately found that the timbers upon which the keel rested rotten timber taken away, and new stocks put in their place, upon which she now rests. It is very question- able ifher keel and some of her timbers Have not been injured atter being so long suffered to remain on the stocks, but we suppose the government will order a sur | vey before they proceed to finisher her. Court of General Sessions. Jous McKeon, Esq. District Attorney. Ava. 6.—Grand Larceny.—At the opening of the court | this. morning, a young man, named John Londigan, was laced at the bar on a charge of stealing eight pieces of fold coin, (sovereigns,) worth $40, and some articles of Wearing apparel, belonging toa Mr. N. Russell; the pre- R., which was kept in his bedroom. The jury found the accused in the tate prison for the term of twe years. Petit Larceny —A lad, named Jehn Lynch, an appren- tice to Hugh MeNeil, locksmith, in Centre street. was placed at the bar on a'charge of stealing $4in bank bills, the property of his master, He was adjudged guilty of the offence, and sent to Blackwell'slsland for the term of si epine a Countrymen’s Pocket —Chaily Hamer, late icking a man’s Pocket.—Chaily Hamer, trial for having, gaulty, and the court sentenced him to be confined State prison bird, was then called to on Saturday night last, while on the battery, contrived ract @ t-book from the pocket of a stranger | named@ Stephen Jayne, hailing from Orange county, containing sixteen dollars in money. On the part of the prosecution, in addition to the charge preferred agpiast thw accused, itwas shown that th on being arrested, was found in possesion of four poc! books and a watch, which he is suspected of having sto- len. Upon his person there was also found a certain do- cument, signed by Gov. Wright, usually termed a par- don, directing his discharge from the State prison at 8: ne Sing, to whi had been consigned for s former ai more serious offence. The jury found him guilty of the larceny, and the court sent him up to the island for the term of six months. Another Trial for Grand Lareeny.—A young woman named Margaret’ Hall, was next placed at the bar on a charge of = larceny, in having helped herself to a pocketbook containing $75 in bank bills, a check for | $200, and a promissory note for $100, belonging to an old gentieman residing in Franklin street, by the name of m. Warner, who had secured her services a few weeks | previously to attend upon him and administer to his com- | forts, he being quite an invalid at the time. The accused, doubtless freveming that it was her duty to take care of the needful, as well as the owner thereof, had taken The jury acquitt Assault and Battery —Peter Birmii hire Bob, wae called to trial for aon assault and on Mr. John McGowan, of Ne. 104 ‘.' street, on the 26th of July The jury found him was sentenced by the court, for this soned in the penitentiary for 1 month, and three months forthe assaultand batteryon Mr. J Chatham street, of yon he was ye ' Petit Larceny.—A young man of ebony named Albert Willroy, alias ReRoy, was then placed at the bar on a charge of ate sundry bauk bill value of $15, from th we of the late Mr. Geo. Evans, corne: of Broome and Laurens streets, on the sth of Sune last. ‘The jury found the aceused guilty; and this | Doing the second conviction for offences of this character, | the Court sentenced him to be imprisoned in the peni- tentiary for the term of one yoar. | Burglary —Thomas Garvin was next called to trial on | acha: having burglariously entered the workshop | of Mr. irew Erwin, in 25th street, between the 6th | and 7th avenues, on the Ist of February last, and stealing alot of cart. , planes, augers, &c., alleged to be | worth $17. The accused was found guilty, and remanded to prison to await the sentence of the Court. jeonoe Durr, impleaded with Garvin, was then put on trial as an accomplice of Garvin inthe commission of the above offence, but was acquitted by the jury. ‘The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. Remanrkasix Discoveny.—Professor Auckland, at a | meeting of the Royal Society in London, read a paper up- onadiscovery he has recently made, which promises | not to be of any great utility, but at the same time will be very ornamental, and a source of great pleasure to many pe His experiments were made upon what Line erms the Oiseau Noir. (the black bird) He took arly in ine spring) immediately from the shell—kept t in aw warmed apartment and fed them three times a day, Ay ifforent kits of flower seed, from which the husks en carefully picked ; the result was, each pe | worth, Toledo; J. Brite: Court of Inquiry in the Case of General Gaines, &e. Four Mowroz, Old Point Comfort, ss August 4, 1946. The Court met at 10 0’clock precisely, and wes dense- ly thronged>with ladies. The officers of the Court aj peared in full uniform ; and so did Gen. Gaines, bis Ai de-camp, Lieut. Calhoun, together with several military officers ; giving a very lively effect to the proceedings. The original letter of Gen. Gaines. to the government, dated on S0th April, 1846, asking for aid to reise fifty battalions of volunteers, to assist Gen. Taylor ; and also comme: on the resignation of Gen Worth, was put in and recordei. Letters of correspondence ‘with the overnment, on the subject of raising volunteers to aid jen, Taylor, were abo put in and recorded. Captain Horxins, of ‘Tth regiment, from the seat of war at Mexico, was here produced, (being the first wit- ness,) sworn, and exami by Gen. Gaines. He that the situation of Gen. Sayles eee i May last was very critical, being nearly surrc by Mexican troops, He required very extensive reinforcements at tha: period, and munitions of war. Gen. Gaines here read tho letter from the War Depart- ment, dated 28th August, 1845, showing in what cases a subordinate officer is authorized to call out troops, which the letter states he is authorized to do in cases of “imminent peril.” Direct examination resumed.—Question--(by General Garxe#)—Do you consider the position of Gen Taylor's army, at that time such as to justify the ealling out of troops, in the letter and spirit of this communication from the War Department? 3 Ans —I consider it was a case in point ; the condi- tion of Gen. Taylor's army at that time. ‘Qvxs.—If the “imminent peril” pointed out in these in- structions from the Department existed at the time, then I must have been right in calling out aid to assist Gen. "Taylor? Axs.—l think so. Qves.—What was the estimated numerical strength of the Mexicans at the latter end of April or lst of May? Ans,—About eight thousand, Ampudia having brought his time, large reinforcements. Qu Estimating the number of Mexicans at eight thousand, did y: witness a disposition on the part of our troops to ha few battalions of * New Orle Western sharp-shooters” to aid them, so as to ‘‘ make as- surance doub! y sure?’ (Loud laughter ) Ans.—Yes, [ did; and that feeling was uni le had be lexico. real. jummoned This witness here withdrew. direct from the seat of war at Capt. Montcomxay, of the 7th Regiment, also from the seat of war, was examined on the part of General Gaines. The same form of questions being put to him, those addressed to the last witness, he testified that out the end of April, before the Mexican army had crossed the Rio Grande, it was estimated that Arista had about 5000 men ; but when he crossed the Rio Grande, and appeared in line of battle on the 8th May, it was es- timated he had from 7000 to 8000 force, rancheros and regulars ; and circumstances proved, subsequently, the correctness of the estimate. ‘itness commanded at the battles of the 6th and 9th of May, under General Tay- lor. The confident manner exhibited by the enemy, and his bold movements, demonstrated and induced 0 eral belief in General Taylor’s in fully arrived when he should troops sufficient to render hi Such, I believe, was the g not testify as to the spe camp in the beginning of May ; But the gt throughout the little army, in the beginning of May, was to have a reinforcement to aid them Gen. Gaines.—I should wish to ascertain from the time marching to with ten or twelve thousand troops; and Taylor was he could not see, because he was not the man tosay to the Governors of the neighboring States my force little too weak forthe enemy He did not see, because he would not see the necessity, for he had too much valor for this. But I saw the necessity, and I ‘would have concentrated fifty battalions of troops there, 3 under rigid discipline, and then Mexico would have en brought to a sense of her duty. She would not have insulted our ambassador, and we could have settled our difficulties in Mexico, for there is the place to settle our jifficulties ; and if England was disposed not to set- tle with us, we would then have a force well drilled and able to meet them, but | am happy that these difficultie: have been settled. However,!am wandering from the | subject. Co choose. Gen. Garnxs.—I shall not trespass any further. Witxess—I should like to give General Gaines the full benefit of any thing favorable I could say about him, asl edalong time under him, and med him a gallant end efficient public officer, but weuld confin myself to the direct matters before the Court, unless quired todo so. The Mexican forces, previous to t battles of the 8th and 9th of rendered the position of General Taylor’s army eminently critical was unable at the time to give protection fi yond his encampment. The position of th e been a bold, activ ti Taylor's despatches, represented his situation previous to the engagement ax very critical, and wrote letters to friends throughout the country to supply volunteers, as General Taylor was indanger of being cut off. Sub- sequent to my leaving Matamoros, I vitited New Or: leans, New York and other places, having had extensive communication with my fellow citizens; and the impres- sions every where were that Gen. Taylor had been ina cri- tical position previous to the battles of the 8th and 9th of May, and this feeling was no where stronge: than in New Orleans, in the immediate vicinity of Gen. Gaine’s command. In the fairness of all ary calculations General Taylor's position might have been considered truly critical, and under all iting circumstances, had General Gaines failed ise his rightful authority, he n esteemed derelict in duty. ie: Gain again rose and said, that making al- lowance for the result, and the success that attended the defeat of the Mexicans, still, from their numbers, nearly | ‘o terminate bate in committee of the whula, on treble the amount of General Tayl army, was not It so happened that we did defeat the Mex- nid be commensurate with the duty of an officer 5) every exigency that may arise. ‘Witness was hore withdrawn. Genenat Gaixes here called the attention of the Courtto that part of his address of yesterday, in which he remarked that the President had subsequently, with | the aid of Congress, appropriated $10,000,000 to aid their troops in Mexico, and to raise 60,000 volunteers for that purpose; thus acting and caring out the measures sug- gested by him. He next ct the attention of the Court to the 62d article of war, upon which a difference of opinion existed between himself and go They say that I am mad, continued General Gain if Lam mad, I shall only say, that | hope I shall not bite Fos = one. (Loud laught My teeth are now too bad to bite any one. (Renewed laughter.) I shall only re- ply to them as George the nd objected to General Wolfe’s being sent to Quebec. George the 2nd asked them, Why what objection can you have to Wolfe? They replied to the King thus, “ please your majesty, Wolfe is mad.” Well, said the King, if Wolfe is mad, I have only to wish that he may bite some of his officers and make them mad, too. (laumoderate roars of laughter) ‘This only thing Ishould now wish, that if I am mad, | ave an op- portunity to bite some of those in the War Department, and make them mad, too. (Renewed laughter.) Gen. G. here cited the 62nd Article of War, and contended that the position lately assumed by the De) ent upon this military provison was not in accordance with its letter and spirit. He further contended that appointments should be made in the army, by selecting out of the ranks the young men of merit talent, and giving them rank. —You may go on, General Gaines, if you | | | | { 4 | ith our smal! forces; but my own opinion is, that | C | | i] | id to some of those, who | | Light has the day | charge of the sr dag eas de} _ — — Newrort, R. I., August 8, 1846. Yankee Yachting. ‘The yacht squadron, Commodore Stevens, has at length cast anchor in our beautifal bay. They arrived on Saturday evening. The Commodore himself made Newport harbor on Friday, in his fine sloop Maria, having run away from the rest of the squadron in the Sound. Besides the regu- lar yachts, there are two merchant sloops in con- voy, the Ann Maria and Vineyard. These, we believe, intend contesting the races| kewise. The Ann Maria is a beautiful vessel; 3 we under: stand, won the race last year, beating the whole nadron of pleasure cratt. he first race will come off to-day, between the schooners Siren and Northern Light, provided the wind be sufficiently strong. The contest is to continue four hours, against the wind. These yachts are both favorites, and there will be a good fase a even betting. As yet (10 o’clock) there is re Ya A breath of air to break the wave ;” and unless the breeze freshens, we will have no race to-day. Ecouter. Ocxan Hous, Newport. R.1., Aug. 4. The First Yacht Race. Yesterday came off the first race among the yachts. The contest of speed was between the schooners ‘Northern Light,” and ‘ Syren.”— Both about the same size and tonnage. The terms of the race were to have been four hours against the wind; but in consequence of the light- ness of the breeze they were changed to a run of 15 miles to sea, and back to Beaver Tail light.— There is not a finer sheet of water for yacht ra- cing in the world than lies within the prospect of Newport. From the hills you have an uninter- rupted view of the occan to its very horizon; and this you may enjoy in your own house, by sim- ly going up stairs, or climbing intoa cupola. The Been Hotel is crowned with a cupola ot large dimensions, and framed on every side with glass. From this point we shall view the contest. The squadron of minature iT. is sleeping on the surface of a beautiful bay. The breeze 1s as yet light, and the water smooth as glass. The sails are clewed, and the tiny spars are mirrored on the crystal wave. The clean cut of their bows—the taut ropes, and the rakish masts, all tell ‘ou that these are no trading craft. Small boats, Bited with men in red shirts, and fancy sailor hats, row from one vessel to another. Bresan iy, the breeze freshens, and. here and there, asi by magic, a broad white wing is ex- tended from the yards. The red-shirted men are at work upon the decks--up goes a blue flag on the Northern Light—another answers it on the Syren, and in afew minutes more, the jib-sails upon both vessels are set-—their anchors weighed, and they are standing out of the bay, followed by halfa dozen others who Lara 4 out to sea the spec- tators of the race. Sail boats follow and accompa- ny the yachts—some of these boats sail very fast, and are very comfortably fitted ee They carry parties of ladies and gentlemen. In half an hour, the yachts have passed around Fort Adams and the “Neck.” They have now reached ee on the coast, washed by the ocean itself. ere fora while they lay to, and, from this point, the race commences—the Northern Light leaning or The two little schooners are now seen to head the squadron by a great distance—the others beating up at their leisure for the purpose of observing the race. The wind comesina S. E. direction, so that the vessels may be viewed passing & hundred land marks—such as Beaver Sail Light, Point Ju- dith, Block Island, and the Spouting Rocks. these, you can tell at almost any ume which is losing or gaining distance. The Northern Light not only keéps her distance ahead of her oppo- nent, but is evidently widening it. The breeze, | which is very light, is decidedly in her favor. The Syren sails better in a stiff breeze, and if there was sufficient wind, would “run away from the “Light,’—so say the New Yorkers—so say the Syren’s crew, and so says Col. James Watson ebb of the New York Courier, who happens, at this moment, to be aboard of the Syren. But the im her favor—the race is de- clared won. The Boston craft beating the ‘“‘Sy- ren” by 2 minutes 12 seconds. So much forthe first yacht race. Newport is almost full. The Ocean House is full; some good garrets vacant as _yet.—Good prospects but hard c! imbing. P. 8.—To-day the breeze is stiff and eae and the contest is again coming off between the North- ern Light and Syren. Should they come in before the closing of the mail, I'shall send you the re- sult. Ecoutgr. Srats ConstrrutionaL Convention’:, Aug. 4— ‘A resolution was adopted, on mon 0a of Mr, Bruce, calling on the Comptroller for the an‘ount the Commisary General for his services and 4 “#velling ring the year 1645, and the amount of pub: isbursed by him. ‘The Convention gar report of committee number six (t'e election or \*P: n of the American troops one of eminent peril? | pointment of State officers, and thore whose powers an re not local, &c.) at 13, o'clock to-day. Tha ion then went into committee of the whole om report number six. The vote adopted yesterday, on motion of Mr. Taggart, forbidding any of the State offi- cers receiving fees for official services, was reconsider- ed, and in lieu thereof was adopted this amendment : “But neither of the officers mentioned in this section shall receive any fees, perquisites or compen- sation for services performed by bim in his official capacity.” Mr. Smith proposed as a re: cond section of the report, that a State Super- inteudent of Common hools be elected for a term of two years, at a salary of $2000. Rejected The committee then took up the second section o! the repo which provides for the election of a State Engineer an Surveyor, to hold office for two years, at a salary of 2000 and necessary expenses ; the party appointed to be a practical engineer, and to have pursued engineer: ing tor 7 successive years next before his election Mr. joades moved to exten! the term of service to four years. Lo Mr. Nicholas moved to limit the qualifica- tion to his bei a practical engineer. Carried. Mr. Salisbury moved to strike out the allowance for neces sary expenses. Lost. Mr. Marvin moved to strike out the salary and allowance for expenses, “leaving it to be settled by the legislature. Lost. Mr. Richmond moved to restrict the allowance for expenses to $200 Mr. Wa- terbury moved $500. Lost, and Mr. R.’s adoy Mr. Loomis offered a substitute for the whole section, creat- ing the office of Commissioner of Public Works, to take tment, the pub- lic buildings, recor . Mr Patterson moved an amendment confining the duties of this Commissioner to those now exercised by the Surveyor — and those by the Comptroller in the Canal department. Mr. he 62nd Article of War provides that commaading offi: | Loomis’ proposition and the amendment to it were cers should be authorised to direct ‘‘all the” necessary supplies, for troops, &c. ne che Bh My into seet a ty pose of ex: ing the documents from t and official communications, and with a view To" disor minate pase such as could be read ra Court, and withheld for private deliberation under instruc- tions from the Department. two witnesses here, as you will perceive, to-day; and we have as yet not had plication of General Gaines to have t uisiana and Kentucky examined. The testimony of the officers from the seat of war g: strongly in favor of General Gaines. | am unable to culate, as yet, when this enquiry nate; but the point involved in the defence bei simple one, a i | Carried, 42 to 32. The section in re; lost. Mr. Harris then moved to strike out sec tion creating the office of Surveyor and Engineer — to Canal Com ners, Mr. Strong proposed to amend by striking jowance of travelling fees to the commission- Mr. Perkins moved to strike out the the salaries of the commissioners. section in rej it. John moved t | Prisons, Mr. mend | pay to $3aday. Carried, 41 to 29. Mr. Taggart | to strike out clause fixing their com| com rd aday. Lost. The section the officers who - shall compose this several Boule of Commissioners, Mr. will probably termi- | Bruce moved to amend by striking out the words avery veyor and engineer” wherever they occurred. Carried. embracing the provisiuns in the letter of Mr. Mervin moved to Mr Kennedy moved to fix their “ gure strike out the entire section, and this August, 1945, s0 fully commented upon already by Gen. | leave the matter to the legislature. Pet Gaines, namely, the wu minent ency of the case, and the “ im- section, the time arrived assigned for reporting the ar- peril” that threatened the army on the Rio | ticle to the Convemion, and the Committee rose and re- Grande, which he pleads in justification, | am inclined | ported, Mr. Kennedy moved to recommit the article, for to think the Court will not feel to accumulate testimony on this point. There is considerable latitude, however, always allowable in courts of this description. the purpose of goi through with it. Lost. Mr. Shepard moved to strike out the section which was un- | der consideration in committee. Lost, Mr. Murphy The arrivals here daily are immense—sometimes one | moved to strike out the section abolishing inspectors, hundred—the departures in the same ratio; and Bloom- field’s band from the fort play frequently in the evening. | A ball and dancing, each night, enliven the company a good deal. The members of the Court allattend the any article of merchanui nightly balls. Movements of Travellers. The following formsthe prominent portion of the arri- vals yesterday, at the principal hotels:— Amenican—J. Heyward, 8. C.; W. Blair, Washi W. Lee, do; H Rugh, U. W. Patterson, Phi Phi R. R. Smith ; Dr. Wember, Georgia; 8. Robet ashington; 8. Lippincott, ¢0; H. Mount, Philadelphia; A. Cooper, do; J. Attwood, do: J. Valentine, 8. C.; G. Bowfort, Georgia; D. Dwight, Albany; 8. Elliott, U.8. N.C. Telford, Cin ; W: Paine, Richmond. Winthrop, Boston; R. elphia; C. Clarke, B: Havana; A ci pringfield; J. Tufts, New Orleans; arleston; J. Themy te, Pittsburgh; 2.5 Fhompwon, jaddox, Lewiston; M. Ark.; A! Prevost, Philad son, Cinh, R. Morris, George Pratt, Boston Kelsey, Charleston altimore; ‘T. Major Dougl Eddis, Balti Con.; George Kearsley, Va; H. Hubvard, Middleton; J. Claybrook, Texas; C. Coleman, London. Ctty—M. Gooch, Baltimore; J. Blair, Pa; E. Dorsey, Philadelpbia; L. Taylor, do; M, Biknap, Fa; T- Breese, ‘St. Louis; B Shaw, do; Rev, Mr. Spotewood, Delaware: J. Johnson, Nashville; J. Dalam, Philadel ey ; D. Hogan, Tallahassee; Commodore Kearney. U. N. aries Chauncey, Rye; L. Lewis, Louisv: c. Sauniers, do; J. Ferris, Philadelphia; @. Underhill, 0. ; J. Hilo, Memphis; J. Van Wyck, Jamaica; J. MoFalo, La. Nkuin.—A. Sherman, Newbu: Reynolds, do; C. Smith, Va; J. sf | Trevert, Boston; E. Robinson, Albany; M. Ta- bertt. do; E. Sparrow, Buffalo; 11. Delahonsy, Louisiana; T. Tolman, Portland; W. Bunall, Connecticut; D. Wads- Dusen, Annapolis; 8. C5 Connecticut; W. Ni ; M. isburgh. , Cincinnati; F. Linerda, do.; J restchester; O. Cotton, Philadelphi y . Medara, do.; D. B. Cummins, do; A. jass.; & Wilkinson, Providence; R. Nelson, rice, Orleans co.; Hon Michael Hoffman, E Bullard, Waterford, K. Vincent, Balti- leans; K. Portor, do.; H. Jen- J, Weld, Lo sisiana. so New York; 9. Peterson, New Or! more; kins, do.; J. , Cincinnati; ‘The prominent members of the bar in Kentucky haya held a m couree ot eles Dba nS Ready tl iddle, Philadelphia; George Bush, Medi- (ur ‘air | morning, as | | | | om Wednesday, the 16th of September next, for t the | election; and, onthe o: | and to insert a substitu'e as follows: — * No law shall be passed creating or continuing any of- eighing or measuring or iuspection of any , produce or manufac delegating any thority to create any such offi all existing authorizing or providing for such weighing or measuring or inspection, or delegating such authority, and the offices created for such purposes, are hereby abrogated. Nor shall any laws be grant- ing licens Tr carrying on any Trade, aatskegr becnaas or profession, and all licenses and la thorizing the same are hereby abrogated. contained shall prevent the such control over the salt from the same, as they may deem proper, or from enact- ing such sanitory laws as the public welfare may re- Pending this amendment, the Convention took @ re- ce 51 .—Mr, Murphy modified his substi- oe LeneSatietitian of wo hctale peaking athe follows :— Aull for the weig! , gauging, measuring, cul- ling or inspecting any me: , produce, manufac- ture or commodity whatever, are hereby abolished, and ne such office shall hereafter be created iy tent! buat nothirg herein contaived shall prevent the Legislature from exercising such control over the inspection or manufscture of the salt made from the springs belonging to the State as it may deem proper, or shall ineriere with the collection of the tolis and revenues of the Btate The subject was debated until 7 o'clock, when a substitute offered by Mr. Shepard: abol@hing all com- pulsory lat the inspection, weighing, ofall ar ticles of merchandise, &c., having been negatived, Mr. dae Apnea! as above, was adopted, ayes 73, noes 11. 6 Convention then adjourned.—.Albany Argus. Political Intell! COs Alfred Iverson of Muscogee Co., had been nominated by the democrats of the 2d district of Georgia, as their candidate for Congress. William H. Crawford will doubiless be hic whig opponent. The district is now re presented by Seaborn Jones, a democrat. We are informed that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Judge Greer, of Pittsburgh, Pa., to the va cant sext on the Bench of the U 8. Supreme Court, for Yk ge post he was nominated by the Presidenton Mon Wy A Pamocratic State Convention is to be held in Boston ea of nominating candidates for Governor and it, jovernor for the ensuing political year Governor Slade, of eae Lat candidate for ree term of office ober wext, Will remove to the Btate of Ohio, *