The New York Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1848, Page 4

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Sunday, ke... 40440 “ Publication commenced yesterday a o'clock “i finished at = The Election in New Pawpstire. We give, in another column, come important intelligence received from New Hampshire last evening A State election took place there on Tuesday of this week, 1n which the great ques- tion ef the Mexican war was made a test bewween he two parties before the people; and the result of this contert, which may be considered a pioneer or preliminary battle for the Presidency, has been in favor of the democratic party. As far as heard trom, 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 annexa- tion of Texas, with all 11s consequencee, 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 mission, 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 us. The democrats, thus far, have triumphed by a considerable majority, and the whigs, as of old, have little left but their honor, their courage, and their hopes for the future: matters which they have had in abundance for the last forty years. Wilmot Proviso—& Compromise. By the settlement cf the Mexican war in the ratification of the treaty of peace, now on i's way | from the United States to Mexico, the different political parties into which the country is divid- | ed, will, in the course of a fow 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, ave been either settled definitely, or abandoned by mutual con- | sent. With the ratification of this treatry, a | new and a formidable question is presented, one | which Mr. Clay, Mr. Calhoun, and other great | Siatesmen, 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— was discussed at the last session of Congress | with much spirit and feeling; and the probability | 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 again comes up for discussion, to a ecene 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 forany 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 next election. 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, aud using every argument in their | power to get their votes and their influence; and | recently the barnh: New York have | compromise, auch as ¢ Missouri com. promise, will be effected, and the 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 eloquence on; but they will hardly set the Potomac on fire, no matter how fiery their speeches may be. Tue Tasaty aND THE Press.—The newspaper press seems to be yet a good del at fault in re- lation to the treaty. Asgreata division appears to exist in 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 bails or masquerades, in order to make amusement, and to laugh at each other.— The Senate of the United States, 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. Ai! 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. Pourrican Feruing 1x IneLanp.—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, in its feeling and spirit, a good deal similar to the Irish confederation here, and anxiously awaits some favorable con- junction of circumstances, for breaking out into open hostility. This crisis they expect will ac- crue on the death of Louis Philippe, in which event a war between Eugland and France is confidently predicted by many ; and, in such an event, they hope that the disaflected 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- fal 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; aud moreover consider the disaffection of the Jrishmen in the British army and navy, of great importence 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 Fra from whence they would seize on a favorable opportunity of uniting with their coun- trymen. There ia 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 yet to transpire. Tue Spring Evecrions —Next month the char- ter election will take place for the election of Mayor and Aldermen of this great and glorious city. And inthis instance it becomes the duty of the tradesmea, mechanics, and laborers, to look well before depositing their vote in the ballot box, and see if 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 an 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- tere, 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 embraced the prin viso. Hitherto, | the ebolitionisis have kept es 2 separate and in- dependent party in our Presidential elections; | and in the coming contest itis not likely that | they will form a junction with the Northern and | Eastern whiga and the barnburners, even if the latter selecta candidate favorable to thia mea- | sure. Now, if such a janction og this were made, the forces of the two partica would be numerically powerful enough to elect their man; and if they did, we w | in the history of our country, a President elected | ©N the question of abolition ; but a union of this kind is out of the question, alihough it may be | ald have, for the first time talked of when the proper time arrives. Again, in the session of Congress that will ensue after | the Presidential election, this question will be again renewed; and esthere will be then no-| thing to be gain by procrastination, it will | probably be decided; butin a way, we appre- hend, not to disturb the permanence or strength of our institutions. The halls of both houses will, doubtiees, re-echo the denunciations of | slavery in every pont of view—the North and | the South will, through their repr, ntatives, be | again arreyed against eech er—Cisso;UtLION of the Union, and a od other ca- lamities, will be talked of aud threstened | in the most fiery language; and after a! sufficiency of gas shall heve been blown off, and all the members ehul! have relevod themselves of their peut up feelings, auother | | jobs. 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 and filth, together with a majority of other matters con- nected with the city goverament, are almost as | much emothered up aud kept froin the public eye by these professed fathers of reform, asthe stones in the street are covered with dirt. Yet the people pay the same amount of taxes, and this year we believe a little more, especially for print- ing and advertisements, as one of its members is somewhat interested in the profits of such 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 administration, but is suflered to lay on 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 effee- ted by the democratic party. The people want reform, and reform they must have ; so, prepare for the tion next moath, The steam-ship Campria is in her nineteenth day. eee We have received, 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 reault- 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 thie, 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 {for 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 abill 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 adjournment 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 wiil mark the enterprise of this department of the New York Herald. —=—=_——— THO CALL OF CONGRHESS. THE INSTRUCTIONS TO MR, SLIDELL. &e., &e., &e. WASHINGTON, March 15, 1848. 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 ovember, despatched the following instructions to Mr. John Slidell, then at New Orleans, com- missioned as Minister Plenipotentiary to Mexico. After repeating to Mr. Slideli 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 relations 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 trom 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. vs The attention of the minister is then directed to the claims of our citizens against Mexico, which he is instructed te 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. 4s the joint resolutioa 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 ot 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 conntry and of Mexieo, and iatorms Mr. Slidell that the in- dependence of Texas is not to be admitted to be a question. It was diflerent, however, with regard to New Mexico. That country the Tex- ans never conquered; and as its possession was desirable to the United States, it wasa fit sub- ject for negotiation * For the whole ot New Mexico and the boundary of the Rio Grande, Mr. Slidell was authorised to offer 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. 8. was instructed to obtain California, it possible, and for the line running from the south- ern extremity of New Mexico to the Pacific, so as 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 Emuillio Voges. New Hampshire Klection, Boston, March 15—A M. GoveRNon—1849, GoveuNon—1847, Co's. = Whig Ab Dem. Scat. Whig. oth. Dem. Berry, Williams, Colby. Berry, Wims. Belimap, Ste1676 2114 9 1113 534 2.046 Rockin’m,4“ 473 433 — 331 293 Stofford, 7% 2,203) 142t 29 1,774 1,335 Carroll, 26 194 224 wat 210 Merri’c, 16 2472 3.001 65 1704 3.050 | Hillab’o’, 16 3498 3121 61 288 2908 Grafton, 10 “ 1 102 1,224 13 645 1172 62 11 11109 11,795 11 807 11,626 11,109 Dem. min. . 169 693 W'g & Ab. mj. 169 Wb odes «vassesersieensice UD The State has gone for the demoorats Bosrox, March 15—9 P. M. The returns received are from about two-thirds of the State. The demvcratic 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 Representatives. Nominations for Congross in Massachusetts, Boston, March 15—9) 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 Quincy Adams. Matters of Fac Barrimony arch 15, 1343. The cara from Paitadelpiia were ained to- dey by the engine running off the track. ‘To-day is the coldest day of the seago 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 inirons. &e Dusiness men are awaiting the steamer’s news. The markets are without change, and inactive. Pennaytvanta Whig State Convention. . HManaisoved, March 15, 1948, ‘The whig State convention assembled at Herrisburg this morning. Mr. Thos. C. Cochran was appointed temporary chairman, and Judge Conrad Seeretary. The roll was then called, aad 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 Erie, Pe« . Vice Presidents,—Jobn eifent 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. M. Sullivan, 8. W,; Pearson, Thos. W. Secretaries,—J, M. Duffield, J. P. Boyer, J. W. Kerr, J, B. Bell. There were seyeral 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. Mr. Middlesworth ue Tr + 69 19 Mr, Middlesworth was then declared to be unanimously nominated. Mr. W. T. Johnston, of Armstrong, and Mr. Samuel Bell, of Bucks county, were elected Senatorial 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. The Weather at the North, és Acsany, March 15, 1848. The weather is very cold to-day—the thermo- mater oe morning ranging at Berar x ¢ thermometer this morning at Schenectad: marked seven degrees below aerh, rt Fire at Rome, N. Y. Roms, Oneida Co.. N. Y. 2 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 the ground, and the Metho- dist Church is now in flames. THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST S§SSION. Senate. Wasninaron, March 15, 1848. The Senate convened at 12 o'clock. The Vioe Presi- dent took the chair, and called it to order, when prayer was offered up by the chaplai: ir. Gurley. MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS. Sundry memorials and petitions were presented and referred, RESIGNATION OF MR. SEVIER. The Vick Presipent submitted a letter from Mr. Sevier, resigning his seat in the United States Senate. NAVY APPROPRIATIONS. The Vick Prestpent laid before the Senate a commu- nication from the Searetary of the Navy, relating to ap- propriations for the past fiscal year. A PRAGK PETITION, A petition was presented by Mr. Benton from citizens of St. Louis, in favor of peace. RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC, Mr Caménon presented resolutions adopted by the Leemiae of Pennsylvania, respecting a railroad to the ‘acific, A NEW TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT. Agroeably to notice, Vir. Douauass, of Illincis, asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill which was read the first and secon’ 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 instructing the Seoretary of the Navy to promote the interest of the country by the purchase of American heup for the use of the navy. RELIEF BILLS. Mr. Wescort, of Florida, from the committee on the ported s bill for the reliefof Mr. D: 140, agreeably to notice, g in a dill, which wasread the d times by unanimous consent, for the lis Combs. \dments to the House bill for the relief of the heirs of Paul Jones were concurred in, and it was then ed, and only awaits the signature o: come & law. THE TRN REGIMENT BILL. On motion, the Senate th-n laid aside the morning business, and prooasded to the consideration of the ciol order of the day, it being the Ten Regiment bill.— Pending the question, Mr. Buren, 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 neye, decided in the negative ; yeas 17, nays 25. a question then came up on the final passage of the Mr. CaLwoun roge and eaid that he had no expccta- tion that the question would be parsed at this time. He desired to express his views in reference to the bill,and hoped that its further consideration would be postponed ull to-morrow. poke in favor of the bill, and das speedily as possible.— urge Pp it being necessary that the nation should be provided against emergencies He trusted it would pass immediately, and hoped that u nal vote on the question would be taken to-mor- in Sais if the Senate was obliged to remain in ssasion all night Mr Foor, 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 oud Speaker, in favor of the bill,and used va- rious arguments to st the necessity of its adoption, end deprecated further debate and postponement. Mr. Baporr, 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 Manoum, of North Carolina, moved to postpone the bill fore 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 whioh so imperiously de- manded immediate action, especially in the face of a prospective perce. After some farther 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 ‘troops in Mexico meeded; and it was well known that ‘an armistice between the two countric ally existed. wi win had concluded, « Calhoun made 80 w remarks, urging a postponement till to-morrow. When on motion, the Sem djourned. House of Representatives ‘The House convened at the uwusl hour, when the Speaker resumed his seat and called it to order. Prayer ‘was offered by the @haplain. MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS. Amovug the memorials and petitions presented, was ons by Mr. Green, of Missouri, numercusly signed by citizens of that State, in favor of the organi mn of a new land district. It was moved to refer itto a Select Committee, which was adopted. EXTENSION OF PATENT RIGHTS Mr Farneccy, of isylvania, reported a bill in fa- vor of extending Jethro Wood’s patent; it was moved to refer it to the Committee on Patents. Mr. Nelson, of New York, moved to lay the bill on the table, which was carried in tho affirmative, PUBLIC PRINTING Mr. Tompson, from the committee on printing, re- ported in faver of printing ten thousand abstracts of the war department provision contracts. Mr. Crozier spoke ath in its favor, and it was moved to refer it to the committee on military eet A good many other bills were reported and re- ferred. THE I RESIDENT'S MEBS, FUSAL. The House then proceeded to tl deration of the regular order of the day, it being the inesunge of the President refusing to give information relative to Mr. Slidell’s instructions while representing the Government in Mexico Mr. Reor, of Ohio, addressed the House, and apoks with great animation. He ridiculed the treaty, Ex- Commissioner Trist, and the government. [le said that Ohio would support none but Wilmot proviso men. When he had concluded, Mr. Thomas Tuanen, of Iilinois, took the floor, but before proceeding to speak, Mr. MeKay, of North Caro- Ina, moved to refer the whole to the committees on fo- reign relations. THE REVENU® DUTIES Mr. Morenran, of Ky , moved to take up the bill pro- hibiting abatement or reduction of the payment of reve- nun duties. Mr. McKay spoke at rome length in its favor. Mr. Munruy, of New York, epoke 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 eanction of the House Mr. Waseixaton Hunt, of New York, snd Mr. Pou Lock, of Pennaylvania, spoke in favor of tho bill Mr. Grinnwii, of Massachursete, poke earnestly against the bill. The debate was continurd for some time, in which several members participated. Several amendments were offered to the bill, when without coming to any final action—on motion, the committee rose and reported the bill to the House with- out amendment, when a motion was made to adjourn, which was cerried. NEW YOUK LEGISLATURE, Avnany, March 14, 1848 Senate, APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLEGES, The bill maki pg appropriatious from the income of the United States deponit to certeia colleges, was passed io committee, RIGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN, Progress was made on the bill relative to the rights of married women. Adjourned. Manon 15, 1818, THE FUNRNAL OF AMBROSE SPENCKR Resolutions were offered and adopted that the Senate attend tho funeral of Ambrose Spencer in a body. NEW YORK CITY LOAN, Me. Bono reported the House bill to authorize the Mayor of the eity of New York to raine $26,000 by loan, RELATING TO SUPERYEG Mr, Crank reported complete th bodies of supervisors, to equalias the Li ar 1ATIONS Dill making fi THE COMMISSARY GENRRAL'S ACCOUNT. ‘The bill repealing the act to psy Henry Storuis certain Sums of money, &>., was passed to a third reading. REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS ON PRACTICE. The Senate, in committeo, resumod the consideration of the report of the Commissioners on’ Practice, and 00- cupied the remainder of the session thereon. The re- port was nearly disposed of. Au attempt, however, will be made @mend the report so as to revive theold county courts, which this report abolisies. Assembly. AMERICAN THKATHICAL FWND. Mr. Rarmonn reported a bill to charter the American Theatrical Fund Avaociation. THE FUNERAL OF AM SPENCER. The House concurred with the Senate resolutions relative to Ambrose spencer. THE ALBANY BASIN BILL, The Houre was occupied, until the consideration of the Albany Basi: journment with it. Markets. Battimore, March 15—Flour—Thoe market contin- ued firm, and we note sales of 1000 bbls Howard street at $5 81 @ 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 of no sales worth reporting. Provisions remained nomiually the same, Whiskey no change. Boston, March 15—Flour—The market continued firm, and'we note sales of 1,300 bbls, including Genesse and other good western brands, at $6 623¢a $675. Corn —Sales of 5,000 bushels were made at 57c for yellow, and 60c for white. Rye Flour was inactive. Oats—We note eales of 3,000 bushels of Northern at 483, Rye—We have ovly to notioo a! f 300 bushels at 853 Provi- sions continued about the same. Freighte—There was not much offering. Merchants were waiting with great auxicty for the Cambria’s news. Wind high, and weather intensely cold. Mopern Dramatic Literature —Some of the newspapers have been speaking highly ia praise of a new drama, by some strange author, founded upon some old colonial character, who happened to distinguish himself somewhere in Maiden lane, during the Inst century, or the century before the last. It appears 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 classi cal and dramatic literature written in the pre- sent da All people who possess a language and a civilization of their own, have distnguish- 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 on 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, (olly 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 Fruigur to Ererniry.—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 funeral honor? Alas! what acommentary on the fame and glory of this world! But a greater commentary than the above mere ignorance, has beea 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! ave Srzamer Souruerner, 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. Poilce Intelligence, Police Statistica —The following table shows the number of arrests made by the polics departmeat of this city during the month of February last; also de- signating the crimes and charges upon which such ar- reste were predicated Felony. ....eee 5 Passing oount’t money. 2 Burglary... .. 0 False pretenoen .... Suspicion of burglary.. 3 Arsauit and battery, Grand larceny....... 29 Disorderly conduct . . .253 Petitlarceny..... Druck and disorderly. .301 Suspicion of larceny. Vegrants..... 0. 1 Reosiving stolen go Rape. .ssseceee Suspicion of murder. Lunatics ..... 4 dconvicts..... 5 4 Seliivg lottery tlokets.. 2 2 Conspiracy ..... 5 4 1 Perjury ......... Abandonment .. —_ Infanticide... . Total number arrests. .1223 Dismissal and Suspension of Policemen. -The fol- lowing table shows the number of policemen dismissed and suspendeded for cause, during one year, from Janu- ary Ist, 1847, to January Ist, 1843 : Policemen suspended... .. oe do dismissed for cause... do resigned after charg them. Policemen res' Total, From th third of the whole pol! most all thetime. The 153 suspensions average from 3 to 30 days each, during which time their pay is stopped, and the posts upon which they are stationed to watch ere, atter of coures, unprotected. In thes nos men ought to be placed oa duty, and receive ti pay therefor. During the above year, in four months, Mayor Mickle dismissed 22 policemon; and the remain- ing eight monthe, Meyor Brady removed from offloe 37, making the 59 dismissals during the year. Before Justice Oshorne—At the watch returvs yes- terday morning, two old grey headed loafers, calling themselves Tarrel Smith and Bernard Gillen, was brought io by offloer Feeney of the 6\h ward, for being drunk and disorderly in the street. Macistaate—Weil, you two venerable old looki; gentlemen..whet were you doing drunk in the etreet las + 183 59 g night, etarbing the Peaceful quiet of the 6th ward ? Paisonuns—Oh! heaven blers your bonor, we only took @ littie drop, and the night being cold, it took hold of our heads and made usa little tight; that’s all, your honor. Macistrate.—I guess there was a meoting last night inthe ward, which accounts for your being drank.— ‘Theres, go and vota, and call in and seo mo day after to- morrow, on St. Patric 'y, Whea, no doubt, you'll be sober. " Paisonens —Oh ! long life to your honor, and may you live for ever; God blest you, And off the two old mea started out ofthe cfilee, declaring they would vote for Alderman Kohler, and no mistake The next prisover was a comical looking old Irish wo- man, with red hair, «black eye, ber face mach pitted with the amall pox, nud no upper front, teeth; hut her tongue was left es long as ever, which she used in a vary fluent manner, throwing the blurnry upon thr magis trate in the heaviest manner possible. Sho cailed her. telf Biddy Kelly The policeman brought her ia for being druok and ditorderly in the stract; but aa the offiser did not appear to moko the char,e, the magia trace told her she might go this time, but to be more carefal in future Bivvy~-Oh, good Judge Osborne, 1 knew eure, you was a good judge, and may you never dio, and lve for ever, God bless you; and may I live to go to to your fu neral, a-ah! Hurry up tho cakes Ande ifths old woman started, laughing, on a full ron out of the office, evusing much merriwent for the rpeotators. Book Folders, ‘i's Moresses, &e. Dean Sin: In your paper of this morning, undor the head of City Inteliigence—Medel Artista—I find the followin. : “ They wero reluctantly compelled to throw aside ‘those tights, and ba book-foldars, band-box makers, tailoressen, and drens-makera, on the case may be." Thave observed with pain in many of tho papers, of late, expressions of a aimilar charasier, Seeing it in your paper of this morning, | determined to address a note to you upon the matter, requesting your attention to it-with greater freedom, knowing that you would not willincly hare the feelings of any parsons, especially when no good is to bo secompilshed by so doing No doubt there sre some (not many, compared with the whols number) girls, who work at these end similar branch, and who are no better than they ought to be.” But you must koow, that the mej rity of the working vite of our city, ave honest, respectable, and worthy, who are far more deserving of respect than many who ere called * ladies,” and who eat the bread of idleness and sloth. I have sisters who ara work girls, and [ am not ashomoed of thea; but om the conteary, feel «just pride in them—they eara thei bread by the aweat of their brow. As feol this pride, Int got proper: that Fir: muse he he on8 com of, make pe . Fen oh CONSTANT READ! epproyrlations for colleges Waa} Typ Weiter if Dot quite, as eold 4 anyday of the past winter. ‘Tho wind wes high all day, and clouds of dust, which were flying inthe streets, ren- dered the day very disagreeable. Winter seams to bavs Wprkamenced, and ls pouring forth tte coldest bresth. When cold was look: it came not; but now, when spring has come in, pleasant weather has disappeared, wud the obliling Blast of winter bas como in ita stead, 6 day was for the most past clear, and no of approsching foul weather, : eee Tue Graxv Jury anv THe Move: Anrists Quite a number of the female Model Artist: "almo’ House, made tl ‘ it Tomb A) the Grand Ly i ‘ir exhibitions might ‘They were not successful, however, and had to rel without being le to communicnte any infor- tion to that body. roprietor informed the jury that he had su:pended ates ious for a few deys, in or- der to bring out sometbirg new; and requested them to be present this evening and judge of the impropriety of euch exhibitions for themselves. This will be quite a rich treat for rome of the sage members of that bod: und it is feared, that for the special oceasion, the exhibi- tien will be conducted in the chastest manuer possible, and thus pay the way to pi it representations similar to those presented a few weeks since. Time 1x Movanina.—Immodiately upon the reception of the news of the late ex-President Adams’ death,a meeting of the Common Council 3, stant Aldermen, in several folds of h black craps, so that it bas since been impossible to s: its face, or to tell tho hour. Thus it is, and must re- main until the thirty days have expired, Fine —A fire broke out about thres o’clook yesterday morning, in the besement of the Baptist Church in Stanton. near Forsyth street, which was put out with very trifling damage. Board of Fducation. Marcn 15'—~Rowxar Keity, Esq, President, in the chair —The committee ea finance presented a report and resolution in favor of appropriating the sum of $1000 for the purchase of books, stationery‘ &o., for the new school ia the Eleventh ward. Adopted. A report was also received from the same committee, requesting the Common Council to make an appropria ticn of $700 for the Setog up asd furnishing ward school house No. 21, in the 12th ward. Adopted. Tine committee on apportionmasnte presented a report, which showed the sum of $199.743 81, had beem appor- tioned for the year 1848, and that the sum of $114,385 £8 had fon: for the Public School Society out of that amoun! The adoption of the report was moved by Dr. Swee- ny, with the exception of the apportionment of eertain primary school, which had been erected by the Public Sehool Society without previously obtaining bation of thie B oard. * ms nr Mr Kine remarked that he supposed the ion- ment, as reported, was in compliance with the law and according to the duties of the Beard. Mr, Srecwicx offered a resolution making the action of the Boerd on this occasion Prospective, and not re- trorpective. The amendment was loat. Tro original report was then adopted, and ordered to be printed. The report on application for mew schools was then presented by ropriation for the purchass of Rew sehool house for ward school No. 4, in tho 14th ward, On motion, the r-port was lad on the table. The committes on buildings and repairs presented a pet relative to the fature building and repairing of school honaes, be reported by the ward offiecrs to this Board before taking further action. A motion to ley the report on the table was lost Mr Krxo moved that the report be laid om the table, be printed, end coms up before the Board in regular or- der. which was a@opted. ‘The same committee also seperied, in favor cf furnish- ing a school or schools fer the benefit of the colored ehil- dren in the 6th ward Adopted. A rerolution was then offered by Mr. Fellows, asking the Common Council for an appropriation of for the fitting up tho basement ef St. Phillip’s chure! in Centre street, as a school house for the benefit of the colored children in the 6th ward. Adopted Free Acad+my.—A resolution was offered by Mr. Bes- worth, directing the commiteee for the care, manage- ment, government of th cademy, receive from Mr, La Farge, for ono half ‘tra cost of making a secure foundation th sum of $2,270 43, and to apply the same to tl cequent payments on the Mason's contract. Adopted 1 ve to the purchase of a site for a new in the 14th ward, for ward school, No. 4, w sthentsk-nup at, restricting the lot Mr. Craro offered an di by 100 feet, mo specification being mentioned in ort. At ed. H_ Sevier, of the State of Arkansas, to be commissioner of the United States, with the rank of envoy extraordi- nary and min'ster 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. Scott's Cheap Far strest—if you want a tip tp ' street und buy one of Scot's Dollar exd Shirts, and cur word fer it you will rever buy broadway. A pair vf Gloves, ecotomise—a Crrvat, econo- mise—a Stock. econcmise—under shirts aud drawers, posket haudierchiefs and ,economise. N. Baw this is the oaly cheep farsishing store in Naw York, remember 94 Nagsau street, opposite the Herald office, and become “richer”? every year. Wim, H. Beebe & Co., Hatters, Rave just re- ceived, direst from Paris, a splendid aiscrtmeat of elogawt Umbreliss, Brushes, Gloves, kc. &a.,waich they now offer for ssle at their establishmeut, 146 Broa’ way. er Gold Pens, of every description and price, {or ails 2 p-r ceas below former. prices, wholesale nud retail by B. E. Watson, & Co., 45. Wi I door below Wall 3.x. 8 F Their Kicheliew now recegzized as the ; G. Bagley's Gold Peas ot masnfactnrers’ prices. with pens of appropriate ad scnogls suppli Banks, college: ¢ qua ity an) size. Gold pens repai ed. Diamond Pointed Gold Pens, from 75 cents to $2 50.—Beers & Clark, 25 John street, (up stairs.) invite ‘he attention of all purchasers of Gold Peas, wholesale or the pens of all the best ma- ens retail, to their stock, comprisin; kers in tne eoantry, carefully selected nnd warranted. i feetiy c.ufident of the tmability of any house to com paired, Diamond Pointed Gold Pens.._.Wholesale ond retail. Those ia wat « ood artis! GREATON & UO,, 71 Cedar street. They have seve: end very superior styles, at very low pri Peus that others sell at $2 they sel! for $! 59 ie get Albert G. Brgiey Ven and Case, $175 only. Spencer & deli’s, Levi Brown's, her api Josiah Haydeu & Co's. and all of wroved mukera’ Pens, selected by a competent person, at reduced prices. Gold pens and coses repaired and exchanged Methodist lergyma: The fliowing was in @ahway by the Rey. J. O. Tuaisoa, of the hurch, learned sud iespreted ths wonde ini we system. Friend st (a8 you are avygre,) expes my system, wtteoded with on of the throst and lurgs,J was, consequence of having read Caprain behlf, induced to try Dr. oumect effects of Ur. at your insiance, nnd MeLew’s decided ‘Vownsead’s fur-famed Sareepar iu the hope than ta the erufidenc ts pror but Tam bound in enudor now to acknowlet tried it long before I began to experieuce its I may now so7 with ( jatsry efircts; D@yivin MeLean, that “1 woud not be withoatit on any corsideretion” It hes dove ine move kood than any previous remedy | havo tried, and if this atite- iment it ceemed by you of aay iapactaure, you have my fal publi O. TUNISON. Rahway, Ofiise, 126 Fulton street. Strangers and siting the Pinmbe Nati ‘# should not omit vi- Gallery, on ths upper comer of Broadway and ‘The pictures obtriaed there ar world, and. benut.fal pietures ihey are s pny one can judge by looking through the ox- hibition room for hmsel COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. . MONEY MaARKOr, Wetineaday, March 15.6 P. Me There was « reaction in the stook market to-day, and most of the fancies fell off a fraction. At the first board ‘Treasury notes declined 34 per cent, Long island 1% Farmers’ Loan 3. Harlem 1%, Norwich and Worcester 4, Morris Canal 3g, Reading Railroad 3g, Penn 5's %s, Readiag Bonds 4 Canton went up %, and Itinois Spe- cial 4. Thore were sales to some extent of the prinol- pal speculative stocks. At the second board Penn 4's fell off 4g. Long island advanced \{, Farmers’ Loam 14, Reading Railroad 14. The absence ofthe nteamer, now in ber nineteenth day, has_a depressing influence upon the stock market, and we cannot #xpeot much activity, or avy nzsterial ohongs in prices, uatil she arrives. Considerob'e anxiety fa imauliested Lo learn the character of the commercial_in- telligence from the other side, at prices for our great ex- porting eteple depend upon ft, and tho money markets of this country will be regulated for some time by it, Iu the event of anothor advange in cotton having been renliaed ia Livorpeol, or even if the advance lest report- ed is euatained, there must be an improvement fa finan. cial affairs, generally, bere, a8 exchange will drop bs- low curront rates, and ell apprebension relative to further shipments of specie disappear. ‘Chia will relieve the banks, and they will direount more liberally It is the imprension among cstton speculators, that the Cam- bria will brirg acoounts of a slight reaction in the Liver pool market; that the advance was too great to be en tertained in the absence of # corresponding improve- ment in the manufacturing districts, All doubts upon these poiate will soon be at rest, as the steamer must be clons ut baud. In the meantime, it would be well for holders and purchasers to paute, ‘Tho bill for the incorp. now under considera: stallion of invaranes companier, nin the Logtelature of this State, will probably, with ceversl unimportant altera. tions, be adopted and become alaw. It provides for the entatliel ment of any eompsuy, by any uumbor of iud’« Vidaais not less (ban thirteon,(or the purpores of murine, froand life insurance, It requires that such persons hall fle in (he offive of the Secretary of State a deciara-