The New York Herald Newspaper, October 28, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ‘ew York, Thursday, October 26, 1847. European Inte'ligence. The French steamship Philadelphia, Captain Besson, is over due; she is now in her eighteenth day. ‘The Absorption of Mexico. We do hold, that should Mexico continue obstinate in her determination not to make peace, she will thereby impose upon the United States the absolute necessity of subjugating and annex- ing her whole territory. In the event that Mexico will indefinitely pro- tract the struggle, thie governinent wis be com- pelled to adopt one of two courses—either to re- tire from the country which is now in possession of our arms—surrender all the advantages we have bought at an enormous sacrifice of life and treasure, and assume not only the expenses of the war, but also the debts due our citizens from Mexico; or to retain possession of what we have, neize and convert to our own use all the revenues of the country, establish over our conquests laws combining the strictness of military discipline with, as far as possible, the mildness of territo- rial jurisdiction, and continue this system so long as Mexico shall prove refractory, or until circumstances effect a change. The former course it 1s impossible to adopt, because it would be disgraceful to the United States, and would be aught but beneficial to Mexico. It would be, besides, a shameful dere- liction of duty on the part of our government.— Our citizens have claims on Mexico that have never been denied by the latter. It is the duty of our government to insist on the liquidation of those claims. It would be chimerical to expect satisfactzon to be voluntarily made by Mexico, should we surrender all the advantages we have gainedin this war. Our countrymen have spill- ed their blood in putting our government in a position to compel Mexico to do justice, and it is bound to avail itself of advantages obtained at such acost. Besides, we cannot expected, after what has passed, to pay the expenses of the war. Mexico must be mulcted in the full amount.— But she has no means of indemnifying us for the losses of our citizens, or for the expenses of the war, except by a cession jof territory Silver or gold she has not, and she is without credit. If, then, we have claims upon her for payment of money, and she has no money wherewith to pay, nor security to give, have we not & right to take her land instead % The right of indemnity being once admitted, the right of indemnity in the shape of territory, when the peculiar circumstances of Mexico are taken into consideration, must necessarily fol- low. But the right of territorial indemnity being admitted, the principle cannot be confined to any particular amount of indebtedness, or to any particular portion of territory. If we have the right of taking a certain portion of territory in extinguishment of a certain amount of indebt- edness, we are justified in taking a larger por- tion for a larger amount. In other words, the extent of territory we will have a right to claim, will increase in proportion to the increase of Mexico’s indebtedness. This will in its turn increase, in proportion to the length of the war. If, then, the war should continne (us it will con- tinue unless Mexico shall sue for peace) until her whole domain shall be covered by our claim, her total absorption will become inevitable. The principle of territorial indemnity being once admitted, if but to the extent of a square rood, it can be extended as the amount of our claims increases, until it shall embrace the whole country. We are forced to the conclusion from all this believing as we do that Mexico never will make peace on terms admissable by this govern- ment—that we shall, in the end, be obliged, in justice to ourselves, to seize and annex the whole country. The admission intothe Union, onan equality with the other States, of any Mexican State in whose population Mexican blood pre- ponderates, must be after years of patient proba- tion; but once the fiat goes forth for the subju- gation of the whole country, our citizens will pour into it in such numbers that very few years will elapse before they will have the pre- ponderance. Then, by slow degrees, we can ad- mit the States, as each qualifies for that privi- leg> by a sufficient admixture of our own blood. Meantime, let every avenue to the interior be opened; and wherever resistance rears its head, let it be crushed. We must no longer feel our way cautiously, with a handful .of men; but pour in an overwhelming force that will render the enemy entirely powerless. We would ex- tend the American tariff on imports to the Mexi- can ports, and admit our own goods free of duty. ‘Thus we would not only obtain a large revenue, but would also open a market of eight millions of people, for our breadstuffa and our manufac- tures. But we should seize the internal, as well as external revenues. The federal government has been supported by its duties on imports, by the farming of its mines, and by its tobacco mo- nopoly, which alone yielded an annual revenue ofa million of dollars. Let all these be seized. The individual States defrayed the expenses of their several governments by internal taxation. Let those taxes be still levied, and the proceeds be added to the other sources of revenue for the support of the army. This will, at the same time, bring a large sum into our treasury, and also prevent the organization of any more Mexi can armies. When they have no money they can make no war. But in order to effect these objects, a large force will be necessary—such a force as can be detached into several divisions and sent in seve- ral directions,to overthrow the State governments and keep them prostrate. For this purpose, a force of sixty thousand men will be sufficient—twenty thousand under the immediate command of the General in Chief, and four ether divisions of ten thousand men each, to be commanded by gene- rals of approved skill and experience. Each might have a centre of operations round which his force might act in radial detachments. One of these centres might be the city of Mexico ; another San Luis Potosi ; another Guadalaxara ; another Monterey, and so on. The radii of these several centres might be so extended as to be in close spproximatios to those of the next division, so that if one division were at any time threat- ened with an attack, information could be promptly conveyed [to the next, and reinfore ments might be at once procured. Each divi- sion could keep three or four States in order. Wehave said we look upon the immedia' annexation of Mexico as an evil. But as we are forced to encounter it, we should grapple with this evil manfully, vigorously, and as becomes a great nation. Besides, we ‘should reflect that, although the task of subjugating the entire coun- try may involvea slight interruption of our in- dustrial pursuits at home, on the other hand, the commercial advantages it is certain to bring us are of dazzling magnificence. As we have be- fore had occasion to remark, bullion will be add- ed to the list of our great staple exports. Thus wiil the European world depend on this republic for its food, its clothing, and its precious metals. Our citizens will have in Mexico a free market for their manufacturestand agricultural products. At first, valuable articles ofemall bulk will be carried across the country to Acapulco (six days journey from Vera Cruz) and thence to Califor- nia, to Oregon, and the islands of the far Pacific. It will ee long before a enterprise of our citizens will carry a railroad acro; i of Fehuantepec ; ; 88 the isthmus mo process of time that same ent i that Kas chained the lightaing’s Pinions, will cleave the continent asunder, and our vessels, after eighteen days voyage from New York, will steam through the Rock of Panama and emerge into the great Pacific. This ia no worgeous phantom. It is a brilliant reality, the beginning of which is now, and the perfec- tion of which, the present generation will, in all probability, live to contemplate Tue Mexican Wan, in Exotanp anv aT Home —We publish in this day’s paper two singular articles—one taken from the London Times, the organ of Lord Palmerston, and the other from the New York ribune, the organ of the Fou- rierites, and the innumerable isimites in the United State ‘ 4 ‘After perusing them, our readers will, we think, be struck with the similarity of tone and senti- ment which characterises both, and cannot but be amazed or amused at the strange coincidence which they furnish. The minds which dictated these articles are some three thougand miles apart, a distance which forbids the idea that the one in London exerted any mesmeric influence over the other; yet the fact is before us, that both entertained identically the same views on the same subject, and expressed those views in al- most identically the same terms. This is, in- deed, a fcoincidence worthy of being enquired into; and as such, we commend it to the atten- tion of metaphysicians or mesmerisers at home and abroad Lord Palmerston and the Tribune are both respectable in their way, and the Times is avery respectable paper in London; but neither the Tribune, nor Lord Palmerston, nor the Times, happen to express the feelings of the masses of Europe or America. Whatever appears in the Times relative to foreign nations, may be looked upon as the opinions of Lord Palmerston, and itis now well known that the British government,and indeed all the European governments, hate Ame- rica, and are jealous of her progress. Not so with the people—the masses of Europe; they are rapidly becoming republican in feelings, and look to the strides {of this country with much pleasure and hope. Herkimer Convention.—The split in the de- mocratic party is probably as complete as it can be under the circumstances of the case. The young hunkers have severed foratime the bond which connected them with the old hunkers, and are apparently determined to manage their own affairs hereafter. They have passed a reso- lution to hold a convention for nominating dele- gates to the Baltimore Convention in 1848, and have identified themselves with the Wilmot pro- viso. They are, for the present, to all intents and urposes, except in candidates, a separate party. What the eventual result of this split will be, it is zeae to predict; but the proximate result may be the defeat of the democratic ticket in the State at the election next Tuesday. If that takes place, it will put the State into the power of the whigs, they now having the Governor. But politicians will separate and join their forces again, any day, for the loaves and fishes. INTELLIGENCE FROM THE West InpIEs.—We have received a few numbers of the St. Lucia Palladium, published at Castries. The Hon. Jno. Ceval and Dr. Blair fought a duel on the 29th ult., at the D’Urban race course, Demarara. The parties exchanged two shots without effect, and then made friends. _ From the reportof the standing committee of planters and merchants, published in extenso in the Palladium, we learn that— “The number of Coolies which the acting committee reported in July last, were to be embarked at Calcutta and Madras, during season, commencing on the lst of September, at Madras, and on the Ist of October Calcutta, and closing on st of March, were :- Jamaica, 6,000; Guiana, 6.000 ; Trinidad, 4,000. Ships have been engaged by the Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners, for the epareyenes of 10,277. ‘The whole number ordered could not be despatched, but 30 ships have brprpalt ad deperted for the colonies. car- rying 8.728, out of which 24, with about 7,500 souls on had sefely arrived at the dates of the last advices from the colonies. These people havein general given satisfaction. The agents at Caloutta and Madras have been in- structed to send during the ensuing emigration season, commencing at Madras on the lst of September. and at Caloutta on the Ist of October —To Guiana, 5.000; and to Trinidad, 1,000. The Emigration Commissioners have chartered ee for the conveyance of about 4,200 7 gat for remaining number will be engaged in In ‘The Palladium says:— The island has been deluged with rain during the last month; and yet the temperature has been at times in- tolerably close and sultry. There has been ao wind of consequence forthe time of year; but several shocks of earthquake have been experienced, of which the smart- est ecourred at about a qaarter to 4 P.M., on the lat inst. The plantations must havo derived great benefit from the showers that bave fallen. An ordinance, consisting of 59 clauses, had been in- troduced in the Legislative Council of Trinidad, by the Attorney General, laying daty on rum. The Gazette remarks, that ** jast eight clauses embod: everything that is most objectionable, arbitrary, inquisi- torial, and vexatious in the excise laws of the mother country.’ And the Spectator says—‘This measure is, naturally, looked upon with great dislike. We under- stand there is to be a meeting held to-day, among those interested in this trade, te institute some means of op- i ing it porns Budget of Trinidad for 1848 has passed the Coun- oil with £25.000 set for immigration (ef ge Mr. Attbill, suspended about three months ago for his Ubellous writings in the Independent Press, bas been res- tored to his office of Attorney General of St. Lucia. Sporting Intelligence. Usion Counse, L. I.—Trottina —Those who bade defiance to cold winds, yesterday, and attended the Union Course, were richly repaid for their visit—the sport proving of the choicest kind. The first announced, was mile heats, best three in five, 1, with Lis Se Hein Chi Cred to redng at the viz: E. T. Hyde’s b. h. Pendergrast; H. Jones’ gr. g White Surrey; ‘W. King’s b.m. Kate Connor; and N. Simmons’ vai Passenger. First Heat. if well Cy ryt Peni took the lead round the turn, and held it to tl mile pole, White Surrey close up with him, Kate Connor three or four lengths in the rear, er far behind—he having broken up. Between it and the three-quarter pole, Surrey took the lead from Pendergrast, but the race up the stretch to the score was so close that Surre: won only b; Cog hentia Passenger was distanced, while Kate Connor barely escaped the same fate. Second Heat.—At the start, Pend took the lead, close waited on by White Surrey; Kate Connor a length or more behind. At the quarter pole, Surrey was three lengths behind Pendergrast, Kate Connor not within ; and continued so to the half mile pole. Time, 1:19. From this point to the score, Pendergrast led, and came home two lengths in front of Surrey, in 2:44—Kate Connor about seventy Pied behind. Third Heat.— White Surrey and Pendergrast started for this beat, without the Lg igs of Kate Connor, her owner withdrawing her from the contest. They got of! finely, but on the upper turn Surrey broke, aii lead of two lei to Pen which he held to the half mile pole,in1:21. Round the turn Surrey closed up the \p, and took sides with Pendergrast up the stretch to eae where he again broke, and lost the heat. 1@, 2:46. Fourth Heat.—From the start to the end of this heat, E> Pendergrast kept in front of White Surry, and, notwith- standing that there was considerable objection made to his gait—it ‘s half-and-half style, bis fore legs trot- while his hind ones were on the jump—the ju decided that he had won the heat ody iboney. = affair having been settled, balanced their accounts, heya Trot.—Th rm an money changers having the nags entered for trot No.2 were summoned to ap- at the stand. The three entered for byt a o mi their appearance, viz :—W. Ki bm lladelphia: Sal, J Cudney’s ch. m. Gipsey, and N. Simmons’ b.h ¥ Gipecy was the favorite previous to the start, at about twe to ome, and large amounts were posted on the issue. First Heat.—A number of failures occurred befor: start was effected; but at the word, they went off at leading. Round the turn Sal broke, but soon recovered. Passenger met with «similar mis- hsp soon afterwards, but did not recover from the acci- dent #0 quickly as the mare, and he fell behind her Gipeey led past the quarter pole in 40 seconds, three rt ‘ahead of Sal. The haif mile pole was passed in 1:20, the two mares holding their [iets positions.— pay round the lower turn, Sel challenged the Gipsey for victory, and as they ‘gin on the stretch, they were collared, and sti hard for the mastery. At the drawgate, Sal’s being tripped up, she relinquished the contest, and Gipsey won by a length, in 2:40. Pas- cond Heat.—At the word, Sal dashed off at such a rate that she was two lengths in front of the otherson the turn, She passed the quarter pole in 40 seconds, and the half in 1:20, Gi; trailing, Passenger far behind. Round the turn an the stretch, the rece between the mares was as ted and close as ever witnessed, Belng neck and neck to tho drawgate, when Gipsey be- gan to yield, and Sal won bys length, in 2:39. Passen- er about thirty yards, although he came up finely the three quarter pole. Third Heat.—The Philadelphia mare took the lead from the score, and held it to near the half mile pole, where she broke,and Gipsey pansed her time, 1:20; but round the lowerturn Sai took sides with the chestnut mare, and t! were head and head to the drawgate, where Gipsey broke up, and Sal beat her to the score two ae in 2:39; Passenger about fifty yards behind. ‘ourth Heat.—Gipsey took the lead, but could not re- length ahead of her at the quarter, rifle more in advance at the half, broke up, and fell off 1 privilege of going to the score at her leisure. She, however, came out in 2:44. about ip ards in front of Gipeey; Passenger no where. The following is « recapitulation of the heute:— 19, Soon afterwards Gi undred yards, giving Sal th 46-2442 :46-2:47, | tivo To-pay.—Lady Suffolk and Lady Sutton | 001 ogether to-day at the Union, to decide a match of $600; and from the interest manifest in the sporting and the large amounts already wagered on the nd seplendid race is anticipated. There will teste during the afternoon, for which ree ed» ; be ot | Vertisement, General Whig Ratification Meeting last eve a. ing, at Lafayette Hal!._Confusion and Diso r- der—Col. Webb and Horace Greeley on the War, d&e. ‘The whigs of the city and county of New York asset a- bledjin mags convention last evening at Lafsyette Hall. Broadway, for the purpose of receiving the report of the delegates to the Syracuse Convention, and responding to the nominations there made for State officers. The meeting was called for half past seven o'clock, but we arrived there before that hour, and found the room tol- erably well filled. The time that elapsed until the me et- ing was called to order, was passed very agreeably, Ise- oause an excellant band of musicians played yea] lively and patriotic airs. minated for President, Hon. LUTHER BRavisH, Vice Parsipents.—Stephen Whitney, Baltus Moore, David B. Ogden, Joshua Thurston, David C. Coiden, Stephen Conover, Joseph N. Lord, Silvanus Gedney. wi Mandeville, Isaac Walton, Jacob Bell, Thomas Carnley, Thomas Kennedy, John’ Stewart, George W. | Blunt, Floyd Smith, Anthony Lamb, Themas W. Har- vey. Secnecansas--Genrge N. Franklin, Wm. M. Scott, Charles H. Osborn, Jonas Bartlett, George Carpenter. On taking the chair, the President said—Fellow-citi- zens and fellow whigs, [ could not, perhaps, better evince the honor you have co on me on this occasion, than by abstaining from any extended remarks; thus saving the time of this meeting, which will be filled u more agreeably and more pestaaty by others. Perm! me to make my due acknowledgments, allow me to proceed to the duties you have beon pleased to impose upen me. Rarely have we, as whigs, met to- gether under more favorable auspices; rarely bave the motives for exertion, or the grounds of hope, been more encouraging, whether wo dour principles, our cause, or our dandidates. 'e very thing to stimulate our efforts amd inspire confi d or our principles and candidates in such presence as this, I need not now say anything, for they are already writ- ten in living characters on your hearts, and you Ihave always hitherto been devoted to them,as! know you will continue hereafter to devete to them your honest efforts. Of our candides, msy | be permitted to say, that they are neither new por nown tous. On the contrary, in the language of the Spanish prowerb. “we have eaten a k of salt with them, and we knew them.” 'e ane eecueiann. hale their intell: their integrity, their inary ca} bility. “end” habits of business, as well as th devotion to the people; and if we are as true to they have been to their principles and the publte good, thelr cieotion is certain, "(cheers and olap- Ping. But i may not enlarge. The meeting is now organized and ready to proceed to business. Mr. Bra- dish sat down amid applause. Horace. Grexuey, Esq, on the part of the New York delegates, read the report of their doings in the conven- tion ut Syracuse, which was reeeived with tokens of gratification and applause from all parts of the house. After the address was reac!, the question of the ac- ceptance of the nominations was put and carried unani- mously. Mr. N. B. Buunt, then,on beltwlf of the convention, read a series of resolutions, as follows:— Resolved, That the whigs of New York, assembled in general meeting, re-affirm aud proclaim their devotion to those eran’ Brine Diet ot public policy with which the whig name is inseparably idemtified—to protection and encouragement to home industry, by the judicious fos- tering and support of such branwhes as are depressed or undeveloped, as essential to the ,vrosperity, not of those only but of all, and calculated to foster not manufac- tures only,but agrieulture and com merce also—to such & direction of the policy and ,vower of the federal government as will tend to preserve soundness, unifor- mity and steadiness in the general currency of the coun- try—to the improvement of rivers and harbors, and to internal improvement generally—and, in short, to what- ever tends to promote the morality, the eulightenment and prosperity of the whole people. Resolved, That while we recognise the fact that our country is now ina state of war with Mexico, and will fait disc) je all the duties constitutiomully in- volved in that condition, we nevertheless condexun, a8 we have heretofore condemned, the lust of territorial dizement which was the original cause of this war, and which now dictates its continuance ; we de- pu each day of such continuance as an additional ca- mity ; and we will do all in our power toterminate f\\is unnat conflict as speedily as is consistent with th\e honor of the ceuntry. Resolved, That though we condemn the war, as wa have uniformly condemned it, we are not the less insen- sible teenegulantey of our little army in Mexieo, or the unsu: ability of its commanders and officers; and we trust the day is not distant when they will be called home to receive the honors due to their patriotism and their valor. Resolved, Thas we earnestly Lg pao and will resist to the utmost, the extension of human slavery under our laws and our fieg into any perriioay. previously free from that scourge; we deny the constitutional right so to extend and establish it; and we call on all who love liberty, whatever their name or party, to unite with us in fetooey top eviland reproach of propagating bond- age from this boasted land of freedom. Resolved, That in Hamilton Fish, Millard Fillmore, Christo) Morgan, Ambrose L. Jordan, Alvah Hunt, sols eed teaser eaee nan candidates wed integrity, undoubted capacity, un- Seiuad shawaoter samilianenvee whig principles,whom we are proud to ree fo and point to ss champions of our cause, and we w: ye them henceforth, and cially next Tuesday, ‘at support whieh ¢ th 1 and which our country’s gi penetrate: rons oo we call upon all sitaee who love peace, order, jee, pros; , wad loathe carnage, Ffolence, debt and devastation, to come to the polls next Tuesday, and vote for the whig cause and candidates— for the cause of bi ity and freedom, and its worthy representatives. Mr. Buunt sald there were other resolations to be of- fered by Col. Webb, which he would say in advance he agreed with. Col. Wess then rose and said that he had resolutions to offer, which met the approval of all on the committee, except one, which he would offer as a substitute for those read. He then read the resolutichs, which were as follow:— Resolved, That as whigs and American citizens, we rejoice in the sigoal triumph of our arms in Mexico; and although we are of opinion that the existing war might have been avoided, fora time at least, if not altogether. by the exercise of a wise statesmanship on the part of the President of the United States, we recognise the principle that once involved in war, it is the duty of every patriot, to stand by the country and unite in the adoption of measures best calculated to sustain the n: tional honor, and to achieve an early and an honorable peace. Resolved, That we cordially approve of the conduct of those whig members of Congress. who, while denying the necessity of the war with Mexico, have, from igh and patriotic motives, yoted the necessary means for bringing it to a speedy and honorable termination. Resolved, That this meeting entertain a lively sense of gratitude to Gen. Winfield Scott, and Gen. Zach: Taylor, and to the offloers and soldiers, (both rej and yoluntsers) under their command, for the glory which they have won fer the American arms; and that their recollection ot meroy in the hour of triumph, and moderation after victory, are equally honorable to themselves and to their country; and contrast most fa- vorably with the brutal ferocity and utter disregard of the rules of civilised wi ‘e, which have disgraced the Mexican army during the pending contest. Mr. Gaxe.ey then rose and said that it appears there is a division of Ly arte among the whige on this ques- tion of the war, but he hoped it would not be earried to ‘@ point that would cause any difficulty in the party. In regard to the statement which Col. Webb had made, as to what transpired in the committee room, he would say that there were several offered, and those just read by Mr. Blunt were supposed to be acceptable to the par- ty generally. Those which Col. Webb introduced, in reference to the army in Mexico had nothing to do with the principles of the whig party, Col. Ween again rose and said, that instead of a sub- stitute, he would offer his resolutions as additional ones to those proposed by Mr. Blunt. Calls for “ Greeley,”’ “ Greeley,”’ from the audience. Mr. Buunt said he did not intend to speak on any question that might be brought forward. He would merely ask the modtng to listen to « few remarks from a distin; ed gentleman frem \doinn | ti and would that the question on the resolutions might be suspended until the gentleman had concluded. He then introduced the Hon. Josern R. Incensout, of Philadelphia. Fellow citizens and fellow whigs of New York, astranger al- most among you, as Iam, I cannot but feel proud in having an opportunity, for the first time in my lif, of saying afew, and! trust patriotic, because | am #1 they will be whig, words to you. (Applause) I have but little right to interrupt you in your duliberationa, now [am sure to delay you in partaking of the rich banquet which awaits you. (Applause) I came to your eon city with no view of attending patriotic ‘assembly, which | now see before me; but there is a temptation here for me to visit you that I could not refrain from indulging in. To your great city in a vast hae is it owing, that every portion of the republic isin properity. You are the great emporium of the nation, and the throb of your Ld is responded to by the whole commercial world.— ‘hen through the exertions of your Clinton the waters of our lakes were united tothe Atlantic, you began to realize what was expected of you. | understand this is & meeting for the purpose of ratifying your nominations On some portions of the ticket, although |ama stran- ger, I think | have some right to Kg! had tl \onor of being an associate of Mr. Fillmore when the tariff of 1842 was framed, (cheers) and during all that session I will Debio, that gentleman of more intelli- fence or patriotism was never found in any country — le is ver inch a gentleman, and you may rely on it, there is not a man in your large community, better suited for the office for which he is nominated, then Millard Fillmore. He is like the elephant who can pick up a pin with his trunk, and at the same time knock down a giant with it. There is another gentleman on your ticket whom [ well know; I allude to Hamilton Fish, whom I may say is hooked to my heart with graplinge of steel. I have known him ia and out of Congress, and no man ought to be more earnestly recommended than him. While | ngratulate you on your prosperity, let me allude to a bject not directly connected with commerce, but which is one of exceeding interest. Go with me to the other end of your town, to Castle Garden, and see the evidence of our manufacturing prosperity; and let me The hour having arrived, J. H. Hobart Haws, Esq., np- ‘| views are more anslogous to those of th ee ey convint im country was possessed of re- sources which placed it in safety beyoud the efforts of forsiga enemies or domestio traitors. that we are possessed of a military amply sufficient for all emergencies. [t has called to light powers which we had but little ov of. ‘ithio a few weeks a letter was addressed tu him (the ban by Gen. Tayler, who wrote to him under the imp ion that it was in answer to one from him, ‘which, however, he never wrote. He took measures to ascertain the authenticity of Old Zack’s letter, which covers more than feur Lay veel written entirely in own hand. Well, whet has it to do with this meeting? Nothirg but this, that Gen Taylor in that letter de- clares he is @ whig, sn uncompromising whig, not an ul- tra whig, who I contend is nothing at all, but a genuine uncompromising whig —(Loud applause) He enters at large into whig principles, and he says, too, what some of us may differ trom him in, that Mr. present day, than to those of their opponents. ‘The mo- deety of Gen. Taylor, too, is as conspicuous in this letter as his honesty. He ssys he has no ambition to be Presi- dent, but if he should be elected, he will perform the du- ties of the office to the best of his ability. (Cheers) Let bim be elected, and Buena Vista will answer for the con- sequences. The speaker then referred to Gen. Scott, who, no matter how prominent other men may be in all that gives pleasure to human existence, we will find few men who in virtue and integrity excel him. He merely speaks of these men as they aro, not of them in any connection with the Presidency. There 1s another man dear to all whigs, whose name he has not yet men- tioned. (Tremendous Siemon. which lasted for some minates) I never thought (the speaker continued) I had a particle of animal magnetism about me, that I should excite you in this way. (Vociferous applause.) There is, I believe, between whig and whig, an woseen sentiment pervading all whigs, which although we can’t explain it, communicates thought and feeling from one end of the land tothe other. Yes,1 mean Henry Clay who ‘an universal popularity which will consecrate him for ages in the hearts of his fellow-citi- zens. (Tremendous applause.) Now, | want to use this undivided sentiment which you have this moment ex- reased. Let me beseech you all, here and every where Te, that in the whole course of your whig policy, which has stamped on us the character of a nation, let it not be said, that on any pointof whig principle there is @ differ- ence between us; that we are determined to make our prosper, by slong pull, ® strong pull,and a pull in conclusion he said that the eyes of the -y—indeed of the whole world—are upon the whigs of New York; and as the worshippers of Allah turn their eyes towards Meoca when they ure effering up their prayers, so the eyes of the world are looking on the whigs of New York, and on their exertions which await which call them to the polls on ath alarm of their opponents, and entleman here concluded, and the band struck up “ Hail, Columbia.” The question on the resolutions was about to be taken, when Mr. Greeley proposed that the question on Mr. Blunt’s resolutions be taken first. ‘The question was taken onall the resolutions, and the first resolutions were adopted. Col, Wene said he would Oger! why he introduced these resolutions, and he would say they were not de- signed to produce disaffection, or anything but amit; among the whigs, In the old hunker sddress it io charged that the whigs have taken ground against their own country, and in support of the enemy. Now, in reply, the whig central committee say, after speaking of the war, that the whigs have, after it was commenced, and because it was commenced, given it an ener; support, and for that purpose have voted men and money.” Such, he said, was the language of tho address in reply tothe charge, and these resolutions e in- tended to respond to the address. It is well known that while some are opposed in toto to the war,there are others who think that as weare in the war it is our duty to stand by the country, without reference to anything else. He was one of those who believed the war could have been avoided, but as it was commenced, country in SeOneee ing it. He then read tothe effect, that, although the war mig avoided for atime, at least, if not altogether, it is the duty, &c. Now said Col. Webb, I believe there is no man who will not respond to that resolution. He then read the second resolution, approving of the conduct of the whigs in Cor , in voting money, kc. forthe war. The third resolution he then read, which was of thanks to Scott, Taylor, and their troops. It would be an in- sult were he to say a word in behalf of the principles of the resolution. He would merely say that the charges of the opposite party involve us in the necessity of re- plying to them. Mr. Greevey attempted to rise, amid seme confusion, and oalls of “Question, question,” and “Hear both sides,” &o. &o. ; Greeley, in the meantime, holding a paper in his hands on. P. one rose in his place among the audience, and said desired to correct a mist He would move, ag an amendment to the resolution, that instead ofthe term “ doubting the policy of the war,’ it read be, denying the policy of the war.” Col. Wess—Certainly ; and an excellent amendment B it is. Greeve’ sitemps to speak. ‘‘Fellow-citizens”’. Hissing. “(juestion, question.” Great confusion.— “Hear both rides” “ Hear the “ Hear both sides.” “ Question,” GrerLey— Will you hear the other side? Col. Wess—I hope, fellow-citizens, you'll hear Mr. Greeley. * Go on, Greeley.” “ Question.” Tribune.” * Order.” Gree.ry moves his lips, but is inaudible. “ Ques- tion.” “Order.” Hiss—hiss. “ Greeley.” Grertey mo! his lips again. “Hear him.’— “ Louder, louder.” ‘ Both sides.”’ Mr. Brunt—If you will keep quiet one moment. Nah! Bah! Bah! Hissing. AM. Keuty attempts to speak—Gentlemen, | want to say ne word to you— Tre sly! Greely ! “Hiss—Bah |”? Ket.1.7—I want to ssy one word to you on———‘Rah 1? Kelly sits down, Gnxe.y xises to speak but is not allowed. “Cheers— bisses—"bah !—babh!”’—“hear him!” Greecy. The question is— “Bab !—Bavh !—Hear him.” Gneery.—it it is asserted that we are required— “Question—-Bab !—“Three cheers for Greely’ —“Hiss —“Queation.’* Garxiy—Looking savage—We have already declared since the country is at war we will discharge our du but do we saean to continue it without prote: ist it? carried that before The Congress. They,no doubt, did what they conceived right. but we must recollect that thirteen other whigs voted not to grant means for carrying on the war. What right y gortion of the whigs—to oei Adams, Jobn Davis, and others? Why is it necessary to d: in two or three resolutions what we have already sai inone? Can it be of any advantage to our army to have a pert of ee for, Mr. President, you cannot 0 8 y. ion!” hissing—“question.”’ Gree.ey—Is it worth while to go into controverry whether the Mexicans have behaved barbarously or not? “Sit down, sit down!” “Silence! order! question!” Gaxxtey—I believe these resolutions are superoga- tory, and [ move they be leid on the table. (Great contusion ) Hon. Lutuer Brapisu put the question of laying them on the table. All in favor, &, Aye—(Great applause.) All opposed, kc, “No, no, no, no’?’—“aye”—“hurrah! hurrah!” BrapisH—It is the opinion of the chair the question is lost. “Gentlemen in favor of these resolutions,” &o. “Aye, aye.” “Gentlemen of a contrary opinion.” “ No, no, no.” Brapisu—It is the opinion of the chairthe resolutions are adopted. “ Hurrah, hurrah,” “ Hiss, hiss.” « White, Safe ts halal “ Davison, “Kelly, Kelly,” “ 5 Mr, Bravivn—Order. It has been intimated that the meeting doubts whether the resolutions are carried, and it is suggested that a division be taken. “Three cheers for the resolutions.” “ Read them, read the resolutions,” and then “take the question.”’ BaLbisa- It was the opinion of the Chair that the resolutions were carried Hurrah!” “ hurrah!” “ hurrsh!’’—‘ Platt,” “White,” “Platt.” Is Mr. Platt present? ‘Mr. White is notin the city.” Blunt”—* Kelly” —* Blunt.” [Momentary silence j yy —* Jackson” —“Blunt”’—“Blunt”—“Kelly.” “T move we adjourn.” “Philip Hone’’—" Hone.” (Great confusion.) “ Hone’’—“ Hone.” ‘The band plays “ Hail Columbis,’’ having been direct- ed to do so by a wink from one of the committ The music quelled for a time the disturbance, but the mo- ment it ceased, there were ories as loud as ever for Greeley, Hone, Kelly, ke. Davison;”* Bravisn, addressing Mr. Hone- say a few words? Mr. Hone—If I had not abundant other rea- sons besides indisposition, I should like to be abie to pour eil on the troubled waters, but the truth is, my oil has got ro low that it isinsuMficient for t! a but I trust it will yet be sufficient to make @ oake which will be acceptable to the whi Ihave heard no ‘Mr. Hone, will you resolution that can injure hig party, and | think wo had bettor let them pass, (Greeley, Greeley) Sir, (addressing the men who had interrupted him.) there are inflictions great and small which we are all bound to suffer, and you eto suffer the infliction of hearing the few words I have to (Leughter )— tters little about these resolutions. My friend behind the chair, (Mr. Greeley.) ma: to them. He is right in most things, and [ believe he is right in this, ave nominate candidates of an un- exceptionable kind, and I am confident we will succeed. I see enough around me to elect them, if they will only display as much fervor on the day of election as they have in small things here this evening. I pray, there- fore, that minor matters will not be permitted to mar ourharmony. Let these resolutions go, and | think that we ‘should alt be unanimous in giving three cheers for the whig cause, and for H “ Hurrrah |!” “ burrah |’? “ Hoxie!“ Maxwell!” “Maxwell !”” Buavisu.—Is Mr. Maxwell in the room? “ Yes, here he is.” “ Bring him up.’? Bravisi.—Allow Mr. Maxwell to come forward. “ Three cheers for Maxwell !’” Mr. Maxwett:—Fellow-citizens, came here not to par- = ask you ifmanufacturers do not deserve as much protac- tion as they extend to the country? Do you not recoi- lect that when Mr. Fillmore was {n Congress, that the receding administration had destroyed our manufac. | tures—our national credit was ata low ebb—the tariff act was passed, and an enterprising citizen of New York took the whole of a loan at par, which could not be negotiated in Europe short’ time previously at any price? Credit immediately rore, aud has md from that day to this, in epite impediment. The ker then spoke of the Sub-Treasury, which he said was once repealed by but now stands on the statute book by thy the other party, What is the reason that we not now suffering under indescribable difficulties on account ofthis same Sub-Ureasury? The ruin and distress and the railroad mania in England, are the only things at prevented it, Were it not for these csuses, our pecle would have adi lef the country, The neat sub ticipate in the proceedings, but I cannot resist the call you have been pleased to make; and | beg leave fora few moments to express a few words on our meeting this evening, and to advert, in the greatest respect to the gentlemen who 6 put forth their views on a subject which affects the public mind, and on which there is a difference of opinion which ought to bo listened to com- ing from one gentleman or the other, for I take it for granted that the gentlemen in the main on the el f the party. I should regret, if an commie om Tammany Hall should be introduced here, which free discussion would be denied toany whig [t was not #0 at the mesting in the war of 1812. It has not been #0 until, unfortunately, there editorial have been introduced in our discussions, which, | think ought to be avoided heroafter. Now, inreference to the approaching election, thore things are naimportant—it {a Ret Chat you are t¢ elect oMecers that the election is important. You have to refer to great issues s when the interests of the whole country are to be con- ited in reference to the lon of a whig Presi- In reference to the great question presented to is It proper that we should * course in opposi- to the principles which are become soatedin hearts of all Americans. Ycu are ins war which might bave been avoided, which has killud th ds of our fellow-citizens. You afe,,howerer, in @ war, and the question is, nre you, as whixs, to detract from the influ- ence which you have exerted heretofore.and cau do again. mire the beneficent principles of Mr. Gri eley.—(Ap- lause.) I bave no doubt he wishes to carry out the ae which mark him asa benevolent man. Col. ‘ebb, a8 a military man, (laughter), feels for the glory of the American army.--(Good.) He sees in the heart of Mexico thousands of gallant soldiers, and is it too much to ask a word for those who are upholding the honor of their country?—(No, no) Those soldiers who are suffering in the plains of Mexico, is it not due to them from the whi ty to give a word of encourage- ment to them.—(No, no) Therefore I hope this feeling which has been manifvsted here, will be ex- tinguished. Let it not be said by our opponents that we too ares vistracted party. Let it go forth that we fight our battles irrespective of the spoils of office, and that we look forward to the great issue, whether it be Scott or Taylor, or Henry Clay, who shall be our can- didate. (Great applause.) Let us go forth new witha determination to do our duty, and trust in God that he never will abandon us to demagogues. rer , Greeley,”” confusion. Y rises.— (Cheers, hurral 1 ask permission to speak, and only wish to say, that however we may dif- fer about war. we do not diff-r about tion. Our excvllent candidates we ell know, Our prospects were never brighter. I am sorry any subject was introduced to divide us, but let us all go away united. Mr. Biunt did not intend to take any part in the dis- cussions; it was three years since he addressed his whig fellow citizens, and he would advert to it now for a mo- ment. The eletion three years sgo triumphed im favor of one party by fraud and calumny, and our gallant leader temporarily suffered a defeat, not at the hands of his country, but at the hands of a demagoguish faction, He remembers the condition of the country at that time—-commerce flourishing, manufactures protected,our dno war How ter country. I arraign before 48 the author of nd I charge upon James K Polk ull the bleod she this war, aud the avguish and tears of the widows and orphans. 1am as much oppored to war as any man, but when it is declared to exist by our elected authorities, 1am bound by my allegiancc, and it isthe duty of every patriot, to rally around the flag of bis Psy § Sng that it may soarin victory With that view I took occasion in committee to express my appro- bation of those additional resolutions. A Voic—What were they brought here for? Mr. pgatibartales’« were brought forward by an indivi- dual, a member of the whig party, expressing his views of the manner in which he should speak to the army in Mexico. These, however, are disposed of, and I ao deep- ly regret that Mr. Greeley was not allowed to be heard. 1 am sorry that any whig could be found who is not wil- ling to have freedom of deb: But these questions are all collateral, and belong to gross, which will decide upon them, and we can but express abstract opinion on an abstract question. have done so, and let usturn to a point on which we are all united. Without reference to the commencement of the war, you have all declared this evening that slavery shall not oxist in any vase ory. growing out of it. You have seen the oppesite party divided upon it. You have seen a portion of them declare that they will no longer be sold on the shambles of the South. You have so declared. any objections to your candidates? your op- ponents dare not breathe a word against them. Rally, then, around your ticket. Believe not in in the distrac- tions of the enemy. No matter how large the majority @ in your opinion, make it ten times greater, and let it go forth that this great State has her seal the shang ‘ 2 against the further extension of slavery in t! reat re- public. (Applause.) ‘An elderly gentleman mounted the rostrum, and said, he finds the war spirit here as well as in Tammany Hall. Great Britain is aswarlike nation—(laughter)—and she has fought for honor untilftthe people have not a bit of meat on the top of their forks. Her people are flocking here, and what isit that brings them here. You krew Bonaparte was a great man. (Laughter) Where are all his, conquests ‘now? Does he owns a foot of the bepiieg Ged conquered, or does Louis Phillipe own a foot of it? No, but the people have the debts to pay. Well then, let me impress on you not todo as th. hogs do, don’t root up your own garden. (Laughter.) J call up- on you to preserve peace, as friends of peace. You are laced in the garden of Eden, and dent root it up as the ogs do, (Laughter.) Mr. Hone wished to make a few remarks in conse- quence of Mr. Blunt’s references to the causes of Mr. Clay’s defeat. He, Mr. Hone, attributed it to the aboll- tionists. Mr. oy himself has told me so. Now, { was recently on a visit to Mr. Clay, and in talking with him he pointed to a number of shantees, saying, “ in those buildings there ary seventeen slaves, all of superanuated aod un: te work, neverthel port them. In fact, I have only four slaves on my place.” Mr. Hone said he desired to make the: move the stigma attached to Mr. Clay “ Three cheers for Henry Clay.”” Hon. Lutuer Bravisn wished to say afew words. He congratulated the meeting on the Pesta the whigs had taken; let no foreign device divide them; let viietuen be found on the honored emblem of the party, and its oe, ree cheers for Henry Clay were given, the band played, and the meeting adjourned. Mass Meeting of the Working Classes. A numerous meeting of the working classes, both male and female, took place last evening at Vauxhall Garden, John H. Keyser in the chair. James McClachy was unanimously appointed Secre- tary. Immediately after the Chairman took the chair, there ‘was s general call for Mr W. L. Macxensir, who addressed the meeting at length in favor of extending the privileges ef land ocou- pation and reform to the masses in general. In illustra- tion of his views, he took oceasion to notice the present condition of Ireland, where the people were ground down by an opprersive oligarchy .and briefly reviewed the awful trials they had lately been subjucied to; and while this state of things existed, while the people were daily famishing. an aren of no less than 26 miles belonged to young girl of sixteen years of aye, not yet married, Mise Martin, of Galway, in Irel 'He con- tinued, why should the people be allowed to starve on the one hand, while on the other hand the few should be allowed a monopoly of land. He contended. that in America and every where else, the people should be allowed to enjoy the benefits of the soil; and partiou- larly in America. After pronouncing a high eulogy upon the institutions of America, and offering some re- marks in favor of land limitation, he also pronounced a high eulogy on the renowned Lafayette, and denounced the system of land bteadae: bs After also speaking at considerable length upon the late awful visitation of femine in [reland, he commented upon the absurdity of allowing enormous salaries to the royal fumily, so called, in Great Britain. Theyefor what? he would ark —received the following salaries:—Queen’s uncle, $11,000, and a palace; Duke of Cambridge. $11,00u cousin Prince George, and other chil- dren, $55,000 ar; Duke of Gloucester, $65,000a year pension; Queen’s husband, for his private purse, $200 000; Queen’s aunt, Sophia, $65,000 a year and Greenwich pa- lace; Queen's cousins, Heubard, Leopold (trustees), $250.000 a year ‘and palace; Queen’s uncle’s widow, Adelaide, $500,000 pension, and three royal palaces; Queen’s mother, $160,000; Queen’s uncles, &c. &o, $60.00 and Kingston palace. The Quen herself $3,000,000, Mr. McKenzie reviewed at length this oppressive policy of the English government to- wards Ireland, and their general oppressive course to- wards the people, the masse: general, contending that ery man should be allowed s farm—every man that tion of land which was due for the maintenance of ‘is family. (Cheering.) Mr. Micnart T. O’Connon was here loudly called up- on, and addressed the meeting. In the course of bia re- marks, he took occasion to comment upon the late at- tack made upon himeelf and the National Reform Party in Tammany Hall, upon which occasion the freedom of ‘Giscussion was unmanfully trampled upon, contrary to the principles of democracy, to which party he claimed to belong He next reviewed the action ofthe democratic party, relative to the Wilmot Lend speaking in favor of protection to the labor of the poor man, and the right of every man to occupy a portion of the public lands, He continued—I had boped my friends would not ask me to speak this evening, as Mr. McKensie has well said what he was to sey; but being just from the war (allu- ding to the late war at Tammany) he supposed his friends thought he must have had some strange news. (Cheering) He had, he regretted, news that made him blush as a democrat. The dearest right of every citizen —the right to speak his remtiments; was trampled under foot by m:n who had no sentiments to exprers them- selves, and who merely acted at the nod of those who employed them. They could prevent a meeting from Setentog toaspeech, but they could not trample oy tos the mind of the speaker or the truthfulness of the doc- trine he propounded. The attempt todo so outraged all democracy, and would meet its reward by the utter tailure of the ticket it was put forth to support. (Ap plause) Init not democracy to sustain the message of old Hickory to Congress in 18%2, whem he recommends that “the public lends should cease to be # scurce of publio revenue,” and that they be laid out for the use of the people, “tha: av he expressed it, “every Amer- foan citizen should have the cpportunity of becoming an independent frecholder?” ‘Ihat was true democracy, and if adopted would have raved the poor fellows who disturbed the Tammany Hall meeting from dis ing their democratic principles, for no doubt ok have gone hard with them to be obliged to silence a man, for Pay, who waa advocating their own right to a portion of the soil of their own itr (Cheers.) Patent democracy, however, will not adopt all General J on recommended. They will only call that part of his writings and acts demoeratic which are useful in seouring the leaders the loaves aud the fishes. (Laughter.) They remind me, said he, of the woman who sat beside the bedaide of her dying husband while he made his will, and ever and anon jed upon him not to leave her. “The brindle cow,” said the dying man, “T leave my wife.” “Sensible to the last!’ ejaculated the disconsolate lady. “ But the black cow I leave my nother,” continued the testator, “Ob, dear! ob dear,” exclaims the widow in embryo, “ how he raves! how he raves (Uproarious laughter.) Thus it is with ee ral Jackson. All he said that could be used in eo eering purposes is pure democratic doctrine ; but euitee he speaks of giving the oil to the people who : dei to till it, the patent democrats cry out, “ How he um how he raves!” Mr. O?Connor, who appears to be, the at favorite of the party, continued for nearly an vag {o addreas the mesting upon the principles A cdl eed as well as the short comings of the other political organ!- ions of the day. waeree iT nontas Deven addressed the meeting in favor of the free occupation of the soil for the poor man. He considered that, according to the views of Congress, this land was the devil’s land, and James K Polk was the t for the sale of it. nes ir dag Ll dor sgl The meeting, Ate some further remar! om spoaker, separated. Mr. Bankbead, the British minister in Mexico, was, at ETEENTH DAY. The Rev. Dr. Wear, of Tennesseo, read the morn- ing prayer, and Mr. Trapier, of South Carolina, the The minutes of yesterday's proceedi: were read amended and o rored. sed ‘ ¢ Rev, Dr. Hancxe, in behalf of commit a pointed to nominate a board of pA the ae. three years, then reported the following persons for that board, who were accepted and declared duly elected by D. Rey, H. Croswell, D. D, rocker,D.D, Rey. J. W. Cooke, m hitehouse,D. D. Rey. Jonathan M. Wain- Rev. P. A. Proal,D D, wrij gh D, Rev. John D OgilbysD.D, Rev. M.H Henderson, Rey. Benj. Dorr. DD Rev Wm. E Wyatt, D. D. Rev. A. C. Coxe, Rev George Woodbridge, Rev. William Smallwood, Mr. R. H Gardiner, Mr. 8. H. Huntington, Mr. R. B. Aertson, Rev. William Suddards, Rev. Thomas Atkinson, Rev H. W. Lee Rev. C. Hanckel, D. D., Rey. Edward Neufville, Mr. William Appleton, . Joreph Sands, Mr. G M. Wharton, Mr. L. R. Asburst, Mr. E. F. Chambers, Mr. J. B. Eccleston, Mr. Josiah Collins, Mr. C, G. Memminger. The Secretary offered a resolution in effect. that a joint committee be appointed on the purt of Ouse, to make the usual arrangements for printing the journal of the present convention; also, that the treasurer be di- rected to pay the contingent expenses of the convention. Both of which were agreed to ‘The Secrerany also nominated G.G Van Wagenen, Eagq , for re-election as treasurer; whereupon ho was duly eleoted, viva voce Rev. Dr Fornes suggested that it was desirable to take up. for consideration, the most importat subjects which remained; as one of the most important of those subjeots. he would callup the report of the committee on canons, in favor of amending canon nine, of 1841, 60 as to make the 4th section of the same read as follows :— Sec. 4. When a person applying to be admitted a can- didate, wishes the knowledge of the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew langueges, and other branches ef learninz not strictly ecclesiastical, to be dispensed with, the stand- ing committee shall not recommend him as a candidate, until he bas laid before them a testimonial, sigued by at least two presbyters of this church, stating that, in their opinion, be posresses extraordinary etrength of na- tural understanding, # peculiar aptitude to teach, and a large share of prudence; and the dishop, with the con- sent of the standing committee, shall have granted the dispensation. And in regard to the knowledge of the Hebrew language, in all cases in theae canons the bi- shop shall hi the sole discretion of dispensetion. Also in favor of repealing canon 6th of 1844. A protracted debate ensued, Rev. Dr. Hawxs proposed, ana matter of compromise, that the amendments proposed in the 9th canon of 1841, be agreed to, and that the house abstain from repealing canon 6th of 1844, Rev. Dr. Our.ny moved that the whole subject be laid on the table, as there was not time for a minute discus- sion, such as gentlemen seemed disposed to indulge in. The motion bg ay boon Mr. Co.ixs, of North Carolina, then moved that the report be amended with regard to the 6th oanon, by striking out the 6th section. Rev. Dr Hawxs then renewed his motion to divide the report of the commit and to dissent from tae re- commendation to repeal canon 6, of 1844. The motion prevailing, Mr. Coutixs moved the introduction of # new canon, which should be the same as the 6th canon of 1844, with the exception of the 5th section, which is as follows:— “Secction 5. A deacon ordained under this canon shall not be entitled to a seat in any convention, nor made the basia of any representation in the management of the concerns of the church.” ‘This motion also prevailing, was ordered to be sent to the House of Bishops for their concurrence. Rey. Dr. Hawxs then moved to accept the report as amended. Before the motion was put, the house resumed the consideration of canon 9 of 1841. Rev. Dr. Mean, the Seoretary, hoped that no provision would be made for the introduction into the ministry of uneducated or half educated men. Rev. Dr. Fonnes hoped there would be no hasty legis- lation on the subject. Rev. Dr. Crosweit moved to lay on the table the pro- posed amendment to canon 9, of 1841. Considerable debate ensued in regard to the propriety ofordaining clergymen at an earlier age than twenty- seven, as prescribed by the canon. Mr, Coutins argued in favor of ee them at an earlier age. It was a fact, that men arrived at maturity six or 8 years earlier in New Orleans than in Vermont; and they were out sixor eight years earlier also. Mr. Warton sug; d that this was the effect of men of mature age going to New Orleans. Dr Hawks and others smiled.) ev. Dr. Forues moved that the whole subject be in- definitely ponteonell as there was not time for a full and adequate discussion of the subject. Mr. Memauncer spoke in favor of striking out the pro- posed amendment with regard toa distinction of age. He would admit men to the ministry at 21 years of age, if properly qualited. ev. Dr. Fonnrs then withdrew his motion for an in- definite postponement, aa he waa not likely to effect his object. He was opposed to ell efforts to lower the stan- dard of the mini. Mr. Bucxann. of Kentuoky,ssid that it might be true that the standard for the ministry should not be lower- ed in New Jersey, and the Northern and Eastern States, but it should be lowered at the West. There were nu merous men of talent and piety there who could not come up to the full standard of education required by the Church, who, nevertheless, were men eminently fit- ted for the ministry, and ought not to be excluded. Rev. Mr. Gattacner spoke to the same effect. Ha Was Oj id to the restriction of twenty-seven years of age. The appeal to them to withdraw the whole subject and make them wait for three years longer before the re- striction could be made, would tend to stagnate the in- terests of the church at the West. Rey. Dr. Van Inoen thought they 001 lectual scales by which to weigh the the candidate at twenty-two The amendment to canon 9th was then agreed to by the house, Am ‘was here received from the hoyse of bish- ons, announcing their concurrence with the house of deputies in their election of a board of missions; also, their concurrence in the appointment of ajoint commit- tee to attend to printing the journal of the general con- vention, ko. the trial of bahope've por’poued El the next general on the of bishops it e next general convention, which was agreed to. Hon. Mr. Incersou. suggested some action in relation to the proposed amendments of the canon entitled,“ of ft! differences between ministers and their congrega- ions. On motion of Rev. Dr. Vinton, the consideration of ‘poned till the next convention. Duncan, in behalt of the special com- mittee appointed at the last convention, to inquire into the claims of the church arising under the will ot Chas. Morgan, Esq., deceased, late of New Orleans, submitted & report, which was accepted Rev. Dr. Hawxs then called up the canon which had been reported by the committee on canons, entitled, “ Of the certificates to be produced by a bishop elect. in order to his consecration, and other proceedings touch. ing the same.” In accordance with the instructions of the committee, he asked for the adoption of the same. Rev Dr. Epson, of Massachusetts, moved that the canon be laid over to the next convention Rev. Dr. Hawns insisted upon the importance of adopting it at the present convention. A motion was made toamend the 6th section, 60 as to require the consent of “a feria 4 of allthe bishops in the church” to the consecration of a bishop, instead of that of “the bishops,” absolutely, as the canon now reads, Rev. Dr. Bowman argued in favor of taking immediate action on the canon, with the view of superseding the existing one with a better one, on the ground that great injustice had been done to the bishop elect of Illinois during the late discussion and action under the existing canon. He believed that imputations were cast upon the character of that individual, which could n: be fully wiped away. But it was their oy. to amends in their power for the injury which tl done him, and the immediate adoption of a better canon would tend to do this. If he had himeelf done that in- dividual an injury by bis vote on that occasion, he was happy to avail himself of this opportunity to s»y that it was done unwillingly. and to be attributed to the injudicious canon under which thi Rev. Dr. Janvis said that as the the committee on canons had been referre had been indicated asthe person whe dr canon before the house, he felt called upon to mal explanation. He then stated the ground upon h the canon had |. reased the desire that it would be acted upon imi Mr. Memoixcen suggested thi proposed amendment would render th ole canon in- congruous, and make it’necessary to remodel it entirely. Rev. Dr. Buna bishop elect of Maine, said that in cent action of the house with re- gard to himself, [; ing the testimonials in favor of his consecration] he felt some little indelicacy in speaking upon this subjer He would, however, suggest one other objection to the onnon; it was this:—it would delay the appointment of a bishop in case of the death of 4 diocesan, from fifteen to twenty-two months. He hoped, therefore, it might be laid over till the next con- ventien. The motien to postpone the consideration of this canon till the next general convention was then put and arri ‘ +t of Western New York, said that he had a resolution which he hoped would meet the unanimous consent ofthe house. They were now about to close their labors. With a single exception, their proceedings bh g8, and in con- ingle exeeption to which he alluded, was the occurrence which took plaoe in regard to the assistant bishop elect of the dio- cese of Illinois. In order to remedy the matter, he pro- poned a resolution tending to remove any injurious im- putations which might have been cast upon the charao- ter of that individual, and declarative of the the house. ‘The motion havi Rev. Dr. Ocitny he was about to claim the pri- vilege of seconding the resolution himself, in view of the peculiar position which he had taken on the occasion referred to. He wished to take the opportunity of ex- pressing his regard for the bishop elect of Illinois. Rev. Dr. Wuxat said the resolution did not go quite far beni in to meet his ownviews, He would be better pleased if the house would reconsider their vote refusing to sign the tertimonials, and that they would now pro- ceed to eign them Mr. Wianron hoped the seconding of the resolution would not be interfered with. Ithad been very careful. ly drawn up. Hon. Mr. Newton, of Maas., hoped tho house would reflect upon the position which they were about to take in the adoption of this resolution. He believed that the character of Mr. Bretton had not been assailed. Tho ro. Peal foaled was woe than useless, and would av ngerous precedent. Rey. Mr. Keuty, of Illinois, Sepecnetet that the gentleman who had just spoken had mades mistake ‘with regard to votes which were taken on the case. Rev. Dr. Mrap rose to a question of order. The Chalr concurred with bim in pronouncing the debate out of erdor. Dr. Mean hoped the rerolution would be withdrawy, It was & dengerous precedent, been seconded,