The New York Herald Newspaper, August 14, 1848, Page 4

INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS. | THIRTIETH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION | | Senate. | Wasnt on, August 12, 1843 THE OREGON BILL. ee | The Oregon bill having beem received from the House Mr. Dovetasss moved } lopference | Govanecen objected, and moved that the Senate | recede from its amez.dment (the Missouri compromise run through to the Pecific.) He appealed that Oregon should be permitted to come in free. He adverted to the campaign of 1844, to the blending together of the demand for the securing of Oregon and the acquisition of Texas, They were to go together, It was agr that the one should come in as slave territory, and that the other should be free. Texas had long ago been admitted, and Oregon was still witnout a g: yerpment, and even without protection. Let us emu- late the epirit of the Noril: : Mr. Westcorr interposed aud said that Florida had been knocking for admission, and without success, from 1839 to 1845 Mr. Bexton—But she was admitted, nevertheless. Let us, then, emulate the spirit of the North, and show a confidence towards them equal to theirs towards us. Let us give Oregon @ government, and exclude slavery. aceordirg to the understanding in the ad- miesion of Texas Wih some conversation as to the parliamentary rules in such cases, and while Mr. Breese was address- ing the chair, Mr. Benton rose, and progressing with some general observations upon the bill, insisted, because of the ne- cessity of a government for Oregon, that the Senate | recede from its compromise, and take the bill as ten- dered by the House Mr. Carnown culled upon the chair to preserve order ; the Senator from Missouri was not entitled to the floor, Mr. Bewrok (with a self-possession, as if unconscious ofall around him, and of the calls to order) continued peaking upon the subject of the necessity ofa govern- ment for Oregon. Mr. CaLnoun rose quickly to his feet, and with much emphasis and gesticulation, demanded that the Chair prererve order, and, turning aside to Mr. Ben- ton, exclaimed, Take your seat, sir. Mr. Benton (still speaking, snd sus most composed demeanor) and crossing his waistcoat, with a smile and majesty. in a deep tone, delibe: in my chair, Mr. President. wi my breast.’? Order was thus restored Mr Mason then moved to lay the bill on the table, which motion was lost. 17 to 31. IP Tam quiet Yras—Mesers. Berrien. Butler, Calhoun, Davis of Miss, Downs, Foote, Hunter, Johnson of Md., son of Ga., Johnson of La. King, Mason,’ Mangum, Rusk, Turney, Westcott, Yulee—17— covery mun of them from the Scuth. Nays—Mersrr. Alien, Atherton. Baldwin, Bell, Benton, Brad- reese, Bright, Cameron, Clarke, Davis of Mass, Dayton, kinson, Dix, Dodge, Douglaes, Felch, Fitzgerald, Greene, Hale, Niles, Spruasee, Sturgeon, er—S1. Mz. Benron rose to plead. to some detail, the neces- sity of a government for Oregon. He believed the neglect to do so, by the rejection of this bill, would re- quire, or might require, the President to call an extra session of Congress, in order to save the people of Ores gon from annihilation, and with the hope of accom- plishing the object of the protection and preservation of the people of Oregon. Mr. Bernren, (the most thorough going and fearless advocate of slavery this side of the coast of Africa.) hoped the motion to fall back upon the naked Wilmot Proviso for Oregon. as returned from the House, would rejegted, and that the Senate would insist upon its amendment incorporating the principle of the Missouri compromise of 1820, and extending it straight through to the Pacific, with the rights of the South guaranteed aouth of the line ; he hoped the Senate would insist, and that there would be a committee of conference asked on the subject. This, he thought, was due to the South. due to the people at large, and all the inte- rests of this Union. Mr. Mason moved to postpone the bill till the after- noon seesion. Mr, Bextox—I oppose that motior. sir. result of that motion, sir, cepends the fate of the bill for a government for Oregon. I, therefore, call the ayes and noes upon the motion. ‘The motion was lost—23 to 34. ‘As—Messrs. Badger, Berrien, Borland, Butler, Cathoun, Davis, of Mise, Downs, Foote, Hannegan, Hunter, Johnson, of Ma., Johnson, of Ga. Johnson, of La, King, Lewis, Mangum, Macon, Paros, Rusk, Schastian, ‘Turney, Westcott, Yuteo—dy Navs—Messra Allen, Atchison, gAtherton, Bsldwin, Bell, Benton, Bradbury, Breese, Bright, ‘Cameron, Clark, Corwin, Davis, on, Dickinson, Di: , Douglass, Felch, Fitage- raid, Greene, Hale, Hamlin,*Houston, Metcalfe, Miller, Niles, Pelps, Sprutnce, Sturgeon, Underwood, Upham, Walker, Web- rh. Mr. Carnoux, deeply moved by the momentous phase which this question had assumed, jed to the South to place themselves rectus Uy tat ling issue. Let us first do all we can—let us go as far as the rights of equality, which we hold under the constitution, will permit us to go. Let us make every concession consistent with our independence, and if we fail, then we can go home and say to our constitu- ents, there is no hope of settling the question here.— Mr. Carnovy continued his review of the dangers impending over the South, and the necessity of resist- ance toany attempt at the exclusion, by act of Con- gress, of the South from the new territories. Submis sion now is submission to degradation and slavery. ‘The North know that Oregon never can become aslave territory. They know this. Yet they will persist in our exclusion, because they have the power. Mark the vote in the House. Every man from the South trae to his colors ; and every man from the North, with a few exceptions, voting against us. Sir, there is a higher question here than the mere que tion of a govern- ment for Oregon. It is the question which invelvesthe bree of the South in this Union, the submission the South to a degrading position in the Union, or the dissolution of the Union itself. I repeat, as I said the other day, that the South must de’ fend herself. She must say to the North you shall mot crush us. We love the Union! but there are questions which rise superior to it. We are the same men who acted such a noble part in our revolutionary etruggles. Sir, mean to be faithful to this Union, id being so. best be faithful to ourselves. ir, this is not a question of Oregon—it is s question Our faith is not that twenty millions of peoy equally control all parts of the Union. We hold this federal union of sovereign States. Perhaps it is better that this should come to ahead finally,and we should settle it, but not here. I repeat, that we yielded our claim—that we had an equal right to this territory, and agreed it should be left to the constitution. Where would the mnt bill leave us? A small slip between non-slave- olding California and New Mexico, and that the very worst "ance Now, sir, I feel no solicitude regarding the Missouri compromiee ; you may do as you please with it—the South will act for herself, Mr. Bert—I am one of the twe or three who shall go this morning in opposition to my Southern friends. perhaps am not a Southern man. | concede that there are much wiser men—greater, sounder of judg- ment and views, on both sides of the Senate, than my- self; but I must be allowed to act for myeelf, as | think right. I speak of my own judgment only, and with great deference, when I say 1 conceive the South is placing iteelf in @ false position. | don’t think we ought to say the die is cast—our doom is sealed and irrevocable.—and on what? On Oregon’ Mr. Catnovn—Will the gentleman permit me’ I take the ground that Congress has no right to legislate on the subject of slavery. The Senator perhaps thinks differently ‘Mr. Beis understood; but he repeated, in his judg- ment, it was unwise to go home to the people on such an issue as Oregon presents. Noone imagines slavery will ever exist there. The proceedings of the other houre are referred to. as proving that the issue has now arrived. I deny it, sir. There are too many high and noble spirits in the North, ever to record. that the South shall be excluded from territory which of right belongs to her. When a vote is passed of that kind, then we can truly go home to our constituents and say the die is c: But until then—until that period arrives, I will not believe that our rights are excluded. A committee of conference has been suggested, and [, for one, would be willing to agree to it. A motion, however, had been made to lay the bill on the table, instead of adopting the conciliatory policy. Mr. Foorr explained with reference to his motion to lay the bili on the table. ir. Downs would not votefor the bill because it was intended to force it down their throate, any how. Mr. Catnovun would rather nothing at all should be done with the bill, than that the proviso should be en- grafted in it. Mr. Bext continued—The doctrine was that we had no power to legislate on the matter -even ifthe South considered it an evil—that certainly staggered him He (Mr. B.) thought that the Missouri compromis: had conceded the right of Congress to legislate in th matter. Mr. Catnoun—Ohb, no, no, Mr. Bert would be found fighting with his Southern friends when the true iesue arrived. He had, however strong trust that when the , cluding the South from ¢ the great moral to maintain our federal union. 1 nd ri 2 power of justice would operate with the North, and prevent thein from doing justice, "H did not believe t their verdict would be so adverse to the South Tepresented. He trusted it would not he could ot believe it would ir. Torney alluded to the sudden light which the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Benton) appeared te here received on the subject of legislating for territories, although that honorable Senator had permitted Ore. gon to remain without a government for three long years. He (Mr. T.) was in favor of a committe of compromise—he had never known such a course fail hy, therefore, depart from long established in this ease? This course was adopted on the rivial bill, and why, therefore, could gentlemen depart from it in this instance? Inno other instance was it ever departed from, and why should the major. ity, because they have the power, refuse to settle this question! ile returaed his sincere thanks to the Sen- ator from Illinois for his noble conduct in endeavoring to beal the breach—that honorable Senator would re- ceive his (Mr. J verlasting respect and esteem, In view of this, he moved to lay the motion of the Senator from Missouri ov the table, and then the motion of the Senstor from Alabama would come up. Mr, Weestrn—Wiil not that also carry the bill with it? Mr. Bextox—Certainly, you suust aiso move to lay the billom the table—you cannot separatethem, Mr. 'fvrxsv—1 withdraw my motion in that case 8 Bu rien war perfectly cool. If they gave up the question in the case of Oregon, they would © the pledges in the case of California a0 ¥ Mexico, The igus could be fought upon this bill as clearly as upon ay other measure—for the gentlemen have clearly raid ‘n advance they would exciude ue from territory, When. therefore, they had posse Orr gon, and were thus strengthened, was it pro ion they have ad is impossible to ob gentlemen. We now, thatthe 2 recede from wone ofits iw its reference to a Committee my arms foldedupon | Upon the | wan to claim the whole of the territo- the face of all this, the geatleman ys he will leave it to the houoral feelings and magnanimity of the North, and to their 8 of the justice of the care. iron expression that does inf eptiemun's heart ve always considered that gea- leman as a remarkably practical gentleman; bat he certainly dows not display it in thiainstance. Caa yengo befe eprople and declare that the North is t the pastand wl! at last do you Justice? con they—believe it? There is ‘another view of the subject.” He raya that Oregon is like a ves- rel with women and children on it, and we should save it, 1 choose to change the Sure and eny that it would jeopardise the vessel to put any more people oa it. It would be better to let the vessel go than to en- danger the old federal union by interfering with her. Sir, we can go back to our constituency, aud tell them that we uve offered every compromise we could, poritions, aud ry. And yet, from Ten nese sRo4 | ur cffers were refused, and we are now compelled to | take whatever the majority chooses to force on us. I differ very widely from the views advanced by the | honorable eenater from Massachusetts, and I would | ask him. if he were to engraft in his bill that no oae should be an office holder, in Oregon, if he were a | slaveholder, could he do it? C«uld he deciare that in Oregon they should have the power to re éx post facto law, or grant letters of nobility? I do not mike these euggestions for the purpose of provoking contro- | versy with that honorable gentleman, but to show my positions. Mr. President, we have given Oregon everything usually given to territories ; and if this single objectionable clause were withdrawn, would they not have a good government there still? Is not the clause a mere obstruction’? Why, therefore, do they insist on the incorporation of this useless” clat if they are so anxious for a go- yernment for Oregon? Now, Sir, the gentleman from ‘Tennessee, says that the issue has not yet arrived ; that when the subject of California and New Mexico comes up, he will have a better opportunity for a strag- gle. What, sir, etruggle ozainst. numbers and against | precedents in legisintion? Our hands, sir, will be tied, and the first thing we know, will be the demand | to do away with slavery in the District of Columbia, and in fortsaud arsenals, If we are surrounded by free States, we will find all aspirants for the Presidenc | courting the influence of the majority, and the Sout! | will never possess a single representative high in office; we will be despised because of our weakness, Why should this be? have we not done our ehare in ob- taining our conquests? The West and North have become rich by it—by selling the pork and beef at enormous prices, And yet. sir, in all this, and I speak with no desire to reproach the President, not one general officer has been appointed from the South- Atlantic States— Mr. Hovstox—Will the gentleman allow me to ccr- recthim? There was Gen. Cumming, Gen. Twiggs, Gen. Pillow, and others. Mr. Botixn explained that he meant no general officer had been appointed from the Southern Atlantic States, and those gentlemen mentioned formed no ex- ception to his remark. It was a proof that those States which were not powerful were slighted. There was Gen. Twicgs. Gen, Pillow. Gen. Shields, Gen. Smith, Gen. Cushing, (a laugh) all appointed from powerful States, He meant no reproach to the President by mentioning this, but he considered it was to the point, in elucidat- ing the remarks he had made with reference to the potition of the South, if surrounded by free territory and ite influence thus weakened Mr. Hovsron after alluding to the terms under which Texas had been admitted into the Union, expressed his surprise that gentlemen should threaten disunion in the settlement of the Oregon question by the exclu- sion of slavery. Texas had been admitted with the understanding that Oregon would be entitled to all the privileges of the North. In that view be (Mr. H.) would vote forthe bill even if the naked proviso were retained, He should not vote for receding from the Senate amendment; still, if the Senate should recede he would give his support to the bill. The South was carrying its opposition far above the compromise, and by doing ro weakened its strength, He dissented from tke doctrine that the crisis had arrived— | when it did it would be time enough to . | Mr. H. made a feeling appeal to the North and the South to throw aside some portion of their asperity; for the maintenance of this glorious Union—rendered doubly #0, by the brave and glorious deeds of our ancestors. Mr. Houston said he had been born in the South, and had since passed much of his time on RioGrande’s winding banks He could not | therefore, be accused of want of proper feeling to- | wards the South, when he said that he did not consi- | der their rights were now at all invaded. There was a Presidential aspirant, it is true, at the North, of a rather questionable character. He reminded him | somewhat of the story of two neighbors. One was | complaining that his apple crop had failed, and that in consequence he had no cider. His friend said. that difficulty might easily be obviated; he would give him a barrrel of that refreshing beverage. How will I get it home, said the thirsty individual. Why, said his friend, I will send it for you. Well, said the former, | that difficulty being obviated, what will you give me for the barrel when the cider’s drank? (Laughter } This was ‘he position of the northern aspirant of the Presi- dency, Mr, VanBuren. After receiving benefits from the South, he now turns round and asks us what we'll give for the barrel’ Mr. Mancum appealed that it was unkind in the Senator to treat his absent friend in this way. Mr. Foote hoped his friend would not restrain him- self. Mr. Hovstox seid he had never had anything to do with the support of Mr. Van Buren. He (Mr. H.) had supported Jackson, but was an exile during Mr. Van Buren’s time. He was politically unknown to him, and God forbid his intimacy should ever be greater. a (with a profound bow) asked the Sena- Mr. ee tor’s on. Mr Hoverox He (with equal politeness) conceded it. eeded in his denunciation of Mr. Van Buren, id that had that gentleman attempted his recent ingratitude during the days of Jackson, he would have been consumed, and there would not have Ween an oleaginous mark left to designate the spot where he had existed! [Roars of laughter. ] [Capt Bragg, of Bragg’s battery, on the ficor below, outside the bar.) Mr. Hovston went on expounding his views of the blessings of this Union. Texas was devoted to it. She had fought through her war of independence—she had become a nation—she had thrown herself into.the arms of this Union, and under its copies and she would stand by that eagle till the last feather was plucked from its wings. That’s the position of Texas. She loves this Union. But. sir, you may ask— “Where is Lord Stanley When he should serve lsnavecelgnta the South Sir, I am devoted to the South. But I would not be led’away by passion. I would reason with my brethren in the North. I regret the menace of my friend from South Carolina, in view of the rejection of the compro- mises of the Senate by the House. | regret his me- nace. Mr.Catnovn—I made no menace. Mr. Hovstox—The gentleman said he would stake himeelf. Mr. Catnovn—I said notone word about staking If. myeelf. Mir. Hovston—I understood the Senator to say, that he would stake himeelf. Mr. Catnoun—I said I would take my position. Mr. Hovston—The Senator said, it became th South to take its position proneptl 5 Mr. Catnoun—Certainly, and he explained the ne- cessity of the South to take its position. Mr. Hovsrox—I did not catch the last expression of the Senator from South Carolina. Mr. Canoun. on, sir. Mr. Hovstox—What | wrote down of the Senator’s remarks, I regarded as 8 menace against the North. Mr. Catnovs—-No menace—nomenace. We must take our position. I said no more. Mr. Hovstox—I am glad the Senator disavows a menace againstthe North. What is this position which you meanto take? Call a convention of the Hotspurs of the South, ora Southern Convention. Mr. Downs—Even if we have a Southern Conve: at more than the North has done ‘They have had a Northern Convention, against us’ and several negroes were delegates in it. Mr. Hovston—I fhope the South will not consider it necessary to call pce tdnn dy to fight the free negroes of this striped convention of the North. Mr. Dowxs—I am sorry to see the gentleman getting away from his friends in the South ; but I have seen, from the first of his speech, that he is deserting us. Mr. Hovstox vindicated the patriotism of his posi- tion, and denied the right of any Senator to pro- nounce judgment upon his conduct on this floor. Mr. Downs, as a Southern man, regretted the position taken by the Senator from Texas. The whole South would regret it ; and he would not soon hear the last of it. Mr. Hovston.—! will stand or fall by what I have said. I have no fears of the consequences. Mr, Butier—Would the Senator call it treason in the South to meet, in erder to counteract this free negro movement in the North’ Mr Hovstox—Oh! no! not treason, but it would be asmall business to a convention of Southern men toresist this dreadful movement of the old women and young children of the North. 1 have seen a better and more formidable convention of buffaloes, than the Buffalo Convention of New York Now, sir, shall we be alarmed at the fanaticism of a few men’ Mr. Downs—Does the gentlemen call the vote of the House on the compromise as the vote of a few men? Mr. Hovston—Does the gentleman regard that as of any vast importance? Mr. Downs—Yes, sir, of very great importance Mr. Hovstox—I thank the gentleman for the word. Mr. Brtier--I willask the gentleman another ques- tion. If @ bill is passed excluding slavery from New Mexico and California, will the Senator accede to it, or will he go and settle with his slave property in the territery in defiance of the unconstitutional law? Mr. Horsron—“ Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.” Mr. Brvirn— Oh! yes, that's always the way, ‘‘sul- cient for the day ir the evil thereof.” Mr. Hovsron—Yes, it is ancient, but it is trite; © sufficient for ” Hovsrox—{ will then do all I can to preserve the harmony of this Union, He should certainly hesi- tate about resieting the laws of the land, if he did not regard it as treason. While he would defend the rights ef the South, he would not carry a crusade to Puget’s Seund for the extension of slavery After some conversation on the yueetion before the Senate, Mr. Benton took the floor. Ir Bixton--Sir. 1 willeall the attention of the Se- e to what every Senator knows—that we have ced to the Houre bil) in every word, and in every tter : but, sir, we have euperadded wh be. lcng te the Dill; and now (he question is, s ut, upon which the two houses bave covery word and in every letter, beeaure there intajected Into it # clause from the Senate Senater from South Caroliva,a few deys tory ot the Jail of this Un cond chap 2 fa to cont ouse have agreed in » interjected gn uestion to California, a country 400 This, sir. i¢ the way this sir, wheabut eg miles be question I was 2 boy, then, sir, »stonished to think that great man should have at- tach«d so much importance to Burr's talk. itwas the cnly act cf Mr, Jefferson's life in which I did not vgce Why, sir, there was not a woman ora child in any of the'vilisges or towns of the different States ¥howould not have tied Burr. or any one who sup- ported him, and given him up to justice. B. de- tailed at length Burr's eventful fate, and his ignomi- niovs capture in the middle of a stream, by aman who happened accidentally meet him. When Burr arrived at a tewnin Tennessee, he saw a crowd of boys assem- bled. and immediately jumped out of the wagon in which he was, and harangued the boys, complaining of his capture. At first the boys sided with him, but when they beard who he was, they immediately assist- din recapturing him, and giving him up.) Mr. Ben- continued—That. sir, will be the end of every at- pt to dissolve this Union (shaking bis hand at Mr. Calboun). Divide this Union! Sir. 1 should like to fee any one divide the Mississippi—for | understand, tir, its by a line we are to be divided—a 56 30 line, sir. ‘The man who would undertake to dam up the Missis- tippi, by building a wall sobigh and broad that not a single drop could pass it, would have a feasible job be- fore bim, 1n comparison with this 3630 project. We are told, sir, that unless we agree to certain things — unless this bill is passed im a particular form, the Union will be endangered, Sir, it’s all fustian! fus- tian, cir! It is all sound and fury, signifying nothing. Philosophers tell us, sir, that a pebble, dropped in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, would agitate the waters on the shores of China, It would be a small agitation, it fs true, sir; but it would bea storm, a tornado, com- pared to the agitation now threatened to this Union. Considering all these threats of disunion as puerile and preposterous, 1 move, sir, that the Senate roede from its emendment, i [Some business of conferences, upon bills passed, here interposed iteelf.} Mr. Yurer thought the crisis had come. The South must decide whether they will submit to inequality and degredation, or resist, if driven to this extremity, by revolution and disunion. Believing that something might yet be done on this question, he moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Territories, Mr. Wensrex moved the question of order. Mr. Yurer withdrew bis motion. On motion of Mr Cameno: granting a smal! pension to am old man, who has been for several years hanging round and in the Capitol, and so fur afflicted with St. Vitus’s dance, as te be an object of the deepest commiseration. And the bill was passed. Other mencures relating to Committee Reports, were actedon. Mr. Jonunson, of Ga., took the flooron the Oregon Dill, and upon the slave question. His speech was pecisliy intended to warn Mr. Bell and Mr. Houston, against deserting the South, and trusting to the mag- nanimity of the North, in reference to New Mexico and California, That magnanimity would be the geucrosity of the lion or the wolf tothe lamb. Itis a magneniiuity which will destroy us. Recess, House of Reproventatives ‘Wastinaros, August 12, 1848, THE UNITED GERMAN CONFEDERATION, Mr. C.J. Incersou:, by permission, introduced a resolution, which, he said, he did not desire to be acted upon now. but to defer proceedings thereupon until the next session. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and is as follows. viz :— Whereas, it ians much the right as it is the interest of the peo- ploof this, the oldest and freest of confederated republican com. to sympathize and rejoice with all others following our example, and, above all, that great German nation from whom not only we, Lut most of our English a \d_ institutions are descended, therefore, 3 Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representati United States, in Congress assembled, that their or are tendered to the Upited German Confederation, lately f on the great principles of the sovereignt, reign States to govern themeclves without hereditary rw whereby forty millions of Germans may be peaceably restored to the first rankamong great nations; and that the President of the United Statesis herehy requested to transmit acopy of this resolution, through the American Minister aceredited to the Ger- manic confederation, THE COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN AFFAIRS—CHARGE OF CORRUPTION—A PRESUMED INDIGNITY TO THE HOUSE GREAT DOINGS—JEU D’FSPRIT. Mr. Frixs, of Ohio, sent up to the clerk’s table, a communication from Col, Medill, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in which he says that during the debate on the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill, when an item for the relief of David Fal ker was under con- sideration, Mr. Clingman is reported in the National Intelligencer, as having remarked that he understood that Mr. Medill had endeavored to prejudice the claim; that the Indian Bureau was corrupt; that the books had been altered for corrupt purposes; that he had no confidence in Mr. Medill, and would believe no statement that he should make. It wasseldom that a public officer noticed attacks of this kind ; but as it is £0 C eigl ‘as to reflect upon him personally, he thinks it highly necessary to say something with regard to it.— If the statement of Mr. Clingman were true, he (Mr. Medill) would deserve to be turned away from office in scorn and disgrace. If untrue, and without founda- tion, it is due that the fact should be ascertained and published to the world. The clerk had proceeded thus far. when Mr. Rocxwext, of Connecticut, arose to a point of order, and objected to the further reading of the com- munication. Mr. Frizs—I ask whether it is not just andright that the paper should be read? [‘ Read” “rea Mr. Rockwett—I move that the paper ceived. bill was taken up not re- Mr. Frirs—I move that permission be given for the reading of the paper. [“No,” “no.” “Yes; let it be read.”’] The Srraxen—They who present papers, showld take care that the contents of them should be respect- ful to the Ho Mr. Fri e communication sent up is designed to meet the charges made bya member of this House inst the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. I think it it is due, that when charges are made against an agent of this government, he should have an oppor- tunity to show that they are false. Mr Rocxwert—As to proving the charges true or false, I have no objection. My objection is against the language employed in the communication. ir. Fri ask that this resolution be read [hold- ing it in his hand.) ‘he Srraxen—it is competent for the gentleman from Connecticut, or any other gentleman, to move that the communication be not r ed, on the ground that the lan; is disrespectful. Mr. Fries the floor, to offer this resolution. The Sreaxen—No resolution can be entertained until the communication is réceived. Mr. Bropueav—I want to know whether it has not been received. The Srraxen—The communication has not been received. The reading was commenced by common consent. Mr. Rockwet.—I think that when a man makes a communication to the House, that the charges of a member are base falsehoods, ought not to be received. Mr. Bropnrap—The House ought to protect an agent of the government. hi yee was much excitement prevalent all over the all. Mr. Rocxwer1i—I move that the communication be not received. The Sreaxen—The gentleman from Ohio will take his reat. Mr. Fries sat down. The Sreaxen—The chair understands the gentle- man from Connecticut, as objecting on account ofthe disrespectful language. Mr. Fries—The communication is not understood. The Srxaxer—It is competent for any gentleman, to move that the communication be not received. Mr. Bow1ix—It is competent to call for the reading ? eae Sreaxer was understood to reply affirmatively. lowever, The Cixnx resumed the reading, and came to that part of the paper where Mr. Medrill says, that the charge of Mr. Clingman is “base, wanton and ma- licious,” and that “ David Taylor was in the habit of making promises of liberal rewards in case he received = amount of his claim from the Indian department,” when Mr. Rocxwett again moved that the communi- cation be not received. ‘The Si A member can ask for the reading. The Cux:rx resumed the reading, and Mr. Hiit1anp rose to a point of agder. Mr. Ciixcaan—I hope that it will be read, Let us know what it is. Mr. Hitiiano—I ask if it is not due to the House itself to reject o ication couched in such dis- respectful terms ? ir. Bropriear—I call the gentleman to order. Mr. Hitianp—I submit to the House whether we ought not to object te the reading’ ‘he Srraxen—The moat may be objected to. After some further ings, the House decided that the communication should be read. Mr. Crincmax—I only desire to say, so far as | made th thi m thoroughly partment is corrupt; from the reading of the paper, | am eonfirm opinion. I will not reply to the allegation. 1 dl ver offered money to me, Both Colonel Benton and myself heard Taylor say that he would | give ten per cent. to any one who would get his claim through; and we told him not to pay anybod; claim ought to be allowed on its own merits, know of an am satisfie: investigation. Mr. Rockwrit—I know nothing of the merits of this affair, except what appears before the House. I think the allegations of the Commissioner to be unwarranted. He is guilty of contempi. If papers of this description are to be brought in against members, where is it to d? Jt is the privilege of members to make charges, and it is the privilege of the person accused to ask for aninyertigation ; jut it is the first time that | have heard a member charged with base falsehood, in this manner. Ifthe communication were couched in pro- per lap guage, I would not object ; but I will not con- 6 as the Tao not coe to whom Taylor offered money. I that the affairs of the Indian Bureau need sent that (he Honse rball be thus insulted Mr. Frivs--I believe that courtesy should be ob served, not only by members, but by heads of bureaus and departments. However, | cannot consent that members shail get up here apd make charges so grave an important, without giving the person charged an opportunity to ask for an investigation, and to refute the allegation. Asan humble merober of this Houre, | stand ready to ray, that thejhead of the Indian Bureau has the right of self-defence, and to employ terms as strong as those im the communication. 1 ask the reading of the rrmarks of the gentleman from North Carolina, [“Object,” “object,” “no,” “no * ‘The Srraxen-It can be read by unanimous eon- sent, [“Object;" “objection is made.) Mr. Fr ses--] will read itasa part of my speech. Mr. Toomns—I am inclined always to extend cour- tery, but to this proceeding I object. Ni. Henry--I ise to a point of order, The Srvaxen—Gentlemen will take their seats. [Bang, bang.J Mr. Hysy--My point of order is this, 1 submit that the gentleman from Ohio has # right not only to read the resolution, but tohaye itreadat the clerk’s tab! | ihe Serawen—Itis a matter of courtesy. The rule Js that no member basa right to read anything, not even his own . (xcept by courtesy r ke an appeal from the decision dto the Manual in justification cemed to ve sathBed, andon his motion, gentleman from Obio was accorded the privilege of reading the resolution. xs said that he had no disposition to con- ime of t and then read the report | cf Mr. Clingwan’ as they appeared in the National Infetligences Ma, Ciincuan said, that be was not altogether cor- rectly reported, and explained what be did submit to the House. Mx. C. Bnown—T presume the gentleman yesterday raw the report of hisremarks, I( he was made to say that the commissioner was bribed, when he was not bribed, why did he not put himself right? Mr. CuinoMan, in reply—{ have to state that [ do not consider myself responsible for the report. I don’t believe that I read it. 1 did say that I was satisfied the Indian Bureau is thoroughly corrupt Mr. Faies—I take it for granted that in the remarks the gentleman made, he intended to iupute charges against the Commissioner so grave that it becomes the duty of the House to investigate them. I do trust that no gentleman will refuse an investigation. If they do refuse, it will be equivalent to saying that the commnnication is not worthy to be received. nor the | charges worthy of being investigated. ‘ Mn. Lvans, of Maryland, endeavoured to obtain the oor. Mr. Fa:rs—! ask for the reading of my resolution. | [* Objeot.” Mr. Evans—Mr. Speaker—{* Order, order.”'} Mr. Frixs—1 have the floor. The Sre,xen—The gentleman has a right to read his resolution. Mr. Fuirs—Will the House consent that it shall be read by the Llerk ? [* No,” “no,” “no '} Iwill read the resolution myself. “Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire into the charges made in the House of Representatives, ou the th inst., by & gentleman from North Carolina, agaivst W. Medill, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and that full and ample powers be given to them to send for persons and papers, Ir. Evans (a young, talented and impetuous member) again eseayed to obtain the floor, Mr. Bunt, however, was recognized. He said, “1 understand that the paper has been received.” The Srvaxen—It has not been received. Objection has been made on account of its disrespectful lan- guage. Mr. Burt—I am glad that this House has refused to receive it. It was my purpose to move to lay it on the table. It is obvious that the gentleman from North | Cerolina bas evidence to satisfy his mind that the | cbarges are true, The Commissioner has a right to self-defence, but he has not pursued the proper course, and bas availed himself of an opportunity to make a | disreputable imputation on a member of this House. He is not content with asserting the right of self-de- fence, but seeks to become an acouser of an honorable member of this House. I confess that he deserves to be reprehended by this House; and as the question is on the reception of the paper, I will say no more, | | hope the House will not receive the paper. Mr. Evans, of Maryland, after his repeated struggles, at last obtained the floor. He maintained, in loud, harsh, and spirited tone, that the paper was a gross breach of privilege of the rights of the House, and an | attack on an honorable member, No such paper | should be received, read. or heard. If the statement of Mr. Clingman was false, he could obtain a fair trial, and the brand of falsehood would rest upon that mem- ber, but the application for an investigation should be couched in proper language. Tho gentlemen from Ohio ought not to have presented the paper. Mr, Faies—It is a question of privilege. Mr. Evans—The gentlemen is mistaken, Every single word in the paper is an attack on privilege. Mr. Woopwasarn said that it was an insulting com- munication, and every man who had not the heart of @ tory would indignantly spurn and reject it. He did not hesitate to say that, if the President did his duty, and bad respect for this branch—the American House of Commons—he would dismiss the Commissioner from office. It waa the duty of the House to protest to the President against the conduct of this officer. He protested against such insolence. He could not think that the House would so far degrade itself as to re- ceive the paper. Mr. Fanax—I call for the reading of the paper. (“It has been read.””) Mr. C. J. INcersou1.—I have not heard a word of it. Mr. Faran remarked that if the House wished to be respected, it must respectitself, If members will charge corruption on the person who fills the bureau of Indian | Affairs, accusing an honest and high-minded man of improper conduct, they ought not to shrink from in- vestigation. What he complained of was, principally, that when the genileman from North Carolina hear or became convinced that an officer was corrupt, and not to be believed, or that the bureau was corrupt, he did not introduce a resolution to examine into its af- fairs; that he neglected the duty which he owed to the country; and that he hesitated to proceed at once to impeachment. When charges are made, of this cha- racter, it was no more than proper that the officer should refute them in language equally as strong. Gentlemen should recollect that individuals out of thi hall are as seneitive asthose in it. He had long known Mr. Medill, as a gentleman of the strictest integrity. Mr. Houston, of Alabama, said that there was much in the communication that was objectionable, and he expressed the hope that the gentleman from Ohio would withdraw it, if he desired an investigation based upon a proper and respectful application. He had great confidence in the integrity and honor of the Commissioner ; he believed he was one of the best of- ficers in the government. ; he believed there was some mistake about this matter; he believed that the gen- tleman from North Caroling was mistaken, and that if an investigation be had, it will so turn out. He took occasion to say, that gentlemen were too prone to indulge in epithets, not only towards one another, but towards executive officers of the government. Mr. Tuomrson, of Indiana, spoke of a similar case in Indiana, where a paper offensive to the House of Representatives of that State was indignantly and unanimously rejected. He condemned, in the strongest terms, this insulting attack upon the privileges of the House, and upon an honorable member, He wished to tead the extract from Mr. Clingman’s speech. There was objection. The Sreaxer eaid he could do so. Mr. Tuomrsox—Whiat did you say ? fobs Sreaxen—The House has voted that it can be read. Mr. Tuomrson —By s member,or by a clerk? The Sreaxen—By either, ‘The extract was sent up, and read by the Clerk. Mr. Tuomrson—Send it back to me. = SawreRr—I should like to hear it all read. I in- sist. The Srraxen—A part only can be read, at the desire of the gentleman. Mr. Tuomrson resumed his remarks, and was several times interrupted. Mr. Sawrer—I underetood Mr. Clingman to say that it is not a correct yeh of his speech. Mr. Tuomrson—The gentleman may ec me the gentleman from North Carolina, when he has the floor. ral Sawyer—I only want to have the matter under- stood. Mr. Tompson concluded by henge | an amend- ment to Mr. Rockwell's resolution, (that the communi- cation be not received.) by adding, “and that it be re- turned, as the House considers the language offensive and in rous.’* Mr. Buxt rose toa point of order. The paper has not been received by the House, and he submitted whether apy preceedings could be had until it was received. ‘The House can assign no reason for returning the pa- per, other than the reason assigned by the paper itself. The Srraxer—The resolution is in order. Mr. Rockwe.t modified his resolution, in accord- ance with parliamentary usage, Mr. Cv 's raised a point of order: that the mover ¢ Sate has aright to close, as well as op je debate. jal Lee overruled. The rule does not refer to Is, s—I have introduced a resolution, eAKEn—Not in order. Mr. Fries—Have I the right to withdraw the paper ? ‘The Srraxen—The Chair believes that the gentle- man may withdraw it. Mr. Frivs—In deference to the opinion of friends, and with a view of accomplishing an investigation hereafter, I withdraw the communication of Mr. Me- i ‘Thus the scene ended. Col. Haskell produced the following jeu d'esprit, with reference to the proceed- ipge, via :— “That cold produces heat, is platm, Every one here agreed; For all the heat we liad just now ‘Was started by a Fries, GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL—THE RUFFALO HORN. ‘The Committee of Conference on the disagrecing amendments, made a report, when Mr. Toomps said that the committee had surrender- ed to the Senate; and he expressed the hope that the capitulation would be received with indignation, Mr. Vinton replied, and said that he was willing to take the responsibility of something that was done. Mersrs, Hevson and J. Tnomrsox made a few re- marks. Mr. Hones, of South Carolina, alluded to the fact, that the appropriation of $50,000 for the Amistad case was left out of the bili; and said, that it was another blow at the South. There w: oint beyond which forbearance ceased to be a e. Gentlemen had said thatthe South could not be kicked out of the Union. God iy mh knew he was willing to walk out, if the North forbade the South to carzy their men and maid servants into the territories joint efforts ob- tained, Yesterday, after the first blast of the Buffalo horn was heard, ail but four of the twenty-one, who, on a previous ocession, boasted that they would sui tain Southern institutions, deserted their position. it seemed that the whole Buffalo herd had come down and scattere d dismembered the hosts of demo- erney. (Ha! ha The repert of the Committee on Conference was then concurred in—yeas 101, nays 72 Seme further business was transacted, and the House took a recess for two hours. —The company ofl’, 8. dragoons, h we mentioned in our last, left Fort Gibson for Santa Fe on Monday last, the 17th, via the Ca- nadian and Cross Timbers. We understand that the company left without a guide, a Delaware, who had been consulted for that purpose being unwill- ing to cross the prairies with so small a number of men. The officers are Lieuts. Buford and Sack- ett.—Cherokee Advocate, July 24. Mrnisrerian Cranor in Canapa.—There are ru- mors of certain ministerial arrangements, conse- quent upon the death of Judge Jones, of Toronto. r. Secretary Sullivan, it is said, will succeed to the judgeship, and Mr. Price will take Mr. Sulli- van's place, as Secretary. | Mr, Cameron, it is fur- ther rumored, will be appointed the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Mr. hillaly taking his place in the Board of Public Works.—Quebec Chronicle, Aug. 8. ‘on & Epreation Finiswep.—T wi sh hearty-look- ing Pottawatomie youths arrived at St. Louis on the 24h, on their way home from the school in Kentucky, founded by Col, 8. M_ Johnson. At ameeting of the Friends of Ireland, at Syra- cuse, $492 9 was taised | present week, has assumed an importance in the pub- | refured toendoree the democratic or whig nomina- | Corvumsus, Ouro, August 7, 1848. The Great Interest felt in the Buffalo Convention— The Comparative State of Feeling Towards Cla Fan Buren, Hale, and McLean, $e , $¢., $c. The Buffalo Cenvention, which is to come off the | lic estimation, almost equal to that of the two eon- ventions held at Baltimore and Philadelphia. Curi- osity ison tip-toe, as to the results of this third great National Convention, Not only are those who have | tions, looking to this newly begotten convention asa bantling werthy of their nursing care and generous support ; but many that were at first willing to aup- port the nomince of their party, both whigs and de- mocrsts, are free in talking about re-considering thei and espouse the Buffalo platform, and its ‘The developments of the past ten days, in regard to the origin of this Northern convention, among the dis- satisfied whigs and democrats of Ohio, and the great interest manifested in rending delegates to Buitalo, roves that | was within bounds in saying, in a former Ritter, that fty thousand voters in thisrState were waiting the result of the so-called “free-soil’ move- ment ; and,1 am willing to risk my reputation far- ther, as 4 careful observer and accurate reporter, b again repeating the statement, I then couped with that declaration, namely;—that if the “Butfuloes,”” (ag they are called here) do not commit the egregrious blunder of nominating Mr, Van Buren, or Mr, Clay, but will harmonise (i, e. whigs, democrate, abolition. ists, anti-war men, free homstead men, &e., &c.) in the selection of Judge MeLean, Mr. Hale, Gen. Wool. or any other equally unobjectionable whig or democrat, hezetofore) that will accept the nomination, there will be at once a powerful support given to him in Ohio, When this letter comes before the readers of the Herald, the action of the Buffalo Convention will be known to them, and in order that they may at once infer its probable effect and result in the West, I will further add the substanc of what is the evident feel- ingle this city, and throughout Ohio, ‘irst—Not one in fifty of the dissatisfied whigs and demcerats (formerly) carry thelr objections so far as to admit their willingnees to support Mr. Van Buren, Second—Mr. Clay is not much referred to as the probable choice of the third Convention, but to the extent that his name is spoken of, the same feeling manifests itself as against Mr. Van Buren. ‘Third—Although many that are now espousing the | “anti-slavery” cause in reference to the newly ac- quired territories, and the old territory of Oregon, still repudiate the idea of Congress taking any steps towards the ‘abolition of slavery’ in the States, nearly all of them express their willingness to support the Hon. John P. Hale for President, should the Buffalo Convention endorse his nomination. Fourth—I have yet to meet the first man who, having taken an independent position from both the old party nominations, that is not perfectly willing to support Judge M‘Lean, if he is brought out. Fifth—The rumor that General Wool had been written to and his reply received, which was so satis- factory that his name would be brought before the Convention, has been hailed here by many with great enthusiasm, And if such is the fact, and he be nomi- ated, there is no telling what this placing “ Wool" before the eyes of discontented whigs and democrats may effect. But then—dApprabo! This whole movement is based upon the question of providing or not providing against | negro slavery being carried into the newly acquired Mexican territory, which territory is not ours until the treaty is fully complied with, but for which Con- | gress has not yet made, and perhaps will notmake, the | necessary appropriations which, leaves room for fur- ther diplomatic warfare with Mexico, if indeed it do not immediately again lead us into active hostilities with that deluded and misguided people. If, then, as seems now most likely, the Paredes party will get into power in Mexico, and on this very question too—that of opposition to the stipulations of the treaty of peace —may we not expect that a large and powerful part; will epring up among us, the sincere lovers and frien of the Union as it is—who, to avoid the danger of agitating the slave question in connection with ex- tending civil jurisdiction over the territory under consideration, will, at once, propose a retrocession of all our rights to it—that is, move for a reconsideration of the treaty of peace, or propose to enter into @ sup- plementary treaty, by which Mexico would keep most or all ot her territory, and the United States save her millions for other purposes ? Certain it is that the political canvass is fat from being fully delineated. Neither whig, democrat, or | independent, can tell what is, and what is not to be | decided by the victory of one or the other of the can- didates. Within a fortnight, the whole aspect of things may be changed. The great qualities of statesmen—integrity, sup- ported by firmness, courage guided by wisdom, and action, controlled by discretion—appear to be wofully fearce among the people's representatives now at Washington. from the Chief Executive, the Cabinet. the Senate, the House members, down to Ritchie. ‘Without a doubt, the greatest fortune that could fall to the lot of the good citizens of these United States, in a civil point of view, would bc, if they would resolve to place the whole civil power of the country into the hands of men who have not heretofore held salaried offices. We would then have more of the honesty of purpose, the purity of action. and the con- sequent happy results that characterised the infaney of the Union, when new men were called on to perform the duties of our government. Thank God, the people are apprised that things do not go on as they should. May they fully succeed in selecting anew and vigorous crew for the old ship of State, WESTERN SCRIBE. Law Intelligence. Svrrese Court, August 11I—At Chambers—Before Mr. Justice Sandford—Jn the matter of Edwin Hey- wav d— Heyward was arrested under « warrant granted by Justice Lothrop, one of the police justices, as a fu- gitive from justice from the State of Pennsylvania, and detained in prison. A writ of habeas corpus was sued, }d his discharge claimed on the ground that the aMfl- davit upon which the warrant was founded was defec- tive. Decision—To enablea magistrate to arrest and examine an alleged fugitive¥rom justice from another State, it must be shown to him by a complaintin wri- ting, on oath, that a crime has been committed in the foreigh State; that the accused has been charged tn such State with the commission of such crime, and that he bas fled from such State and is found here.— These facts are to be distinctly alleged; it is not suf- cient that they may be inferred from what is stated— therefore, an affidavit that Heyward has been charged in Pennsylvania, on the oath of W. H., with felony and with cheating and defrauding said W. H., and others, residents of that State, and that he is a fugitive from justice, is not sufficient to authorise the arrest of E. H. here, under the fugitive from justice act. The affida- yit does not show that the alleged crime was committed in Pennsylvania, or that E. Ii. fled from that State. It would be discreet for the magistrate in all such cases, to require an authenticated copy of the charge or com- plaint made in the foreign State—whether such copy be necessary, was not decided. On a traverse to areturn upon a writ of habeas corpus, the process by which the prisoner ie detained being regular on its face, the bur. hen of proving the defects alleged in the traverse of the facts therein stated ts upon the prisoner, when on habeas corpus. appears that the mer is de- tained on a warrant committing him foe exeaat ion, as an alleged fugitive from ’ ice from another State. The fact that his examination is not closed, is no rea- son for the officer issuing the writ, to omit to inquire into the legality of hisdetention. The inquiry on the traverse of the return to s habeas corpus, is summary, and the prisoner may prove the documents on whicl hi sresk was founded by the best evidence at hand, or which he can procure with reasonable diligence, without regard to the ordinary rules of evidence. The Justice who issued the proc and the clerk of his court, are competent witnesses to prove on what papers the process issued, and there is no impropriety in their appearing as witnesses, In order to enable the Judge toremand a prisoner brought before him by habeas cor- pus, and who is detained on an irregular commitment, the testimony must be before the Judge, on the return of the writ, or at the hearing thereon. It is too late to present the requisite testimony on a subsequent day, when the Judge announces his decision to discharge the prisoner. Although the Judges of this court are ciothed with antherity, as criminal magistrates, it is not any part of their ordinary duty to attend to the arrest and examination of persons charged with crimi- nal offences. It must be an extreme case—either in the nature of the charge, or the difflculty of procuring the action of the regular criminal judges, to warrant 5 Gardiner, Esq.—In re, Geo. W. Browne.—The Commis- sioner, after a full investigation, dismissed the charges for assault and battery and attempt to create revolt, preferred against Browne. Sporting Intelligence. Foot Rack.—The great ten mile foot $200 purse, came off on the Saratoga Trotting Course on Monday afternoon, and together an unusual ly large collection of; hh . tmstrong, Smoke, But nm and Benedict, contested for the race, and a beautifal one it wa track was dry and dusty, but the time ‘ seen, was exceedingly good, and exhibited, on the part of Armstrong and Caffee, extraordinary power as pedestrians, Benedict gave out after tho first round, and Smoke after the third round. Armstrong took the lead and kept it. coming in ahead of Caffeeon the last mile, only five or six rods, and making the follow- ing time : Ist mile... ith mile... +607 2 Sth do oth do... 10th do ...... Whole time. . .58,42 Boat Race at Puriiirs’s Beacn.—The regatta at Phillips's Beach, yesterday, was attended by a great concourre ors and, as we are informed, with much dissipation, drunkenness and quarreling. race was a very fine one, ie three boats which took the prizes, performed the distance as follows:— The first prize, a silver spoaking trumpet, valued at $40, was awarded to the Cygnet, of Boston. Ti 1 hour 89 min, 42 sec, Second prize, a tumblers, valued at $20. Time, 1 hour 4) Third Wri e, one silver tumbler, valued at $10, awarded to the Excelsior, of Salem. Time,1 hour 48 min. 11 eec.—Salem Gazette. t in. 41 seo. Tavonism is New Exciaxn.—The new portion of the road running from Sandbornton to Meredith Bridge, N. R., was opened on Tuesday. Seventee' care, containing 2,000 passengers, went over the road. On the way home, the passengers were canvassed on the Presidential question, by some zealous politicians; and though neither of the candidates had a m Th Old Zack led all others, receiving 480 votes out o! There wero 309 for Cass, 86 for Hale, 83 for Van and 42 for “nobody in partioular.”” Vor tx Apyancr.—Vote ata raising in Crawford county, inginie Case tler 26, Taylor and Fillmore 2. A vote was also taken on the steamboat ‘Wisconsin, on her trip from Media ;—C 26, Van Buren 1, given. Bure | in the public street Peter Smith, boarding at Police Numbering the Stars.—The chief of police has, of late. been considerably confounded, ia consequence of the sudden dieay nce of stars worn by the po- licemen. These em| have been lost frequently, i instances under very suspicious clreum- been a sonrce e ved chphersey hem of mystery to the , especially, as the man thus losing the star, was - nable to accouut for its singular disappearances it is, therefore, supposed, in mavy instances, that ona man losing his star in a grog shop, or any disreputable house, and knowing full well that to state the facts would lead to his own disgrace, he has, sans ceremomie,adopted the star of hisbrother offi cer, without his knowledge, thereby compelling him to apply to the Chief for anew one, which he could do with a clear conscience—while the first man with the stolen star could pass muster, throwing the responsi- bility on his associate to procure another. Now in order to remedy this illegal exchange of stars, the chief has ordered each one to be stamped with the number of the policeman’s warrant, commencing from No. 1 up to 900. This arrangement, it will be seen, com. pletely blocks the game of one policeman borrowing the star from his neighbor; and hereafter,on the loss of a star, the chief will alway» be able to call the right man to account, as each star will bear its respective number, So, caution, cauzion, policeme: of little grogyeries and outside “nips,” Charge of Highway Robbery. Oflcers Langdon and Sweeney, of the 4th ward police, arrested, on Saturday night, two Italian sailors, by the names of Charles Sta- bori end William White, on acharge of knocking down No. 73 Oliver street, and stealing from his person watch and gold chain, vaiued in all at $50, that the two prisoners and the complainant pears were ship- mates together, and on Saturday they all went out to- gether aud ecmmenced drinking, at different porter. | ouses, When, on passing along James street, about 12 o'clock, and near Madison street, the largest man of the two prisoners violently reized hold of Smith and threw him down on the side walk, where he was held | by force while the other broke the guard chain from his neck and ran off with both, Justice Lothrop com- mitted them both to prison for trial. { Burglary.—Oficer Barker, of the 8th ward, arrested, on Saturday, a man called John Evans, on a charge of borglariousiy entering the dwelling No. 25 Wooster street. He was taken before Justice MeGrath and c mitt MARITIME ISTHE LLAIGKNOE j ‘ SHIP NEWS NOTICE. Commanders of vessels bound to this port will confer | @ fwvor upon us by having all pets, eee and re- © ports, intended for the New York Herald, ready for im- mediate anlivery to our news steamer, the News Bor, he will board inward bound vessels in the vicinity of ly Hook. Those bound to other ports, whether fo- reign or domestic, will confer Aditional favor by forwarding to the Herald, through the mai) or other- wise, ship news or papers that may be deemed of inter- re tothe community. We will gladly reciprocate the wor. Port of New York, August 14, 1848 S 5 10| moon nises , 6 50] mon waren, fe Arrived. hip Boston, Pratt, Liverpool, 44 days, with mdse and 216 pas- Patines Gur tat Nitti mM Coffin, Liverpool, aes Ship Ocean Queen, (of Newbury} ‘offin, Liverpool, 25; whusmdse and SIU tasoengers, to Wittiatna W Glow” Sith ult, Jat 26, lon 50, saw a large American steamer, bound East (the Washington, hence for Bremen). From the 7th to the Lith inst, was in company off Nantucket with ship Berlin, Smith, fom Liverpool for Philadelphia, and parted company at 2 rw, Mon. tank Point NW. 4th inst, Jacob Solomon, a Polish J overboard and was drowsed On coming out of Liverpool, Thos Duffee, cook, jumped overboard in.a fit of delirium tremens, and wasdrowned. The 0 Qhas had the wind from SW to the whole passage, Ship Wiscasset, Logan, Glasgow, 42 days, with mdse and 125 a eaumway, Liverpool, 8 days, with ealt, lersey, Shumway, Liverpool, 8, . to ‘Taylor & Merrill rr weengers to Hocho Isrothers & Oo, 18 steerage passe: Leth ult, Int 42 50, Ion 45 20, sxelanaed with a large ship standing Tl aie ‘ted signal with white in the ct sed one of the Boston packets (the Ocean Monarch); Ist 42.43, lon 60, spoke ship Jenette, of Baltimore, from Liverp iadelphis.. Bridal bark William Carson, Vaugham, Dublin, 47 days, balsa tas (or Pipi: rh) cer ° ais a “a ir] jotor, (0! ou! Cl! ient lay ith cago of sugar of shi ‘Louuevitte condemned, te Datiln& Cottier ergs, Vpecls lft be co o Fore reported, irk 8 L Crowell, Clark, Matanzas, Au with, to RL WA Stuart Spoke Be ship Queen, Ieora Mobile he Qeabee s no gate Elbokey tearing SE Teague 7k Goorge Henry, Cross, New Orleans, in ballast, to paste, gies ition hij Cant Meera re Orie it at 36, lon ship Robert Parker, from New With troops, bound to Old Point Comfort.” 1 ™ New Onleansy phitk Montauk, Hallock, Mobile, July 21, with cotton, to ED urlbut, Brig Damariscotta, Howes, Bordeaux, June 1 brandy, Neoufih & Walon, “ Larpebdains es Brig Orthodox, Staples, Barbadoes, via Turks Island, 9 sd with salt, to order. Sid in co with brig Washington, Monroe, Philadelphia. ete a ees a, , 3 Fashior a Drapes, fohns, NB, 13 days, with British brig Heidih brig Farrenove, Perey, Sidney, CB, 19 th nove, Piercy, yy with © ‘orig Win Penn, Crowell, sas 7 ay cee fo Mi ‘m Penn, Crowel OTe, wr Stan- “ee ae Beer White Cherryfield, 6 ne ith lath: 9 faretter, White, ield, lays, wi ths, to Smith & Boynton, ‘Sid in co. with brig. Sabsorfor New. York. 10th inst, lat 40 30, lon 70 30, spoke sohr Abigal, Hayes, from Wi mington, NC, for Boston. ‘Brig Sabao, Ray, Cherry‘ield, 8 days, with lumber. Schr A K Thompson, Hallett, North Carolina, 6 days. Schr Statesman, Caihill, Alexandria, 4 days. Schr Medad Platt, Crowell, Baltimore, 4 day. Sehr H D Leighton, Hanley, Calais, 12 days. Schr Velocity, Montromery, Lubec, 8 da; Schr Tyro, Comstock, Lubeo. 10 days. Schr Lucretia, Sumner, Lubeck, 10 days, Schr Eliza Jane, Smith, Thomaston, 8 Schr Trenton, Wood, Thomaston, 8 days. Selir Ivanhoe, Sylvester, Thomaston, 8 days, Sobr Sylva Wildes, Davis, Portland, 6 days. Schr Richard Rush, Crowell, Portland, 6 days, cir Gnmabrllgs Lae, Boston, day te Dayton & 8 hr Cam! a y m, 3days, to on e. Schr Cabot, Nickerson, Boston, 4 days, eee Schr Cambridge, Lacy, Boston, 3 days. Schr Meridian, Paine, Truro, Sehr Laura Eliza, Lobby, Rockport. 5 Schr Lexington, Smith, Rock Schr New ht, Toby, New Sebr Olive, Attword Chatham Schr Julius Pringle,Crocker, New London, 2 daya Schr Susan Ross, Ginn, Westport, 2 days, Schr Henry, Freeland, Ds: Rondout. Sloop Charles, Reynolds, Providence, Barks J A Jesurun, Curacoa; Sultan, Belfast; Ronulus, Micima chis brig R de Zaldo, Rio Grande, A ie sf dt rhiaad at Sun-rise, Meridian, SE; San-set, Heraid Marine Correspondence. ENB ADELHEA: Aug 1S—4 P, M.—-Arrived— Steamship Calam- #, Peck, Charleston; bark Girard, joaton; Beige yer; Rourke, Boston; Mail, Baker, imington; Clarion, Mudgee, Tangier, Cousi ton; Isabella, Matthews, do; Canton, Crowell, do; ‘Smma, Haker, do; ‘sehs Eunice Rose, Gains, Hartford; Wm R Genn, Stevenson, Boston; Roxbury, Chapman, Providence; Pacific, Yates, Calais; Mary Ann Elizabeth, Anthony, New Bedford; Orion, Wass. Bos: ton; Armada, Wass,'do; Mary ‘Groton, Dyer, Salem; Ann Eliza, Joves, New York; Charles Hannum, Knowles, Boston; Wasp, Collier, Salisbury; Expedite, Racket, New Ysri. Cleared—Brigs Iva, Foulkar, St Jobns, NF: RF Loper, Wat- son, Rio de Janeiro? ‘Thos Walter, Willeby, St Jago de’ Cuba; Pearl, Hammond, Toston; Ssan, ‘Bray, Boston; Clara Eilen, Mudgitt, Salem, Mass. Schrs Bucr cl Corstitution, Corson, Wilmington, Boston; Jano Eliza, Morton, Boston Lynn ; Armida, Wass, Boston; Ocion, Wass, Bo: t'n, Dyer, Boston ; ‘Iénerifie, Poland, Newbury, Jones, New Bedford; John Tucker, ‘De Hart, muel, Crocker, Paw; Baltimore, Wilson, Boston Hawkins, Now Bedford. Miscellaneous, Brio Renscca, of Robhinstown, Me, hence for Florida, got ashore yes erdey on the West Bank, but came off at high water. She received but little damage, Lavxon—A schooner of 200 tons wi'l be laanched from the zat of CC Jeralemon, near Belleville, NJ, this morn ued principally in’ this city, one eighth’ belonging to Mr Je. ro’emion, and is intended for the trade between this city and Wi'- mington, NC. ‘Whalemen,. Lee Telegraphic in anothercolumn. do; Spoken. An American man-of war, standing to the northward, was pas: ted on the 12th ins*, lat 36 41 rence for Charleston, 11th inst, off Frying Pan Foreign Ports, fee Telegraphic in another colomn, MATANZAs, Aug 3—Ship Russell, Symes, from Havana fur Bos- ton; barks Mary Broughton, Melcher, from Havana fur Cowes; Ranger, Haskell. for New York 4 days; brigs G W Brinckerh Crocker. for do lig; Henrictta, Sawyer, for Philadel; Jobn Hill, Bradford, for do 4; Abigail, Jones, maicn, ATT 2d, for Baltimore Idy, Sid Let, brig Susan Jane, Stanwood, (from Seirra Morena) Portland, Also in port, barks Benjamin Adams, Barnes Maria flersey, Gordon; and Zaida, Toptiff, une, AND, Aug. 4—Bark Lue nda Maria, for Bos- Watt Fountain, for Thomatin day begets tts, Pepper; for New ‘York 2ilajs, Sid ith, brig Washingt s Munioe, for Phildelphig Kitialae rales Home Barn, Aug 9—Arr brigs Financior, Merrill, Baltimore; Albert Fearing, Bocknem, Philedelphin: Lamartine, Reed, Nicks Sid schr Braganea. Fuller‘ on; Pictou. BAxoon, Aug S—Arr sols Gassabeas, NYork; Alhambra, Bran- “ ine. isror, RI, Aug 8—Sid rchs Adams, Crowell, If ‘Thos Corner, Pai uct, Nortolk, mm ne Aaarteh ot an big Bravrorr, NC, Aug l—arr schs Charleston, Howland; Teece, Cores; and Fidelis, Chapman, New York; 3d, TP ‘Thomas, do, Boston, Ang 12—Arr, rig Science, Curtis, Phil ccoded to Chelsea. Clas bark Sherwood, Groby, Livers ais ieee Susan Courrier, Parker, Pict Plato, Becket, NOrls; barks ‘Winthrop, Davison, Mobile; ick, Baltimore; brigs Rodolph, Kent, do; Sun, Fi 6 A Tafts, Nortoa, Sm ana Taatella, Shérwo & Co,'do. Sid, n susan J i, Rone, St. Croix. bei His ova ya . Rone, St. Croix, anpiner, August 4—Arr faria, Freeman, Baltim ee oe ator ache Vi sia, Allen, pon ly, my ARWICH, August rr schr Viol r+ Cam cd 9th, for NYork, Sid Sth, schrs Mary Emily, Snow, and Pa vilion, Snow, NY. MacuiAs. August 2—Arr sohra ED Potors, Holmes, NYork. 81d 6th, Jacob Longfellow, Barter, NYork, Newnery, August 2—Arr Ann Maria, Penny, Baltimore; 2, Isabella, Johnston, NYork; 6, Sami L, Mitohell, Adams, do, Cla, August 5, Medad Platt, Surmons, NYork. 3 Newport, August 10 Ary fone Ps ik iy Ro 4 orden, Burrour! v low York; TF River for Albany, Cli, brig Enook N York. ust 10—Arr, schrs Amolia Smith, Baltis a corn bd weidence; Bantons, Keene, New Bedford. ‘Sid, tchrs Bounty, Osborne, New York; Genoral Taylor, Crane, New: nn, Augist10—Arr sloop Cotinthian, NYork. Raw enren> foe 1 Arr sleep ‘Now Leadon, Siaith, t "ORLA! Fr brig Sarah Ellon, Waito, Phila. eavoun, Aurust {Are Urig Charloite, Small, Philay Harding, NYork; th, Cathrine, Eldridge, do, Provinency, August 11—Arr scbr Southerner, Baker, Phila; P Walker, Edgecomb, Bangor; schrs Niagra, Cor- ‘bila; Piogs, Stowers, Sid, sche Geo Rose, Towers, Snow fon, His, Ma, TAvwron, Aug7—Are sche Charles, Amboy; Oscar, and Ame- Hin, N’ James, Raymond, do, 1d Oth, aehs'Tom Corvin, yh '¥ork: Nentolk; ae Passengers Arrived, 7001—Ship Boston—Mr Foster—216 in the steerage, 01—Ship Ocens M1 » M ote Bip Covad Queen—Mrs Smith, Mr ris Indy e. sotto Rovel, Indy, two childron and Srants Mite Masy Wendtey, Nios Have rervant; Mise Mary Bradley, Miss Harriet Bradley, M twochildren—126 in the steerage, 1y, Mrs Reid and Bonvravx—Brig Damarisootia—Mr Henrie Brand es —Brig Orthodox—Mr WS Bovell, Mise ‘Bere M: rt, J Wotherspoon, Coorg Henry —Ms Tosgell, ANs—Bark ae