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a bill directing the Seoretary of the Navy to settle cer- tain accounts of officers of the navy. Mr. Scugwcx, from thessme committee, reported a resolution instructing the committee to inquire into the legality of the order of the Secretary of the Navy giv- {ng aseimilated rank to surgeons, assistant surgeons and pursers in the navy, and as to the expediency of repeal- ing or continuing the same by law. On motion of Mr. Ruerr, it was laid om the table— 75 to 58. POSTAL PRIVILEGES FOR THE NAVY, Mr. Stawroy, from the same committee, reported a bill allowing officers and seamen in the Culf, the same privilege of receiving letters free of postage, now extend- ed to officers and soldiers in Mexico. On motionof Mr. Gocarn, after some debate, it was referred to the Post Office Committee PENSIONS FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, Mr. Borrs, from the Military Committee, asked to be discharged from sundry memorials of officers in Mexico relative to granting pensions to the widows and orphans of those killed, and moved their reference to the Com- mittee of the Whole. After some debate, they were s0 | ordered. MISCELLANEOUS. Several communications from Departments, and let- ters from the clerk of the House, with the names of per- sons employed by him, were laid on the table and order- ed printed. Bills from the Senate providing clothing for volunteers, for promotion, for filling vacancies in volunteer service, making appropriations for the dry deck at Brocklyn, providing for the appointment of as- sistant pursers, regulating appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, for the purchase of the Madison papers, and concerning certain election districts, were all read twice and referred to the committee of the whole. Bills granting registers to barks Canton and Sarah Eliza, ‘were passe EORTIFICATIONS. Mr. Hoxates of N.Y. introduced a bill for the erection of fortifications, and establishing a military depot at the mouth of the Genesee river. INLAND NAVIGATION, Mr. Ruerr reported @ bill giving the assent of Con- gress for the individual States to lay tonnage duty to im prove inland navigation DIPLOMATIC INTERCOURSE, Mr. Hivuiarp, of Alabama, trom the Committee of Foreign Relations, made a report recommending the ap- pointment of a minister to Rome, PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE—MEXICAN BOUNDARY, On motion of Mr. Vinton, the House went into Com- mittee of the Whole on the State of the Union, on the President’s message. Mr. Lixcoun addressed the committee, chiefly on the question of the Mexican boundary. Mr. Jamieson ob- tained the floor, and the committee rose. Adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. senate.*!™**”» Jam: 12, 1843, MEXICAN WAR AND SLAVERY. Resolutions of the House relative to slavery in the territories, being announced, Mr. Jounsow moved to refer to committee so much of the Governor’s message as relates to the Mexican war. Mr Fine rose and delivered bis opinions on this sub- ject, at the conclusion of which, the motion tocommit the ‘Assembly resolutions was lost. Mr. Haut then moved to submit his resolutions, which motion was lost. Mr Wirxin moved that the Senate concur with the Assembly resolutions. ‘This was objected to, at this time, and they were laid over. INCORPORATION OF CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS SoCIE- TIES. Mr. Littie gave notice of a general bill to incorpo- rate charitable and religious rocieties. RELATING TO LANDHOLDERS. Mr. Hawcey offered a bill to amend the statutes for obtaining possession of lands by summary proceedings. WAR AND SLAVERY. Mr. Hatt called up his reselution relative to the war, and slavery in new territory to be acquired, &c. He, however, withdrew thet part relating to the war. Mr. Five moved to substitute the Assembly resolution for the slavery resolution of Mr. Hall. Mr. Wirxry supported the motion, and it prevatled— en 14, pays 10. The question then recurred on the adoption of the resolulion submitted. Mr Boxee moved to strike out the words, “as long as ~ the same remains a territory.” r. FLovp was unwilling to strike out. It might not receive a large vote notwithstanding the omission. Mc Coxnwet moved that the question on the propo- sition te amend be laid on the table.— Agreed to. STATE ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS. The committee of the whole, Mr Fiovnin the chair, took up the engineer and surveyor bill, which was con sidered. A motion to refer it to the canal board was debated uneil the hour of adjournment. The slavery resolutions are the special order for to- morrow. Assembly. HUDSON RAILWAY COMPANY. Petitions to amend the charter of the Hudson Rail- way Company were laid on the table. THE STATE BANKS. Resolution calling on the Comptroller to report cor- respondence had by himeelf or his agents with any of the banks of the State, and his views as to their sound- nean Mr. Bowen gave notice ofa bill to require New York banks to make weekiy returns of specie to the agent of the Comptroller. SUSPENDED BANRS. Mr. Bowie Jaid on the table certain resolutions of in- quiry, directing the Comptroller to furnish copies of correspondence with suspended or questionable banks. THE JupICIARY, Mr. Raymon offered a bill amending the Judiciary Act. Mr. Brxenicr presented a bill in relation to the Chan- cellor and Judges of the Supreme Court. PUBLIC PRINTING, The printing bill wes introduced. If it passes as introduced, the Journal will be the State paper, and get pay for publishing legislative notices, [The bill does not propose that the public print- ing shall be given to the lowest bidder, as now; but that the State oflcers shail contract for its exeou- tion, The legal notices are to be published in an Alba- ny paper] APPROPRIATIONS FOR CANALS. A resolution wes adopted that the Canal Committee report the amount of money which may be appropriated this year for canal purposss. RAILWAY FROM SYRACUSE TO ROCHESTER Mr Cuxtis brought in a bill to construct a railroad from Syracuse to Rochester. RIVERS AND Hannons Mr. Sravivrne called up his river and harbor rerolu- tions, and they were referred, on motion of Mr. Bowie, to the committee of the whole, and were mede the spe. | oi lorder for Wednesday. RIGHTS OF LAnOR. Mr. Waxsn offered a resolution in respect to the hours of labor, and for @ select committee to «mquire the rights of labor. STATE Linnany, Mr. ScHueRMeERHORN gave notice of a bill in relation to tho State Library. rostacn, Mr. Cuaris’ postage resolution was adopted by a vote of 118 to 3, THE BROOKLYN LOAN. A bill authorising Brooklyn city to create a loan, pars- ed in committee. APPOINTMENTS. A bill was passed outhorising the Governor to fill va- oanoles in the office of Sheriff. Also, a bill for the ap- polntment of a Superintendent of Common Schools in Brooklyn. THISTLE BENEVOLENT society. fr, Bowie offered a bill to incorporate the Thistle Benevolent Society of New Yerk. Adjourned, Michigan Legislature. Aunany, Jan. 19, 1848, ‘The Legislature of Michigan organized at the new | nt. was chosen Secretary of the Mr. capital on the let in is N. Inoensont Senate, and Arian T. Weisn. Serjeant-at-Arme, Walsh had just retarned from the wars. Mr. A. W. Busi, of Wayne county, wes elected Spenker of tho House, and A. W, Hootry Clerk. ‘The mescage of the Governor occupier six and a hele columns of the Free Press, and is almont entirely de- voted to State affairs. Pennsylvania Legislature, [Telegraphic Cor, of the Phiiadely hin Bulletin | Tlannisnonan, Jon 12 bsts ‘The Senate has been occupied this mors oopnideretion +f the bill relative to foreign Ineurance comprnies and in discussing the fonaibility of dispensing with the Board of Revenue Commissioners in the [oveea bill was effered to re-charter the Mont- gomery oouat Bank in Sateen Messra Banke, Dimmook, Bigler and others, nomina- ted for State Treasury. The election next Monday. Markets. Ist of December to the 12th of January, total of three New Onteans, Jan. 4, 1848—The cotton market is! and @ half million of doltars ($3,500,000). The drain quiet and prices easier, We quote middling at 65% ote., and middling fair at 7c. The stock of sugar is small — Sales of molasses at 17}¢0 to1S0. In flour, we note sales of Ohio at $5 50 and of [\linois at $5 8734. teere is nothing new. In exchanges there fs little doing demand on! New York are Cinciwnati, Jan. 11—Flour—The market continued steady for both city and country, though sales were | ight; 200 n 300 bbls. were sold at $4 93%. Grain con- tinued quiet, while prices remained about the same, and | transactions were limited. Provisions—Hogs—Sales of 500 head were made at $2 25 a $2 50; sales of 200 bbls. Power pork were made on private terms; new lard con- inued steady at Sica 5%0; new hams were worth 49 Whiskey—Sales of 200 bbls. rectified 180.— River falling, and nearly closed with floating ice. Baurimore, January 12—Flour—The market oon- tinues dull, with small sales of Howard street, in all from 5000'to 1000 bbls, yesterday and to-day, at $6; buyers at the close, however, refused to offer more, for consider- ble lots, than $5 873g. Wheat—Suales yesterday of 5000 bushels were made, including Maryland reds, at $1 30 a | $1 32, and white at $1 40 $1 45. To-day, there was no change Corn— Yesterday and to-day the sales foot- ed up 7,000 bushel: nemeting Maryland whi mixed, at 570 a 680, and yellow do at Gic. Whisk change in prices. Provisious—We have no alterations to make in quotations. Moderate sales were making to the trade at previous rates. Avsany, Jan. 12, 1848.—Flowr, grain and pork are without change from last quotations. Boston, Jan. 12 —Sales of about 1000 barrels flour at $6 50, including Genesee and good Western brands Corn—4000 bushels, including mixed at 730, and yell at 750. Rye-—Sales of 4000 bushels at 990, Outeaoucs of 1000 bushels at 520. Freigbts, no change. vlc iad i Nyw Ouaumine ete ininee ans, Jan 5—Area , geafird do. Uld'ship Bilersu, Baltimores ine Gee teak ‘Monte, Jan 6—Art bark Sylphide, New York. Do you give it up? What is it i» this Wondrous nation, wmed by conflagration ? PM wn] |, that marks decay, trate, they sav 7 of ;ogues defies, Piecious Do youg 7 Why, tren, ee, ‘Vis HERRINGS 8 ANE wih JONES! KEY. The Plumbe national Dageerlan Gallery, onthe upper corner of Biowdway and siurray street, should be visite. by ull who are ia wantof fine p ture. ‘The ce lebrity of this establishment is fally justified by the fine pic- tuces which are produeea there, in ali kinds of weather. cite resadlxrateasittir Fine Cutlery—Tne Subscribers invite atten tion to their assortment of Pen Pocket and Sportsmen’ 1 Knives, warranted Razors, and polished Steel Goods, &e. Al the c nvenience of their customers, thi maogemeuts for the tepairisg of all kinds of Catlesre havin eng*ged suverior workmen, they will be euubled te evecnten orders inn maonerthat will gi b. & SON, 17 Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel. so) Oe Portable Shaving Cases he most portable and the most complete article uow. m: ranecaiea: having companiga, avalacbler Furanle a, SAUA SERS R SOR 4 able. For sa i a Ny 177 Broadway, a few doors above Courtinndt Sed ie geht ads cilehaardiarecact ‘The “Richeileu” Diamond Pointed Gold. Pen, $2on y=-The fact that theee Pens are invariably warranted, is the best guaran‘y of their exerl'ence, and th Popularity ‘they have, obiaiued. justifies the assortioa, That cheapest Pen in the World.” sold ont y B. ki. Watson & Co 45 Wiltiam st. one door below Wall at and JY. Sivage, 92 Fulton st. Gold Pens and Ctses oj every description wholesale snd retail, at the lowest prices Gold Peas at $1, $125 and $150, Gold Peas repaired or ex. re GS best and GREATON & (O.. No 71 Cedar street, (nne door from the Post Of fice,) have the ens of all the hest makers, which they are now selliag at reduced prices. ‘The ens ard Cases others advertise to sell as the best in the city, for $2, they sell for ‘8! 30, only, and others low in proportion.» Gold’ pens re- Parls Boots for $2 50, equal to those sold in other stores for $6 and §?, andi he cannot fit you, he will take your measure n ‘ ment of Dick’s patent C: Gaiters aud Boots. with large nasortment af Parent Lexiher note, Shoes, and Gasters would do well to call— Don’t forget To the Medical Profession of the United fares rey ‘he subscribers having purchased and received trom the subtishey London the a vance sheets of the Brit sh id Foreign Medico-Chirargical Revi . ina few da’ the Janaary number of thi _ yt works at the same price the British und Foreiga Medical Review. vizie Dollars per annum. inadvance. Those wishing anit »genis (19 whom the usual mnt will be HW Please addvess mid, to G. B. Nh d) Zin Bert ke DF, Hostwick’s New Medical Book, with ints to the young. just published by 5: 24 Broadway. This ie the hest pecuical wor wih Pare the t before published, and should be MONEY MARKET. Wednesday, Jan. 126 P. M. | Quotations for stocks are steadily settling down. The operations are confined almost entirely to a few of the fancies. At the first board to-day, Long Island declined | 34 per cent; Canton, 34; Farmer’s Loan, 34; Harlem, 14; | Norwich and Worcester, 34; Morris Canal, 34; Reading Mortgage Bonds, 34. Treasury Notes, Illinois 6’s, Read- ing Bonds, and Reading R. R., closed at prices current yesterday. There is every possibility of prices reaching | lower points. The money market is getting tighter, and there is every indication of more stringent times than we have had yet. The New York and New Haven railroad is progressing | very rapidiy. The work of grading is going on very fast on the New Haven section; a strong party being engag- | edat and near West river, and another in extending an embankment into the harbor of New Haven, an angle of which it will cross, ‘The Franklin Bank,of Cincinnati, has declared a 20th dividend of 5 per cent, of the capital stock, payable to | New York stockholders at the Bank of Amerios, on the ‘ Toth inet. | The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Co., a dividend of 3 percent, payable to stockholders in Cincinnati on de- mand, and to those in New York on the 26th inst. The N. W. Insurance Co. of Oswego, has declared a | dividend of twelve per cent, for the last six months, pay- | able to New York stockholders on the 20th inst., at the agency, 72 Wall street. There hes recently been a great deal of doubt relative | to the solvency of the State Bank of Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The annexed report, showing the con- dition of tho bank at two periods, will settle the ques- tion:— State Banx or Evizannrmrowy, N. J, 1846 ann 1848, | | 396; Assets. 1846 1818 Bills ute $311 199 66 $349 630 19 Bonds end moriyagt 12,877 4 7.383 47 | Real estste rece ved 1398) 27 13.585 97 | | Banking house 1451390 -145.3.50 in vault... 41716 3120 89 83 | in Merchants’ oe - 30.963 62 uid checks of other banks. 9,398 10 8430 48 | m other banks 21 900 13 - | \¢ aie Selleville B 3th bt =, | | Expenses... 957 50 ae $156 164 48 $459,595 40 ccapinshtabitities. 1246. 1948. OMI .ias'9 édens 3 "0 00 $200 | Profits nud Tose wad dis 21864 64 *"26.09" 20 | Dae other backs, . 10,630 10 1 59 | Unelaimed dividends, + 1,972 831503 71 | Cireuintion ... + 131495 00 132.271 60 91,902 50 79,180 80 | : - 1,000 00 $155,464 «8 $150,505 90 The deposit of specie in ths Merchants's Bank of this city, ia for ths redemption of the biils of the State Bank the Merchants’ Bank being the agent in this city. The above report shows the bank t> be ina vory sound state; | atall events, so far as the bill holders aro concerned and we see no ground for apprehension. ‘The returns of the Cumberland Bank of New Jersey, for two periods, compare as foilows; — Cumpentann Bank of New Jersey. 1846. 1819. 1819. ud Diseo' $111,879 $169 255 Decrease $2623 5.152 23 98 29 116 Increase I 70812 85 93 Increns Deposites 36.803 43.357 Increase ‘There is nothing in theee returns of any importance. ‘Chis banks appears to be ina sound condition, and its bills are in goed credit. ‘The receipts of the Leng Island Railroad Company for the first eleven dwys of January, 1843, were $3,474 91, against $2,394 23 for the corresponding period in 1847. | showing an increase of $930 68, equal to about foriy-one per cent. For the yeat ending 30th September, the gress re- | colpts of the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad Compa- ny, were $1,796,907 94, and the expenses $99 865 62— leaving anet Ineome of $50,002 92, This paid a divi- dend of 6M per cent, and left » surplus of $30 834 82, which, with other means on hand, waa suffleient to pay all the debt of the company, and leayvea surplus of more than $10 000. ‘T1e steamehip Caledonia, from Boston for Liverpool, | ' wil take out about threes handeed thousand dollars in epeole, This, with the shipments made from thia port and Boston singe the Ist of Ja uary, will c ake an aggre. gate of about one million of deliars exported wi past twelve deys. ‘The exports for December, two ports, was two and half millions, making commenced previous to December; in November the export from this port was one and a half millions, and from Boston about one million, making two and a half millions inthat month. Since the Ist of Ootober, when the exportation to any extent commenced, the total amount of shipments has been to at least seven mil- lions of dollars ($7,000,000), equal to more than one- quarter of the aggregate importation in 1817. A large amount of specie has been shipped to England, on ac- count of expenditures growing out of the war with Mexico; but the bulk of the shipments have been on account of advances made by commission houses in this and other cities to the manufacturers of England, on merchandise shipped to this country. We learn that many foreign commission houses in this city have made advances on more goods than they oan dispose of during the spring, and have in many instances refused to make any further advances. These advances have been made principally in specie, the manufacturers, in obtaining them, having two, or, we might say, three objects in view—the disposal of their fabrics, the increase of their domestic supply of specie, and the depreciation of prices fot the raw material in this country. They have ac- complished all the objects in view; but what will be the result of these movements time only will determine, We have no doubt but that further exportations of specie will be made, on account of advances on foreign manufactures, on account of expenditures growing out of the war, and on account of speoulstors in cotton and breadstuffs, Assoon as these ends have been ac- complished, the tide of precious metals will set in another direction—it will set in upon us, instead of from us, That result will not, probably, be realised in less than three or four months; and, in the meantime, we shall feel all the effects of a drain of bullion, ina rapid depreciation in prices for every species of property, a tight money market, ands suspension of specie pay- ments by the banks, unless a steady contraction is ad- hered to in every department of their operations. The foreign demand for bullion has not been so seriously felt within the past week or two, in consequence of the limited demand from the commercial classes for pay- ment into the custom house, and the purchase of trea- sury notes to pay into thesub treasury forduties This has been a relief to the money market, while it tends to embar- rass the financial operations of the government, as it will bring it into the market for a newloan sooner than anti- cipated. Ithas uot yet been determined upon in what way the new loan will beraised, or what kind of propo- sals will be issued for another loan. The Secretary of the Treasury is in favor of making 4 loan by an issue of United States stocks, andit isthe most legitimate me- thod of raising money; but circumstances have hereto- fore compelled him te make loans by an issue of Trea- sury notes of large denominations. It is our impres- sion thrt circumstances will compel the Secretary of the Treasury to resort to some other way than either of the above two nam There are but two other ways, bethof which have many etrong objections. There is no doubt that an issue of Treasury netes ofsmall denomi- nations, bearing a nominal rate of interest, so that they would enter generally into circulation, would not only give the government all the money it would want,and save a large amount in the way of interest, and in the shape of diccounts; butit ia a question whether such an increase to the paper currency of the country would not ultimately produce more difiiculty and derangement in commercial affairs,and entail more evils upoa the community at large, than could be offeet by the advantages the govern- ment might derive from raising money upon such favor- able terms. It is our impression that they would be.— It would, therefore, be bad policy to adopt that method, unless all others failed. The other, and no doubt the last the government would resort to, is such a modifica- tion or alteration of the Independent Treasury act, as would relieve the money market of the demand for spe- cie, and the banks from the apprehension wader which they have existed since the passage of that act. This would be the dernier resort, and it would be exoeeding- ly unfortunate for the country at large, if such an alter- native wassubmitted to. By an issue of treasury notes of large denominations, or by an issue of stock, a loan could probably be made from 5 to 10 per cent discount; but we do not believe more favorable terms could be obtained, un- less some great change is realized in the money market, in the meantime, for which we see no prospect or possi- bility. 5 The Courier and Enquirer has some official tables relative to the operations of the warehousing sys. tem. Iteppears by this statement, which was made up in the Treasury Department, that the aggregate amount of merchandise in the different warehouses oa the 80th of September last, was $3 618,758, the duties on which amounted to $1,264,624, The aggregate amount was dis- tributed as follows :— Vatve or Prorenty 1x tue Waren sbi sae Serr 30, 18: or tHe Go- Value of M ‘alue ldse In New York, 8 ne in $128,184 Boston... » 676 656 57146 Philadelphia... . 19,365 ‘ew Or ean: Total ses vee see ces ces coe It thus appears that about one Balf of the aggregate is in the warehoure in this port. The total amount of cotton manufactures in the warehouses of all the ports, was $497,760; cotton and worsted and cotton and wool, $57,057; Hinens, $175,758; silks, sewings, hoisery, &c., $246,800; silk and worsted, $20,564; silk and worsted shawls, &o., $47,242; silk and cotton goods, $15,706; iron manvfactures, $139 807; molasses, $282,089; sugar, $695- spirits, $366,792; woollen and worsted gooda, $255,459, The average duty upon the merchandise in warehouse on the 30th of September last, was avout thirty two per cent. The average is high in consequence of the large amount of spirits in bond, the duty on which is one hun- dred per cent. The average duty upon the merchendise in ware- house on the 30th of September last, was about thirty- two per cent. Theaversge is high, in consequence of the large amount of spirits in bond, the duty om which is one hundred per cent. Stock Exchange. $1800 Tr Notes 6's, 9934 50shs Farmer's Trust 257 2500 do eM 106 do tw 2 20000 = do 995 100 do 5000 830 99°" 100 Canton Co : 5100 Ohio 67s "60 9556 160 do 28 5.0 Trea Notes 52-5 4 UF eo 2814 | 2000 TM Fundable, Aq 160 do 810 2836 200 do 47 M2 do 10 26% S000 Indiana State S's b15 59 50 do. 60 9) 20 009 Pean S's it 50 Long Island bi0 295% 5000 do Bx 40 do 25% 4000 Reading Bonds is 100 do 7000 do 6544 300 Harlem RR 8 10 000 do. 6a 500 do 18% 5000 Readg Mtg Bds b15 Gt 300 do boo 39 7000 do 6 100 do 30 39 10.000 do. beo6l = 100 do, 830 3844 20 shs Del & Hud 17075 Nor & Wor 2 ‘00 Farin ‘Trust 810260 25 do 600 do 26 73 do. 50 do ‘b10 26-200 Morris Canal 100 do 25M Second Board, £500 Treas Notes 81099 = 200 hs Harlem RR PonnN 920 9874 159 Rendoog KR 200 do 99° 5 Ene KR old 2000 Illinois 6's 47 31-50 euton Co New Stock Exchange. $1000 Treas Notes 6's b15 99'¢ 150 shs Haciem RR 1000 do 82099) 50 do 10 shs Harlem RR 0 dy 100 do 50 Lorg Island RR oy do 109 + anton Co 845 28g ” do 50 Farme:’s Loan 10 26 50 do s0 do 26 560 do OUrY TRADE REPORT, New Yorn, Wepvespay Artrnsoon, Jan. 12 Flour was rather freble at yesterday's quotations — Moderate rales were mada, consisting chiefly of Oswego, and Michigan, with small lotsof pure Genesee. South: ern continued inactive, and no rales of moment wore reported. Salen of wheat were pretty freely made, em- bracing consi ble lots ef good western and common Genesee, on terms stated below. Corn wag steady, with @ fair amount of sales, while prices remained about the Meal waa in steady demand, at previous prices. ed firm, with moderate sales of the Moderate sales of old aud new little more favorable to nd in kegs held at an In cheese and butter there was no change.— ries there was not much doing, but as far as ses were concerned, there was a better ‘Tbe supply of the latter continued very light, inquiry and both domectic and foreiga new in good demand ut | full prices, Asnrs—Potes were in some better demand with an up- ndency in prices. We note sales of about 100 Darrels at $5 62)g4575, with small sales of pearls at $7 Berswax ~The last sales were made at 220. Bavapsturrs—Fwur—The salestooted up from about 4,000 to 5 000 bbls, among which were small lote of pure Generee at $6 25 a $6 3734. There were. however, seil- ors of the same dercription of flour, at a figure less; 250 bbls of Michigan at $1 06'f a $6 1246; b 2000 Oxwego at $6.8 $6 064%, and 300 do at $5 94; do Buffalo City Mille at $6, and 1000 this State and 400 common Western at the seme price; Southern wee in- sotive at $6 3749. IWhra'—Sales of 2000 bushels of Geneseo were reported at $1 35; 2000 do on private terms, and 2000 co red mixed do, delivered, at $1 31; 100 do Ohio. sold at $1 30; 4000 doat $1 28, and 1600 do Missouri via New Orleans, at $118 Corn Sales of 4000 bushels of Savannah new white, were made at 689; 1000 do New Jertey. and Soutbern new, mixed, at 660 a and 1200 do prime yellow ac G40 Aten! Salen w Jorsey were made at $3 31a $3.37. t 870, and good canal oats were firm at coe of sperm were making at 33¢ , and of ie Sales of 1.600 begs of Rio were made on pri TON~The sales to-day were 600 baler, without further change in prices. The market is steady at the annexed quetations:— Aavaapoon Cuass¥ication. : few Orleans Porida. Mob? $'Tees none. none. none. continued quiet, with small sales thout material change in quotations There fax, which were not offered, and went into store. Faurr—The market for raisins continued stead: $1 45 per box for wet dried, with mode Sales were made by auction of 600 boxes of lemons, at $2 to $225; 60 whole kegs of Malaga grapes at $2; 300 half do at $1 35, 259 quarter do at 900. to $1 At private sale, 20090 Carthagena cocoa nuts changed hands at $35 per M; 60 bales Languedoc almonds sold 12)¢0.,6 months; and 100 bushel at $1 3734. ‘Hemr —No sales of moment were reported. Lean was quiet at $4 3734. Mo.ass+s —Sales of new Iberia were making at 300, while N Orleans, in barrels, was steady at 29c. Foreign were in light supply, and Cardenas was considered worth 20c, while good Cuba would command better prices, were it in supply. Navat Stones —There were no transactions of mo- ment, while prices remained nominally the same. Oi1s.—Linseed We note sales of 50 barrels Ameri- can country, at 630. 4000 gallons of Dutch sold at 580 Cit~ pressed continued steady at 60c; and English do at 570 a 58c. Sales of bleached win'er sperm were made at $120. There was no change in selected or shipping whale. Crude sperm remained at about $1 05 Provisions.— Sales of 200 to 300 barrels of old mess pork were made at $10 50 a $10 75, and 100 do at $10 50 ; and 100 new mess sold at $11 75. Old prime conti d nominal. Lard—Prime new, in barrels, was held at 8igc, and in kege at 9c ; 60 to 70 kegs sold at 85 175 do Baltimore, from on board vessel, at 83¢0 of from 60 to 60 hogsheads of pickled hams were made at 7X0, and about 55 do shoulders at 4Xo.—Cheese was steady at previous rates, with a moderate demand, for export. Butter—No change. 1ck—Sales of 85 tieroes common to fair quality were it $3 31%; and 60 do at $3 56%. prit AR—There was some better feeling it southera pea nuts jales of 8000 lbs rendered were made at 9). ‘There was nothing doing in grease Tosacco—$ les of 10 cases of Floida were made at 38 rani 0. we—The market was quiet at 28 to 290 for both kinds Whiexey—Holders wera some firmer, but we only heard of a small rals of about 40 bbia State prison at 460 Freicuts—Engagements of 200) bbls flour were made to Liverpool at In 6d. Grain was taken at 64d The eogacement made by the Helen McGraw yesterday for 15,000 bushels cf corn was at 74 taken irom Atlantic decks, Brooklyn Oil cake was tuken for London at 308. There was nothing uew in rates to the continent To Glasgow flour was taken at 14 64 ee Married, In Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening. the 4th inat., by the Rev Francis Vinton, Junta De Lancey Haut, daughter of the late Major John Hail, U.S. Marine Corps, to Jonn W. Bryce. Enq, of that place On the [2th instant. Wa H Lores,to Evizanetn L. Arrren. daughter of John Aitken, all of this city On Monday evenivg, 10th inst. by the Rev. Henry Chase, Mr Freeman Loomis, to Miss Eveanon G. Fisn, all of this city. Died. On Wednesday, January 12th, of inflammation of the lunge, Mr. Francis Creany, late of Ann strest, aged 35 ears 7 iis friends are reapectfully invited to attend bis fune- ral, from 116 Eleventh street, on this dey. at3 o’clook On the 11th inst., Mr. Isaac Bunce, with consump- tion, in the 624 year of hi His friends avd acquaintances are requested to attend his funeral, at his late residence, No. 63 Broome street, corner of Cannon street, which will take place at 2 o'clock, on ‘Tivuraday afternoon. Upper Canad pers please to copy. On Wednesday, Jan. 12th, 1848, in the 78th year of his age, Groncr Born His friends, and those of his sons, John, George and James Boyd, also his son-in-law, John Monroe, are re- quested to attend his funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, 192 Twentieth street, near the 8th Avenue. Quebeo papers please copy. On the 12:h instant, of inflammation of the lungs, Sa- nan Apexarne, infant daugbter of Samuel and Eliza Ann Sloan, aged7 months,and 7 days. The trieads of the family are invited to attend the fu- neral, from No 11 Rose street. on Fridey 14th instant. The remains will be taken to Newark for burial. To Brooklyn, Jan, 12th, Wituiam A. 8, Hint, aged 22 years. The friends of the family are invited to attend the fu- neral, from the residence of his father, Lawrence Hill, Erq . Court street, corner of Baltic, on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock At Bloomingdale, on Wednesday, 12th inst , of bilious fever, Maucanert B, only child of Jacob W. and Marga- ret B Tripp, aged 9 years and 6 moathe? The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-day, (Thureday.) at 2 e’olock. PM, from the residence ot her uncte, Philip J. Bonesteel, No 62 Bedford street, corner of Burton. Poughkeepsie papers please copy. pA of Individual Lite,” will be delivered by Profes my of Ladivid ” will be delivered by Profe oeanarany Addy iaat.sat, 7H o'clock: Subject Taxition® “Admission 25 celts: IYAAG 4. BALL ‘man Lee Co rmitiee, ©. O F—The Conveution of Delegates from the Lodges are requested to attend a meeting on busicess of nportanes.at Nasional Hall, this evening. Jan. lath, nt 736 Loser DSP e Wal gjcleck. By order RE, Chairman, BENJAMIN J PE FELL, Seeretatien: EW YORK LODGE, NO. 10.1 U of O. F —Brothe _you are herehy notified to meet at your Lodge Koo Natio val Hall, on Friday morning at 7 o'clock, to pay the | tribate of respect to our lati Ephraim Corby. brethren «f the Order in {previ are k ited toattend. JA: M. OSBONNE, V.G. ILLIAM MI_ KLE, Secretary. WHORES BANK $1LGs! BROKEN RANK BILLS ville, ard the par for Shur pe neh 4 under germsnts. at Scores, Gloves, H ssiery T i's chean Furnishiog Store, 94 Nassaa street, opposice the “Herald” offi e PO ths CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE CAPTAINS OF WARUS.—Messrs —How long will you pert ar cite to be diszr cod by quacks pos ing up their obscene is in the most, public places? If you will take the trouble to visitany of cur docks or steamboat Iaadiogs, you will fiad sufficient cause to make us blush for the immorality of our city. These bills (sgamst the posting of which there e a city orvinauce) are Keurrally posted at night. Are our effi- cient police force astcep whie the enemy is thus sowicg tres, or is it beneath therrnotee? PUBLIC TEACHER. VAT Be EF! FAT BEEF!—Forsale at P. & J. WaB- BiTw’S No Sand 19 T kios Market. oa Saturday, the 15th, Choice cuts at 18 cents per Ib , from three Prem.um Steers fram Datchess cowaty. uST—Lett in the Ladies’ Dre: on the Sth rostant, atthe Racket 2 Whoever will retare them to formation | h F. RATH, No. to their diseos 8 312 Bowery, or give sny. NH be je Fret, Wp stirs ' D- SILU \LION, by Chamber Work, Washing ard Ironing, or genera Work ina private family, Best of city reterence given. Ap- ‘Madison street, New ¥ econd floor up ation ia arespectebie id also would be Ac interview can harm at war ya with god city references, private famiry, to take care of ¢ ing tomake herse f generally at No 2 James P.O CaP Avis 05— « Pariser w onted, eather active or silent, with from $300) ta, $5000, t> etgaue in an est ab lished and. safe business, which will vield the folowiog ra from $5,050 to $50,000 prr year. The best of references and requied, Address, with real nme, Box 673, Post N ‘ork, | mar j Pencils have fi | it will be th Ata meet ng of we day evening, Lich inst of votog membs's resolv That ths , ond ceases to exist from e._ Phe fol owing votesare taken in far. fof the d sso W. Hi. Swers, H Plante. A. Leon, A. D Cohen, Borr, f. Smith. T. Be Vader Wiele, 8! T. Hoolt. T. @rinst ihe dissolution, R. Schoy:z, BP’ Hodeapyi, bbtee, HA Pehke hd, Syke LANGUAGs —ULLE SDUKED’S Unk © SYSTEM—SE NOR F. J) VINGUT, Professor of the ove Lan. usge, end the suthor ef a new Spauish Gram- wn O'levd ofl’ plan, will commence two new elas: ses. The o jor geutiemes will be opened the 18th ins, to meet every Tuesday, Tharedsy, and Sarurday eve- a to 84 ot No 9 Dey st aad the other fo ing (Om 7H ladies will Be cheued the 193h. to mess every Moncny. Wed nevtay. aad Briday from 496 to 836.0. M. ‘The scholars. will receive inst/uctions gritis fortwo weeks, so as to judge by theinselves of the sv stem and the progress that they may ex pe:t.and afier which time, those who may be pleased to con: tivus, Will form the eles Ou the rate rf $6 per each course of 1 Seaor V. will likewise give private lea atthe rate of $20 $10 for thee ¥ $5 per quarter for exch pupil in n class of ten or mre. Applicarious to be made at Deimonico’s House, 25 Broadway. + om 47, or at No.9 Dey street, or by a note |r Hele enc any cf the above directions kL. Newman & © 99 of Brond way and Dey street. BAX K LEAD PENCILS AND POINTS—WILLI4AM MONROK respectfully gives novice thet qu shed to Ins son, FRANCIS MONROE, (who has been his he has re'in- Principal assistant for the past sixt-en years ) the business oF micufseiuting Black Leat Pe nd Points, as mate by himee i okiog his numerous customers for woult ask a continuance of the fidently recommending him as pere on ihe bu aud as being the y pe-son possessing a knowledge of his method of manufse- Ia—RRANCIS SUNKOS, would tuform the public that he will continue to monufetuce Black tead Pencils and # of the same deseription es thore whirh have for so many, Years borne the name of William Me We M's gc been celebrated as a saucer constant aim of te present m improve them. All orders addressed to Krandis wionroe will be punciually attended to. Concord, Mass Jan, Ist 1849. AST-OFF CLOTHING AND FURNITUR 7+ D=Ladies and Geailemen having any esstoff or en. 8 Clothing or Furniture to dispose f, ean obtvin a 1 priee for the sxme by sending a note, or by ealling on the sabserrbe: hrough the poat, whieh will be panetuall Ds BORR, Tike Canal street. dp stir B—Ladi n be attended to be Mrs De Boer, Olds bought, of any description and smount, es ck and job goods ¥ ny © © cyening, Javuary 18h, at 734 0% t Goethe ett) be 4 js? book store, 292 Broad. ways fZ Cook 56 Wal at the d var. TICK —( anew Fistos—oig Out eyinm-ncinw business, are furnished few ¢ in the edvertiser’s new styles of plim and bt hich for beauty, neataes: and economy, are hitherto unrivalled. ‘They have received the appro! i patronsge of many of the he vnare bdword Marsha right S 2 ey Bu ke Miller,) VOUARTS new fivins al of about 200 to 300 barrels of Hali- | INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS. *} SS © AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON. Wasmineton, January 11, 1848, Mr, Clay~Mr. Johnson, of Maryland—Inpeach- ment—-Mr. Stewart, of Pennsylvania--—The | Whigs, ete. Mr. Clay visited the House of Representatives | to-day, before the hour of meeting. roughly. If this be true, we are at no loss to in- terpret his able speech, or rather, his object in making it. It is certain that the speech does not sustain Mr. Clay’s views, and may be regarded asan antidote to the bane. You must Keep a sharp look out on Mr. Johnson; he opens the wer to new movements. i r r. Venable, in the House of Representatives, took your view of the amendment recently pass- ed, saying that the President unnecessarily, and unconstitutionally commenced the war. insisted that the majority, if they believed this, ought to bring forward their articles of impeach- ment at once. Mr. Stewart, of Pennsylvania, came out boldly for Old Zack to-day, and with’ joy anticipated the dav when General Taylor would sweep the democratic party out of existence. We will likely have some interesting debates in the House, on the resolutions to refer to the appropriate committees the various parts of the | President’s annual message, The National Wi n this city, has, under its new editor, Mr. terson, hauled down the Taylor flag, but not abandoned Taylor, and to- day the printers struck for pay. F. Wasuineron, Jan. 11, 1848. Affairs in the Capital. It is said Mr. Polk can scarcely sleep, poor man, for the many “‘fixes” he finds himself in; but he may ease his mind as far as General Taylor is concerned, and despatch him as soon as he pleases to Mexico again. With the Herald to take care of * Old Zack’s” course, in his ab- sence, it don’t matter a straw whether he is in Mexico or not—his election is sure. The defaleation in the branch mint at Phila- delphia will not be productive of loss, ultimately, to the government, ag the sub-treasurer of the mint is held in bonds to the amount of $150,600 ‘Tne proceedings at the Fremont court-martial are reviving somewhat in interest. Ruwors, thick as blackberries, are flying about, as to duels with pistols, swords, pitchforks, and every other description of formidable weapon, ty come off some fine morning, shortly, between General Kearny and Colovel Benton, aud General Kear- ay and Colooel Fremont. You shuil be early advised of the particulars of the bloody fray— when it comes off—with a fuil list of the killed, wounded and r B. Wasnineton, Jan. 11, 1848. Colonel Benton and General Kearney The end of the Court Martial. The Fremont Court Martial closed its extraor- dinary labors to-day. The closing scenes of last Saturday and yesterday were exceedingly peculiar, as will be seen by the Intelligencer, the only paper that has hung on to the tedious inv ceptions and special pleadings. Colonel Benton, it appears, ‘‘ made mouths,” last Saturday, in Court, to General Kearney, on the stand, in order to overawe him, and declared to the Court that he did frown him down ‘till his eyes fell to the floor.” General Kearney de- clares, in to-day’s Intelligencer, that that state- ment of Colonel Benton before the Court is a falsehood, so that a question of veracity, at least, is-one result of the trial. We are anprehensive that this matter will end in some difficulty ; we hope thatthe officers of the peace will guard against its violation. We must say, that from our personal observa- with a divnity,a grace, and propriety that at- tracted general admiration. The manner of Gen. Kearny, was in truth, the subject of general | remark, and the self possession with which he | bore his severe avd protracted cross-examination, was a subject of public approval. We area friend, also, of Col. Benton. Afto- | gether we like the man. This may be of small importance to him, but it is of consequence in connection whith what we have to say. From the begianing of this trial, al! the way threugh, to the exteatof our knowledge, though he has he has acted in a manner incompatable with the progress of the trial, and disadvantageous to the defence. He has acted as though he considered the Court a sworn tribunal of the enemies of the accused, and not as impartial judges of the case. lle has acted as if determined to exhaust the pa- tience of the Court, or to reduce it to submis- sion. The Court, on the other hand, aside from that absurd decision on a most absurd ground of com- plant, as we humbiy esteem it, egainst the re- porter of the Baltimore Sun, has acted with a pa. tence of investigation and # diligence to the ob- ject of the convocation, it commendable and worthy of the experienced officers composing the Board, We are glad that the Court has ended its labors of examination of witnesses. ‘Tha verdict, we suppose, will not be the penalty of mutiny. Col. Benton has, at least, the merit of unshaken and intrepid devotion to his client; never yielding 4 point, but contesting it always beyond tre point of necessity. But this isa bright point in old Bullion, after ail. He will fight for his triends to the death, dispute every inch of ground, and where others would give way, he just begins to organize his points ot resistance, never calcula- ting upon defeat, and never believing he is de- feated, no matter how decisive case may be against him. In conclusion, we suppose the trial will hard- ly cost less, all contingencies counted, than | $150,000. WwW. ron, Jan. 11, 1848. | Father Ritchie let in. j ‘The resolution to admit Messrs. Ritchie and | 8 tothe floor of the Senate, upon the same | leges with other ex-printers, was taken up. pr Mr Maxoum thought it better to postpone the reso- lution till another day. ‘Mr. Wxsrcoyr inquired upon what terms it was pro- resolution to admit Messrs. Ritchie and floor of the Senate ? x asked for the reading of the resolution; and it was re Mr. Camenon moved to add “ publisher J, “editors aud publiebere of the U. editor, bat one ef the publishers, . N thought the resolution ought to lay over; the Senator who offered it b-ing absent Mr Sevizr—He was here awhile ago, sir. He will be back in a moment, | reckon ‘Mr. Westcorr wes willing to vote for the resolution, as an aot of grass and pardon. Mr. Skviek—T'be resolution was drawn up with great care, sir. 1 did not expect this side blow fram the ovher side of the House. Mr, Mason said he hoped the resolution would be taken up sud ected on to-day ‘The amendment of Mr. Cameron was agreed to. Mr Beanies thought that the purpose of the Senator could be better accomplished by @ resolution to rescind that of the Inst session, and for such was quite willing to vote. Mr. Mason thought it would be most acceptable in the form in which it stands Mr. Dayton scquirsced in the passage of the resola- | tion, and the rerolution was ngreed to, nem con, And Father Ritchie was voted # free pars to the floor. i Wasninoros, Jan. 1, 1848 Naval Department. | I send yon some interesting statistics frow the | report of the Secretary of the Navy, “in advance | of their publication by the public printers.” ‘The number of deaths in ths Navy, as ascertained at tho Department, siuce Decomber, 1546, is as fellows: — | ‘Commanders—Thos. W, Freebon; Win. P. Visrey | Lieutenants—Wra, A. Wurts; J.T. MeLav | ‘Jas. L Parker; *Charles W. Chauncey; Rob: i Hooe; "8 ( Joho M. Gardner; *I B Barrett. Surgeons-H. N. Glentworth; ‘Joho A Kearney, Passed Assistant Surgeons—*Chas. J, Bates; *J How. | ard Smith. Assisiant Surgeon—P. B. De Lancy. Pur AD. Crosby — Geo. W. Latham | a0 ag it 10? Waddell; *F. W_ Colby; James Foster; W. N. Mont- gomery; *W. R. Thomas; J. M. Ladd | Midsh paen—D. C. Hugnin; *F B Shubrick; R. P. | Mason; it, B. Storer; *E 'f. Carmichael. Masters —T. Goin; J. Clough; William Miller; John Carlton, | Boat!swain—K, H. O'Neil. Gunners—A. Stephenson; Goo. J. Marshall, Carpenters—J. M. Webb; J. A. Dickenson. Sciimaker—J, Heoker. _ ‘ Murine Corps—*Mojor Levi Twiggs; *Major 8 © Watson; Capt. A Edson; Capt LN: Carter; "ud Lieut, Weieh Bogineers—T, Dick *C. A. Mapes. al Storekerper—J. M. Seilen: #—Those marked thus ® killed ia Mexico 1, 1844, ov Rumaxations 1x TH Navy, seven Dee Ldewtenants—J. W. Read; R Delaney | Surgron—J. ©, Spencer. Pr Minor. 5 ALF, Lawyer. | inkles; H. ©. Stiles. WW. Kellogy: FJ. Miller; J. L. Hen- Mr. Johnson is, it is said, a Taylor man, tho- | He | tigation, and the interminable rigmarole of ex- nf | tion, Gen. Kearny has deported himself in Court | | | constantly increased the difficulties of the Court, | | St Mary's, do do Passed Midshipmen-R Alison; R. H. by #3 C. iy Mo derson; F. B. McKean; H. O. Porter; 8, Wilson; ‘Master—B. F. Cast james Wiley; W. 8. Cushman: Jef. Maury; 8. Gansevoort. IGalisgher, L. Grit . Gail er, L. fin: Thompson; J. D. yi oe ol w. J. Bean; © A’ Forben Lint ov Disstisrons rao tae Navy Passed Midahipmen—A J. Dalla Mid.—J.'Q. A. Crawford, J. R. Barker, fl. A. Colburm, G. B. Dougiass, Professor J. Carr, Gunners—J D. Benthall, J. G Wile liamson, Sailmakers—Henry Bacon, J. Whitney, W. M Brayton. | Gexewat Eevimare or THE Sums Reqviaeo ror THs i nt ov THe Orrice oy THe Srcnerany OF THE Navy, avo THe sevenat Bureaus or tHe Navy Dre PAnTMENT, pon THE Fisean Year exvina June 10, 1849, Salaries. Contin. Submit. + $21,990 $2 800 Office Secretary of the Navy... . | Bureau of Yard: Doeks = 10.460 60 1400 | do O nd Hy irography 9,400 520 | do D. and Re + 1960 oo do ‘aud (loth 9,160 770 . | do and Surg 6/900 me | — = 376 950 Beaune $6,250 © 97,400 TULATION, | $90,600 | Surront oF tHe Navy. | Gexenan Estimate oF THe SUMS ReQuinED FoR T Surront ov THe Navy row THE . YEAR come MENCING ON THE lst Day OF JoLY, 1948, AND ENDING OW | vue 307TH Sun 1849. sh oa Estimated Estimates ‘o'ted for 1818-9. for 847-8, for 1AT=8. Pay of commission, warrant id petty officers.and sea- men, inelnding the engi Leer'corpa of the uavy.. $3,318 949 $3,292,806 00 $3,906 655 00 Pay of superintendeot! 74,220 67,170 00 66.920 09 | Provisions for commissi 909,813 887,989 20 976,606 81 42,650 40,200 00 40,300 00 and equipm the na- cluding weir and Is in commu- », coal for steamers purchaye of heap, 1,200 060 en | fou first el = TC4,000 2,800,000 00 43,540,000 60 ‘and ordnan cluding iuciden- se8 + 318,420 371,390 00 _—_—_ Nantical | charts, &e, e8 of the hydrogra- ae 38,860 25,910 00 25,940 00 1,229,938 767,657 74 61,091,417 00 a hovpital buildings and groundsand of 33,073 65,446 2965446 29 Cuntingert expel may secre fol transport tion, postage. &e 700,000 700 000 0@ =©—- 600,000 00 Contmgeit expe enumerated... 5000 5 000 00 5,000 00 10,265 822 8 623,899 23 10.92.6938 10 ¢ $1,000 000 eppropnated for commencing four m; floating dry-docks. ie Marine Co, ited for or AR a Juny 1, 1848, ano 30, 1549, Estimated Estimated Appro'ted ‘for 1818-9 Loers Lor iui-s Vay and subsistence,..... $516 602 75 $199,200 27 $150,000 00 Provisions for Marines serving on shi 71948 80 31,944 80 Clothing for M 81,492 60 oo Fuel,......+ 21'693 00 0 Military store 8,000 09 ry ‘Transportation, 12,000 00 00 Repairs of bert 6,000 00 Contingencie 22,000 00 00 $539 736 55 $325 928 51 $239,322 00 ‘The marine corps was increased by an act of Congress approved Maroh 2, 1847, by the addition of 12 sioned and 50 petty officera, 50 musiciane, yates; but noappropriation was made for this additional force; hence an estimate is submitted, to rupply that deficiency of $70,631, making a total for the year 1847-9, of $610,417 55. | Vusseus 1w'Costatission ON tHe Ist Novesunr, 1647, Ships of the Line, + Pacific squadron Columbus,.. +++ Ohio... . lo | Pennsylvania, ° . Norfolk, receiving ehip North Carolina,.....+-. New York, do Franklin,...+..+++++.. Boston, do Razee. : cific squadron igates » African eqadron : Pacific equadron Independence, ..... United States, Congress... « Brandywine TIDD) Beeail station Cumberland, . Lill!) Gulf of Mexico ops of War, Saratoga, Ist olass... Gulf of Mexico John Adam, we do Albany Wats do Germantown, “sass do Portamouth, © UT) Pacific equadron Jamestown, African squadron ‘arren, 2d class Pacific equadron Cyane, “ do | Ontario, Baltimore, receiving vessel | Decatur, Guif of Mexico | Preble, Pacific squadron Dayle, do | Marion, Mediterranean \ igs. | Boxer... African equadron | Dolphin,. . do Perry. . » Brazil station Porpoise, Fropering ieee Washington, Coast surveying Bainbridge,...-++ +++ Preparing for service Schoonrrs. Flirt... Gulf of Mexico do do do Philadelphia, reo.’g vesssel Brazil station . Mediterranean Pensacola Const survey do Nautilus, Pheonix, sss eee Bomb-gun Vessele, | Vesuvius, .... + Gulf of Mexico sees . do itn, do Btromboll,.... sss sess Ordnance Transport. Eleo're, sss eee Gulf of Mexico Steamers. Missiesippi.....es0.. 000. Gulfof Mexico Princeton,..... «+ Mediterranean Michigan, I) On the Upper Lakes Allegban: Vv.) Preparing for Mediterr’n General T: sees Pensacola Engineer, .. Norfol! Soittre, |. * Gulf of 3 do do do o do Iria, aoe do Store Ships. Erie, Pacific Squadroa, Relief,Gulf of Mexico, Lexington, do. « Supply, Mediterranean, Southampton do. Fredonia, Gulf of Mexico. Recapitulation—6d ships of the lire, 1 razee, 4 frigates, 13 sloops, 6 briga, 11 schooners, 4 bomb gun vessels, 1 ordnance transport, 12 steamers, 6 s'ore ships—total 63. Sratement ov Vessets WHICH WERE IN ORDINARY ON THe Finst vay or Nov, 1847 —Constitution, frigate; Falmouth. sloop, 2d claes; Yorktown, do., 3d do ; Ful- ton, éteamer; Savannah, frigate, Ist class; Plymouth, sloop, do ; Vincennes, do .2d class; Macedonian, frigate, do ; Delaware, ship of the line; Potomac, frigate, I clase; Raritan. do. do ; St Lawrence, do do; Celum- ustellation, do 2d class; Fairfield, sloor , do ; Vandalia, do. do ; St Louis. do. do ; Levant, do.? ,,; Austin, sloop Reeapituiation—1 ship of the lin 0 elo” pe ot war, 2 seemers—total 2. [will rend some fur’ har extracts to-morrow. B THIRD tH CONGRESS FIRST SEBSION. House of Representatives. Waswixaroy, January 11, 1848, charms oN anees ticut, irom the Committee of Claims. re fn for a digest of all olaima presented trem the fourteenth to the clore of the twenty ninth ( he proceedings thereon, the objects of thee mes ofthe claimants, the bilis passed im wither House, ke , together with au sipbabetical list, to he compiled under the diree'fon of the Clerk of the House, who shall be empowered to employ an assistant. Mr. Fiekiry moved to Iay tha resclution on the table. Mr Rocwweut briefly supported the resolution Every Mr. Rockwe | one knew that claims which, years ago, bad been pre- | sente: j ted, are brousht forward from time to hy labor to the committee and gion ey time, causing House; and atter papers have been withdrawn are acain prevented as originsl claims. tena of thousands of dollars are sunuelly taken from treatury by dishonest claimants, A work like the wich the resolution provides for, will greatly tacilit buriness. and prevent trick and dsceptioa Mr Frea.iy deeired that eo much of the resolution as provides for the employment of a clerk, be stricken out The Clerk of the House, and bis assistant it in the recess, and present it a the next sera was in favor of some of the objects proprsed, seemed to him that the resolution embraced too many low me tosay one word? d understood that a asthe librarian of the Ly—Will my friend Mr. Fick in—With pleasure Mr Henny remarked, that ~ eutlemen, formerly empto ‘i (Simon Brown) had ber engaged om @ si document for the last two years, aod Chat itis nearly ompleted He thought that some meseure in the merit of that work, And ug gested thet the resolution should lay on the teble, or ferred for that parpore. batty be tre “5 then moved to s'rike out so much of the ‘yas quthoriaes the employment of an assistant renolutic Clore. scarow, of Alubama, suggested that the resola- ‘om. for cae present, be laid upon the tabje, that the ton or might Lare time to exaiaine into the matter. Vir, Porsnock moved to recommit the resolution to the Committee of Claitoa, to inqatre whether: a work similar to (hat proposed,ia ia process of preparatto’ ie Giopinas expressed the hope that the resolution would pass. - ererel other gentlemen spoke. “The question was taken to recommit the yerolution, a# moved by Mr. Pol- lock, and lost, And then the House resolved iteelf into & Committee of the Whole ou the State of beg hone (Mr. JR. Ingersoll in the Chair) a» d resumed = aideration of the resolntions to refer to the appropriate committees (he sever, ohes of THE PR NNUAL MESSAGE Mr. Srewart, Ivanin, who wes entitled to