The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1849, Page 4

THIRTIETH CONGRESS. SECOND SEBSION. House of Representatives. paninares Jan 12, 1848. sho, of Alabame, gave netios that be or on # subsequent ay, ask leave to authorize the people of the territory |, which was ired by Merieo, conelud 4 fornie, to form constitution and State government, and for the admission of such State into the Union, ‘on an equal footing with the original States Also, a bill respecting the limits of the State of Texas over that portion of the territory of the United States which was acquired by the late treaty, and which is known as New Mexico. ALLEGATION OF FRAUD—MILEAGE—THE ARTICLE OF THE TRIBUNE, Mr. Bricuen, from the Committee on Mileage, asked leave to make a report. ‘The Sreaxen said that it would be received, if there ‘was no objection, Op motion of Mr. Bercuen, the report was ordered to be printed It will be recollected that some time since the article ao og restore the property, or make compensation for it Mr. Paryner said thet General Jesup wes not the proper functionary to judge a the sending of the good. Mr Cangut did pot pretend to say whether the go- yerpment or General Jesup bed the proper authority ; but when the government comes illegally into the pos- session of property, it is its duty to sey that it was against law. ir, Patyrxxy said that the executors of Pacheco should look for # remedy in the courts. Their as is against General Jesup; be sent off the negro If Jesup sheuld have anything to pay, let himcome before Congress, aud say that be bad acted illegally, and hed been made to pay a thousand dollers; thet he meant well, but that the court was of the cee that he did wrong. and ask Congress to indemnify him for the loss. Cong would, no doubt, make indemnity. eral Jesup, and not the government, is responsible for the th ro. omr. Monn sontended that 1 Mr. Moase y in slaves was recognized by the constitutio: red to the fact that the Denahty Sovrraens of Great Britain had de- livered up the slaves who had been carried into Nas- sau, under stress of weather. Mr. Van Buren, the great leader of the free soil party, expostulated with Lord Palmerston on the subject. in the New York Zyibune, in relation to “ excess of mi'eage’? of membere, was referred to the Committee on Mileage, to inquire whether it does not amount in substance to an allegation of fraud a it most of the members of the Ilo and if, in their opinion, it does amount to an allegation of fraud, they inquire whether the allegation is true or falee, ric following is gleamed from a hasty turning over of the rt Scams cases of seeming inequality may perhaps be found in the mileage of the members ofthe Houre, as allowed @u-ing this Concress, but it is bulieved that such in- equality bas resulted from the terms of the law as it is, and not from the actien of the committee. They wore compelled to make the estimate according to the usual road, and not by the nearest road. The law has de- termined it in t] manuer, and it is not in the power Of the committee to chai it. The committee are of opinion that the publication in the Tribune does amount in substance to allegation of fraud against the members of the House. In giving this opinion, they however, wish to be understood eying that it was the cesizn of the writer of the article, whoever he may be, to charge fraud agains: the members on ac- count of their mileage Of his motives they know no- thing. They may speak of the impression made on the mind by the article itself ; and from that article state- aents are being made by others, which cle: the common or ordinary const: uction to be in pomt of fact there is no “ exce:s’’ or “ extra mile. age” allowed, for the law positively autherizes pay for the distance by the most usual road. ard thatis precisely the allowance that hss been made Yet thatimpre hes gone forth The article is calculuted to mislead and led to false impressions, which may have -hap- p ned either by design, or by mere inadvertence. + * ut the committee will not induige in comment upon the article, cr unnecessarily consume time by exbibit- ing its numersus errors, or even under:ake to state at Jevgth the reasons by which they have arrived at their conclusions in regard toits true character before given; for if ite design be to 7 oe that which is calledin the article “excess of mileage” as eo much taken in violation of the law, it is so palpably faise that it can- not possibly injure any one; and if the object be sim- ply to show the difference between the smount now allowed by law, and what it would be if the law were changed, 80 to make the allowance by the nearest mail route as arguments in favor of such change, then no exception should be taken to the intention of the ‘writing, however objectionable we may regard the lan- guage be has employed; that difference between the modes of compensation has been made understood ever since the organisation of our government, and no man now can claim any particular degree ot credit for publiehing that which has been so weil known, and so folly debated and investigated by Congre: nd the country, a6 this question has for many years past, during each session of Congress. In conclusion, the eommiitee ark to be discharged from the further con- sideration of ths resolution.” THE PACHECO CASE—SLAVERY. Mr. Burt oalied for the business in order, viz , the motion to reconsider the vote by which the House ne- gatived the bill allowing to the jegai representati Antonio Pacheco # thousand dollar: for # lave who wi Jesup. at the termination of the war with the Seminoles in Florida, to put him out of mischief Mr. Bunt aid that before the question was taken on eeconding the demand for the previous question, he desired @ call of the House, ir. Saw remarked that he had moved to recon- sider, snd to lay that motion on the tab!e; but that he hse withdrawn the latter part of the motion. 4 The Srraxer—The gentleman from Ohio has the joor. Mr. Sawyer raid that the man was hired for a full ‘Valid consideration. He believed that the claim ought not to be allowed; it is wrong in principle, and there- fore he would vote against it. Mr. Stvaxt, of Michigan, wished to state his reasons fer bis vote heretofore given om this case; and while he ‘was proceeding to do 80, iit, Hupson rose to a point of order. ‘The Sr+ ake R—State it. Mr. Hevson—It was, that the gentleman from Ohio ros no Fight to give way to another gentleman to make speech, The Sreaxen—If the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Sawyer) choores to give way for an explanation he ca: do +0; it be gives way for a speech he los Mr. Sawyex— What evidence is, there that the gen- tleman irom Michigan is going to make @ speech ? The Srxaxan—He may confine himself to giving his reusons tor his vote Mr, Stvaat—I hall confine myself to the rule; I @on't wish to be ont of order. ‘The Srxaxen—The question is only whether or not the gentleman from Ohio losesthe floor? The gentle- Bian inom Michigan can proceed, with that understand. Dg. Mr Sawven (recuming)—I believe that the negro man, Lewis, was employed at the rate of $25 a month, If he was kept in service « year, the owner was amply Femunerated for his services. It is true, that at to state @ point, ‘The Srxaxen—The Chair must state to the gentle- man from Florida that there is a point of order which 4s insisted upon by a centieman on the left. Mr Canric—lI will confine myself to the rules 1 spprebend that the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Sawyer) tis wirapprebends the fucts involved in the case. stated im evidence that the man Lewis wi pertession by an cfilcer of the United 8 Mr. Givprnos—I rise to a point of ordei The Sreax: in order. Mr. Cannut—The negro having come propertly into the porression of an cflicer of the United Staies, with- out the autherity of the owner, he was placed beyond the reach of the owner The gentleman from Ohio anakes the point, that when a contract is made between @ citizen ard the United States, he is made subject to all contingencies. For instance, the death of the ne- If the negrohad been hired, and his life bee: taken, there would Lave been no claim on the part of Pacheco, But this is not the case The negro came into the possession of an officer of the government, ‘who rent him west with the Seminoles. Mr. Nicori—Under what circumstances dia he come Into the possession of the officer? Voluntarily or not ? ‘That is the material point, Mr. Bunt— Ata question arises. Mr. Stewant—I call both gentlemen to order. whe Srraxen—The Chair can’t hear what the gen- tleman tays. The House will come to order Mr. Stxwant—(speaking louder.) 1 call the gentle- man to order The Sreaken—The met J say the principle j ‘The Srxaxxn again rapped to orde: Mr. Sawyen—(who was still standing.) I don't give ‘way for a speech. Mr. Can>ii—The negro having come into the posses- sion of an officer of the government, it was the duty of the government to see the negro returned to his mas. ter. If he had been lost or killed, that would have accounted for his not being restored tleman from Florida is in or- does the gentleman from lear. ‘The Sreaxex—The Chair is of the opinion that the | gentleman has gone far enough. Mr. Sawven—J see that a good many want the floor. My opinion ie, that this matter Is perfectly understood. | Had it not been for some things eaid by my cvlleague, (Mr. Giddings,) | would not have taken the floor, | do not itu my colleague that there is not property in slaves. The question is one that does nov author- ixe our {nterference. In order that we may get to matters tion. Mr Hepsox—I ask the gentleman whether he will | not withdraw the motion? only afew moments Mr. Sawyen—1 am willing todo anything to get to buriness, but | cannot do that. ane Sreaken—Does the gentleman from Ohio with- ww? Mr. Sawyer--No, air. Mr. Bunt—As this ie an important question, I move call cf the House The Cixnx called the roll, and one hundred and ninety. cight members answered to their names, }:x- cures were heard in behalf of the absentees ; and then Mr. Tunxen gave bis views on the subject before the Houre, and to justify the vote which he would give. He denied that the constitution recognized property 2 Twill di ‘ain the House Mr Mr. C point to the provision in the con: a steam engine, @ spin- ning jinney, or a mule, property. Ifhe would point oug the clause, Mr. Clingman would be obliged to him. Mr. Patyany remarked, that property being a sub- Jeet of commerce everywhere, if the gentleman be cor rect, itfollows that «man might ret up a elave ma: ket in New York or Boston. The ‘well as he did that the constitution doesjnot recognize property in amule or epinning-jenvy. Ir. Chincman asked eeveral other questions, one of which was. whether. in Massachusetts, property is not Fecognized ina man’s wife or child, and whether he cannot enter uit for damage, Mr, Pa.rnvy replied that no doubt there was a sort of property in the labor of thechild, but not in the objid. But o man cannot buy anoth can be compensated for the jos of labor of his child Mr. Ciincman taid that itisa case of « degree of operty, which reeegnizes property in the child until g twenty one years of nce, Mr. Parynvy remarked that the fact is well known. A man can bire bis child, but he ha» no right to sell him. The constitu ion does not call slaves property, anywhere, and the decisions of the courts are uniform on the su’ Mr. Hrustarv interrogated the gentleman, who re- | lied. Pier Canes. would fuppore that, in place of a negro, @ horse nad been hired by the Government, and that ite agent bad been authorized to make a contract; that the agent had. even in violation of law, carried the horte beyond the jurisdiction of the country, agatnat the knowledge or wirhve of its owner, be would ask whotber it would not be incumbent on the Govern \ The gentleman from Ohio is at present | of more importance, I move the previous ques- | nileman knew as - man’s child; he | Mr. Cottamen obtained the floor, and was about to speak, when « new turn was given to the proceedings. GUILTY OF CONTEMPT FOR HOLDING HIS TONG Mr. Faixs rose to a privilege question, or a question of ut and remarked that, before the select com- wi pointed on the 11th of August last, a witness bad re r questions. d to ans (On the 9th of August last, Mr. ores sige in debate, wade certain charges against Mr. Medill. the Commis. tioner of Indian Affairs, in relation to his official con- duct; and on the llthof that month, at the instance of Dr. Fries, a select committee was appointed to inves- tigate the matter, with power to send for persons and al gentlemen inquired what Mr. Fries had said. Sreaker repeated, that a witness had refused to aid he had a resolution, which he wished the Sergeant at-Arms might con‘ne the to offer, that witners. ‘The Sreaxen remarked that the name of the person must be ingerted in the resolution. Mr. Fries—Itis David Taylor. (‘We can’t hear the name.” “Speak louder.”’ There was much confusion ‘The Srraxex announced that the resolution woul be read to the House. The Cuvn« read it.—That the Seargeant-at-Arms id Taylor, unless he shall answer such pro- ommittee as they shall ask ns before th gd im. Mr. Haratson said he should like to prove some of the facts on which the Mouse were to act. It wasa matter of no small concern to order a citizen of the United Stutes to be imprisoned. He wanted to know romething of what had occurred before he gave his yote, He did not like the phraseology of the resolution. A question may have been asked which the committee thought proper, but which was improper. What are the fucts on which the application 18 based ? Mr. Toomns remarked that, as to putting s man in Jail, he would not do it in violation of the constitution, ‘He must be brought before the House, and then let him show, if he can, why he rhould not be confined for con- tempt of the honor of this House. The party has a right to be heard. ‘Mr. Dura would state the facts of the care, and the House could then take what action they might think proper. A sub-committee was appointed by the select committee, in the case of Medill, to take the testimony of witnesées ; this man refusing to answer questions they informed all the committee of the fact. The question appeared to be arelevant one, and the question was argued at some length; but the witness suid that he would not only not answer that question, but any other question. Mr. Woopwanp said that it struck him that the com- mittee were competent to take any proceeding necessary without the intervention of the House. The committve is a court as to this particular matter. ‘They are author- ized to send for persons and papers, and tf the committee thought proper they could apply # remedy without the action off the House. He was no advooate of spe privileges in this ball, nor was be an advocate of spe- cial privileges out of the hall. The witr-ss has no right to offer disrespect to a committee of the House. Mr. Ince proposed a resolution to giva the committee the power required, andtolet them act according to their own discretion, Mr. TatumanGe would never vote fora resolution like that. ‘They were called upon to depriv: individual of his liberty, bees according to the gentleman from South Carclinis, the committee is a court. y court of justice, when @ motion is made to commit an individual, it must be shown that the man must be duly subpanaed. Mr. Woopwanp said that this was not acase where a witnose had been supbonaed, and retused to attend, but in a court where he refused to answer. The Sreaxen requested gentlemen to preserve order, Mr, Fnixs remarked that the witness had been regu- larly subp The Sreaxr: d by the committee, again called to order. en. id that the resolution made n to the power to be exercised. It merely says man was testifying, and then refused to answer. Ifthe man was summonaed and subpoenaed, let it appear im the resolution. If he refused to answer, it is for the House to exercise the power. Then, the next step would be for him to come here, and show cause why he did not avewer. Mr. J. R. Incersort was not prepared to put the man into custody. There may be many oircum- stances to relieve the individual from the predicament in which he is placed It would be more satisfactory for the committee to make a formal report, and then the House could act understandingly H ed that the matter lie over for the present. Mr. CiixcMan should like to have time to look into the ceve. He desired that it be passed over until to- morrow, cr the next day. He knew that David ‘Walker was, some time since, very active to testify. Mr. Brapy stated « fact which occurred In his pre- The i jon of this man was commenced ‘day ‘was before the committee three hours, during the session of the House. In the evening he met the committee, who met last evening in Dr. Frie’s room, and continued the examination for two hours. en a question was put by Colonel Medill, the witness did not refuse to answer it, but said, “I will answer no more questions.” He would say, as a member of the Committee, that he did not desire to be hasty; and, if the House were not prepared to act now, he was willing to postpone the consideration of the subject. Mr. J. R. Incersout moved a postponement until to-morrow. Mr. Coun, of Georgia, did mot believe that the com- | mittee bad power to exercise the high privileg House, to imprison a witness who refuses to answer. The etatements which been made are not sufficient to justify imprisonmeat and punishment, but a refusal pexemptorily to anewer a question, would justify such @ course He proposed an amendment to the resolution --It having been represented that David Taylor, sum- moned as a witness, has refured to answer an interro- There was a loud buzzing of vi Mr. T, a LLM, pe brought here, it can Fe whether the case requires the further action of the joure, 4 re Srxaxer again endeavored to suppress the con- fusion. Mr. Carevt called attention to the action of a for- mer eession, in the care of Reuben M. Whitney, and | asked that it be read by the Clerk. The Cierx read it, to the effect—As Reuben M. Whitney bas refused to sve evidence before the com- mittee, therefore rerolved, that the Speaker issue his warrant, directing the Sergeant-at-arms to take into custody the perscn of Reuben M. Whitney, to answer for contempt, and that he be allowed counsel, if he de- sire it. | Mr. Conn | cisely w | Mr. Tuomrnon, of Miseissippi, pointed out a diffar- ence in the two cases. The witness, Taylor, had been examined in part, and now says that he will not an- | ewer any more questions. Mr. Conn did not see what else the committee could do, if the investigation rests on the evidence before the committee. If there could be a more summary process than his, he would submit. Mr. THomrson—Reuben M. Whitney was subpoenaed | merely ; in this case the witness was examined. Mr Cons wished to offer the resolation which dopted in the case of Whitney, with the ne alterati The S: tald that this resolution contemplated pre- his did. ry xeR said that the first question wason the motion to postpone the further consideration of the case until to-morrow. The vote was taken, and the question decided in the negative—ayes 60, noes 98. ‘The amendment of Mr. Cobb was read, when did not refase to an- Mr Por.ock said—The witnes: Swer any partioular qu “apy more questions.” Mr. Durr mined it to proper question. ewer any question. Mr. Pout claration of the witners not to answer any question, ot anoffence. Im order to constitute an offence, « ition must be asked, and the witness must refuse to Mr. Pollock might declare that he would commit murder, but it is mot murder until the act committed. It is not a contempt, until a question is asked and he refuses to answer. Mr. Tnomrsox—I was one of the committee, After Taylor refused to answer the sub committee, he was tummoned befcre the whole of the committee, Mr. Evans, of Maryiand—The committee did not meet to pu the investigation, but to receive the | report of the sub-committee Mr. Tuomrson—The sub-committees was charged to take down the testimony; and, if any qaestion arose where there wae a doubt, ail the committee came toge- ther to decide the question. There wasa question proposed to the witness, and he refused to answer. All the committee were then together to pursue the in- vertigation. Mr Evans, of Maryland, said that they had no right to confer any such power. ‘This case differs trom that of Reuben M. Whitney. The Sreaken agato requested gentlemen to take ‘te and come te order Mr Dusk stated reasons why the question before | the House should be postponed until to morrow. | The vete by which the House refused to postpone till | tomorrow, was reconsidered, and the case will then again be teken up, DENATE ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION fr Mr Conn, of Georgia—I move to recourider the vote by which the House yesterday adopted a resolution to | end the debate on the Civil ava Diplomatic Bill in one | hovr, and with tt to be entered, and lie over, | The Sreaxen recogniced the gentleman from Ver- |«mont, (Mr Collamer) af entitled Lbere were Cthexs an2ious to obtain it. A motion was made to adjourn Mr. Toomns—1 move to lay the motion of my ool- He refused to an- leegue (Mr Cobb) on the table ‘the area—The gentleman from Gvorgia (str, + took his reat srrskenk— The wotion lies over, kel understand that warn the On) WAS pasted, © iotion t Was lald on the tavle. Mr. ( (oN | dead) paolatioa nei der | } ‘he majority of the committee deter- | ck was clearly of the opinion that the de- | | The qu | run the riek of lering bis property, and that the right 5 The Sensxan-- Ehepe ig no evidence of that on the journ: Mr. Vinton—It appears to me that I made such » motion, but it was not laid on the table, although tae Pong forepresent However, | hope that the resolu- jon will not be reconsidered. ii The Srxaken—The Chair considers that the motion B Over Mr. StvrHens moved that the House adjourn; and at three o'clock the motion prevailed. Saturpay, Jan, 18, 1849. THE REFRACTORY WITAES Yesterday, a resolution was offered by Mr. F: . with a view to compel David W. (® witness be- fore the elect committee to inves the charges against Mr, Medill, the Commissioner of Indian Af- faire.) to testify, he having refueed to ‘answer any meére questions.” The subject was laid over until to- Gay. this morning, Mr. Fairs withdrew the resolu'ion ; the said David Taylor, it being understood, having consented to te U . CHEAP POSTAGE. Mr. Goccin mede an inetfect Dill for the reduction of postage tal bave amendments to it printed. THE PACHECO CABE—THE © UNION OF THE STATES. The Sreaxyn announced the business in order to be'the motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill tor the relief of the representatives of Antenio Pa- checo, (claiming a thourand dollars for @ negro slave, rent west by Gen. Jesup, with the Seminoles, at the conclusion of the Florida war,) was rejvoted. Mr. Cou.anen was entitled to the floor, but he gave way to Mr. Homes. of South Carolina, who sall—As to the merits of this queetion | have nothing to say — effort to have the om up, in order to M FOR A NEGRO,—THE [* Louder.” “louder ’’) I repeat, as to the merits of this case I have nothing to eay, after it has been 80 ably argued by my friend from South Carolina, (Mr. Burt) and argued on this side, But, sir, I cannot, as a Southern man—I cannot, Southern man, suffer a doctrine, advanced from lay to day, and by the gentleman from Massa churetts, (Mr, Palfrey,) distinguished for tntelligence, ning, end ecumen, to remain unrefuted. And | take issu on the law, and on the lawalono. The gen- tleman from Ohio (Mr. Giddings) asserted that the constitution recognised no property in slaves I really do net think that the gentleman believed that himself; but when I beard a gentleman of atteinments and dia- lectics on this floor assert and give ont to the country that the United States recognises no property in slaves. 1 feel it to be my duty to appeal to the candor of the gentleman to say, when | have done, to rise up and tay that he was mistaken, and that there is a law which recognises slaves as property. And now for the object. Mee nCaiicdstae anomie ecurae is penhatens ts taking, | doubt whether I shall have a chance to speak atall (Ha! ba! ba!) ‘The Srzaxrn—The House yesterday Inststed on the point of order that no gentleman could give way for anotber to make @ speeck; but, by general consent, the gentleman trom South Carolina may proceed. Mr, Houates—No, ei; I will only occupy five minutes (“Let him have five minutes;” “Go on;” “Go on”) My proposition is this; I suppose that the gentleman will grant that that is property which is » matter of sale. Will he grant that? If, then, I show that the United States sell negroes, and that nothing put pro- perty can be sold; ergo, the United States recognises property in slaves, ‘There is » law which attaches slaves as property for the benefit of the United States, end instructs collectors to collect the value of them, It they cannot make money on the real estate of creditors of the government, then they thall take the slaves and eell them for the benefit of the United the money in the treasury, and the hat the United States shall not pur- aves for the benefit of the United States. They 1 the slaves, and appropriate the money to the payment of the taxes. Have the United States any ght to sell that which te property? If they sollslaves, and have no right to sell that which is property, ergo, they recognise property in slaves. Mr, Paneney arore to reply, and Mr. Coutamen was understood to say that if he per- mitted him to respond, others would ask the privilege of being heard; und therefore he refused to yield the floor. He then’alluded to the course of those whohad Participated im the debate, when Mr. Burr calle him to order, on the ground that private bill before the House. ‘The Sreaxex did not think Mr. Collamer to be out of _erder, Mr. Bi ‘Was he not discussing s question ona totally different proposition ? The Sreaxxn—The Chair understood him as illus- trating bis argument, as he had a right to do. Mr. Buxt—Very well. Ihave nothing more to say. Mr. Cortamen—If all that is said in this Heuse may be regarded as argument by some, and not by others, he did not know what rule of dis- cussion should be adopted. One side says that slaves are property, and as such should for; aud ano- ther saya that they are not property, and should not be aid for. In his opinion, this was the turning point. Gee denied that General Jesup was clothed with 1 authority to emancipate the man Lewis, and that, because he did so, the government is bound to ay. : Bir. Burt—The gentleman says that partiesin the House are anxious to make this question turn on the mie Proposition that slaves are property. I ask im if he has read the report of the Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, Mr, Co.tamrr—I have not read all of it. Mr. Burt—If the gentleman had read che report, he would have seen that the majority make an spology for diecussing that question, because the minority took that ground. Mr. Cottamen—I know that they do Mr. Buat—The gentleman ceria ins of extremes. I ask if any single proposition has been mooted in this House by Northern men, for which the gentleman has not voted? Mr. Cottamen—I can’t answer. Mr. Bunt—How can you condemn their extremes when you go for their measures ? Mr. Cortamer—While I may vote for measures of that kind, Ihave not voted to suppress any question of discussion or amendment. Mr. Homes, of South Carolina—What is the gontle- opinion of the legal recognition by the United States of slaves as property? Mx. Cottamen—For nis by way of com- plaint of any gentleman. He made other remarks, and was repeatedly interrupted. Mr. Mrapg, of Virginia, said that Southern mem- bers would never have been prepared to discuss the question, if it had not been brought here by Northern a Mr. Givpincs asked him to point out any warrant for slayer; civilized and Meiow replied, that in ev uncivilized nation, property in slaves was recognized He appealed, not to any municipal law, but to the common law, and the laws of nations, to show that roperty in slaves can be held. It had never been lenied but in this country: not, however, by even a majority of the members of the House, but by the abolitionists, who are seeking to dissolve the confede- racy. He asked northern men to etop the question, or the South cannot remain in bonds of union with them. If the question be discussed many more years, no master can sleep in his bed without a guard at his door. It is necessity which induces southern men to tell their northern thren, that the discussion must stop with their own will and accord: not that the South will attempt to curtail the liberty of speech, but that they will require it as a condition of a further continuance in the Union—or they must leave them. Mr. Toomps, of Georgia,called the gentleman to order. This wase private claim He did not want the slavery question to be discussed at large. Mr. Meape didjnot expect an interruption from his | Southern colleague, especially when such latitude had been aseumed by gentlemen from the Nort! Mr. Toomns taid that having called th from Vermont to order for irrelevancy, pine to apply he rule to the gentiema: nis. Mr. Rurrt—Was not the gentleman from Vermont | permitted unanimously to go on? The Sreakan—The gentleman from Virginia will go on. Mr. Meave—I don’t think that I am travelling further from the record than the gentleman from Obio | (Mr. Giddings) did the other day. I don’t think that 1 1 was replying to the argument that there thought it nm from Vir- gentleman has right to argue that. Mr.\Mrapxsaid that if his remarks were distasteful to Northern and Southern gentlemen, he could not he it, and he then proceeded to argue that the government is bound for the value of the slave} for whom compen- sation is claimed in the bill. There was slavery in this House. If gentlemen from the North would act inde- | pendently of the little squad at home, about one tenth | | of the population, who hold the balance between them- selves and their adversarie: if they would give the hand of friendship at the altar of our common country, | and put their feet om the reptiles, we should hear no | more of these sgitations. t reject the claim now | tion, and no holder can say that rotection from the constitution. 5 ex—When you bring here claims of this | kind, you must expect them to be rejected Mr. Meavy—Slaveholders are not, then, under the protection of the constitution? It is the same as say- ing that the North will not step to the aid of the | South, even to repel foreign aggression. Ifsuch a | state of feeling exists at the North, how long can t! confederacy extst! low long wi.l it be desirable’ arked of what advantage the uni+n would be to south. orn men, if puch principles as thesebe acted on! For himself, he would not give for {t the snap of his finger. A year ago, when he came here, no man had a more holy fervor for the union of the States; but sinee then, southern institutions had been attacked, and a resolution had passed this body, which seriously affect. ed the rights of property. Mr Van Dyke underrtood the gentleman:as declaim- ing against the action of northern men with reference to the South. He asked bow it was that southern men voted to sustain the previous question without the pri- Vilege of amendment, or anything #1 Mr. Mrape did not care about who voted for the previous question; he believed that he did himeelf. Mr Van Dyke- Yer, sir, Mr. Mrave wished to know the extent ofthe danger, that he might interm his people? If commotion must come, let it come while the slaves are under obedience, nota year hence when there is a feeling of love be- tween them ond their masters—when there are not enemies at home, but frieuds, as now. Some farther remarks were made by the hon gentieman, Mr. Haun, of New York, obtained the floor at twenty minutes past two o’elock, but gave way to Mr. Kavratan, who moved that the iouse adjourn, jon was taken, and decided in the negative —yene 24, nays 1638 Mr Has proceeded to argue that the owner of the slave hired him for acertain consideration; that he of property was trensterred to the captors, who had the right to take (he negro man with them to the Went of the Mistivsipp!. ‘The gentieman from Virginia said | that there wae a degrading slavery in this tloure, on | the part of the North, who dared not to vote in accord- ance with (heir own views. Mr Mrave- I snid one-tenth part. party to which the gentleman alludes never voted for 0. mr Mrape—Is there any consideration whieh Influ- ou “"Nir Hatt. sald yea: he would be governed according to the etrict terms of the lawand justice; and he asked whetber Southern gentlemen were not influenced in their conduct by their constituents. Southern gentle men should not make such charges against Northern gentlemen. {Much more than what is above written was done and eaid, but want of time forbids a more extended th note ‘oomns cbtained the floor, and at twenty-five minutes past three o'clock the House adjourned, Tur SunrerRanean Lake ON THE CENTRAL Roap Rovrg.—-We some time since gave an account of the singular discovery of an underground lake, on the line of the Central Road, west of Nile, about two miles. In crossing a low swale or marsh, it became necessary to make an embankment about twenty feet high, to correspond with the grade of the road, and the narrowest part of the marsh was chosen, being about 1,000 feet across, on either side ot which was high level ground. After the embankmeat had been carned about forty feet on to this low ground, the earth gradually gave way, and sunk down into what seemed to be a bottom- lees pit. The sudden disappearance of the em- bankment was accompanied by tremendous con- vulsions of the ground for some distance around where the casualty occurred, by the upheaving of the ground, deep and large enough to bury a cart and horse in. from exploration and researches made, it appears that the piece of ground over which the grading was to be made had once been a lake, but was now covered by a soil of roots, muck, &c. to the thickness of from ten to twelve feet. The submerged lake 18 about two miles long, and is in some parts half a mile wide. Atthe place where this railroad track crosses, itis the narrowest. Atone end of the lake 1s what ap- pears to have been an island, as there are trees of large growth standing, while ou nearly the en- tire circuit of the lake the ground or surface of ten feet has become so hardened that the best ot grass 1s grown, and the spot has been regu- larly mowed these several years. We believe, in some parts of it, good potatoes have been grown. The depth ot thoflake 1s ascertained to be about eighty teet in the deepest part, and the water as_ clear and pure as that in the river at this city. After the sinking of the first grading, the work was pushed ahead with increased strength, and for eight months, eighty hands were employed continually, day and night, one set retiring as the other came on to the work. As the embankment gradually extended out eyenttie vert that sank into the sod and crust, again it would become so heavy that another sinking would take place, and in this manner the work has been going on. The excava- tion and embankment was, atter a while, com- menced on both sides of the lake, and last week the contractor says the filling in had met at the bottom, and the prospect was that no more trouble would be earn in rapidly completing the work. The above number of workmen have been engaged at this point for fifteen months—eight months of the time, as before mentioned, day and night. It has cost an immense sum to accomplish the origi- nal plan adopted of crossing at this point, but like everything else undertaken by this company, goes straight forward. We lately saw an account of a similar lake on some of the southern roads, but not as extensive a one as this. The soil on the surface of this lake is of a rich black color, and in some places has been ploughed se ear The grass grown is of a good quality, and the pasturage during the season of the very best. It is certainly strange that the discovery had not been made be- fore; but the oldest inhabitants never thought of the matter, and in all probability it would never have been nega to light had not this road caused it. The ground was as solid, seemingly, as any marsh, and at all events sufficiently so for all prac- tical purposes except railroad embankments.—e- trout Free Press. Harrnreaptu Eso, At the Kingston coal its on the Illinois river, just below Peoria, John jalvert, who 18 superintending at the pits, engaged some £1x_ or eight Germans, who had beer in the army in New Mexico. These men, net knowing much about mining, nor being willing to obey or- ders, became so troublesome, that they were told that, unless they conducted themselves better they would be discharged. Atthis they became very turbulent—giving out that they had done pretty much as they d—d pleased in Mexico—that thev would do so at mee and “take” the same into their own hands. Thereupon they were discharg- ed ; when they paraded about the diggings, ani among other violent things, threatened the life of the superintendent. This was about ten days ago; at which time he met the malcontents, and a: fray commenced. On his side were two men, who, however, disappeared shortly after the onset. The men had miners’ picks, and Mr. C. a double-bar- reled gun. Thisgun he aseerapted to discharge, but burst the caps of both barrels. The battle was then waged with a clubbed fowling piece on his side, and picks on the other. The gun was very shortly dismantled of its wood-work; and its own- er taken at a disadvantage, two men_ holding him down ina sitting position, while a third aimed a blow at his hatless head witha pick. By some lucky accident the pick, which otherwise would have been sunk into the brains of Mr C., glanced aside, but in its course seizing with its point a portion of the hair near the top of his head, carried off with it a Semin which supplied the want of a natural crop. The disappearance ot so much hair, probably, gave the enemy an impression that Mr. C. had been scalped and killed. At any rate, it produced a very decided effect. For, on seeing the phenomenon, every one of the tellows broke and run, as if twenty Calverts had been in full pur- suit of them, Mr. G. recovered himself and his wig, and set himeelf about arresting his assailants, all of whom have been ate! in jail at Peoria, to answer the charge of assault with intent to kill. St. Lows Organ. NavIGATION oF SHENANDOAH, Va.—The survey of the Shenandoah river, which the Board of Public Works ordered to be made, ‘has just been completed by those persevering engineers, Messrs. Coyle and Dougl: under the superintendence of the able chief, C. B. Fisk. Areport will soom be made to the Board of Public Works. !¢ Is very gratifying to the friends of the improvement to learn that the river affords an abundant supply of water in the driest sea- ical information recently 200,000 barrels of flour ma- nufactured annually along the ir, the whole of which would find its way to the eastern markets through this channel, if the improvement was made; and the quantity would in a very short time increase to at least doubje the present amount. It has also been satisfactorMy ascertained that the mills on the river and its branches could grind more than double the quantity they row grind. ‘There ia not the least douvt but that ina very few years after the improve- ment is made, th tity of wheat raised would be qu mers could then get plaster at $1 7.instead ef having, as at present, nd § to pay from $12to $15 per ton A correspondent of our states that the river valley abounds in various kinds of mineral substances, especially those of man- ganero, copper, coal, and iron, but more particularly the latter, which abounds In inexhaustible quantities, aud ofthe best quality in the world. The article of lumber is also very abundant. and of very superior quality, to which fact many of the Charlestown and Harper's Ferry capenters can teetify, It has been as- ined that not lees than fifteen millions of feet pre annually sawed in the river valley; beside, by no n inconsiderable quantity is snnuslly rafted down the river, in the log, during the cpring freshets. The distance is 150 miles. and the amount of all near 800 feet.— Charlestown Free Press. Political Intelligence. Henry Hibbard, of Bath, has been nominated as the democratic candidate for Congress from the 4th dis- trict of New Hampshire, He was late President of the Senate of the State. Itis understood in Washington that the free soilers in Ohio have agreed to support a whig candidate for Senator, which will enable the two parties to elect whomavever they shall unite upon. Mr. Ewing is spoken of. Naval Intelligence. The United States storeship Erie arrived at Gibraltar on the 18th of December, and was placad in quaran- tine. She would leave for Marseilles on the 19th. Captain Voorh who is to take charge of the Savannah, as fleg ship of the East India Squadron, arrived in Boston on Saturday. The Vermont h: been taken out of the Dry Dock, at Boston, to make way for the Savannah Law Intelligence. Surneme Counr or tHe Uniren States, Jan, 12.— No 25. R. Plitton’s heirs, appellants, vs. J. Taylor's heirs —The argument of this cause was concluded by Mr. Badger, for the appellants, No, 27. H. Smith, plaintiff in error, va, William Hunter.—The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr, Schenck for the plaintiff in error. Tur Conquest or Cun, English papers will have it that the United is about to in vede Cuba. Among the in from the West Indies in the London Times of Dec. 29th, is the following paragraph: At Havana the authorities were takiag precautions against any attempts being made by the Americans to gain possession cf the island, as the opinion that some such attempt would speedily be made was fast gaining ground there. oe ee rn narra CITY TRADE REPORT, Satunpay, January 13—6 P.M, This being the lat day of the weet, ond sufiicient time not having been allowed to diges: the late news, trade generally was duil, and trans nearly ot kinds of produce very imited, Flour re- mained about the tame, with a cicderate demand for home use There wae scarcely any wheat oferta no tales of Moment were reported, Cora was oll im a moderate way from store, nnd more freely but the sales were very light and without matorial change in prices There was nothing new to noti other dercriptions cf yrain; meal stood as before, visions continued sendy; beef was in good request, while pork waslees active, expecially for western; city war im food request for shipping vwesla bound to California, Lard continned dail There was no change in the grocery market worthy of notice, Cotion was Mr Hatt! have no feor of my constituents, The lose active, and prices @ shade easier, MARKETS ELSEWHERE, BTOCK SALES. Boston, Jas. 13—Brokers’ Bourd—12 shares Bostoa and ass, Railroad, 4736; WOO; 17 dodo, i do Roud- lo 2% do do, 2 4, b'0; 75 do de, Merchants’ 3 rights Old Colony 1.000 Vermont Com 1 ih bongs, 87. Jan. 12 —Secon rd.—10® shares Heading Railead, 13%: 60 do. do, 12, bits 200 a0 do, 124 ba, Pry fg doy 1336 Ub; 3do Western Railroad, 10134; 11 do Boston and Maine Railroad, 6X. Herald Commercial Correspondence. Sr. Tuomas, January 1, 1849, Since my last, per steamer of Ist ult .nothiug of parti- cular interest has transpired. The Danish colonies have thus far, experienced no change for the better, siace the instalment of the new Governor General in office, though it is expected he will soon make known the in- tentiens of the home government. It will be imposel- ble, under the most faverable government, to suit th, body of planters in St. Croix, they being eo varied in opinion, and wishes; though I do not doubt but that a remuneration will be allowed for the slaves emancipa- ted, ae is conjectured, of some 100 pieces of eight ( $64), either im money or government notes, Here, weremain perfectly easy, and no change, to as stranger, would be visible, of the emancipation, our local government be- ing of sucha decided and prompt order. The planters in St. Croix have every reason to rejoice at the beauti- ful prospects of the coming crops, and it seems previ- dentially ordained that that delightful gard ould prosper under the new act of emancipation; and some fear that negroes cannot be sufficiently obtained to work the crop, and some have gone s0 far as te import Portuguese from Madeira. The duty on imports, in that Island, is this day ipcreased from 2}, per cent. to 12% per cent. ad valorem, and no doubt export duty will be aleo augmented, on produce, The crops all around, windward and leeward, bear bright prospects; and they sey, to the windward, that never. since emancipation, have their crops been 80 fa- In Porto Rio, ral estates Dave already commenced grinding canes, but nothing of conse- uence will be made before 16th instant to lst proximo, Low prices must of couree follow abundant crops, and no doubt prime Sugars will open at $2!/a$3, and Mo- lasses Oa8c. Of this, I cannot judge: the prices will be everned entirely by markets in the United States and sngland. rye) seldom seen our market so dull, without the slightestanimation. Several late arrivals from the Uni- ted States have materially increased our stocks, and prices in consequence have declined Sales Flour at $5348%; Meal $3'a$3}g. Stock, for- mer, 5000 bble; and latter, 1.200 bbls. ‘The steamer from New York brought dates to 13th ultimo, and nothing is talked of, or thought, but gold, I fee, which may be partly true and partly a humbug; however, it’s well furan excitement, I hope the cho- lera will not make itself an inhabitant of the United States, as it will make ead hayoo. "The steamer brought no mails from England—the Engiand steamer not having arrived at Bermuda when the “Firth” left, after waiting 6 days. However, aha brought an extra Bermu: per, with late news to 2d December from England, via Hulifax, per ‘ Niegara,”’ which contained highly important news, if true, of the political state of the whole of Europe, which appears in a blaze—a change of ministry in England, and famine in_Ireland, The duties at Demarara are not as yet levied, the new Governor not having as yet arrived. Provisions of all kinds have been pouring in, thus glutting that lace, as well as other Islands; and the whole windward islands are comparatively inundated. Flour, $534a $644; Meal, $3a$5},; and stocks sufficient for 3 months. ‘We all hope that this new year may be brighter and more prosperous throughout the world than the past, whic bhas been one of events in history. Bills on England, $4 923ga$5; on the United States, 1% per cent. premium, Died, 4n this city, on Sunday afternoon, of consumption, Max Janz Passcorr, in the 23d year of her age, wife of Fernando Prescott, and eldest daughter of the late Captain Henry Greenle: Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No, 11 Amity street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Boston and Portland papers please copy. On Sunday morning, the lith inst., after a lingering iness, Captain Jonn Mansrieip, in the 77th year of hia age. His friends, and those of his sons, John, William W., Samucl M. and Henry 8S. Manfeld, are requested to at- tend his funeral, on ‘Tuesday afternoon, the 16th inst at 8 o'clock precisely. from bis late residence, No. 486 Pearl streot, near Chatham street, without further invi- tation, On the 14th instant, of the erysipelas, Richan E. Punpy, in the 59th year of his age. ‘The relat nd fri ¢ invited to attend the faneral, from his late residenc Madison street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o’elock precisely. ‘Tke funeral services will be performed in Zion’s Church, in Mott street. ‘On Sunday morning, January 14, after a short and severe illness of acarlet fever, Jans Epwanp, youngest gon of William and Hannah Brooks, aged 6 years and months ‘The friends and relatives are respectfully invited te attend his funeral, at 3 o'clock, from his late residence, No 16 King On Satur Samvue, fon of Samuel and Rosa Brevoort, aged two years and twenty nine days, ‘The friends of the family are respestfally invited to attend his funeral, this day, (Monday,) at 2 o'clock, P. M, at 113 Greenwich street. At Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, Mrs, Evizavern Kent Savane, wife of Wm. H. Sayre. In Brooklyn, on the evening of the 13th instant, after a short but painful illness, Cetxerine, daughter of Geo. E. and Clarinda Lafaye, aged two years and one month New Orleans and Rhode Island papers, ple: copy. In wa on the 13th instant, Mrs. Caruerine eg) the 20th year of her age, sister-in-law to Charles O° Her friends and acquaintances are reepectfally in- vited to attend her funeral this afternoon, at four o’clock, from her late residence, corner of Hudson avenue and Tillery street, Brooklyn. —— “MARITIME INTELLIGENCE, Port of New York, January 15, 1849, 72 465 MOON Rrsx3, HIGH WATE! Arrived. Facket ship Monteruma, Lowber, Liverpoct, Deo 18, with mds, are mnon, Gordon, Liverpo*}, Deo 19, with mdse to FA ind he sterly weeane ‘the Upeergs. 1 Hencl trg ia company W: ket ship Oxtord, Good manson, for ‘New York. = thip Hero, Griffith, New Orleans, 25th Doe, with mdee to T P Btanton—s steerage passengers. Elip Union, Jones, New Orleans, 20 days, with mdse, to W elton. Sbip Memphis, Bunker, Now Orleans, 13 days, with mdso and 11 posvengers, to Wau Nelson. 12th inet, lat 95, lon 73, saw ship Kobert Barton, from New Orles ng, for Philadelphia, Bhip Gel Leavitt, New Orleans, Dec 17, with mdse, to W Nelson—Ii atcerage passengers Ship Columbia, Gailoway, Charleston, 8 days, with cotton, ito Dusham & Dimon. Tho C is ashore on she Spit. be a, 2UP Southport, MeCormick, Charleston, 10 days, with cotton, 0, to G Bulkley. pany New York, Hut, Charleston, Deo $1, with cotton, to G uliley. Bark Bull, (of Duxbury) Putnam, Antwerp, 60 days, with mdee and 107 pasocngers, to Schmid & Balchen, Sch instant, off ienlopen, poke sehr Roebuck, Newbern, NC, 12 days, for supplied ber with water, ‘k Don Juan, Thomes, Turks Island, in balinst, to N Peok, Jr, of New Haven. Dee 31, lat 35 30, lon 71 10, passod whaleship North smerica, of Frovicence, Jan 1, made the light on Mon. tavk Pbint; took ‘at north and was blown off; has, top tails; has aiso made Gay Head and Barnegat, and beea blown P frem both to the Southward of 39; bas been 13 days Nort of atierns. Bark Texas, McNair, from Savarnah, 15 days, with cotton and rice to Dunham & Limon, Bark J Merithew, MoGilrey, New Orleans, Dec 17, with mdse, to master. bark Wagdala, Dedge, Koy West, 14 days, with cotton, ke., to R Post. The ship Vanaaiia aged Key wert Doc 2, dan Gin gale from N W, off Iintteraés, passed aN York bari, on a wind, ‘wath two red streaks; had a poop deck, and two quarter boats; could not make out her neme. 1th inst,7.P M. im the Gulf Stream, North ot Hatteras, had a heavy N’W gale, the veasel being hove to, on the starboard tack, under a 01000 refed v aintopeail and forotoprasst stayanil Not being able to fur) them, t:ey were blown Ato P Mit blew a Hurricane, and was Enocked on her beam succseded in rigeting her by cutting away the foretopinast rigging, thereby loa which cerricd with it the Jib bocm wad. matatop-geitan With every thing attached, and afver throwiag overooard 38 bales cotton. thie lay easy. After the gale abated, we had nothiag but a reeied maintail to set, all the other eails liaving blown away,sone of them cut of thogaskote, On the 13th, it moderated, when we kot courses, and a maintopsail on her, the wind having hauled to he SW, Sa say morning. 7Ub at Ho'alock, took 8 pilot high 1D WA, lands tearing W 12ch, saw & bark bound east; had lost all three torgaliont masts, Bark St Mary, Col ius, from New Orleans, 26 days, with motas tes, to mast ult, 1as,5 40, low 74, spoxe eohy Mary Atkine, % It of Freapect, for Boston. ‘The St Mary has experienced hoavy Weather, 10th inet, lat 86, lon 79 40, experienced s hurricane froin NW-~split aaile, stove buiwarke, Xe, Bark Exact, Storeng, from Savannah, 15 eays, with cotton, to Sturges, Cicarman & Co, 12th, lat $0 3; lon 73, exchanged signals with a New Orleans packet showing a rod sigoal. Brig Mory Ann, Wait, Kio Jaxciro 10th November, with oof 10 Bitte lee, Noy 2th, Jae 1, lon 35, spoke mg bark Hamilton, of Sag Harbor, sisering SW; Ueo 4, tat: Ke bark Ixchella Jane, of Liverpool for Matavhem; Des ow alargo steer 4. tho M A how enilered mach on ocnas aud hab Jon 1 and 2 was T steering n Gulf, curi g whieh shipp: ng, the verrel to leak: suoceeded in st The MA kas the crew of the eobr buena. ony werk. ng avey both maate abe righted with three feet of hold; the captain ant orew remained on her 4 days vhen they were taken of by Capt Wait. A frig Julia Moulton, Hall, from Ciontuegor, vin Key West, 23 +, With suprr, to Chnatelats & Ponvert, It tie Guilt, spoke Br | rig Devcouons, from Tur York~sup ‘No dae, Fark Winthrop, of Ang nN Pec HI. 28d ult, saw a brig, supposed her to be Spanish, aah Carystord Koel, wite wreck 1s alongside. Biig atrick Henry, Lveram, Wilmirgton, NC, 20 days, with pavel stores to RM Prundy & Co. Brig Ocilia, Trim, St Marks, 31 days, with 635 hates cotton to Cov, anderson & Go, off Key’ West, 29 milee to tho westward. Spohe flip Kiizateth, standing south, Er'g Sumex, (of Calais ) Apiward, donee, ora on Mariagonno, 8t Domingo, dys, with egwood, Ke toAC Komize& Co, Has exparienced very heavy Weather on the coast. Vrig ertha Mt 6 days, with mdso, to W W Detorcet & Co, Brig 1% W Ariestrong, Thompson, Port an Princo, 20 days, wits mdee, to Urderw ood, Haw boen 14 days north off Caps Hetverags; In Int S4, lon 73/4, mW & quantity of mahogany advilt Brig Coracon, Higging, Philadelphia, 10 days, bonnd to Port- Jandj Fut in for provisicns; had been blown off in the late galo, Brig Bela, Livermere, Movile, 21 days: with eotton, co stmt. yor Clearmun’ 19th inetant off Delaware, exchanged viguals Brig master, ton. ston, 15 days, with experie Brig Simeon, Whi Tloribut, & Co, during 0 r, Mobhie, 18 days with cotton. Empire for Providence. Brig Charles Joseph, Leigh, Sayannah, 14 days, with cotton, to 4 ino with brig Ohio for NY: master, Ne date. laic 38 pastes for New York, b yarn, to Dunks bison: ‘Arson for New York; 20, lon 72 sohr Eagle, fm Tho. Dyeece eke pessoa eupplied Charleston, 8 days, with cotton and , ‘atled in co with ehipe Columbia and Brig Forcello, Atwood, Wilmington, NC, 14 days, with timber, to master bot Jno B Ls: mehogapy, Be, to Jno sala, 18 days north of Batteras, and A rE Schr Sarah E Merrill, Strom Sehr Bounty, Osborn, Norfolk, 4 Schr Ganges, Gill, Norfol) 57 my Delphiva, Giles, frm Monsanil 1, witha Nephew. Tho MD uns ba been ap to Sandy Hlook twiot, De Roreett erate, tanga, NC, 7 days, timore, 4 timore, & daye, Frem Behr WB Revr Morris, Van Naune, Vira B br Eliza P Horton, Gets areline D, Poet ont, ler, Norfolk, 8 days, Mareb, Van Name Viegiala, 3 dayn, ni a! in. Sehr Mary Buck, Jores, Wilmington ‘NO. 7 days. Slocp David Van Name, Jchnsoa, Virgiaia, Bloop Mary Smith, Hawking, Virginia, Gelow. from Liverpool, with mdse, Bhi Aree, Bat, Charleston,12 days, with cotton, &e, to on Wardle. Ship J Coster, Stanton. Brivish brig Desdemona, from Brig Beteey & Jauo, 1" 100 in a gato, lost deck reported to Also, Salle al, Durffe, from New Orleans, with mdse, toT TorksIoland, with #, from Wilmin elit sails, and abort. of ‘ag supplied by pilot boat James Avery. the Helens from Canton, ships, 1 bark, and 2 brize unknown, ealt, NC, while provi- Pritich steamship Dee, Bermuda: bark Hyneford, (B gow; brig Fashion, (Br) 8t John, NB Te UTC (Be) Glade ‘The sola ce upper bay is filled with a 1 mantity of drift ioo—ves- ming in had. great didieulty: in otting, to thels whartee Severa: vessels where drove against the dock, but received little damage, 3 14—Wind, a6 sunrise, SW; meridian, SW; sunset, op NW. 8 : ban Herald Marine Correspondence. Encarrown, Jan 1(—Arrivec—Brig Conway, Norman, News: follc for Boston. Uth— br echr Dolphin, Holder, St Johns, NB, for New went ashore near Cape Pop curly thi ing there a short time, came off an '2th—Tn port, bark Lo Leader. Gulpare, and Av for Thoroa: ton; Bylinco Wilder, tor Boston; Robert b Smith, for do, Bhr C: experienced a heavy gale, ort dork lou ADELA, fowl, San Fravciseo; bris Swett, Mobile; Mail, ak er, Boron, morning, and rod at th ¥ a ~ Alto; schre Pi ton; Mystic, for Hingham, fellow, for Machina; Persands Hamilton, sia. on the 6th instant ‘coal. and split for 14-4 P M—Cleared—Brig Osceola, Pair * Tda, Foulkes St Juba eeNf Biiaburgs, Sllscellaneous. Ssup Forest Kinc—Capt Ranlet, Jp a letter on ‘aa far a6 the Grand Banks, yoyage, eays:—Tieft New Orleans had a fine run saw a larje ship in tow of a brig all tail from royals down, exrepting fore snd main courso, he was by tho wind steering SW. It wind WSW. shing of his jovember, 6234, inal wis i ith of Ta ton ‘toamer. The being a Tusual chreums:ance to teeta tow at feay C thought would jad severe: meztionit, On tke Gthot December I h: az in it rprungmy mainmast and lost both lower: ‘ail, On the 1th Thsd another, still more aayere, but inet no damege. The tarometer har for three days between that and 29 for 8 storm all the time, & vi oms, but no with fallen to 28.60 and remained ‘inohes, éo that I w: 17th had nother gale, and mpob harder than any of the o oauers it was ® perfect harricane with me~ I was in Jat 49, 1; he sails were blo the Isnac Wright, oUF lo ‘ambria’ dainage must have been done. id it mucs harder than I dik by wn away. going before the wind. Capt iat 45; he had but a moderate ybgitudes were foot much different ou Ly nd the ¢ Tiwas's young surslenns okey Sround the eompase, ‘Itwae a young hurricane, no dou 700 tho. 15th on, of the Cambria, was 1a love xeoted top meter was down to 27. can by this tea beer and Much bad epoken the bark Arthur Pickering, of Boston, bound westward, and he must have been init On the 19th or 20th, off Cape C. eee covered with lomonsand cranes wany broken bexes and some fu) for about J8 miles, on shore and bi ones, Box marked T. o T found the 6, mostly lemons.’ saw e great mes: I sailed throagh them. A boat boarded me by whioh I ht of them a box of lemons, had eoveral of thon wi Picked upon their way off to me, From the 2ist to’ winds, clear and cold; two or three strong gales whiol doubt did some damage to small vessels, 4 nover have been glad to get a ship safe into dock than 1 have this time, sont @ re} sd good seamed hich ¢! ‘27th, had 8! h have more> Br naxk SAGUENAY, which cleared hence on the 12th of No- vember, was iallen in withby Capt, Ranlet, of the Fore:t King, who writes from Liverpool as followe:—On ‘the lith I glass aloft, a Lark south of me, and with flying from the mi jove away fur her izen-top, and only a o'ose re and found her tobe the British bark Sague- nay, bound from New York for Liver ‘OFM fivur.and naval stores, She had been in a sinking state for sev- eral days, We ide out an: -efed foretrpesi as 1, with a cargo of nd the late gale had swept the decks, stove and took. away sil her boais, and filled her cabin full of water, destroy most of their provisions. ‘They were in a vor sca running very bich, ond indeed, and the y Sedona raking allover tod. Toa her, although nota breaking vea-—the gale having abated. I off just fore dart two of my boats and took, them mate thin must cargo would sink ber. Ui day Lefore and was lost,, have filled soom after and man was swept over! several were severely inj breaking adrift above decks, ‘The one down, if her” ‘dina sea the red ‘captaln wif wea Bruch exhausted, op line bosn sick ever aiuoe tail her arrival. ‘Two night ward, and made a tain to'd him he woul fore the last gale, on the 11th, we saw a bark bound of distress, acd she showed Amerie and cxme withia hail just at dark, ot the Ssguenay. . He stated hiv situation tothem,and the American Id nod make out her cap lay by until morninis. But the crew bep ‘Very anxious to get outof the simting vessel, abe then having ing 7 feet of water in cloths and some of foretopesil and ran @ they got out vwo boats and ;ut all their captain's in them, and pulled for the bark—she having no foretopsail eet at the time, ‘The bark set from them, and they chased her a Shey contd ra Woy to thelrvword of tholr own veteel, and Andin hotcome up with her, they thon conclud d to retorn- ‘There were 15 of them in tho tao boats. In the mean time tho gale come on a, . and they were obliged to throw overboard e1 thing to lichten th» bosts, ane after a sever) tme made out to reach their vesselagain. Before morning they hal ® complete. vee gile—lort all their bonts, maintopsail, mainsail, and had decks swep’ night. "ih given it, fro publi d found 9 feet of water in hor aftcr papi tement was made to me about the tame as I have. the captain and sov ied it. } ere, nor do I think t'e captain eral all bis crew. I have not n will; but I think the cuptein should Le brought cut, avd Jet us kaow why he left a sink. ing ship when it was vers casy to have taken them up in the might. Hy ‘po you will find out by thie who heis, and let him closer it up ¢ can. SreameR ANGLO Saxon, Porter, which left this port for New Grieans, arrit been arbore on Caryeford Reef, ved at Key West on the 20ch ult, im dis! ‘She was serious): pret itis thought would bo condemned.” The Anglo Saxon was ‘built in this city Li tow boat, to be employed betwoen the Belise ry and New Scour Buena VistA, frcm Virginis for Newcastle, Maize, was abandoned, and crew taken off by the Mary Ann, at this pors— See Report} Br. wanx Picrov, (before reported lost on Gallyhead| gote to piecen: moat of her enrgo” except sous of oake hea bees her cargo in Boston, but the tayed. ‘There is some insurrnoe on Principal yart wasineured in England, Ecua Annor Lawrence, from New York for Boston, was Tuckernock Shcals on Friday entirely dismasted, and a sche steering for tho Vineyard. A i ball in the cen! Iiaac Bicks, Ric of tow of 20th, Int 42 40 Jon 53.85, ‘New Bedford, Bamiin, NB, Seanad: Janded 70 bbls sp at Fayal, hs leaving New Bedford, was 'b 21, South America, Sowle. fro ‘with 6,009 bble wh and ip oll. oaar of Chih Oct“ it wh, (tcok the latter in the 20 ‘the line, lor reported a few Bowland, Leaey, Gray, N B, 0 sp), Beocy fell ‘from the’ furctepmast ited. cargo of oil, strnck on sysunken roo in August last, and suns immedia\ and lened on the coast of Japan the shove, spoke Sept reported 18 of her men me to have ended on the ta) iymouth, Edwards, SH fu it, this teas p. wer 400 ap; Isth, Lark, Ki ; off Columbo, Nov seh, this Island, (Cylon) expect Jors 0, 0 8p; "Jammea'& Blakely, lonera Noa 17, lat 7 Nelen 3 We ‘ng off Ceyton, Nov ad seon but one 6 und direct to the Baal 2538 N, lon 65 66 W, brig Speedwell. (who reported ar ma N W Coast 1m 1 ip Arab, Bra twe.ve whalers now eruisiag off ing to put mto this port duri Toxt month, when ® report oi them shall be duly*furw: Spoken. Bark Mary Watermar Nov # in Straite Gin from Boston for Malaga. tar. Al ies ® seamen on board the crosstrees, and was instantly Ship Davis Peddock, Swain, of and for Nantuek: nt, Wil the Straite ot ka Pate on oy ; crew saved in their boate, ater by a» American whaler, »ame ual ware Treneh whale alyp Klien of Bavre, at in were takon off a few. cn WD, oke in Seotember,. he ehips oa the Ja. succesetul, Clomatis, of ani from New L barks Alto, Lakeman, N N London. 600 bbl t ey, F ml co a the: to Higgins, trom Boston “for Malta, about 180, brig Monte Cheisto, Faller, bing Erie, 22 days trom Philadolptts for Boston, Jen 8, off Yar. mont Brig Gipsey, 20 hours from Bridgeport for Deme:: A dy gop jomecara, no date, Porta, Have, Deo 28~ Arr Oneida, Punk, NYork, Mansanri11.a, Deo 1l—Brig Hannah Sacket, Kesrd, from and for Baltimore, in three days; Porsia, Dicks, for New York, lig Konserntta, do, do: Bucr: , rontay Prince, Lec 26— for Bristol; nester, for ‘Aun B} Kendall, heed, do, riga C Balt for Mireagoane, t RJ Dudley, tor Boston, 2 days, Gastavas, dot fare 3 Nauvoo, do, waite carzo; ah th, for Kaltimare, 11) taw aoh Cathe eae 0 Prince, , Deo 25—8ld brigs Detroit, Ward, New Orlass; @ W Hiome Ports. ‘Teylee, Fidler, do; 1 Portiadd, for Mew iene; Astracan, Che ots sobre Cy: Chamberlain, B IMOnK, Jan 13—Cid Water Witob, konts StJohne, West Indies: Chief, Van Varks WALD © W right, Sec SB Jeb ‘ Catito st, Wim F Safford, hie AM Hale, and Lonisians, Via, Knew)ton, Savannah for 10th, borke Kevma Tendora, jours W oleots, Mth; bark Lo 28th; eten (ere Moroollnneona): rors Syiy snoola, arr 2/th and left next day, for sen mm a week, VinENCK Jan 12—Below, bri from Mobile (has been in the river 3 Wirwinoron, NC, Jan 9—Arr brigs Cilhert Hatfield, Mulligan, New Leighton, Porviand, Me. «id 11th, ‘Leonard French. Jr, tor San Fra Sid brige Lesiiax, Attila, ¢ Wdeteron, and Cord ry, ord Wm F Safford. all for # Ry King rebre Sectia, Hubtard, Kingston, Ja: Name, New York, Nig (ady Adans, Rvana, verse, Savannah for Boston; Hammond, Hosten for Nertott ‘" ‘arr Urle Brie, Ryder, Phitedelph 1, has been blown of, and. came jn deom, ig A ae Bosron, Jan 19—Air_brige Alox illitten, Hall, Now York: € te, (of Harrington ) Machia rk, scbra Montrose, Stowart, Philadel Advance, Bryant do, Cli brigs Masoppa, Co'son, Matan- hf nes Cardenas, luo old wh ‘ord, do; bark Zion, Ke Kendrick, Charleston; Biijah Beat G Piato, Rearse, rae, New » Brig Pau. 0, malo preparations to Ties Xenopiven, Money, Madotens Anita’ Dama, Bont, cn. Post Walthall; Rlsorada Beak. Valparaiso; sohr ia $id brig Delma Higgins, Pravidenoes ritvigs Dobie, Wilson, fi Ste tae been own eit Gee blown off the jee, do do,. Boator—sic 19 westward, days, fo Axr last night; birks Zono- Hamilton, falls for do; Lucinda Mutia, Rich, Matanza foc ary F Sinde, Boston: sa foe nd Tremen 0; Blix, foe. Franke, we Sarah & Julia, for Boston; Elio, fur Porte in 1— Brig Ann lira, Parker, hevoe for 8) Marks, view, ex dleton, fro Ang)o 83x00, henos, ar vamden, ner, R eve, her oe for "en, Charlotte, rep'g, would be roady manda Pataons, Brook 33) Wind Tighe trom 30 Boleoni, Sporr, St Croix: 10th, sobr ‘Minnegota, Gea Morgin, Pilko rberg New York; 10th, brige Co'orado, taker, tHull, Bacionds < Nichols, Boston; 6th, J C Dow, Baretow, do. my are Av Prise New Moviie-rig Seima—Teave Ut Savansan--Bark Exaci— ‘Tingle, Brig |. & W Armatrone—H CO Mi KERANS— Bark J Merithew— oF Passengers Arrived, avhport—Mr Tennant, Mr Tennant, Jet leton. ‘hos Bouse, Mrs Corny, Lewis M O'dara and Me »