The New York Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1848, Page 2

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We give, in another column, come important intelligence received from New Hampshire last evening A State clection took place there on Tuesday of this week, in which the great ques- tion ef the Mexican war was made a test between he two parties before the people; and the result of this contest, which may be considered a pioneer or preliminary battle for the Presidency, has been in favor of tie democratic party. As far as heard from, the democratic vote has been increased several hundred—equal to a thou- sand or twelve hundred throughout the Siate— just about sufficient to keep up the excitement between the two parties. This election was considered so important, a8 bearing on the Presidential question in Novem- ber next, that Senator Houston, from Washing- ton, went down to New Hampshire to explain to the people the origin and cause of the apnexa- tion of Texas, with all its consequences, the Mexican war, and the result of thai great con- test between the two republics. Horace Gree- ley, of this city, was deputed by the whigs on a | like miséion, on the other side of the question, and met the distinguished Texan Senator in the arena; giving ergument for argument, and illus- trating point for point, the differences between the two parties. The result is now ina great measure before ua. The democrats, thus far, have triumphed by a considerable majority, and the whige, as of old, have little left but their honor, their courage, and their hopes for the future: matters which they have had in abvadance for the last forty yeare. Wilmot Proviso—& Compromise, By the settlement cf the Mexican war in the ratification of the treaty of peace, now on Its way from the United States to Mexico, the difierent political parties into which the country is divid- | ed, will, in the course of a fuw months, assume | | anew relationship towards each other. As we have remarked on a former occasion, the issues | which divided the parties of this country before the commencement of that war, have been either settled definitely, or abandoned by mutual con- sent. With the ratification of this treatry, a new and a formidable question is presented, cne which Mr. Clay, Mr. Calhoun, and other great Statesmen, sought to avoid in all their speeches and resolutions on the subject of the war. This question—we mean the Wilmot proviso, or the principle whether this new territory ceded to us by this treaty shalibe free or otherwise— wes discussed at the last session of Congress | YORK HERALD. | compromise, t coms promise, will be effected, and the subject will be again dismissed for the time being, to be again taken up when some other portions of the Mexican territory shall be annexed. This, probably, will be the course of political matters for a year to come ; but no matter how high the abolitionexcitement may run, we think there istoo much of that very valuable and use- tul commodity among the masses of the people, called common sense, to permit the subject to seriously threaten the stability of our institu- tions and government. It will probably be one of those scenes which occur in every country, and which act the part of a safety valve to a steam engine, by allowing the extra steam to escape and be dissipated. This proviso will fur- nish abundance of material for the abolitionists of New England to expend their elequence on; but they will hardly set the Potomac on fire, no matter how fiery their speeches may be. Tur Treaty aND THE Paess.—The newspaper press seems to be yet a good derl at fault in re- lation to the treaty. Asgreata division appears to existin this region of public opinion, without reference to party, as prevailed in the Senate, pending its secret debates. Generally, however, the public prints are gradually consigning them- selves, with some degree of satisfaction, to that state of peace which now dawns upon all. We hope soon to be able to learn the charac- ter of the secret debates in the Senate, and the various votes given during the discussions. The seal of secrecy never ought to have been put on in these matters. The attempt to give an air of mystery to the public affairs of a republican government, is merely an endeavor, as it were, to put on the absurd garments and ri- diculous suits used five centuries ego, and which are never resorted to, by any persons, except in fancy dress balls or masquerades, in order to make amusement, and to laugh at each other.— The Senate of the United Statos, locking its doors, and endeavoring to conceal what it is doing, is just about as natural and sensible as some old fool at one of our fashionable parties, trying to pass offas a man of fashion, or to per- sonate the character of Punch. Secrecy in public affairs is simple absurdity. We should despise it—we should put it down.— Whenever we can get the secret proceedings of the Senate we will publish them to the commu- nity, as we have already done, and always have done, Al! these matters are the property of the American people, and belong to them, and not exclusively tothe Senate, or any particular set of men who happen to be temporarily in power for a day, a month, a year. Pouitican Freuisc iN Inguanp.—By every steamer we learn that famine, political degra- dation, and party strife, still fearfully agitate that unfortunate country. The anti-English class or portion of her inhabitants, which com- prises three-fourths of her population, is now di- vided into three distinct parties, namely—the old ard young Ire'and parties, and a split from the ‘young Ireland” party, whose opia- iona are still more violent and hostile to Eng- land than the original physical force party. This new party is, 1n its feeling and spirit, a good deal similar to the Irish confederation here, and anxiously awaitssome favorable con- Junction of circumstances, for breaking out into open hostility. This crisis they expect will ac- crue on the death of Lous Philippe, in which event a war between Eugland and France is confidently predicted by many ; and, in such an event, they hope that the disaffected state of Ireland may invite the French to at- tempt landing an army in that country, which, if successful, would bring about a simultaneous rising in Ireland, which England, while contending with her power- ful neighbor, might fied it impossible to sup- press. They argue that, in this event, their schemes for placing themselves on an indepen- dent footing with Eagland, as a distinct nation, may not prove so ridiculous and Utopian, as the generality of people of other countries seem in- clined to believe, who consider her case hope- less, and that she must forever remain a power- lees appendage to the British crown, They also rely upon the sympathy and active co-operation of their countrymen abroad, especially in the United States and the British provinces of Ame- rica; and moreover consider the disaffection of the Jrishmen in the British army and navy, of great importance to their cause. The Irish con- federation in this city are energically advoca- ting a military organization here, to be prepared for these coming events, which would enable them to embark a considerable force of well- | drilled men, who would secretly proceed to France, from whence they would seize on a favorable opportunity of uniting with their coun- trymen. There is no doubt that, in her desperate cir- cumstances, the political excitement which now reigns in Ireland must be immense, and a serious explosion may be looked for; but whether it will happen at the favorable moment for success, has with much spirit and feeling; and the probability | yet to transpire. is, that as soon as the treaty shall have been ra- tified, it will be again brought up. Now, the Southern States, and a large portion of the de- mocracy of the North, are toa man opposed to its passage ; and we may look, when the subject egain comes up for discussion, to a scene of ex- citement which will produce a perfect row at the capitol, among all parties. It will occupy the at- tention of Congress for probably the remainder of the session, without any conclusion being arrived at; and the Presidential election coming on, it will be forced into it, for the purpose of catching the abolition votes.— The abolitienists, of course, will vote for it, and for any man who advocates it. This par- ty polled some sixty thousand votes at the last election, and by accessions, and by the at- taining of majority by their sons and relatives, it will probably number seventy thousand at the nextelection. For some few years past a portion of the Northern whigs,and the whole of the whigs in New England, have been toadying to the abo- litionists, and using every argument in their power to get their votes and their influence; and | recently the barnburners of New York have | embraced the iso. Ilitherta, | the ebolitionisis have kept es « separate and in- | th T dependent party in our Presidential electic and in the coming ¢ ikely that they will form a junction with the Northern and | Eastern whiga end the barnburners, even if the latter select a candidate favorable to this mea- sure. Now, if suc’ a o8 this were made, the forces of the two particrs would be numerically powerful enough to elect their nan; and if they did, we would liave, for the fir ime | nruch smotl Tue Spring Erections —Next month the char- ter election willtake place for the election of Mayor and Aldermen of this great and glorious city. And in this instance it becomes the duty of the tradesmen, mechanics, and laborers, to look well before depositing their vote in the ballot box, and see it the man thus up for office is one who can be depended upon; study whe- ther he is capable, honest, and willing to pro- tect the poorer classes fromi the over burden- some taxation which now exists to en extent quite unnecessary for the regulation and man- agement of the city government, but merely op- presses the mechanic and middling classes of society by an over-taxation. Now, if we had a set of aldermen capable and willing to undertake a reformation in city mat- ters, they would gain for themselves an everlast- | ing reputation, and, at the same time, the thanks of the citizens generally. Such men we want as candidates for the en- suing election—yes, men who are pledged to re- form will surely mect with success. The present Common Council, like many pre- vious ones, are altogether incapable of managing the city affairs as they ought tobe. Itis well known forthe last year our city has been ina deplorable condition; dirty streets, many of which are nearly knee deep with mud aad filth, together with a majority of other matters con- nected with the city goverament, are almost as red up aud kept from the public eye | by these professed fathers of reform, as the stones in the street are covered with dirt. Yet the people pay the same amount of taxes, and this | year we believe # little more, eepecially for print- in the history of our country, a President elected | 7 seep y for p ing and advertisements, as one of its members | is somewhat interested in the profits of such | jobs. © the question of abolition ; but a union of this kind is out of the question, alihough it may be talked of when the proper time arrives. Again, in the session of Congress that will ensue after | the Presidential electi again renewed; and esthere will be then no- thing to be grined | this question will be | by procrastination, it will | probably be decided; butin a way, We appre- hend, not to disturb the permanence or strength | of our instituti The halls of both houses will, doubtless, re-echo the denunciations of slavery in every po nt of w—the North and the South will, through their rep ntatives, be again arrayed against eech othe ssolution of the Union, and a thov 1 othe lamities, will be talked ot ds thre: in the most fiery language; and sufficiency of gas shall heve been blown off, and all the members shal! have relevod To be sure an attempt has been made to re- lieve the city of two hundred thousand dollars | taxation, which is now paid for a useless and ex- travagant expenditure on police. ‘This retrench- ment has been attempted almost at the last hour of their admi the table without any further action. ‘The fact is, that a new set of men will be sup- ported at the coming election, pledged to reform, reduction of taxes, clean streets, &c. &c » to- gether with a purification of the many abuses which now exist in the present police system; and that reform, in all probability, will be effec- ted by the democratic party. The people want reform, and reform they must have ; so, prepare for the elrction next moath. The steam-ship Campata is in lier nineteenth themselves of their peut up feelings, au ther | day. histration, but is suffered to lay on | We have teceived, from an occasional corres- pondent at Washington, a sort of syllabus of the instructions of our government to the Hoa. John Slidell, on his mission to Mexico, which result- ed inthe war with that country. The instruc- tions are apparently of very little importance ; but, as showing the policy of this government relative to the affairs of this continent and their intentions in regard to Mexico, from the begin- ning, they are of considerable consequence, as time will reveal. But of this, more anon. The proceedings in Congress will be found highly interesting. Ia the Senate, Mr. Doug- lass, of Illinois, brought up a bill for a new territorial government for Nebraska, which was favorably received, and read twice. Mr. Benton presented a resolution for the encour- agement of the purchase of American hemp {or the navy. Several relief bills were considered; and the one for the heirs of John Paul Jones was passed. The ten regiment bill was next ta- ken in hand onits final passage, when Mr. Cal- houn expressed a desire, that the vote would not be taken until the next day, as he wished to ex- prees his views in reference thereto. Mr. Allen advocated its immediate passage, to provide against emergencies. Messrs. Cass, Foot and Mason also wished to have the matter settled at once; while, on the other hand, Mr. Mangum moved that the bill be postponed for a fortnight, but his motion was lost by a vote of 28to 18 Mr. Baldwin, of Connecticut, then obtained the floor, and expressed surprise at the urgency manifested by Senators to hasten the passage ot the bill, in the face of a prospective peace. Af- ter which, Mr. Calhoun secured the floor, and moved an adjournment until to-morrow, which was carried. The House was principally oc- cupied with two questions; the first was the consideration of the President’s mes- sage refusing information relative to the in- structions, given to Mr. Slidell, by the govern- ment, while on his mission to Mexico, during which Mr. Root, of Ohio, took occasion to make a political speech, and pledged the vote of his State to the friends of the Wilmot proviso. The affair was disposed of by Mr. McKay moving its reference to the Committee on Foreign Rela- lations. The other question, was a bill offered by Mr. Morehead, of Kentucky, for an abatement, or reduction, of the payment of revenue duties; which was ably defended by Mr. McKay, of North Carolina, Mr. Hunt, of New York, and Mr. Pollock, of Pennsylvania; and opposed as strenuously by Mr. Murphy, of New York, and Mr. Grinnell, of Massachusetts. Several other gentlemen addressed the House on the nature of the bill, pro and con; but an adjourrment was moved and carried, before final action was had on the subject. We received from Harrisburg, Pa., the pro- ceedings of the Whig Sta e Convention which organized there yesterday; from Albany, the proceedings of our State Legislature; election returns from New Hampshire, and a variety of despatches from other places—all of which will mark the enterprise of this department of the New York Herald. as mee THO CALL OF CONGRESS. THE INSTRUCTIONS TO MR. SLIDELL. &e., &e., &e. aswinGron, March 15, 1818. As there appears to be some desire to see the instructions to the Hon. John Slidell, the Minister to Mexico previous to the declaration of War. Ihave taken upon myself the liberty of transmiting to you a syllabus of them Ia consequence of a letter received by our government from Mr. John Black, the United States Consul at the City of Mexico, dated Sept. 17, 1845, stating that the Mexican government had at length signfied its willinguess to treat for the settlement of difficulties between the two overnments, Mr. Buchanan, on the 20th ot November, despatched the following instructions to Mr. John Slidell, then at New Orleans, com- missioned as Minister Plenipotentiary to Mexico. After repeating to Mr. Siideli the objects of the mission, which were to counteract the designs of foreign powers against the interests of the United States, and to restore friendly and peace- tul rejations previously existing between the two countries, tne instructions declare that the true interests ofthe American republic require the pursuit of a uniform American policy, different from that of European governments; that the balance of power doctrine cannot be tolerated on this continent; and that no interference, even in the shape of mediation, for the adjustment of dificulties between tnis country and Mexico will be allowed. yee : The attention of the minister is then directed to the claims of our citizens against Mexico, which he is instructed to urge strenuously, and to the many acts of this government declaratory of their validity. Those claims and the acts of injustice of Mexico, are enumerated. The case is argued clearly and powertully, and the right 1s demonstrated to be on the side of this govern- ment. It is then remarked that those claims could not then be extinguished by the Mexican goverament by the payment of money, and that. as the jointresolution for annexing Texas author- ised the adjustinent of ali questions of boundary, this government wouid be willing to assume the debts of Mexico due our citizens, in consideration of the exteasion of the boundary of the United States. The Rio Grande is the true boundary of Texas, aud Mr. Buchanan goes on to prove this position from the history of this country and of Mexieo, and iatorms Mr. Slidell that the in- dependence of Texas is not to be admitted to be a question. It was different, however, with regard to New Mexico. That country the Tex- ans never conquered; and as its possession was desirable to the United States, it was a fit sub- ject for negotiation For the whole of New Mexico and the boundary of the Rio Grande, Mr. Slidell was authorised to ofler to assume payment of the debts due our citi- zens, and, in addition, to pay Mexico five mil- lions of dollars for the boundary of the Rio Gravde from its mouth to the source. To as- sume the payment of the claims of our citizens, Mr. S. was instructed to obtain California, if possible, and for the linerunning from the south- ern extremity of New Mexico to the Pacific, so aa to include Sen Francisco, he was authorized to ofler twenty millions ; for the line embracing Monterey, twenty-five millions. At this, he was instruc.ed to inquire inte the alleged delinquen- ot Emillio Voss. New Hampshire Hiection, Boston, March 15—A M. GoveRNon—1849, GOTRMNOR— 1847, Co's. Whig &Ab D Scat. Whig. As. Dem, Berry. Williams. Colby. Berry, Wms. Bolimap, Sts 1678 2114 9 1113 63) 2046 Rookin’m, 4 473 433 — 1116 293 Stofford, 7“ 2 14t 29 1774 683 1,845 Carroll, 2 24 — at 210 Merri’e, 16 2472 3.064 65 1,754 3050 Hillab’o’, 16 3,498 3,121 Oi 2 828 2903 Grafton, 10 11021224 13645, 1172 11,626 172 8.686 3901 11109 3301 11807 11,109 693 W'g & Ab. inj. 169 Whig lon. ... see eesene The State has gone for the demoora’ Bosron, March 15—9 P. M. The returns received are from about two-thirds of the State. The democratic candid ite for Gove ernor is elected by two to three thousand major- ity, There is twenty to thirty democratic ina- jority in the House of Represeuatatives. Nominations for Congross in Massachusetts, Bosron, Mareh 15-95 P.M. The Hon. Horace Mann was to-day nomina- ted the whig candidate for Congress, in the eighth district, Massachusetts, to take the place of the late John Quincey Adams. Matters of Fac’. Bastimorr, March 15, 1843 The cars from Paitadelpain were detained to- dey by the engine running off the track, To-day is the coldestday of the seaso! n Costello, the murderer of Hughes, the fireman, has been fully committed. D. Eppes, the murderer of Muir, in Dinwiddie county, Va, was brought to Petersburgh to-day in irons es Business men are awaiting the steamer’s news, The markets are without change, and inactive. Ponnaytvanta Whig State Convention, , Hannisatna, March 15, 1948, ‘The whig State convention assembled at Harrisburg this morning. Mr. Thos. C. Cochran was appointed temporary chairman, and Judge Conrad Seeretary. The roll was then called, and substitutes appointed for absentees. The committee appointed several select and perma- neat officers, and then adjourned uatil the after- noon, At the afternoon session the committee re- ported that they had selected the tollowing ofli- cers for the convention :— Mr. Jobn B. Johnson, of 5 it. Vice Presidents,-dcba Alitsos, Josiah Rich, Wm Lanborn, Robert T. Conrad, J. K. Shoemaker, Josiah Kirkner, Thomas Foster, C. K. Shoemaker, David Der- rickson, J.J. Hemphill, David Leech, A. Wolvine, W. J Vankirk. Srcretaries,—J, M. Sullivan, 8. W; Pearson, Thos. W. B. Bell. putea, J.P Boyers, J. W. Kerr, J. There were several candidates for the office of Canal Commissioners, viz. :—Messrs. Middles- worh, Karns, Tracy, and Preston; and the ballotting resulted as follows :— First Ballot. Second Ballot, Mr. Middlesworth +387 Mr, Middlesworth Mr. Karns. 28 Mr. Traoy.. Mr. Traoy, 0 Mr. Preston Mr. Presto: 9 Soattering . Mr. Middlesworth was then declared to be unanimously nominated. Mr. W. T. Johnston, of Armstrong, and Mr. Samuel Bell, of Bucks county, were elected enatorial Delegates to the national conven- tion, the former on the first, and the latter on the third ballot. _ The Hon. Thomas M. K. McKennon, of Wash- ington, and John P. Saunderson, of Lebanon, were elected Senatorial electors. peal aie The Weather at the North, Axsany, March 15, 1848. The weather is very cold to-day—the thermo- meter this morning ranging at zero. The thermometer this morning at Schenectady marked seven degrees below zero. Fire at Rome, N. ¥. Roms, Oneida Co..N. Y, X March 15—64 P. M. There isa tremendous fire raging in our town at this time. Our jail aud court house are already level with tha qronas and the Metho- dist Church is now in flames. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SRSSION. Senate. ‘Wasninaton, March 15, 1848. The Senate convened at 12 o'clock. The Vice Presi- dent took the chair, and called it to order, when prayer was offered up by the chaplain, Mr. Gurley. MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS. Sundry memorials and petitions were presented and referred. GNATION OF MR. SEVI The Vick Presipent submitted Sevier, resigning his seat in the Un: NAVY APPROPRIATIO The Vicx Parstpent laid before the Senate a commu- nication from the Sesretary of the Navy, relating to ap- propriations for the past dacal year. A PRAGK PETITION, A petition was presented by Mr. Bewron from citizens of St. Louis, in favor of peace. RAILROAD TO TH. PACIFIC. Mr Caménon presented resolutions adopted by the Pere cs of Pennsylvania, respecting @ railroad to the ‘acific, letter from Mr. States Senate, A. NEW TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT. Agroeably to notice, Vir. Dovavass, of Illiacis, asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, for a new territorial government to bs calied Nebraska, PURCHASE OF AMERICAN HEMP. Mr. Benton asked aud obtained leave to bring in a Joint resolution inetructing the Seoretary of the Navy to promote the interest of the country by the purchase of American heup for the use of the navy. RELINF BILLS. Mr. Wrscorr, ef Florida, from the committee on the judiciary, reported a bill for the reliefof Mr. Dumson Moott Whitney. He, also, agreeably to notice, asked and ebtained leave to bring in a bill, which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, for the relief of Leslis Combs. The amendments to the House bill for the relief of the heirs of Paul Jones were concurred iu, and it was then assed, and only awaits the signature of the President to come a law. THE TRN REGIMENT BILL. On motion, the Senate th-m laid aside the morning ‘business, and prooaeded to the consideration of the epe- ciol order of the day, it being the Ten Regiment bill.. Pending the question, Mr. Buter, of South Carolina, moved to recommit the bill, and proposed calling upon the Secretary of State for information. It was, on taking the yeas and nays, decided in the negative ; yeas 17, naya 25. nig question then came up on the final passage of the Mr. CaLnoun rore and faid that he had no expecta- tion that the question would be parsed at this time. He desired to express his views in reference to the biil,and hoped that its further consideration would be postponed till to-morrow. Mr. Auten, of Ohio, spoke in favor of the bill, and thought it ought to ba passed as speedily as possible.— This he urged on prudential motives, it being necessary that the nation should be provid inst emergenciea He trusted it would pass immediately, and hoped that u al vote om the question would be taken to-mor- = Ce if the Senate was obliged to remain in ssasion all night Mr Foorr, of Mississippi, followed in reply to Mr. Baldwin, of Connecticut, and in favor of the bill. Mr. Cats was opposed to the postponement. Others who might wish to speak, might go on and do so now. Mr. Mason, of Virginia, then proceeded to address the Senate aud Speaker, in of the bill,and used va- rious arguments to prove the necessity of its adoption, ond deprecated further debate and postponement. Mr. Banorr, of North Carolina, moved that the Se. nate go into executive session, which was negatived, by yeas 17 and nays 27. The question then came upon the passage of the bill. Mr Maxoum, of North Carolina, moved to postpone the bill fora fortnight. He expressed great astonish- ment at the spirit with which the bill was now pressed upon the attention of the Senate,and considered that there were no circumstance which so imperiously de- manded immediate action, especially in the face of a Prorpective pes ce. After some further discussion, the vote was taken on Mr. Mengum’s motion, and resulted as follows :—Yeas 18, nayn 28. Mr. Batpwin, of Connecticut, then briefly addressed the Senate. He expressed surprise at the course of Senators on the other side. It was considered that the ‘war was substantially ended. There were no more great battles to be fought, and no large additions to our vroops in Mexico needed; and it was well known that an armistice between the two countries actually existed. When Mr. Baldwin bed concluded, Mr. Calhoun made some few remarks, urging a postponement till to-morrow. ‘When on motion, the Seni Ojourned, House of Representatives ‘The House convened at the u:usl hour, when the Speaker resumed his seat and called it to order. I ‘was offered by the @haplain. or D PETITIONS. id petitions presented, was uri, numercusly signed by or of the organization of a new land district. It was moved to refer itto a Select Committee, which was adopted. EXTENSION OF PATENT RIGHTS, Mr Farnecty, of Ponmsylvania, reported a bill in fa- vor of extending Jethro Wood's patent; it was moved to refer it to the Committes on Patents. Mr. Nelson, of New York, moved to ley the bill on the table, which was carried in the affirmative, PUBLIC PRINTING Mr. Tompson, from the committee on bedi re- ported in faver of printing ten thousand abstracts of the war department provision contracts. Mr. Crozier epoke at 801 eth in its favor, and it moved to refer it to the com fee on military A good many other bills were reported and ré- ferred. THE | RESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF REFUSAL. ‘The Houre then proceeded to the consideration of the regular order of the day, it being the imessage of the Peesident refusing to give information relative to Mr. Slidell’s instructions while representing the Government. im Mexico Mr Reort, of Ohio, addremsed the House, and spoke with great animation. He ridiculed the treaty, Ex- Commissioner Trist, and the government. Tle said that Ohio would support none but Wilmot proviso men. ‘When he had concluded, Mr. Thomas Turven, of Illinois, took the floor, but before proceeding to speak, Mr. MeKay, of North Caro- lina, moved to refer the whole to the committes on fo- reign relations. THE REVENUR DUTIFS Mr. Morenean, of Ky , moved to take up the bill pro- hibiting abatement or reduction of the payment of reve- nun duties, Mr. McKay spoke at some length in its favor. Mr. Murruy, of New York, poke at considerable length in opposition to it, and said it was calculated to embarrass the commercial business of the couctry, avd hoped such # measure would not receive the eanstion of the Houre Mr. Wasartxaton Hunt, of New York, and Mr. Pow- LocK, of nsylvania, spoke in favor of the bill Mr. Grinse f Massachursets, spoke earnestly against the bill. The debate was continurd for some time, in which menmibers participated. ral amendments were offered to the bill, when without coming to any final action—on motion, the committee roe and reporied the bill to the House with- out amendment, when a motion was made to adjourn, which was curried. NEW YOUK LEGISLATURE, Asay, March 14, 1848 fenate, APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLEGKS, The bill making appropriations from the income of the United States deporit to certeia colleges, was passed io comma ives RIGHTS OF MARRIED Women. Progress was made on the bill relative to the rights of married women. Adjourned, Manon 15, 1918, THE FUNERAL OF AMBROSE SPLNCHR, Resolutions were offered and adopted that the Senate attend tho funeral of Ambrose Spencer in a body, NEW YORK CITY LOAN, Mr. Bono reported ths House bill to authorize the Mayor of the eity of Now York to raine $26,000 by loan, RELATING TO SUPERYIGORS, Mr. Crane reported complete the bill to equalizo the | Tepreseatative bodies of supervisors, FY ATiONs #a Dill making epproytiations for solleges was q =, ‘THE CoMstssART Suteki sige ¢ bill repealing the act to psy Henry cums oLmanie Nal was passed to @ third readio, PORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS ON PRACTICE. ‘The Senate, in committe, resumod the consideration of the report of the Commissioners on’ Practice, and oc- cupied the remainder of the session thereon. The re- port was nearly disposed of. Au attempt, however, will be made to amend the report so as to revive theold county courts, which this report abolishes. Assembly. AMERICAN THEATRICAL FWND. Mr. Rarmonp reported a bill to charter the American Theatrical Fund Association. THE FUNERAL OF AMBROSE SPENCER. The House concurred with the Senate resolutions felative to Ambrose spencer. THE ALBANY BASIN BILL, The Houte was occupied, until adjournment with the consideration of the Albany Basin Bill. Markets. Bautimore, March 15—Fiour—The market contin- ued firm, and we note sales of 1000 bbls Howerd street at $5 814 @ 6 87}, and 400 bbls City Mills at $6 06%. Wheat—A good demand, with sales of 2000 bushels, in- cluding Maryland reds and white, at $1 304137. Corp —The market was inactive,and we could hear ef no sales worth reporting. Provisions remained nomiually the same, Whiskey no change. Bosron, March 15—Flour—The market continued firm, and'we note salesof 1,300 bbls, including Genesce and other good western brands, at $6 62}¢a $675. Corn —Sales 0} 5,000 bushels were made st 570 fer yello’ nd 60c for white. Rye Flour inactive. Oats—We note eales of 3,000 bushels of Northern at 433. Rye—We have ovly to notice sales of 300 bushels at 853 Provi- sions coniinued about the same. Frelghte—There was not much offering. Merchants were waiting with great anxicty for the Cambria’s news. Wind high, and weather intensely cold. Mopgrn Dramatic Lireraturk —Some of the newspapers have been speaking highly in praise of a new drama, by some strange author, founded upoa some old colonial character, who happened to distinguish himself somewhere in Maiden lane, during the last century, or the century before the last. It appeurs that Mr. Murdoch, the actor, possesses this tragedy, and complains bitterly because, as he says, the theatres here refuse to bring it outfor him. He has, therefore, gone to Philadelphia, in the hopes of obtaining better success there. We have no great opinion of this new tragedy, or of any new tragedy, or of any kind of cla cal and dramatic literature written in the pre- sent day. All people who possess a language and a civilization ol their own, have distinguish- ed themselves, in some period of their history, by the development of dramatic genius. The Greeks, the Romans, the French, the English, the Italians, the Germans, the Spanish, have all had their own dramatic literature, and have completely exhausted the subject. The clus- sical dramatic literature of the English race, in the English language, is ended; and anything new must be merely en imitation of the old. Shekspeare and his contemporaries, and a few names which follow in the last century, have exhausted all the ideas, feelings, situations and characters of human nature. * It is, therefore, folly and nonsense to get up new plays, which can be nothing else but re- hashes—a mere re-cooking, or refacciamentos. Such plays may be performed a few months, and then consigned to dust and ashes. Shakespeare, Sheridan and a few others, live forever. “Sic transit gloria mundi.” Raitroap Freigur to Erernity.—We heard many enquiries made by simple honest. people, pending the transport of the deceased John Quiscy Adams through our city, as to who he was, and where he came from, and what he had done toexcite so much funerel honor? Alas! what a commentary on the fame and glory of this world! But a greater commentary than the above mere ignorance, has been made by an act which “beats all creation.” It seems, accord- ing to the Tribune, that the body of Mr. Adams Was shipped as freight, on board the railroad cars of the Hartford and New Haven Railroad company, and that freight was charged and paid for, upon the dead body! What a lecture on human greatness and glory ! y Streamer Sovruerner, Captain Berry, arrived yesterday morning, at an early hour, with ec- counts from Charleston up to Sunday morning. She was detained until about 11 o’clock Sunday, on the bar, owing to the shallow state of the water. By her we have late copies of papers, liberally furnished from the effices of the Cou- rier, Mercury, News, Patriot, and from Captain Berry, and his obliging clerk, Mr. John Tisdale. Poiice Intelligeac: Police Statistics —The following table shows the number of arrests mado by the polios departmeat of thie city during the month of February last; also de- signating the crimes and charges upon which such ar- reste were predicated :— Felony. . 5 Passing count’t money. 2 Burglary... . + 9 Falve pretences... 4 Suspicion of burglary.. 3 Arsauit and battery. . .195 Grand larceny . + 29 Disorderly conduct . . .253 Petitlarceny. . Drunk end disorderly. .301 Suspicion cf larceny. Vegrants..... 125 City Intelligence, Tue Westen oy rey ‘wea indeed the coldest day of this month, Gnd neariy, if not quite, as old sa any day of the past winter. Tho wind was bigh all day, «nd clouds of dust, which were f ying in th. dered the day very dlaagrera intel bi menced, an ring forth its col When cold was Tooked for, it came not; Lge spring has come iu, pleasant weather has disap) aud the chilling blast of winter has como in its ‘The day was for the mont past clesr, of approaching foul weather. Tue Graxv Juny anv tHe Mover Ar: _ number of the female Model Artists, from Pulmo's Opors House, made their appearance at the Tombs a few eve- nings since, for the purpose of geing before the Grand oe hee an iavestization oftheir exhibitions might be They were not successful, however, and had to Teturm, withcut being able to communicate any infor- tion tothat body. The proprietor informed the jury that he had suspended operations for @ few days, in or- der to brirg out something new; and requested them to be present this evening and judge of the ii ty of euch exhibitions for themselves. This will be quite a rich treat for rome of the sage members of that body; and it is feared, that for the special oceasion, the exhibi- tion will be conduoted io the cbastest manuer possible, and thus pay the way to present representations similar to those presented a few w ince. Tie in Movan: Immodiately upon the reception of the news of the late ez-President Adams’ death,a meeting of the Common Council was called, and among other resolutions passed, it was resolved that the eham- bers of both boards of the Council should be hung in mournin, d directions were accordingly given to that keeper of tha City Hall proceeded to the work, and among other things, wrapped the clook in the ber of Assistant Aldermen, in several folds of heavy black craps, s0 that it bas since been. impossible to see its faoe, or to tell the hour. Thus it is, and must re- main until the thirty days have expired. Fine —A fire broke out about threa o’slonk esterday morning, in the bssement of the Baptist Church in Stanton. near Forsyth st: which yong tettive tack Teet, was put out with itead. and no appearance Boa: Marcn 15’ Rowear Kew chair —-The committee on nce presented @ report ‘nd resolution in favor of appropriating the sum of $1000 for the purchase of books, station ko,, for the new school ia the Eleventh ward. Adopted. A report was also received from the same commit 8, fornestae the Common Council to make an appropria- tien of $700 for the ae ‘up azd furnishing ward school house No. 21, in the 12th werd. Adopted. ‘The committes on apportionments presented a report, which sho the sum of $199.743 81, had bee appor- toned for the yeer 1848, and that the sum of $114,335 £8 had Vn for the Public Sshool Society out of that amoun! The adoption of the report was moved by Dr. Swee- ny, with the exception of the apportionment of certain finery lapel Sapa had Wisse Raves) by the Public jehool Sooiet: ‘out previously obtaining the a bation of this Board. 7 hi aguatge ae Kina persed fies he Saneoeed the i= ment, as reported, was in compliance with wand according to the duties of the Beard. Mr. Sepcwick cffered a resolution making the action of the Board on this occasion prospeotive, and not re- (roapective Tho amendment was loat. wae Sm report was then adopted, and ordered to printed. Eeq, President, in the The report on eppiication for mew schools was then presented by Mr. Davies, asking an appropriatiom for the purchase of a rite for the erection of jehool house new for werd school No. 4, in the 14th ward. On motion, tho report was laid on the tabl The committes on buildings and repairs presented a Es dat relative to the fature building and repairing of school honaes, be reported by the ward offleeta to this Board before taking further action. A motion to lay the report on the table was lost Mr Kiva moved that the report be laid on the table, be printed, end coms up before the Board in regular or- der. which was a@opted, The same committee also re} d in favor cf furnish- ing a school or schools fer th it of the colored ehil- dren in the 6th ward. Adop’ A rerolution was then offered by Mr. Fellows, asking the Common Council for an appropriation of $816 66 for the fitting up tho basement ef St. Phillip’s church, in Centre street, as @ eehool house for the benefit of the colored children im the 6th ward. Adopted Free Acad+my.—A resolution was offered by Mr. Bes- worth, directing the commitsee for the care, manage- ment, and government of the Free Academy, to call upon endreceive trom Mr, La Farge, for one half of tue EB xtra cost of muking a secure foundation of the Academy building, over and above what the cost been if made aceording to the original spe- citcation of the contract between him and the Board, th sum of $2,270 43, and to apply the same to the sub- sequent payments ou the Maron’s contract. Adopted the report relative to the purchase of ite for a mew soscel house in the 14:h ward, for ward school, No. 4, w athentek-nup Mr. Craro offered an amendment, restricting the lot to 75 by 100 feet, no specification being mentioned in the report. A 4 The Board then adjourned. APPOINTMENTS BY THE PresipEeNt.—Ambrose H. Sevier, of the State of Arkansas, to bs commissioner of the United States, with the rankof envoy extraordi- nary and minister plenipotentiary to the Mexican re- public. Robert M Walsh, of the State of Pennsylvania, to be secretary of the legation of the Umited States to the Mexican republic. See Scott’s Cheap Fara strest—If you want a tip tp fine good fitting 9 Narsan street und buy one of Seot’s Dolla and cur word for it you will rever agother ia broadway. A pair vf Gloves, ecosomise—a Uievat, econo- mise—a Stock econotise-—under shirts and drawers, posket haudkerchiefs and suspenders, economise. N. B.— Ax this is the only cheap fursithing store in Naw York, remember 94 Nagsnu street, opposite the Herald office, and become “richer” every year. Wim, H. Beche & Co., Hatters, have just re- ceived, direct from Pozis, a splendid asscrtmeat of elegavt Umbrellas, Brushes, Gloves, &e., &#.,Waich they now offer for sale at their establishment, 156 Broa’ way. Gold Pena, of every devcription and price, for sst« teen’ below former pri by 8. E. bene! & Co. 45 Willi colleges and scnvgls suppli en! size. Gold pens repai Diamond Pointed Gold Pens, from 75 cents to $2 50.—Beers & Clark, 25 John street, (up stairs.) invite the attention of all purchasers of Gold Peas, wholesale or |, to their stock, comprising the pens of all the best ma- in tne country, carefally selected aud warran they cheerfully furnish purchasers witha list of ir Prices, for comparigoa with otners. Geld pens exchanged or Ie paired. Receiving stolen goods... 4 ed convicts 8 Rape.sseseeeeesors 4 Seliing lottery tloketa.. 2 eaceatin ne da Wricathesod ect Suspicion of murder,., 2 Conspiracy 2] GREATON &CO,, 71 Cedar atreet. hiave several ne’ Lunatics .... 15 Perjury... end very superior styles, Br Peus that others Abandonment . 4 fell at $2 they sel! far $! mine Albert G. Brgi Infanticide... 1 Total number arrests . Pen and Cas Rendels, Levi Brown Dismissal and Suspension of Policemen, fol- | Josiah Hi ier apsrored muaxera’ MT lowing cable shows the number of policemen dismiesed | selected by a eompetent person, st reduced prices. Gol and suspendeded for cause, during one year, from Janu- ary Ist, 1847, to January Ist, 1843 : Policemen suspended. do dismissed for caure do resigned after char; them. Policemen resigned. Total From th third of the whole police force is in difleulty almost all the time. The 183 suspensions average from 3 to 30 days each, during which time their pay {s stopped, and the posts upon which they are stationed to watch ere, @ matter of course, unprotected. chance men ought to be placed on duty, and receive the pay therefor. During the above year, in four months, Mayor Mickle dismissed 22 policemen d_ the remain- ing eight monthe, Meyor Brady removed from offlce 37, making the 59 dismissals during t! ear. Before Justice Oshorne-—At t atch returns yes- terday morning, two old grey headen loafers, calling themselves Ta! Smith and Bernard Gillen, was brought io by officer Feeney of tha 6ih ward, for being drunk and disorderly in the street. Macistaate—Weill, you two venerable old looking gentlemen whet were youdoing drunk in the etreet last night, Lest Sd Peaceful quiet ot the 6th ward? Prisoxzrs—Oh! heaven blers your bonvr, wo only took a little drop, and the night being cold, it took hold of our heads and made usa little tight; that’s all, your honor. Macrsrrate.—TI guess there was a meeting last night inthe ward, which accounts for your being drunk.— There, go and vote, and call in and s6 mo day afier to- =—- ‘S&. Patrick’s day, whea, no doubt, you'll be sober. : Patsonzns —Oh ! long lifeto your honor, and may you live for ever; God bles? you. And off the twoold mea started out ef ths offles, ating they would vote for Alderman Kohler, and no mistake. The next prisouer was a comical looking old Irish wo- man, with red hair, # black eye, her face mach pitted with the amall pox, nnd no upper front, teeth; hut her tongue was left % as ever, which din @ vary fluent manner, throwing the bi the magi. trate in the heaviest ma self Biddy Kelly The policeman brought her ia for being drunk atid disorderly in the stract; but as the offiser Gid not appear to make the char.e, the magia trate told her rhe might go thistime, but to be more careful in future Bivvy—Oh, good Judge Oshorno, 1 kuew suse, you was a good judge, and may you never dio, and live for ever, God biers you; and may I live to neral, a-ah! Hurry up the cakes And: ttarted, laughing, on a full ron out of much merriment for the rpeotat Book Folders, Ts tloresses, &e, Dean Sin: Io your paper of this morning, undor the head of City Inteliigencs—Medel Artista—I find the followin “They were reluctantly compelled to throw aside ‘those tights, and be book-foldera, band-box makers, tailoresses, and dress-makera, on the caze may be.” Ihave observed with pain in many of tho papers, of late, expressions of a rimilar charagier, Seeing it’ in your paper of this morning, | determined to address a note to you upon the matier, requesting your attention to it--with greater freedom, knowing that you would not willingly hart the feelings of any parsons, erpecially when no good is to bs socompilsied by so doing No doabt there sre some (not many, compared with the wholw number) girls, who work «at these end similar brenchss, and who are * no better than they ought to be.” Bat you must koow, that the mej rity of the working jiri¢ of our ot'y, are honest, respeotadle, worthy, who are far moro deserving of Feapeot than many Who are colied “ladies,” aud who sat the bread o: idleness wnd eloth. I have sisters who ara work girls, and f am pot ashoimed of them; bat onthe Nepp eit bende bed ohn them—-they ear tiveir bread by tne ameat or tev tet office, evusing An fool this pride, ia it mot . eo me feol pain? It aegis complained Oh MO ONSTANT HEADER. a In these carer pens and coses repaired snd ex —Tthe fliowing was ‘Punjaon of the t learced sud respected thy woade iui Hn ow the system. Friend (ax you are aagre,) expe- 1 ef my system, wtiecded with jon of the throat and lurga,J w Your insiaves, nud in consequence of having rend Cap! Lei’s decided testimony in sts behilf, induced to try De. ‘TVownsead’s furfamed Sarsepatitia. 1 tried it, | confess, move in the hope than 1a the eoufidence of its py effivacion Methodist Clergym: tin @ahway by the Rev. J. € hurch, of the m ction, and is another nee but Fam bound in esudor now to ack ge that [hed n tied it long before I began to experieuce its salatiry effscts; and I'may now soy with Ggecsin McLean, that," woud not fet be withontit on any cor 6 done ine more kood than nny previous remedy Ihave t nd if th ment is deemed by you of aay impartane you he consent to make ic pudlic. J. UNISON. Aagust 34,1817. riacipal Offise, 126 Fulton street. Lrtes my fall Rahway, Strangers and Visiters should not omit vi- siting the finmbe National Dgaeriaa Gallery, on ths upper dway and Murray street. ‘The pictures obtaiaed od ali over the world, and benutifal pietnres cat judge by looking through the ex- shey are, hibitiog Te COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. . MONEY MARKO. Wetncaday, March 15.6 P. Me There was a reaction in the stook market to-day, and most of the fancies fell off afraction, At the first board ‘Treasury notes declined 34 per cent, Long Island ¢ Farmers’ Loan 3¢. Harlem 1M, Norwich and Worcester is Canal ?{, Reading Railroad 3g, Penn 5's %, Reading Bonds 4 Canton went up X, aud Itinois Spe- cial 44. Thore were ssles to some extent of the princi- pal speculative stocks. At the second board Penn 5's fell off 14. Long island advanced \f, Farmers’ Low Reading Railroad 34. ‘Tae absence ofthe nteamer, now in her nineteenth day, has_a depressing influence upon the stock market, and We cannot «xpeot imuch activity, or avy materiel ohongs in prices, util she arrives. Considerob'o anxiety fs manivested to learn the character of the commercial.in- telligence from the other side, ar prices for our great ex- porting etsplo depend upon ft, aad the soney markets of this country will be reguiated for some time by it, In the event of anothor advange in cotton having been realized fa Livorpool, or even if the advanoe lest report. ed is sustained, there must be an improvement fa flosn- cial affairs, generally, bere, a8 exchange will drop bs- low curront rates, and oll apprebension relative to furthor shipments of specie disappear. ‘Chis will relieva the banks, and they will discount more liberally It is the impression among catton speculators, that the Cam- bria will bring accounts of a slight reaction in the Liver t; that the udvance was too great to be en fa the absence of ® corresponding improve- ment in (he manufacturing disixlets, All doubts upon these poiate will soon be at rest, as the steamer must bo closs at baud. In the meantime, it would be well for holders and purchasers to pane, ‘Tho bill for the incorporation of inmurance companier, now under contideration in the Legtelaturo of this State, will probably, with revere) unimportant alterna. tions, be adopted and become a law. It provides for the eotatiiel ment of any vompauy, by any wusaber of ind= Vidal not loss than thirteon,(or a fire and life insurance, 1t requires thet auch pereons shall fle in the offive of the Secretary of State @ deciara.