The New York Herald Newspaper, December 16, 1848, Page 1

’ NO. 5309. THIRTIETH CONGRE: SECOND SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasmixaron, Wednesday, Deo, 13, 1848. Cloudy moring. ‘air sprinkling of strangers in the Cepitol. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Slicer. Journal of yesterday. ‘The Vice Paxsient laid before the Senate a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, MEXICO HE SLAVERY QUESTION. Mr, Benton rose. id it was evident that he had something of im nee to say, from the solemnity of his manner and his voice. He remarked that the Senator rial to be prerented to th mate, from Fe, and signed by the members of a convention Teprerenting the peop! New Mexioo, praying Con- grees to grant them a speedy organisation of a territo rial govern t, and asking the necessary guaranties for theexclueion ot slavery, Mr Benton asked the reading of the petition. { The memorial referred to, was published in yeater- day’s Herald.) Mr. Bentor asked that the petition be printed. . Mr. Cravron said, that at the last session be had, in ‘the exercise of his best efforts for the settlement of the agitating question involved im this petition, in:ro- duced a bil for its rettlement in a epirit of compro- mise, That bill had been rejected; but he expressed hie determination to persevere in his efforts for the or- ganization of governments for the newly acquired territories, as he had done at the last session, and || should thus endeavor to deserve the confidence repored ‘in him by the people ef New Mexico. as the seleotion of piste as one of their representatives here would m0} a mE Ca.noun then roge, and with some warmth, eharacterized the petition as insolent and arrogant. Mr. Rusx remarked, that, no doubt, the petitioners ‘Were anxious to secure for themselves the offices which would be created in case of the erection of @ State government in that territory, But he wirhed it to be distinctly understood, that exes maintained her right to all the territory on thi of the Rio Grande. He should, there, and elsewhere, enter his eolemn protest against the construction of a separate government over apy portion of the roil of Texas—soil which had been sopquersa by the blood and treasure of the people of ‘Texas, Mr. Benton raid that the petition involved questions which would occupy enough of the time of the Senate when they were arrived at regularly; and there was no necessity for taking them up in anticipation, He had not even stated the contents of the petition. He had only asked thut it might be read, printed, aad referred. But his course had been assaulted, and the petition had heen characterized as “insolent? The olfty portion of it that could be re- garded ap insolent by the Senator from South Carolina, was thet which related to slavery. Well. if so, perhaps without knowing it, the petitioners had used the words of the General Arsembly of Virginia to George tha Third, previous to the breaking out of the American Revolution; and although George the Third did not rant their petition. he never said that it was insolent fothem to prerent it. Mr, Catnoun—[the warmth of the o¥easiou ovi- dently increasing)—I made no charge against the menner in which the Senator from Missouri presonted this petition. My objection was to the petition iteelf. ‘The Senator sees in that petition vo disrespect to the pesple of one haif ofthe States of this Union, I eee in it the greatest disrespect. He endeavors to assi- milate this petition to thrt of the petition presented to George Ill by the General Assembly of Virginia. It is entirely antagonistic to that petition, There is no comparison between the two cases, and I shail not uo- dertake to point out the difference when it is as wide asthe poles, The people of New Mexico are a conquer- ed people, They have been conquered by the arms of the United States, and especially by troops drawn from the rlave holding States, and for them to turn round and pray that we abonid be excluded, is the height of ineclence, and it is no fault of mine if the Senator does not see that it is 80. Mr. Brnton—I do not understand the last romark of the Senater. Wat wasit? Mr. Carnoun—It is no fault of mine if the Seuator does not see the insolence of this petition. Mr. Beton, (sharply) —I do not understand that re- mark. I wish to know what the Senator means by his language. Mr. Catnoun, (quietly) —My meaving is this: I have stated the grounds upon which I regard this petition as disrespectful; because it undertakes to exclude those from that territory who have a constitutional right to 1d if the Senator does not seo the insolence go there; of that, it fe no fault of mine. Mr. Eenvon, (inquiringly)-—The insolence is, I sup- pore, to present this petition ? Mr. Carnoun, (in bisseat)—No; not at all. Mr. Benton, (smilingly)—Ah! oh! (Laughter.)— flo, then, the grave American Senate, at the very commencement of its seseion, is actively engaged —aboct nothing !—nothing at all! Tat, then. is our ° It seems tobe very “ iame and impotent’ termination of what commenced very vely just now. But the term “ insolent” was ap- plied, and of coarse the inference was that it was ap- liad to those who presented the petition. | deny the iis Laer the constitutional right of thia eople, conquered or unconquered—coming into our infos! either by conquest now, under the arms of the United States, cr coming hereafter, as a part of Texas— take them as you please—I assert their constitutional Fight to present their petitions. [ say more, that every subject which they have mentioned in that peti- tion is the subject of legislation, and that they have prerented it in respectful terms They have done what they had a right to do; and I will not have the word “ insolent ” applied to them when [ have present- ed thelr memorial, without saying and repeating, in fuch a way Ul that the expression is gratuitous and unfounded Mr. Cannovus (with some sharpness)—The Senator ought to bave known that I rose to remark upon the petition itself, which | hada right to do. I did not ay s word against its reception end reference—not at all. [had wright tocomment on every part of the petition if 1 thought proper. There was nothing un- patiiameatary cr unusual in my course. But the Se- nator seems to think that he and the Senator ‘rom Delaware ‘are responsible for every word in the peti- tion. That ie not my view of it. I do not say that the petition is unconstitutional. Petitions urging the adoption of unconstitutional measures may be consti- tutiovally presented here: that is not the polat. But Jeontend that this petition undertakes to exclade early one bail the people of this Union from a terri- tory thet Delonge to the States in thelr federal capa- city; and I eay that such a petition, coming from peo- le who have been made subject to our arms, is inso- | nd that whether the Senator from Missouri fo or not, is to mea matter of perfect indif- fereuce Mr, Westcott (with the petition in his hand)—This purports to be a petition from the people of New Mexi- ing seventy-five thousand souls; and no impression will be made throughout the try that such is the fact. But I find nothin; paper to justify such an aseertion. It « the people of New Mexico, Ko." It is signed by Aft persona only; and without intending disrespect to any one, I think that this paper attempts an imposition upon Congress. | arsert tl this petition emanat- edsmply from an ascemblage of persons in thi 1 ge of Santa Fe, and that thereis no evidence of their having acted by any authority. Mr. Benrow (imperiously)—Let me see that paper, tir) I want to read ths words which the Senator from Fierida bas left out. read “the people of New Mexico” twice, (Alaugh.) Yes, twice, sir. Mr. Westcorr, (apolegetically)—They are twice in me she (sneeringly)—Twics! only once, sir! Mr, Benton, (sneeringly)—Twic: y ! fe Inugh.) But Teoaitye them twice, tho Senator felt imeelt at Hberty to om‘t the rest. Mr. Westcort (indignantly)--I trust the Semator from Missouri will not misrepresent ™e} Mr. Bexron (rebukingly)—I haye the floor sir! You | did leave it out, sir! You read “the people of New Mexico” twice, sir; and you left out the bared | words—"' assembled in convention.” They assemble ipjconvention, sir ; and the paper comes to us duly au- thentionted as the rerult of the deliberations of that convention, sir. The abuse and the imposition, sir, if there be is petition, but elseewhere— elaewhe: ‘ jtcort—I would thank the Senator for the M paper. ir, Bentov—What is the question? The Paxsingxnt—The Senator from Florida has the floor. Mr. Bexton— What is the question? The Parsionnt—On printing the petition, Mr. Bexron—Very well, #i Mr, Westcott—I appeal to all who heatd the, wh ther I did not expressly state, that there persons hi d themselves as constituting a convention, t there was no evidence that they had authority to doso? There is, | repeat, no evid of such a fa 1 do not deny the right of those people to peti. tion; but | am unwilling that an erroneous impression with regard to the source and origin of the petition, should be rads on the public mind, As to the other remarks of the Senator from Missouri, I can very well allow them to pass without a word of comment, xpreseed his regret at the ocourrence , whick he did not rise to protract. ght that some of the remarks of the Senat and Florida f these those of ve or fifteen other pet less supposed that their names would document, Yet he depré cated debate onthe rubject matter of the petition at that early day, As for his own views and course on this subject, they wore well known. Certainly, the tioners bad aright ioray whether they were abo- ft wists or not, Ail petitions couched in respectfal Isnguage should be received, and he hoped that the Senator irom South Carolina would, ow reflection, re- econrider his remarks, Mr. Catnoun— It Is impossible to change my optnton with regard to thie petition. It ts disteapeattal to the Soucbern people, The Senator saje that all etitious which axe fespectfal to the aate should o reevived, Granted ; but if disrespectful to the conrtituents of the members of the Senate, ought Tetitions to be received! When abolition petitions were first presented here, I tvok the ground that because they were Gisrespectfal to a portion of our constituents, they ooght not to be re. evived; and L appealed to gentiomsn on the other side; ‘ut the appeal was in vain, for | was voted down, and the petitions were received. But | rose to exprese my sentiments with regard to thir petition, a» it wae im- possible that I could remain silent when aap! disrespectful to my constituents. held it to reiter tion of peotfal to his constituents, I desire t an opportunity of recording hie vote in conformity with his If rejection of the petition, on the question of its r tit shall be heard and understood, | N morial presents ire a government upon letter, (He that since that the public mind” (H ‘Truly, cir, the result of that letter bas been disastrous; but the platform is not so utterly demolished that we must hick testing its practicability. I move to amend the me- tion of the Senator from Missourl, by instructions te the committee to bring in a bill organising a territorial | government according to the prayer of the petitioners, tiv 10p) Jn the United States; so large that one would conclude ject of lavery tion, for the seasons which he hadgiveo J thing was the bi et degree insolent in a conquered people —conqyy inawar in which the Southern people contributed more than their full rhare- pet Congress for the exclusion of a portion of the people of thie Union from the territories which belong to us ell as Stat I should tition Had I followed the dictate of my feelings, re moved to lay the petition on the table; put let it go, Mx. Benton —As the Senator from South Carolina , im the most solemn manner, the declara- i insolence of this petition, be: disres- at he shall have he do not move for the Il ask the yeas and nays ce Mr. Catnou i—(in bis seat)—I make no motion, Mr. Benton—Then | ask for the yeas and nays. Mr. Foore-I beg to know from the Senator from Delaware, whether he possesses any evidence that this petition emanated from any considerable number of the people of New Mexico? Mr. Ciayton—I can answer, that I have no doubt of the genuineness of the document—no doubt as to the fact of its having emanated from a convention of the people of New Mexico, and that I have received seve- Tal letters from persons with whom I have, indeed, no personal ecquaintance. but whoare, undoubtedly, citi- sens of New Mexico, expressive of what I believe to be their honest desires in favor of the granting of the prayer of this petition, Mr, Foors: persisted in has opposition to the memo- rialon the ground that there were no proofs of its authenticity, We have no proofs that notice was given to any portion of the people of New Mexico, calling together this alleged convention. From the face of the paper,it does not appear that the convention ‘was composed of duly authorised delegates from the feveral parts of the territory, Stat nominis umbra, ‘There is ino substance in it, It is but the shadow of a shade. Let us look atit amoment. (Proceeds to open the petition.) " Mr, Benton—Read the caption, sir. Read the cap- on, Mr. Foote did read the date and part of the pream- ble What evidence does t ford of the election of delegates to this convention? There is no evidence that apy notification was given. What newspaper gave notice, either there or in this country, of any such convention of the people of New Mexico, or that any such convention has been held by the psople of New Mexico, at Santa Fe or anywhere else? It di appear to us by such convention was ever bled. If it were a regular convention, why doesit not so Geclare itself by the usual testimony. of such organiza- tion? “We, the people of New Mexico, in convention assembled,” &¢. Who are the people of New Mexico? Do they include the Indians, or the Unnaturalized Mexicans, or aliens, Englishmen— for 1 understand, there are @ number of them in the territory— or who are the people of New Mexico, as they were represented in convention? This is a spe- cious document upon its fi The question it pre- rents isof the greatest moment. We all know that the American people have been deeply agitated upon it, Webave seen it—we know it. and we feel it painfully. Itis a question between the North and the South. “It involves a struggle between them for pow- er In such a crisis, how easy it is for interested per- fons to get up this sort of political clap trap!— Shall we take every thing as genuine, merely because it assumes to be so? This document appears to be genuine ; but there is no proof to sup- port it; still [ have no objection to receiving it, at all; but until it shall appear that there was such a conven- tidh of the people of New Mexico, as is assumed upon its face, 1 cannot give it that respect to which an authentic document is entitled. Mr. Wrstcotr—The Senator from Delaware has micunderstood me, I did not say this was a spurious paper, nor that it was a spurious convention from Whiob it emanates. What I did say, was to express my disbelief of this memorial emanating from the whole people of New Mexico. Has the Senator any letters to show that the remote parts of New Mexico, or any part of New Mexico, exeept Santa Fe. was represented in this convention’? The Senator will oblige me if he can give me this information. Mr. C.ayton—The Senator has possession of all the facts which have come to my knowledge. The private letters to me from Santa Fe, go into the discussion of the subjects embraced in the memovial, and do of the elements of the expressed opinio! not are strangers to me; Ido not know cn individual of them. The petit "i however, comes to me with the rame evidences of its as all other petitions, It has the same marks icity as the memorial of any other con~en- 5 ot for me to look behind the record. If a petition from Missouri, or anywhere else, were to come 1o me im this form | should have no doubt of its valid! ty. I have no doubt, inthis case, that it gi result of a convention at Sants Fe—a conven’ 1 citizens of New Mexico—and as such, it is entitled, as I conceive, to our respect. Mr. Foors:-—Is there any evidence of it in the news- apers ? yi Mr. Cuaytor—Ob! as for that, the newspapers have Fublished the whole proceedings Mr. Rusx--Did the Senator eay that the proceedings ed? —The proceedings have been printed. But if there is any humbug in the memorial, why not leave it to the committee to repert upon the matter ? Mr. Westcotr—The Senator still misunderstands me. i did not declare that the paper was a forgery; I did not deny that there was a meeting at Santa Fe; I did not devy that it was a large and respectable meet- ing. Iadmitall thet. But if it had been so styled in the memorial, | shoul] have no objection. Instead of that, itsets up tobe the proceedings cf the people of New Mexico, assembled in convention. What I ask of the Senator is, is there any evidence that the people of New Mexico were regularly represented, or represented at all, by delegates to this convention? Mr. Crayton—I would refer the honorable Senator to the newspapers. They embrace all the information that I have. Mr. Westcott—I have not seen anything of it in the newspapers, Mr. Craytox—I have no other means ofinformation. But, sir, even if this were but » meeting of the people | of Santa Fe-if one buandred, or of fifty, or of even a a tmailer number of the people of NewMexico—I should hold thst we were bound to receive it, as it is altogether | reeveetfal in its terms, Mr. Hace—Ase this subject has given rise to some de- bate, and as the memorial bas been called an “ inso- lent” thing. I do not know but that | shall subject myself to the ame charge; for [ shall move an amend- ment tothe motion of the Senator from Missouri, to it: instructing the committee to report a bill organiz- ing a government in New Mexieo agreeably to the Trayer of the retitioners, The Senator from Florida, (Mr. Wertcott) says there has been no conventiou, the meaning of that term, Why, sir, even here in this country, where it is presumed wo know more of conventions than the people of New Mexico, we sre puzzled to decide sometimes what is, and what is not aconvention. The people of New York are pretty well versed in conventions; yet after several attempts they failed to send a single delegate who could vote at the Baitimore National Convention South Caroling, # State which knows still moge of what con- stitutes @ convention, sent one man wao was enabled to cust nine votes; while New York, out of thirty- tixmen to which she was entitled, was not allowed to tone vote, It ie proper, therefore, if New Mexico 6 not done the thing exactly tothe standard, that the be excused. But ps it is a convention of the free soil perty, (Ha! ha! ba!) or may be of the d cratic party, or of the whig party, which is eoil,or {am mistaken, Whatever may be the origin of the petition, is for the committee to examine and re- port. That matter aside, however, we come now to the serious question presented by there petitioners. This is an agitating question, and must berettled. It it be compromised, but it must be scttled. We i have *° meet it veri en Senge are eee as well vote upon it now. is mo Se aicatl true platform—the democratic The people of latform of the “3 jew Mexico have pros atep fo ae pl ; ha!) without, perhaps, having ime ‘a change has been gol "ha! ba! on the whig side) it from under ws on the first opportunity of Mr. Footn—I desire not to be misunderstood. The Senetor from New Hampebire, has gone into a vatiety of matters, a1 | The meaning of a con does not appear that thi was of that character which would entitl it to be re- cog nized as a con’ tertained the Senate very mus in, ition iswell understosd, It aonvention of Nrw Mexico has a. Mr. Foo! party gatherings called convention: pane that 1 were vi jece| ‘or instanee, there was the Buffalo Conventi 4 ented as the most multitudinous ever aseemble: nted nine-teuths of the people of Ameri- hi How ' On the day of trial, it was not able to command one single electoral vote. Ail is not gold that glitters, Mr. Foote dented that thi tition was oe with the Nicholson . power of Congress to legislate upon thesub- tall The memorial pri Jegislate for the exclusion of slavery. the petition on another ground. It asked Con Geprive the State of Texas of her just rights to thi: ter- ritory of New Mexico He could not believe that any respectable portion of the people ef New Mexico had arrersbled at mny time to deprive, by their act, the State of Texas of ber just claim, Heshould, hewever, vote for the igotion to Tefer, and war ready at all times, by bis vote. to meet bis responsibility to the people. Mr. Beenian—Have the ayes and noes beea called on the motion to amend? Kusk—Tho Senator from Now Hompshiro with- draws his motion, Mir. Harx—The Senator has been speaking with me, and se ldo not wie to prejudge the question of che beundery of Yoxas,1 withdraw the motion to aavnd at this time, Ayes wnd noes ordered on Mr. Benton’s motion to refer and print the memorial ‘The Secretary war about to proceed with the call, when Mr Cartroun rose, and raid be should go for the mo on curred entirely in the remarks of the Senator from Florida, and of the Senator from Mississippi. He be- Meved that this memorial wasan imposition; he did not believe it to bes petition from the people of New Mex- ico as affirmed; he should therefore his vote in the The Secretary proc: Mr. Allen, Mr. Benton, and others veting in the affirm- ative, Mr. Calhoun begam to suspect that there was something wrong, and rose again to his feet. eae Catnoun—I understand the motion is to re- ct. Mr. Benton—Never, sir; never. Mr. Ca.noun—I so understood if ‘The motion is to ret nd print, t roceeded with to the end,|Mr. Calhoun not ‘ing till it was finished, in order to be sure that all was right. He tben vetedinthe negative. It was a clear case: the New Mexicans had evidently surrounded Mr. Calhoun, and taken him by surprise, He was sadly puzz'ed to comprehend how abolitionism had crept away down into New Mexico, He was ready for anything but that } The motion of Mr. Benton was agreed to, 33 to 14, CALIFORNIA, Mr. Dovatass moved the following amendment to his California bill. The reader will recollect that the bill provides to include New Mexico and California in the State of California; to have two judicial districts— one in New Mexico, one in California, &o. [axnnomant.) Sve. 5.—And be it forther enacted, that the district judges, at torneys. and mars!.nls herein provided to be appointed, are hereby authorized and empowered to lay off said territory into elscti districts, for the election of seventy-five delegates t to form a const nd toappor: ticn the number of delegates to eaid districts, according to tho number of voters in each, according to the best information thoy may be able te obtan} to prescribe the tine and places of holding ta'd el ctions, and to designate the peréons who shall oon- duct the same; and also to prescribe the time and place for the aseombli 6. of Faid convention, ‘And be it further enacted, that all citizens of the United Staces, resident within the limits of sid territor; bracirg all Mexican citizens who have become citize United States, under the tih agticle of the treaty reterred to in the first section of thie act, shall be entitled to vote at said elooe tion of delegates to the constitutional eouvention ; provides that no person shall voto at suid election exo pt white male inhabit. auts, who shall have attained the ago of twenty one years, Mr. Dovatass moved that the bill and amendment be referred to the Committee on Territories, and printed, Mr Burrer objected A bill for the admission of s State always went to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. DovGtass said the custom had been otherwiee inthe House ; but that he had no pride upon the eub- ject. 4 Referred, as understood, to the Committee on the Judiciary. Various petitions were presented, and some other business considered, of no general importance; when, on motion, the Senate adjourned. Tuvespay, December 14, 1848. Weather chill and cloudy. Few visiters at the Capitol. Mr. Wensten in bis place to-day. Prayer. Journal. On motion, it was resolved that when the Senate adjourn, it shall be to meet again on Monday next, census oF 1850, Mr. Camenon reported a bill providing for the seventh census or enumeration of th» people of the United States, Referred to a selest committee. RAILROAD ACROSS THE PASS OF PANAMA—MR, RENTON’S BILL. Mr, Bextor, from the Committee on Mllitary Affairs, to which bad been referred the petition of Mesar Acpinwall, Stephens, Chauncey, and others, of New York, reported ihe foliowing biil:— A BILL TO MAKE COMPENSATION FOR THE TRANSPORTA- TION OF TROOPS AND SUPLLIES, FCR A LIMITED TIME, OVER THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA. d, &e., That the Secretary of the Navy bo, and he thorized and direoted to enter intos contract in be- government of the United Scaten, for a period not ex- ceeding twenty years, with Wilham H, Aspinwall, John L. Ste- yhens. aud Hepry Chauncey, all of the city of for the transportation by tteam, of ‘naval and army supplies, inoludio munitions of war, army, paval and public stores, the mails ¢f the United States, and all persoue in its emyloymoat, to d fro, over @ railrond to be constructed by them and their tes across the Isthmus of Panataa, from the Atlantic to the cific ocean, Provided, That the annual sum to be paid for such transportas tion, ehall not exoved three four ths of the amount now stipulated by law to be paid for the transportation of the mails aloue fom New York to Liverpool; and, provided, also, that no payment under such gontrace shall be made, until sai '‘ranrond ball be ao said contract, “and to be completed within three years from the Int cf Sune, 149, At the instance of Mr. Cazsoun, the bill was read. Mr. Benton mcved that the subject be made the spe- ola) order for Monday next, as it was desirable to pass the bill speedily. Mr. Camenon was opposed to an early day fora bill of such vest importance as this. it is a measure which opores to give ® monopoly of great power into the andr of one or two individuals of the city of New York, before the public generally know any thing of the cbaracter of the enterprise. He would prefer that the country should be first informed upon the eubject before the passage of the bill, in order to see what effect a beaithful competition would have in reducing the terms of this contract, The scheme, upon its face, pro- aifes the mort immense profits of any enterpriee ever undertaken upon the face of the earth, and it would be well that we act in the premises with great delibera- tion. The right of way— Mr, Jerrenson Davis—The right of way has already been secured by treaty, in a charter for 90 years. Mr. Camernon— {am aware of that, sir. Mr. Davis—The right of way is proposed to bs se- cured to this company for twenty years, according to the terms of their memorial. It is desirable that the act should be passed epeadily, in order to give the con- tractors an opportunity of commencing the work the aowing jear before the salny oeason. Mr. Camenon said be should not diseuss the question; but be thovght measure like this ought not to be pusbed throvgh so rapidly as suggested, because the contract embraced a large appropriation, or prospective payments, from the government, for the payment of expenses. Mr, Benton—The Senator from Pennsylvania ought to know, as we all know, that we learn nothing of a subject while it Iles upon the table. [t is only when we take it up to discuss it that we know anythiog about it. That's what we propose todo We do not propore to push thc bill through om Monday next. It iy not in the power of one Senator to precipitate the action of the Senate. Our object is to get the bill on the way- to break ground upon it—to begin with it— to band the subject over to the Senat Mr Camvron was satisfed with the explanation, and withdrew bis objection. Bill made the epecial order for Monday next. Mr. Unpenwoop hoped the bill id be printed. Mr. Bentoy—The printing follows, of course. NDERWOOD moved also that the memorial and otber papers on the subject be printed. Agreed to. POST OFFICE ACCOURTS. Mr. Unperwoon moved a reconsideration of the mo- tion to print the post office report and its accompany- ing subsidiary papers, He explained bis reason to be this—that while the individuals to whom many items of expenditures are pald, are designated, neither the service, nor the equivalent rendered, is mentioned, leaving us allin the dark as to the objects of these in- cidentalexpentes' The accounts, in this shape, were utterly ureless. For inrtance, we have an item of $1,900 to Mr. Grund. $450 to Mr. Forney, and $16 to Gales and Seaton ; but there is no statement for what rervice these items were paid. He new moved the re- consideration of the printing, for such accounts were useless ; and, at some early day, he should introdace joint reselution providing that the several depart- ments, in rendering their accounts, shall not only specify the items of their expenses, but the objects for which they are paid out. DEATH OF MR. SIMMS. A metrage was received from th ing the proceed! Das of that bod, mory of the Jate Alexander D. Simms, Houee, from the State of South Caroli Mr. Buren, after the reading of the the Houee, rore in his pl announc- to the me- jolutions of narrative ® commentary upon his good qualiti Plishments, which was at once modest, ple auc eloquent, and concluded by moving resolutions. Abd agreeably thereto, the Senate at once adjourned, And, in consonance with the reqaisition of an antece- dent resolution, the Senate was annousced by the Vice Press. (to atand adjourned till Monday next. alouse of Representatives, ‘Tuursvay, Deo. 14, 1843. CALL FOR INFORMATION. On motion of Mr. Botts, it was resolved that the Secretary of the Treasury be instructed to furnish the House with a statement of the amount of coal import- ed under the tariff of 1816, and the amount of revenue derived from the same; also, the amount of coal im- ported under the act of 1842,and the amount of re- venue derived therefrom. Mr Ruert moved tha when the House adjourn, it be to Menday next ; but ¢’.e motion was disagreed to. DEATH OF THR NON. A. D. SIMMS, Mr. Wat.ace, of South Carolina, arose and spoke as follows :— Mr, Speaker—I rise to call the attention of this honor- able ody to the late afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence, which deprived this House of one of its most useful members, and the State of South Caro- Jina of a much valued 16th of November last, in the forty-sixth year of his age, the Honorable Alexander Dromgoole Simms breatb- ca hig last at Ki Williamsburg district, in thi ate. He d' ir, surroun yy his friends, in the midst of the people whom he represented so ably and faithfully on this floor. The approach of death, even when bis fatal dart is pointed at age andinfirmity, is 10 the mind as always to be terrible; bat it to impress us with feelings of more than ‘mnity when the blow falls on the young, th of manhood. full of hope and promise, patted since our honorable friend occ pir with distinguished bouor to himself and o. vaniege tothe country, He was in the prime of life, in the fall vigor of heaith aud inenbood, and apparently with slong and honorable carcer of usefulness in ths path of life before him; but when least looked for either ty himself or friends," the aflver cord is loosed,” the “pitel or broken st the fountain.” and he oslunly Hoeps unaiiturhed and nomoved by the rnde bioxts of the stove of iife,io Che marrow house appointed for ali the living The awfal depemration of Divine Providence if not only of consequence to the dead, to the immor- (nl destiny ef our éeparted friend, but it ts fall of in- terest and inetruction to the jiving also It moat fori- the weak tenure of hi ambiti ir. Simms was a ginia, and was born in the county of Brunswick, in the he graduated at Union College, i the State of New York. Soon after the com; his collegiate course, he relative, Gen. Dromgoole, late a distin; 1d with the oall, and finding }| ished member d in 1829 was admitted tothe practice of law in the courts of that State, and toon rose to eminence in his of which he continued until turned » member of the General Assembly of South Carolina, in which service he continued until 1844, when he was elected to Congress, among the most intelligent of the State, pronounced their approval of the manner in which his duties were discharged, by elect ing him twice to the same station. The last election took place but a few days before his death. Mr. Simms was a statesman of the State rights rchool, and bis public life at all times was distinguished by much ability and inflexible integrity, and his con- sclentious discharge of every duty was in strict con- formity with the true republican faith. Of the de- parted, St may bs strictly said, he was a faithful friend, & true patriot, an honest man and citiz an all wise Providence to remo’ and while we bow with humble rerignation to the will of Him who holds the destinies of individu ticnr ip his hands, at the same time we feel the lors of a citi rofersion, in the practice 1840, when he was re- His constituency, no! h worth as indeed a t suitable and apprepriate honors may tothe memory of the distinguished dead, Mr. Wallace offered a resolution expressing the the House for the event, and to wear erape on the arm As a further mark of respect, the for thirty days, Houre adjourned until to-morrow. The Negotiation urchase of Cuba [Correepordence of the Morning Chronicte ] Mapnip, Nov. 14. 1348, The article of the New York Herald, respecting th» cetsion of Cuba to the United States, which waa copied into the Morning Chronicle of the 7th instant, has created some stir here, nud the government is called on all sides to give a prompt and complete con- The Espana, which is Modsrado but not ministerial, says on this subject:— “The London journals, the Globe and Morning Chronicle, referring to the New York Herald, a pert: odical of the United States, talk of certain grave ne- gotiations which are said to be pending respecting our precious and most faithful island of Cuba. ese the assertions of the Anglo-Amemcan journal to erbaps divulged with a sinister to be our duty to call the at- tention of the government to them, in order that, if it consider it necessary and fitting, as we do, it may cause them to be contradicted in the minisierial papers in a full and official manner. ment, we would even contradict them in the Gazette,” The Lspectador takes the same decided tone. * The New York Herald of the 20th October speaks with much detail of negotiations entered upon by the United States, in order to obtain the cession of tha island of Cuba, making proporals which, ac e not been very badly reosived by We hasten to publish 40 an announcement, in order that it may be contradicted with all due formality. eputation enjoyed by the journal to which we refer, we cannot give credit to s thing which has no ap- pearance of truth in it.” e what answer the government will make The probability is that a full contra- diction wil be given to the statement of the American journal, and that the very idea of alienating so magni- be indignantiy scouted Afy less, induces me to believe that the New York Herald was essentially correct, though the pub- lication of the facts may rather tend to mar the fulfil- ment of brother Jonathan's wishes for the present, N but that there are some who, seoner or later Cuba must be lost to Spain, would think it wiee to realize as much as they can for it; but this is general feeling, which is quite opposed to the alienation of any portion of the Spanish dominions : witness the uproar raised when our government want- ed to purchse the trumpery islands ot Fernando Po some years since. nd might however induce some toen- ter into these American views, who would not do so otherwite; aod certain it is, from what I now learn, that the New Ferk Herald appearsto be borne out in what it has stated on the subject, whatever may be said a to the prudence of making the matter pubite at e evidently false, and object; but we believe Were we the govern- the same paper. panieh government. In spite of the to these appeals, ficent a porsersion, will information, nevert ing convinoed that and Anpabon, The state of rela- tions with Engiai Manip, Noy. 15, 1848. The Narvaes Cabinet has responded to the appoal to it on the Cuba affairs in the way I anticipated. ‘Tke Gazette contains the following statement on the subject, It says :—“In. some. ofthe Now York jour- jes of which have been republished by nglish papers, « negotiation is spoken of as enter- ed upon in Madrid between the Spanish government and the North American Minister, with the object that Spain should cede the island of Cubs to the Unit- ed States, for acum of money, Although s0 absurd a piece cf news sufticiently contradicts itself, neverth Jees, in order to thwart the designs whieh its authors and propagators bad proposed to themselves, we think it right to declare, being duly authorized for the same, that this news is absolutely destitute of all founda- The Heraldo says:—“An Anglo-American journal— the New York Herald—has published a long article, in which it minutely relates the negoti by the Government of the Unitea Spain for the cession of the islaad of Cuba ing to the American paper, these nego! been very favorably received by the Spanish govern- ment, and are about to terminate, by mi ment to Spain of a sum which is calculated one hundred and fifty millions of dollars. The clroum- stance of the Anglo-American papers being f: throughout the world, for the f which they delight to propagate, ador fand details, intended to truth, would almost absol tradieting this about the sppears to hav jon commenced ies with that of them an appearance of us from the duty of con- jand cf Cuba; but, as it produced certain impression upon, duty to declare explicit- that no one bas made to the ridiculous proposal of its putting up forsale, as if it were a useless piece of best parts of our territory intn- and that if any one had made e would probably be answered that, nt to the separation of Cuba from the mother country, Spain would expend hor last re- ‘ould shed the blood of her bast sons of the Anglo-American journal has probably no other origin than the sinister intentions ig in the United States, influence, in seeking, by te effect the rain of #0 flourishing & portestion, and which contrasts, in so admirable a manner, with the ruined foreign colonies of the Carib- The idea of the “foreign influence,” which so haunts parties here, being emp!oy- ¢d in promoting the cession of Cubs to the United States, is one that may go down here, do £0 anywhere else. ‘The American papers will, no donbt,in due time, to these downright denials of the official and official papers. The latter, of seal, makes the New York being about to op; whereas it only the tions, which it supposes have since made furniture, one of the bited by Spaniards; rather than conse: Spaniards residin, who appear to obey a foreign all possible meane, the imagination of certain but will scarcely however, in its excess Member of the | s the burthen of it on themselves, in case entered into the new partnership. The New York He it should be noticed, did not attempt to disguise the source from which its informa- tion was derived, but stat hat it came ‘from the tle ciroles in Madrid, among whom of ascertaining the existence of | tions, beyond the bureaux of the two concerned in the affa'r.”” We shall pro- | tome farther revelations on the subject, | rest of American diplomacy is doubt- ess to hush the matter up as much as possibl [Correspondence of the London Times.} Nov. 12, 1845. The government has caused a denial to bs given to tin the New York Herald, relative to the :eged sale of the island of Cuba to the United States. The Gazette of to-day—in its non-official part, how- | ( Yer—contradicts it in the following manner :— ‘nals of the city of New York—arti- cles of which have been copied in the E:nglish papers— mention is made of a negotiation 9 tween the Spanish government an con Minister, respecting the cession by Spain of the island of Cuba tothe United Statesfor a sum of money, ‘Though to absurd a statement {s provel on the very face of it to be false, yet, in order to frastrate the in- tentions of thore who have invented and propagated It, we think it necessary | to do co, that it is absolutely vold of The Heralde still more strongly contradicts the | falsehood which di would render @ denial unnecessary, were it n (fleet Was produced thi that no one ever mad that Spain would make every consent to the separation of thi tement originated with certain “bad in the United States, who appear to be under foreign influence, and who dostre, by every orsible means, to bring about the ruil: ing colony which presents so admira' the ruined colonies of others in th slthough the int. “ In certain jo ned in Madrid be- the North Ameri- to deol: i 0 declare, be! mS | prog hat the well knot tinguished the Ai honored citizen. Onthe | | that Mr. Davis deemed it inadmissible, lous & proposition; an ritice rather than adge, that the Spainarderesid of the flourish ea of the Ans Heken down before our oyes, A few dash | I shall merely say, that the foot pers was mentioned here so far ty and by & person who unguestion- oriumtly of knowing ils correct is Lam informed, in a manner ved little dowbt imthe mind of the person re= Jored to that the alleged negotiation not only was on Joot, but was not without a chance of being realized With res peet to the denial in the official organ and ite olleague, on# may ay, that whea the in the Cortes, relative to the Trapani marriage. and other trides of tho Kind, ate remembered, Ube subs quent dise.osures in the secret corres: ener that ban been published, the ganeral value By Avdabme A Gd Ee Wee Mimatey Oe Sel debbie, Od, Ua Meee ae thee Wan wd legge dent da Ly reference to thi Sporting intelligence. Lovrmtana Ai tation R, —Ec Counse.— terday, the fourth race over Course was run for the Orleans House Plate, | togteher Mary Bowen and Jenny Lind, | 8. The day was exeeed- ingly cold and unpleasant—the wind blowing fresh from the northwest, The track was muddy and heavy, owiug to a hard rain of the night previous. In fact it was Mpeg in the city up to 11 o’clook, A. M.— three hours before the time of starting. The atten- dance was small—very small indeed, as might have been expected from the state of the weather. Mary Bowen won the race with such apparent ease, that a description of the running is unnecessary. It may be well enough. however, to state that, from the t'me the entries were known, Mary was the favorite, and at the time of starting two to one was fecely laid upon her, ‘We clore our report with the following summary :— Frivay, Deo. 1.—The Orleans House Plate, of $200— | Entrance, 10 per cent, added—Two mile heats—3 and | 4 years old to carry the regular weight, 5 years old to carry over 100 Ibs. A. Lecomte & Co’s ch. m. Mary Bowen, by imp Leviathan, dam by Stockholder, 5 y.0...... . Jas A. Valentine's b. m. Jenny Lind, by imp. Glencoe, out of Betrey Malone, 5 y. as 3 Time, 4:20—4 Fifth Day.—Yesterday was the fifth day’s sport, of the Fall meeting, on the Ecli Course. The race was for the Jocksy Club Purse entrance, ten per cent. udded—four mile hea's, The entries were. Char- mer and Revenue. ‘The day was fine, the attendance numerous; but the track continued heavy. A few very pretty ladies graced the stand. Betting was re- markably brisk, although in the course of the fore- Charmer to Revenue. On Friday evening and yoster- day morning, up to & short time previous to the jockeys mounting, Charmer was the favorite; her backers freely offered three to two on her, and in some in- | stancen, we believe, two to one was given. Bat as we | have already intimated, immediately preoeding tho race, the friends of the horse opened their purse stclogs taking whatever odds they conid get, and finally going it freely on himeven. Both nags looked cleau and ia good condition First Heat —At the tap there was a good atart, Ri- Venue leading off, Charmer following close in his track, and her jockey pulling her up, as indved Reveaue’s Jockey was him: they thus cantered round ths first | mile. They quickened their paso in the run home, the first mile Revenue leading in abead Thay trailed maintaining the post of honor, and, after» brisk run | down the fourth quarter, passing io ahead, The first and second quarter of the third mile was gone over in the same Jim-along-Josey fashion: in the tl quarter Charmer brushed boldly up to the horse, with | the will, if not the capacity, of passing him. tha latter she proved not to posses; for Revenue shook her off, | and in a manner that gave renewed confidence to his friends : he passed in as before,ahead. They entere on the fourth mile. aud went through the first and second quarter in a trail: in the third, Charmer’s rider put the persuaders to her, but still she could not head the horse : they had a davhing run from the fonrth quarter, but itevenue came in @ couple of lengths gbead, thus winning the the first heat. Time, 9:00. | The backers of Revenue now became clamorous for | bets, freely offering four to one on him, and at this odds found bu: few takers. | Second Heat.—They had a fine start for the second | heat. Revenue led off, but Charmer followed close up. They thus passed over the first quarter. On entering | the second, Charmer, with her rider, was seen sudden- | ly to fall--a circumstance which called forth a loud andsimultancous burst of regret, No one knew what | injury the rider or horse had sustalned. ‘The aoxiety to learn it was, therefore, very great. The boy was | soon seen to rise, but the mare did not till some time, | afterwards, It appears that she tumbied right into the ditch. against the fence of the course, and had some difficulty inextricating herrelf. She rose, after some | time, covered over with mud, but without sustaining | apy injury in her limbs. Her eye was badly, but not | seriously, it would seem, hurt. The jockey of Re- | venue, in the mean time, cantared round the track the four miles, the judges marking the time--13:00. It was charged, that the accident to Charmer was caused by foul play on the part of the jockey of Revenue. The judges investigated the churge, so iar a it cama before them, and decided that it failed, altogether, their own unanimous opinion being, that there were no geounds whatever for it ; they therefure decided that Revenue had won the race. ‘The following is the summary : — turday. Dec 2—Jockey Club Porss of | W. R. Johnson’ Revenue, by Trustee; dam ~ by Sir Charles; 5 years old... eee. ee cee ees W.N. Rogers’ b f. Charmer, by Glencoe ; dam Betsy Malone ; 4 years old ..2dis : 0. Bicayune, Dec. 8. Louisiana Assoctation Races rsx Cours — The recend day’s race over the Bolipse Course proved that the “knowing ones” didn’t know “nothiag ”— Of thy entries— namely, Voucher, Aolus and a Lovi atban ‘flly—AZolus was the favorite against the flvid, at odds of two toone upon him, and thus the botting stood up tothe hour of starting. The odds wore ta ken almost as freely as they were offered, and the con sequence is that a considerable “pile” ¢ The day was not very pleasant ; warm ever, but considerably overcast and thr The condition of the cou: slightly improved from what it was the day ous, but atill it was far from being in first rate order for quick time. The at. tendance, we should say, was only tolerable. But to tening rain all of the bugle, the nags came up. and at | got away with a fair start—Voucher Dg, Solus second; the running, up to the three quarters of the first mile, being what might be called an easy rate, At this point the field was prettily strung out—Voucher ahead, Acolus second, and the Leviathan third—there being about a length endahaif between Adolus and the other two, From here to the score, the position was but sligatly varied, On passing the (d, they were all nearer together. — That is, Adclus was closer up on the Wazner colt, while the Leviathan filly was just about holding her own with the grey. Away they went on the second mile, in gallant style, and the runving on the back stretch was certainly very pretty, the filly pushing AZolus, and Aolus doing the same to Voucher. But at the baif-mile post, the Wagner colt showed weil abead. and even ¢licited bets—which were readily ta- ken—that he would win the heat. And. sure enough, he did, quite handily, in 3 minutes and 401; seconds. Now it was that the ‘knowing ones” found out that they didn’t know “nothing at all? All at once it was discovered that Avolus was rather “tacked up,” andthe pinion that Veucher wasa rice horse aad hard to beat, was about as suddenly made known — But we must proceed. ‘The recond heat, though it ended as it was well sup- | foted it would, was rendered very exciting by a ittle accident, and one which might have changed the | reeult of the race very materially. After a fair start, all the wages went heartily to work, and the first mile was finished in gallant style, every one doing the best he could to win. But as they entered the second mile, | the boy on Voucher wasseen to jostle and lose his | feat, and for s moment it was feared he wou! Vouch y, explained, by one of thi just in front of the public « er attached. This had been on Voucher, at the time it was feared his rider was about to fall. And this accounts for the extra running | on the part of the game little colt. | But before we could take down these notes, the heat ‘was over, fand th nished. Voucher was out ahead, in three minutes and forty seconds, Acolus and the Leviathan filly being distanced, SUMMARY. Wepxyspay, Nov, 20 —Association Purse. $300—En- trance, ten per cent, added —two mile heats. ‘Wm. J, Miner's b. ¢. Vouchor, by Wagner, out of imp. Britannia, 8 y. 0. CHE AEVIAT 5 . g. Aolus, by Grey Medoe, jatham, 6 Y.0.......046 dam by imp. Le woe B | TB. Goldsby’s ch. f. b Sele Leviathan, out of et Mary Jones, by imp. Barefoot, 4y. 0... +++. Tt 197 Titae, 21404-13507. N. 0. Picayune, Nov. 30. Tureatenry Buockanr or CANTON BY THE AMR- | Ricans.—A letter from Canton, of 27th September, | disagreement between the imperial commis- Mr. Di merical to grant an intervie: contrived to get into an awkward squabble with the | minister of the United States. For some time the for receiving Mr. ated one, he did so while: | Mr. Davie, as soon ed to him, sent word that on his excellency at the ti ppointed, Macao without deiay, but was retarded in his | up the river by controry winds, and reacked | ton # day too late. He sent an explanation and | expression of his regret to the governor, (Seu), re- | | questing that another day might be fixed. ‘To this ap- | plication an answer was returned of so insolent a tenor, a returned it with a note to the following effect :— { saall wait » few daye more for an apology, and, if that ts withheld, | it remains for me to decide whether at once to blockade the river, or proceed to the northward to ses what I | can do there. The Plymouth and Preble, (snips of: | war.) nowhere, and the Ohio, line-of-battle ship; the Dolphip, 10 gun brig; and the Princeton, steamer, | shortly expected, efford ple means to enforce my demands,’ —Londun Ne Coast Scrvey —The report of the Superinten- dent of the Coast Survey, snbmutted to Congress on Tuerday last, shows that sinee 1844 there has doom covered by the trianga 5 square miles; by the topographical rurveys with the plane table, 2518 mil n extent of hore line and roads j and which 16824 were work, This work y the soundings 20084 square mi rine!pally ore of desp Sea B done in the followtng 3 prhire, Myseachusetts, Rhode tient, New YortNew Jer D re, Marylee’, Vivginta, North Carolina Soath Caroling, Georgia, Alabama, Missiesippi. Loulsiaan and Texne,— National Intelligencer, Dec WW. mn Before the Recorder, and Al: Decemprn 15 — Plea of Guilty —William Johnson and John McCoy, indicted for grand larceny, for steal- img 144 pairs stockings. valued at $40, trom Robert Toules, on the 1st of October last affidavits on which the indictroent for grand larceny wan based, the complainant has made other affidevita, statiog that he could not swear that the goods were taken at onetime The plea of guilty of petit larceny was therefore accepted, and the prisoners were sen~ tenced to the penitentiary for six months, Trial for Assault and Battery.—Thomas King was called to trial, charged with committiog an assault and bettery on Patrick MeG 251 it Tmen Adams and Kohler. Since making the were both engaged ‘tmen, and were haulin; to the yard of their employe: in consequence of MoGrain end The dispute subseque: stimony that the Lg when some disput oring to driveahead ty led to blowa, and efendant struck the com- nt across the arm with astick. called a dumping At the end of the M nd to be broken, of guilty, but recommended t! Judgment will be foner to the mercy of the court, given to-morrow and Larceny on the Five Points. pith, was put upon her trial, charged with grand lorceny, in stealing a pocketbook, containin nearly $100, from Martin Hefiron, while at a house of drostituticn, at 874; Orange street, on the 27th of Now The complainant, Heffron, being sworn that, on the night of the 27th of Novembor, havin just come into the city, from the > Ratircad, where he had, for a long time, been at work to Orange atieet to look tor log: at the Bouse ebove mentioned companion for the night co frequentiy as to excite his suspicions be ascertained that she was at work at bis pantaloons hich hung upon the bed-post, whereupon he aprant vp and teized her She immediately threw herself upoa | the bed, with her face downwards; a tussle ensued, when he aacertained that she had his pocketbook | her band ; he failed to obtain possession of it, but se- cured the door, and went to the window and called for a policeman, who soon came to his assistance. searching the pocketbook and money were found be- tween the beds ; and, as no one but the prisoner had been in the room with complainant, It was concluded round the second mile as they did the first, Revenue | thst rhe had stolen the money, and secreted it. Oa this testimony. the prix ner Was convicted, and sent to the State prison for two years and three months. Grand Larceny — Leonard Kerrigan was convicted of grana larceny, in stealing a gold watch, worth $35, the property of Geo, B.D Bogart complainant were both employed as hands on board the schooner Christopher Columbus; the watch was hang- ing up in the cabin, while the men were at work dis- | Charging cargo, about the 13th of July last; when Bogart went below his watch was gone, and Kerrigan disappeared about the same time. ofthe property until something like a month ago, when it was ascertained that Kerrigan had pawned it with » Mr. Coffin, @ pawnbroker of this city. A trap was laid for him by the police, the peculiar working of whioh was not developed, but which was ¢uc gan was taken, and being convicted of th was sentenced to the State prison for two y three months, einother Larceny.—C put upon his trial, charged with clothing, and oth: noon the wind of popular favor veered round from | ew York and Ert ‘The prisoner and the No trace was found aries Cook, alias Sheghan, was eniing @ watch, rticles, valued at $28, the property of Joseph L. Gue, a German, on the 15th of last month, ireenwich atreet. German, just arrived in this countr, dircovered ass ‘he defendant’s counsel did not deny the ti to prove the value of the pro; ‘5, the amount necessary to constitute @ grand \d the jury returned d the prisoner was a verdict of petit I tent to the penitentiary for six mon Theft of a Horse and Wagon —Jam upon his defence, charged with having stolen a horse and wagon. valued at $160, the pro; Horn, of 1th street. evening of the 15th of Novem' town in his wagon, stopped at a and tieg his horse by astrong rope at the door. | completing his business he went out and discovered that his horse and wagon were gone. thinking that his horse might and gone to his stable. On arriving at his residence, ce, ten per cent, added. Four mile heats | and finding nothing of his horse, he returned to town. bob BR and examined the track made by the wheels of his This examination natisted him that his horse had been driven down town. ceed, however, im finding it, and went home horseless. On the same night the prisoner was taken up by « policeman of the 16th ward, having the horse and Ho was driving through the 'Nell was put arty of Albert ed that om the he came into re in the Bowery, Me. Horn testi Ho went home, have broken the rope He did not suc- wagon in his possession, 16th avenue with a woman in the vehicle que tioned he eaid the horse and wagon were hiv; bu on being teken to the station house where luforraation had been lodged of the lons of the property, it was at once identified as the same which had been takea from the Bowery in the evening, The prisoner, on being convicted of the theft, said that he found the horse at large in Hudson street; that he knew to whom it belonged, and was about returning with it to the owner, when he was arrested, however, he bad told the policeman who arrested him that the herse and wrgon wore his own. ilty, and eontenced to the State prison for two years and three months. Acquit'ed.— Emile Rowley was tried on acharge of stealing $45, im gold coin, from John Hunn, of 145 Grand street, on the 19th of September Laat, had been boarding with Hunn for some time, Money was stolen, and as the prisoner had access to keptiv atrank, Hann was suse picious that he bad stolen it. The money was recovered from a third pereon, and the prisoner, at the tim: fessed that he had stolen it bis trial. that the Unfortunately for him, the room where it person who returned the money had had found it out, and induced by consenting to bear the odium ment had the effect to doubt to arise in the minds of th benefit of eaid doubt to the prisoner. (who seemed to. ‘ retofore,) and hence they guilty, and Rowley was act the thief to return it, in a gocd character he; t in a verdict of not Charged with Stealing a Watch.— Catharine Davis, = ‘ive Points, was placed on trial, With stealing o silver watch from Archibald M Orange etreet, on the 8d of November last. Tho principal witness against the prisoner was a room- mate of the scoured, who rejoiced in a remarkably red face, and also in the name of Jane Jones. who stated | that the accured and herself went to the grocery where McKenny attended, as salesman, on » certain eveniuz, for # treat, when they found MeKenny asleep on the counter, They came out directly and proceeded to their room, when the prisoner gave a watch to her man Bill, saying to him, “ Here, Bill, is Archie's watch that I stole from him ”” In crors- questioning this witness by the counsel for the defence, the following ttle dialogne took place :— Counset—Jane, how long is ‘Witnrss—It’s about two months since you balledme pympb of the Counsei.—Ab, Ui ! yes, I got you out one had ras | Corpus, or something of thi Witness—No, corpus,or suthing else t for getting me off. ( d cries of * Silenc,e” from the offi —Oh, well! very likely he does. eharacter of the witn could not make up their mi dence, and they rendered a verdict of not guilty. was such that the J to convict upon her evi- Law Intelligence. Surremp Count or tar U | Charles Ingersoll, Eeq., of Bo attorney and counsellor of this court. 1 Roach, Treasurer of the Mint United States, pi M error, vs. the County of Philadelphia,—Th se was continued by Mr. Br error, and concluded by Mr. Attorney error, No.17. B, MeLaugh- the Bank of Potomac et al.—The ar- ‘was commenced by Mr. FL. Smith, for the appellamt.—Adjourned till to-morrow, Jeven o'olock, Suragre Jupiciar Covrt— Thomas P. Hart vs. George W. Hart —The report paper was handed in by th» de- | As the jury disagreed, and there is to be another trial, it would not be proper to prejudice the rights of the parties by s statement of the on the issue which ts still to be decided. Some objeo- tion having beem made to the report on this gronm and also on the ground that it preseuts but one side the case, wesubjoin the following, furnished by the ‘ep States, Dec. M4 —~ ton, was admitted an No. 16, [sang , for the plaintif | puiment of thi November Term, 1848.- this case in Tuesday's ‘endant’s counsel. This was an action to recover $30,200, the balanee of defendant in the books of the fainst the defen Pith The ro defences tiff to the defendant; (2) that the debt arose out of s partnership trante dsfendant, not iff, with the Felease in full late firm andjt thet the pla to close the concern, and that Mr. Fiedler had k time the release was executed, which wavatter th! void against Mr Fiedler, laintif The only question for the Pp is subjeot h the jury disagreed, and the ‘8 new trial — J Information has been received from Thomas W. , ‘tates at Matamor: itizen of the Uni th of August last. that he wiil take all necessary steps to get possession the eflects lest by him. Slemons, Consul of the death of ©) Stater, mear Sono Narurs ano Sicruy.—We oam confidently state that the differences, so unhappily existing far some tims ast between Naples and Sicily, are fn a fair way of ving immediately adjusted.— London Herald,