The New York Herald Newspaper, March 22, 1849, Page 2

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Whe President and the Oabinet—Trouble about the Nominations, A geod deal of sensation has been produced on the public mind, by the information that the Senate had rejected Mr. McGaughey as Governor of Mi- nesota. This was probably one of the most impor- tant nominations that has been made by the President since he sent in his cabinet to the Senate for confirmation, and the rejection came with sur- prise on the country, and left an intense desire to know the causes which induced the Senate to act as they have done, in refusing to confirm it. Sinee the vote of the Senate was disclosed, the Washing- ton correspondents of all parties have given their versions of the affair, whieh are more or less exag- gerated, and more or less correct in the details of the matter. Our correspondents have alluded to the rejection on several occasions, and one of them, 1n to-day’s paper, goes into semewhat ofa minute statement of the causes which led to the nomination, as well as those of its rejection by the Senate. It appears that the nomination of Mr. McGaugh- ey, as we have heretofore surmised, originated with Mr. Ewing, who is at the head of the Home Department. Mr. Ewing’s career, as a politician, is well known to the country; he was a member of the cabinet under General Harrison, but was ene of the first to seeede from it and explode it after the death of General Harrison, and on the aecession of Jehn Tyler. Mr. Ewing is a man of considerable talent, but we believe he is an ultra whig in feel- ing, purposes, and views. We are also informed that he has lately procured appointments for his bro- ther-in-law, his father-in-law, his son, and perhaps other connections, during the brief career of the present administration. It 1s also believed that he 1s disposed to indulge in a general clearance of all office holders under his control, whatever may be their qualifications, their principles, or their gene- ral character. If these statements be correct—and we have them from good authority—Mr. Ewing certainly goes a little beyond the programme of the admi- istration, which we were led to expect, by the etters of General Taylor before the election, and by his inaugural address since his accession to power. The appointment and eonfirmation of a crowd of nominees—members of his own family-- becomes a delicate matter for the Senate even to proceed om; but the nomination ef such a man as Mr. McGaughey 18 represented, on all hands, to be, with his late career inthe House with reference to the Mexican war, was certainly trespassing, in aconsiderable degree, on the quo animo of the admunistration, which we were led to expect from General Taylor. His rejection, according to the best accounts, seems to have been justified on the part of the Senate, and we have no doubt that it will be concurred in by the President himself, when all the facts of the case ehall have been cor- rectly represented to him. Mr. McGaughey’s conduct in Congress, on the Mexican war, was unpatriotic, anti-American, anti-national, and dis- creditable, in the highest degree. We are satis- fied that the President never, of his own volition and knowledge of the man, would have sent in his nomination to the Senate for confirmation; and ‘we are equally satisfied that the cabinet commit- ted a great error in recommending a man whose nomination compelled so grave and dignified a ‘body as the Senate to act as it has done, on the very threshold of the new administration, and to rebuke the President in the discharge of anim- portant duty. What 1s past, however, can’t be recalled; but it may lead to greater care, and more regard for propriety, on the part of the President’s advisers, for the future. It is true that General Taylor, being the President of the Umited States, and the head of the administration, is, in the ordinary sense of the term, responsible to the American people for all the nominations, acts and measures, that he mey recommend; but it is no less true, that while he occupies that legal position, the whole of the moral responsibility of the administration will be visited on Mr. Clayton and his colleagues in the cabinet, whoever they may be. General Taylor was called to the high place which he now fills, from a conviction, on the part ef the American people, of his high moral character, his uncon- querable patriotism, his purity of purpose, and his genuine American feelings. He is not, and could not, from his previous life, be acquainted with the details of office, the peculianty of personal charac- ter, or all those small matters which are so abso- Jutely necessary to be kaown in the performance of the most ordinary public duties. To assist him in this branch of his administratien, he calls to his aid a cabinet of public men, eminent statesmen, well acquaimted with the details of public affairs and with the capacity and character of candidates forthe offices to whieh they may aspire. If bad nueminaiions and improper appointments be made under such advieers, the moral respo ibility rests with them; and it so, the President would be justified, im the event of any gress de- lusion being practised on him, to dismiss the individual from his cabinet at a mo ment’s warming, who had acted in that man- , erican people would support Gen. Taylor against all the cliques and all the trading politicians that could stand in a row from Wash- ington to San Francisco, California, Under this view of the matter, and with all the facts in relation to the nomination and rejection of Mr. MeGaughey, we think the Senate are per tectly justified in the course they have pursued, and that the cabinet have committed a gross error in recommending to our patriotic President the nomination of such a man to such a high office, involving such responsibility, and in bringing about such a collision at this early stage between ve new President and the United States Senate, Bane Excrremenr at Ausany.—It seems that there isa considerable bank excitement growing out of developements made in the matter of the. Cana! Bank, just now brezking out at Albany. A short time back, a Mr. Olcott, the cashier, was tried for frauds in connection with the bank, aad we believe was acquitted. His trial, however, brought out developements showing the state of morals of the banking speculators, in a singular manner. Just new another report on this subject has appeared, emanating fromthe Legislature, in session at Albany, which makes yet further de- velepements, giving a beautiful statement of the morals which have prevailed in the interior of that banking establishment, One of the funniest statements in this affair is the inventory of property presented by Edwin Croswell, one of the proprietors of the Argus newepaper. In that statement, it seemshe has been a general dealer in all serts of things, and an owner of every thing which can be enumerated in the catalogue of speculations. There are factory stocks, lots, mertgages, taverns, lands in the West, insurance company stocks, telegraph stock, State stock, steam stock, &c.: in short, all sorts of things of this description are enumerated among his property, amounting to $71,000. His debts are of various kinda; $4,000 of which appear to be due to Prosper M. Wetmore, ex-Navy Agent) of this city. Some of his opponents are making a great deal of fuss about this statement, and hold him up to the public indignation en account of it. We rather think, however, that Mr. Croswell 1s about as honest as nine-tenths of the bankers and brokers in thisor any other State. The great error which our cotemporary committed was that of being concemed in other stock than that of newapaper stock. Those persons who have too many irons in the fire stand the chance of having some of them cooled, or of having the fire go out altogether. In matters of business, the best plan 1s always to concentrate one’s ideas upon one special and single occupation, and to exert all one’s energy and sagacity in carrying eut that ob- ject properly. If Mr. Croswell of Albany, had always stuck to his newspaper, without wishing to get rich suddenly, he would have been at this day a very respectable man, instead of being held up to the world as one of that tribe of mortals who are estimated as bank rogues. The Van Buren party—the old friends of Mr. Croswell—are out against him with great indigna- tion for his banking transactions; but we think the Van Buren party is fully as deep in the mire as he is in the gutter, in that respect. APPOINTMENTS IN THIS CiTy.—Great anxiety ig manifested among all parties, in relation to the ap- pointa:ents which are expected to be made here, in a few weeks or months, for Collector, Postmaster, Sub-Treasurer, Marshal, Naval Officer, and other important officers in this district. The various cliques among the whigs are moving heaven and earth, each for its own man. According to the developements made by previous appointments, and the rule of action eliminated, which appears to regulate the cabinet in its selec- tiens, that rule is to give the appointments to those put forward by the cliques which have the greatest influence 1n Congress. Now, under this view of things, we rather think the Seward clique of this State and city, will have the most influence in these eelections, as that clique is probably the strongest in Congress, or will be at the next session. The candidate for Collector, of this clique, 1s said to be James Bowen; who the others may be, we have not heard as yet. Grnzrat Sam Houston.—The correspondent of the New York Express states “that Senator Houston had gone off, and left Senator Rusk to battle, single-handed, for Texas, in the debate on the protocol.” Senator Houston was under an at- tachment to testify in a court in Texas, and was compelled to leave; and he knew very well that his colleague, Senator Rusk, even single-handed, was equal to any emergency that might arise touching the interests of Texas. The two Texan Senators have preserved the respectability of the Senate, and have done more than any other two Senators to soften down and soothe the asperities and bitterness of sectional and party spirit in the councils of the nation. Apropos—Gen. Houston’s famous address to the South, in reply to Mr. Cal- houn, is a capital paper, and should be published, We shall find room for it as seon as possible. Fatsz News rrom Canrrornta.—The newspa- pers all round the country are full of false intelli- gence, false letters and false news, purporting to come from California. Accounts have been given 10 the 20th of January, when 1t is well known that the latest intelligence from San Francisco and those quarters 18 only brought down to the 23a of December. Various attempts have been made to hbeax the public with pretended Califorma news. The first we remember was by letters from Louis- ville, in Kentucky, one of which came to us, pur- porting to be later intelligence, which was nothing pe the mere manufacture of some blockhead out est. From Vengzvurta.—We understand, from pri- vate letters received from Maracaibo, by mercan- tile houses in this city, dated in the latter end of January, that peace and quietness had once more been restored in that city. Paez’s forces (the in- surgents) had left the place some time since, and asthe action between them and Monagas’§ (go vernment troops) at the mouth of the river Julia, up the lake, had been decisive in favor of Mo- nagas, it was anticipated and hoped that the Paez party would hereater keep easy. There has been a law made within the last year, in the republic of New Granada, which the other South American republics would do well t@make also; it is to this eflect:—that the government will not be responsible for any damage done to the property of foreign residents during politieal ex. citements. This law is seemingly a harsh one, but as foreign residents generally are very fond of meddling with the politics of thes= republics, it would prevent their being so Teady to do so when their property 1s put in as much Jeopardy as that of the natives whom they incite to revolution. Later From St. Dominee.—By Captain Small, of the brig Washington, from St. Domingo, which place she left on the 26th ult., we have the follow- ing accounts:—The Haytiens and Dominicans have had an engagement, in which the Haytiens were defeated. The Dominicans were said to be deserting, on account of not receiving pay or ra- tions, and the Haytiens were en their march to- wards the city. It was also reported that many of the Haytiens were deserting. Business very dull. eternal Satine or THE Sreamemr Tennessee.—The new and beautiful steamship Tennessee, Capt. Collins, took her departure yesterday afternoon, at her appointed hour, with a full freight list and about sixty passengers. She went down the bay in a style that satiefied all in any manner connect- ed with her, and all those who had the pleasure of seeing her. Laver rrom Havana.—By the arrival of the fine ship Norma, Capt. Ellis, in nine days from Havana, we have received commercial advices and ship news two days later, which will be found under their proper heads. Marine Affairs, The steamebip Isthmus, Capt Baker, which left New Orieanson the 20th February, for. Chagres, arrived at Kingston, Jam.; on the 28th, ~ We understand that Mr. J. Griswold will herve another vease] added to his ne of Londom packets, in & short time, equal to the Devonshire—the short pas- *eges of which we noticed yesterday. She is building by Messrs. Westervelt & the Southanpten, MoKay, and is tebe called The caso of Lucretia Base ve. the City of B. the recovery of that portion of the city known os bat otreot, was deolded on Monday, in favor of the oity, trical and Blusical. Boweny Tueatne.—The heavy rain sterm we had \ast evening, had some effect im thinning the audience a little at this house, went off with muob epirit, The vageries of Sxyrocket Ned amused the folks mightily, and one feels almost inlined to forgive his recklessness on account of his good heart “Be just before you are gemerous,’’ is Ube trucet saying ever uttered, and it would be well if a little more attention were paid to it by many whoss lavish expenditures and indiscriminate gifts obtain them a good ith their fellow men, whilst the just claims are left all umpaid, to toe dv- ‘triment of ortby persons. The comedy of the “Feet Ma culcates this moral very pointedly. ‘Eagle Eye” still comtinues his htly career over the stage of the Bowery, greatly to the admiration of the a It is really surprising to see hows horse can be eo well taught to go through the various feate performed by this one of Mr. Hall's. Hall, himself, manages him most sdmirably. The same bill will be repeated this evening. Broapwar Tuxatne.—Last evening, “ King O'Neil, or the Irish Brigade,” was performed at this th: . The principal obaracter was sustained by Collins, with his usual ability and humor. The part of Gen. Count Dillon, was played with great effect by Mr. Dyott, and that of Louls XV., by Mr. Fredertoks, with much dignity. The overture was composed of “ Pa- tri Day,” “Paddy O’Raflerty,” “Savouraren Dbeelwh,” “ Garry Owen,” &o. The other ontertai ments passed off with unqualified success. A Bore pean, expected, the unpropitieus state of the the: ig! eae n effect upon the receipts of the house. But postinesnay bezens. human control. The tress” is looked for by the public with con- nd when it does make its ap- pearance, it will be in a style of una magnifi- cence, which will be the manager’s justification for having devoted such s length of time to its production. In order to add to the splendor of the s; le, and to introduce it with the greatest possible effect to the patrons of this elegant and feshionable theatre, several vocalists of the highest eminence have been engaged The expense of getting up an entertainment like this isimmense, but we have no doubt that it will answer the most sanguine expectations of all concerned. Nationa, TueatRe.—This house was pretty well fill- ed last evening considering the unfavorable state of the weather, and Mose, Sykesey and their two dearies, Lise and Jenny, were as racy as ever, in their trip to California, By-the-by, we have seen @ letter from the gold regions going the rounds, in which the writer le impatience, net the first who found it, as Mose has, every the six or eight weeks, picked out such jonal, much to his own delight too, Tom with its usual success. night Mr. name up for a benefit, the first one he has Pl taken atthis house. He isa very popular member of the comps anexcellent actor, and a worthy young man. ‘e Dope bis friends will not forget his appeal to-night. A new comet drams, entitled “Which. is the King ”) wilh be played firet, after which the two local dramas, and to conclude with the romantic drams of “ Maurice the Woodoutter.’’ Burton's Tueatae.—It is a positive boon to the nu- merous visiters crowding into New York at this be- nign season of the year, that an opportunity is afforded them yet of ageing the domestic, pathetio, desoriptive, mournful, sad, and gay drama of “ Dombey & Son.” It was performed last night by the usual cast, with their usual excellence, and drew such a house as we venture to sayno. other piece could have drawn on such # night, when the rains,as if in pity fer our streets, came down in torrents almost heavy enough to wash away some of the deep filth of the filthy Cor- poration of New York. “Paul Pry’ succee * Dombey,” in which Burton held the audieno reptured with his originality and descriptive pow A mammoth entertainment is announced for this evening, which no doubt will give mammoth amuse- ment and fun to a mammoth house. It is neither more ner less than Burton himself, as Lady Macbeth, ‘and Brougham as Macbeth, in a new version of the celebrated tragedy of that name. Curiosity is on the qui vive, wondering what sort of a thing this will be. A travestic, to succeed, muet be a thing. The proposed entertainment seems to promise a step from the sublime to the hu:morous—if not to the ridiculous. its, Lady Macbeth, by Mr. Burton, must be eminently droll; no doubt he will bein « woman’s part what Cushman is said to be ina man’s part—facile princeps, Below will be found several despatches by tele- graph, detailing the most recent intelligence from various parts of the Union. Inthe United States Senate, the business was principally confined to the debate, in secret ses- sion, of the Protocol question ; and a message was received from the President, in reply to a re- solution of Mr. Benton, calling for information on that subject. The opimon seems to prevail, that nothing will be elicited in this discussion calcu- lated to invalidate the treaty, or to cast any re- proach upon the late administration. Among other nominations submitted, was that of Ex-Governor Penmington, of New Jersey, as Governor of the territory of Minesota. The rumor that the axe of proscription was to fall upon the necks of the subordinate officers in the bureaus transferred to the Home Department, is contradicted. Our despatches from Albany will be found more than usually interesting; considerable industry is evinced by members of both houses ; and various measures, of importance to the public at large, are in a state of progress. The bill providing for the election of three additional Judges of the Superior Court of this city has become a law, and they will be chegen at the rext charter election, The {ol- lowing bills were reported favorably upon in the Senate :—A bill for protection against fires in the city of New York; a bill to incorporate the New York and Havre Steam Navigation Company. A resolution was reported, to confer gold medals and the thanks of the Legislature upon certain officers im the Mexican war. The afternoon session of the Seaate was devoted to the consideration of the bill concerning the Code of Practice. In the House, the following bills were passed :— The bill organizing the courts of Brooklyn; the New York Marine Court bill ; a bill for the preser- vation of newspapers ; and an important bill limit, jng the amount of damages, incases of death re- sulting from carelessness on railroads. The wharfage bill was under discussion, and was re- ferred to a select committee. The homestead exemption bill was defeated. Various important resolutions were passed, for which we refer to our despatches. In the Pennsylvania Legislature, the bill for the completion of the Northern branch of the Penn- sylvania canal, to conrect with the New York line ot canals, has been defeated in the lower house. The Mexican Protocol__The Continuation of Mr. Benton’s Speech, &o, &,. Wasuinotox, March 21, 1849, The debate on the protocol will probably terminate sooner than it was at first expected, the Senators on beth sides of the chamber believing that nothing has been elicited caloulated to invalidate any article of the treaty. It is now probable that a vote will be taken immediately on the close of Mr. Benton’s specch, and a resolution will be adopted, declaring the Protocol to be in perfect accordance with the arti- cles it refers to; and that no blame attaches to thelat administration in this matter. This resolution willbe supperted by all the democratie members and several whigs. A conference was held yesterday by the democratic members, at which it was determined that there be no longer any confidence placed in Mr. Benton. Mesars. pway Cinovs~-Last evening, this charming Place of amusement was not se well attended, in con- eequence of the unpleasant state of the weather. The fc were, as usual, excellent, The daring emapship and the wonderful sagscity shown by the ponies, were truly astonishing. The grouping and posturing of the Rivers family are re- markably clever. The fun exhibited by the clown, Sam Lathrop, delighted all. In fact, the whole of the performances went off admirably. An excellent bill is Offered for this evening. American Daamatic Funp Assoctation.—This ad- mirable institution has nearly reached the first year of its existence, and never has a similar undertaking com- menced with more brilliant prospects. The anniver- sary of the passage of the act of incorporation, April 10. will be celebrated by a dianer and miscellaneous entertainment at the Astor House, which we can fear- lessly promise will exeeed in splendor and attractive- ness any festival which New York hes yet seen. The leading dignitaries of the learned and liberal profes- sions will be present, the yearly report of ° sent officers of the fund made publice specahen een celebrated le, with vocal and instrumental music from all attainable sources, the latter portion of the magnificent entertainment to be confided to the able directorship of George Loder. We hear of sundry im- mense features to be exhibited, amongst them. not the Teast delicious, will be the vast choral aid,in such glo- rious music as non nobis Domine, the Shakeperian gleer, and old English madrigals, ko. Who will Boab. tent on such an interesting occasion? Tavenxacce.—Mnx, Demrsten’s Concent.—The first of Mr. Dempnter’s projected series of concerts will take place this evening at the Tabernacle, under cireum- stances of more than ordinary attraction. His syllabus will be found in the usual column, replete with those earnest, passionate, warm, and pathetic musical com- portions characteristic of his native land—such as ve heretofore attracted the public taste, and must, on this occasion, secure him ntinuation of the publio patronage Cunisty's Minst ‘The programmes of the con- jar minstrels are very racy.— They include all the varie! of music, comic and sen- timental, grave and gay, trumental and$ vodsl, be- sides the famous burlesque of the “ Vo: Musieale,”’ and the scena of the “Cowbellogians,’” No more amu- sing way of passing an evening can be found than vi- siting Christy’s Minstrels. New Ontrans Senenanens.—These singers keep u their reputation as solentifio performers pen thoronghe ly. Every night they are listened to by crowds of ear most intelligent citisens, and}whether it is the musical panorama or the Italian scenas, or any of their other emcee performances, they are sure to give satisfaction 0 all, Mixenva Roosts.—Ma. Avaien, tHe Maarcran.—The incomparable French escamoteur, who has per- forming for the last three weeks at this place of amuse- ment, draws, nightly, s numerous audience, and all beelders of bis SklfGl trloks and legerdemain, leave lelig! |. am 8 fame ‘We do not think that Pmieoy competitor to him; for he ddr 4 other person ceuld pee Grxmanta Musica, So@ety.—This eelebrated band have been very suocessfal in their concerts at Balti- more. We are informed they will givea musical en- tertaipment, at the Chinese Butlding, on Tuesday evening next, Paxonama oy tHe Hupson River.—The warm rai we have had lately, will, no doubt, clear all the joe out Of the Hudson, but those who wish to see its beauties without waiting for this consummation, Frome reer of it whieh is exhibit an! . givesa mort accurate Tepresentation of the noble river. . An Orena*Queny.—Why does not Marini and fanoni give the New York publica test of thetr quality? Pray let us urge them do 80, as the musical world is on the tip-toe to them. to England, after asuo- Miss Dickinson has returned cessful tour in the United States. PR Booth, the tragedian, is Playing in Memphis, Mr. John R, Scott isin Philadelphia, Signorine Tedesco, Signora Pico, to gi and Signor Viettt, ‘were annot ive @ grand ooacert in Washing: ced Signor Mari: )k passage in the America for Su- rope. He has sagement in London, A company of circus riders is forming in Paris, { order to go to San Francisco and esta’ oh there @ of Farias it in well Maows tout’ Aeastoces ee eas . is well known fond of that style of entertainment. sifting tenia Centrar, AmERIcA.—Our dates [rom Belize, Hon- duras, by the Dream, at New Orleans, are to the 24th ult. The Observer, of the 171 » has this paragraph :— Our advices are to the 6th instant, and we have the Peery of stating that @ treaty of peace has been made at Zacapa, between the commissioner on the part of the government, and Gen, Vicente Cruz, subject only to the ratifi- cation of the goverrment. The precise terms of the treaty we have not heard; however, we under- stand that it is very advantageous to the govern- ment. With this it 1s to be hoped matters will im- prove im the interior, although it is much feared | Ma toads will be for some time intested by We have received by mail, files of the Honduras Observer to the 24th ult., but find nothing in addi- tion to the above, except a market of the 24th ult., which will be found in its proper place. “Naval Intelligence. ‘The United States frigate Rathen, from Norfolk, wae ken by the echooner Henry, Capt. Reed, which ar. Tred hers 7,00 the Toth lant, im Tet, 37, long. Commodore Downe has been mand of the navy yard at eet a A man named Newcomb, was orushed to death be- tween two csr# onthe Atlantic and St Lawrences ites cad, wears North Varnouth, Mass, om Tuesday laut, Hamlin and Bradbury, although sorely against their will, are compelled to oppose Mr. Benton, on Mr. Clif- ford’s account. It is said that De La Ross, the Mexican Minis- ter, is privy to this movement of Mr. Benton. That he warmly approves of it is unquestionable, as it would be greatly to the interest of Mexico if Mr. Ben- tom were to succeed. Itis believed that his speeches will shortly be published. The Home Department—Heads of Bureaus— Appointmonss, dc. ‘Wasninorton, Maroh 21, 1849. We are anthorized to state that there is not the elightest foundation for the repert that Mr. Ewing claims that the heads of bureaus and clerks trans- ferred tothe Home Department, are virtually out ef office, their commissions having expired in conse- quence of the transfer. The act is perfectly explicit upon this point, amd neither Mr. Ewing or any other member of the cabinet has ever entertained such an absurdity as that the incumbe: of the bureaus under his department have been legislated out of office. Ex-Governor Pennington, of New Jersey, has been nominated for Governor ef Minesota, and Mr. Spicer Several nominations will be sent into the Senate to” morrow, we understand. nator, March 21, 1849. The Senate met at the usual hour this morning, Mr‘ Axcuison, the President pro tem. in the chair. Afte™ the transaction of the customary preliminary business, ® meseage was reeeived from the President by the hands of his private Secretary, Col: Bliss. EXECUTIVE sEsBI0N, On motion cf Mr. Bavozr, of North Carolina, the Senate went into executive session. The message of the President, in reply to the resolu. tion of Mr. Benton, calling for information im regard to the protocol, was then read. MORE NOMINATIONS, A number of nominations were next submitted. Among them Ex-Governor Penninaton, of New Jersey, to be Go- vernor of the new territory of Minesota, Mr. Sricen, to be Postmaster of Dayton, Ohio. The balance of the nominations were to offices of an unimportant character, FUNERAL OF MR, DICKINSON, After sitting in exective session ashort time, the Senate roseand proceeded to the Hall of the House of Repzesentatives, te attend the faneral of the Hon. Mr. Dickinson, of Ohio, a member of the Isst Congress, and member elect of the next Congress. Mr. Atenison occupied the Speaker's ‘chair. Presi- dent Taylor, and Mesers. Clayton, Meredith, Ewing, and Reverdy Johnrcn were present. An eloquentand appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev, Mr, Guarer. The body was deposited in the Congressional bury- ing ground, THE PROTOCOL, The debate, in secret session, will be continued to- morrow on the protocol question; and as Mr. Benton's epeech in certaim to eall for replies from the democratic tide of the obamber, it is altogether uncertain as to the 1ime when the Senate will adjourn. Salling of the Steamer Amertca. Boston, March 21. The royal mail steamship America sailed from her wharf at noon, with s large number of passengers and afair amount of freight. [This is very satisfactory; why not state the number of passengers, if not their The A. had 99 on. gaged at noon on Tuesd: ALD.) The Pennsylvania Canal, Harnrissvuncn, Maroh 11, 1849, The bill tor the completion of the north branch di- vision ofthe Pennsylvania Canal to New York State Hine,was defeated this afternoon, in the House of Rep- Tesentatives of the Pennsylvania Legislature, by the following vote—yeas 39, ys 46, SEW YORK LEGISLATORS, Atsany, Maroh 21, 1849, SENAIE. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW YoRK ciTY. The Governor transmitted a message informing the Senate that be would sigm the bill providing for the election of an additional number of jndges of the Superior Court of the city of New York. So it isa law, and three judges will be chosen at the next ohar- tor election. COMMYNICATION FROM MRS, WILLIAMS, Mrs. Williams, widow of the Hon. T. 8. Williams, deceased, Senator from the 26th district, communi- ated to the President of the Senate her appreciation of the sympathy of Sevators for the loss sustained by her. The letter was writtem in excellent taste and language, It was ordered to be emtered om the journal, THM PILOT Law, Remonstrance from citizens of Patchogue. county, against any restriction of the plot prowexted, folk TEMPE: Petitions of s large mamber of citizens from all parts of the State, for prohibition by law, of the rale of in- toxioating liquors. Referred to » select committee THE ASSOCIATION FOR THR RELIEF OF AGED INDIORNT vemanei Mr. Frost introduces bill, reviving the charter of the association for the relief of respectable aged indi- | gent females of the city of New York. REGULATIONS FOR sT£amBoats. Mr. Frost also gave notice of a bill to compel steam- | boats om waters of this State to be thoroughly equipped | with small bosts, for protection of the lives of passen- | gers conveyed by them. THE NEW TORK AND MAYRE STRAMSHIF CO; Mr. Buacn, from Committee of Commer vigation, reported favorably om the bill incorporatirg the New York and Havre Steam Navigation Company. BUFFALO AND NIAGARA RAILROAD, Mr. Coanweut, from the Railroad Committee, re- ported a bill to amend the charter of the Buffalo and Niagara Railroad Company. MUTUAL LIFK INSURANCE COMPANIES, On motion of Senator Avams, the following resolu- tion was adopted: s Resolved, That the Committee on Banks and In- surance Companies, inquire what legislative action, ifany, is necessary for the better protection and safe investment of the funds of mutual life {osursmce companies, and as to the expediency of thetr bing required to invest ono half of th pitel, and pre- miums received from tii to tt im atooks of this State and the United Stat and deposit the sane the to withdrawal only on ane balance of their funds te wit bj. ayment of policies when Frhana shall have been THE COMMITTER ON FINANCE, The President was requested to appoimt a Senator on the Committee of Finance during the sickness of Mr. Lawrence. STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, ‘The bill appropriating $51,000 for » State Agricul tural College, was made the special order for Tuesday next. NEW CITY HALL FOR BUFFALO. ‘The bill passed allowing the oity of Buffalo to erect @ city hall im place of the present diminutive and in- convenient edifice. A RAILROAD FROM FLATTSBURG TO THE CANADA LINE Among the bills sent to the select committees was « bill chartering a company to construot a railroad from Platteburg to the Canada line on the west side of Lake Champlain. THE JOHNSTOWN FLANK ROAD COMPANY, Debate arose on the bill allowing the Johnstown Plank Road Company te build « bridge for thelr road across the Mohawk River. Itinvolves these facts as principles. The Fulton Bridge Company have already Hl congas, Jeaving about 1800 iro and Valparalso, arrived at br d would le Mareb ; rhe would take More waiting con’ to the gold regio At Sun Francisco, provisions were enormous!y high; and Dew geld placers hud been discovered} on the Suc- ramento of tmmense value The profit of one cargo of goods shipped from Valpara’‘so to Sen Francisco was one hundred and twenty thoussad dollars, ts. unan, March 20, 1649, Mark Pi Flour—The quotation the market Js too much J bog rou imothy seed $2 per ba: . It bas been raining ail day, hi ead rising: az, Maro’: 20-6 P. M. operated considerably Sal eet 76. Small sales of City Mills at the same price. The swok of flour at present om bend, of all desoriptions, amount to about 70,000 barrels. Che receipts ure alse imoreasing, and the tendency of prices ‘ele buyers. Sales of ot $2 66, and r: 8120$335% TI of a a; red w! is selling at $1 02 a aud white doat $1085 14, corn is quiet : sates of 7000 bushels at 42 0430 for white, aud 48.0 60c. for yellow; oats 26 = 280, is quits market ral oll, 3 aud prime, $9 76s $10; moss beef, $11 87 ehapgeim bacon. Lard is dull at 64 870 and kegs. Groceries steady. Sales of New Orlea: ger at ne set rgeseirrepy Ye pea pe coffee at 634 8740; rice, adie. Ib ‘hiske is dull—emall sales at 23}40. in bble-and bhds, mom. nal, at 22%0. jas Police lnasiiigennes Charge of Stealing ‘atch. joer Burahem, the 6th ward, arrested. yerterday, ae Ppa y, alias J s 960, roperty of Hartson, 29 Leonard street.— Tab negro was arrested, @ few dey: e@sbort time uepicion of havin; posseasion; but no evidence then appeari ‘was discharged. the ne; lawyer's ) the nogre ge . This watch was then delivered up to , who pawned it for $16, in order to pay the fees. The owner is now found for the watoh, and the negro committed for trial. Violent ult jon @ Policeman.—Oficer Cullum, of the 6th ward police, while im the at. a his ft shoulder, fracturing : ting and bruising his head. The officer was conveyed tothe city hoepital, where his wounds were dressed; and subsequently he was taken to his residence; the two prisoners were locked up in the Tombs to await the result ot the injuries. Al r ey from Letters. woman by the preferred against her by one Marge- hington street,in abstracting two two separate letters. [t appears that their husbands id both reside in the anordinary bridge over this river, and their eharter provides that no other bridge shall be built within three miles. The Plank Road Company are willing to buy the bridge, but are net willing to buy the fran- obise, and maintain the Legislature has fall control over their oharter. This the other side deny. The bill was ordered to its third reading, Mr. Crank, of Utica, Mr. Jonnson, of New York, and Mr. Monria, of Cattaragus, opposing. THE MADISON UNIVERSITY, ‘The bill to repeal the act providing for the removay ot Madisom University from Hamilton village to Ro- chester, was debated. . Mr. Fuirer opposed the bill, maintaining that some citizens of Hamilton village had used extraordinary and culpable moans to prevent the removal, such a5 endeavoring to overwhelm the action of the Board of Eduoation, by procuring persoms to become members of the society by the payment of one dollar each, 80 as to vote upon this question, when they had no interest in the welfare of the denomination (‘he Baptist) nor of the University. The debate was not concluded, and the bill was made the special order again for to- morrow: ‘THE CODE oF PRACTICE, ‘The Senate passed its afternoon session in oonsider- ing the code of practice. GOLD MEDALS AND THANKS FOR THE HEROES OF THE MEXICAN WAR, A resolution was reported by the Militis Committee: ordering Gen. Worth, Lieut. Col. Taloott, Captain Sehuyler Hamilton, and others, the thanks of the peo- ple of the State and gold medals. ASSEMBLY. Ausary, March 21, 1849, TNE WHARFAGE BILL, The House had under consideration the wharfage bill, which was opposed by Mr. Fitzhugh, the Speaker, and other ecuntry members, as adverse to the interests of trade, and calculated to embarrass free commercial ntercourse which the eountry would so willingly maintain with the metropolis, Mr. Gitssnt, of Hudson, Mr. Cornell, and other New York members, claimed that the rates of wharfage in the city of New York were from 1 to 600 per cent less than in other cities—that the income derived did not realize 24 per cent on the investment. It was justice to the city that this bill should be adopted. Several amendments were offered, the object of which was to take the life out of the bill; First, the House determined to exeept all canal boats, then all sloops, schooners, and all kinds of oraft navigating the Hud- oon River; then all oyster boats from Staten Island; then all the elam boats from Long Island; and finally the bill was referred to a select committee, COURTS OF CIVIL AND GRIMINAL JURISDICTION IN BROOKLYN, The bill from the Semate for organizing courts of olvil and criminal jurisdiction in Brooklyn, was con- eurredim, except that the House reduced the salary of the judge from $3,000 to 2,500; and that of police justice from $1,800 to $1,500. THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. The House refased to make the homestead exemp- tion bil', whioh exempts from execution certain real estate, a special order. A similar bill has been already 10st in the Senate. FACILITIES TO BANKS, ‘The bill to afford facilities for the organization of banks now Incorporated, when they choose to come under the provisions of the general banking law, was recemmitted. THE PRESERVATION OF NEWSPAPERS, A Dill was passed for the preservation of newspapers. ‘The objeet of the bill is to secure an account of the Occurrences of the times, and thus perpetuates true history from the detaile given day by dayas the events occur. It authorises county clerks to subscribe for two papers, to have them regularly filed and bound ‘THE PRICE OF DEATH UPON RAILROADS. af An important bill limiting the amount to be paidin case of death upon railroads, resulting from ace! or default, was passed. THE NEW YORK MARINE COURT BILL. The Now York Marine Court bill was passed. It pro- Vides that at the next charter clestion two Judges of the Court shall be elected, who shall have jurisdiction in marine oases only, thus limiting greatly the powers at present exercised by that court. THE BUFFALO AND MORNELLSVILLE RAILROAD, The Buffale and Hornellsville Railroad bill was de- feated by a vote of 58 to 88—65 being necessary for its paseage. It was voted against from a fear that its passage would delay the completion of the Erie Rail- road to Dunkirk. It was argued that unless the Erie Kailroad should be completed by 1851 to Dunkirk, it would lose the benefit of the $300,000 loan ; but i¢ was shown that the constitution expressly points to the facts, and gives all necessary power in onse a: a tension of time may become necessary. UNION COLLEGE, Aresolution was adopted extending inquiry into the state of the funds, ko, of Union College, for s pe- riod of 25 years. THR NEW YORK AaseNat, Reeolutions of inquiry were adopted, calling on the Commissioners of the Land Office to report whether any necessity existe that the State should abandon the present Arsenal, in Contre street, New York, as a depository for the arms of the State. THE CANAL BANK OF ALBAST, A farther resolution of inquiry was offered as to the names of the parties whore debts at the Canal Bank bave been compromised, Mr, Fitznvanm denied the right of the Legislatare to expose transactions of innocent parties, with whom the receiver might have made settlements, This, he urged, was a very different case from that of the direc- tors or other parties, who have been connected with the management of the bank. The resolution lies over. The Latest from the Isthmus and California. The annexed despatch was published in the Balti- The brig Perfoot, Capt. « day from Amorg her pateher fr He report the U.S. matl et on the 27th ult, bearer of dos aihington, mer Uregoa, trom Now eal ght to the house two letters at different times, directed to Margaret Carias. Each of these letters containe $5 from her husband. Tho letters were taken from the postman by Margaret Connor, who opened ted the to her own use; when detected, that she thought th she bad not recei’ he although the name on the letter was Carias, Heved 1t must mean Connor, enly another way of spe! ing it. The magistrate, ho , thought otherwi: aud committed Mrs. Connor to P skoa for trial A Singular Box of Seg: yn Monday night, one of the policemen of the bth ward arrested a negro going down Anthony street, quite late, who was oarry- ing under his arm asegar box covered over very sus- Ppicicusly with @ piece of old rag. This bex attracted ‘the eye of the policeman, who took the negro into ous- tody, and conveyed him t station house. 1e ‘Dox was from gro, who would not give the oliceman any satisfaction as te where he obtained ‘hen the box was exposed from under the rag, the ioemen mustered around, est. their lips, feeling confident, from the outward marks on the box, that it contained scme of the best kind of segare. Under this impression, the policemen were ex- ceedipgly anxious to open it that the by might tasted. The box was then opened, and to the conster- nation of the policemen, instead of being therin soma nice bundles of segars, what do you think it was? Why @ little dead negro baby. Tho policemen, st the sight of the li to cough and spit about as if 7 m0] a x hed, while ethers TO ex- t to the captain of police, which was ascertained to be correct, as the child was still born, and no unfair means to cause had been used to- wards the little creature. Ihe box was then closad over again, and the shady babe was reserved for the ae es Mr. bay ped hind lecor ery ‘operty— Quick Work.—The dwellli houre occupied by Col. Peers, No. 92 White atreet, wa Tuesday afternoon by some thief, and one ‘coat and a cloak stolen from the entry, valued at $25. The facts having been communicated to that efficient officer, Wm. H. Stephens, of the lower poli that officer, after afew hours search, discovered t! property in @ second hand clothing shop in Orange street, where th yee been sold, in all probability, by the 8. Thelofiicer is on the track of the thieves, bactet bed doubt, befere twenty-four hours they will bein custody. A Fug Forger.The young man, by the name of Frederick Billings, who stands char, with several forgeries in the city of Washington, be taken back for trial by Captain Goddard--that is, if the Judge here permits him to go, before whom a habeas corpus is mow pending, Common Pleas. Bofore Judge Daly. Marcu 21—Newstadt, $c, ve. Gray.—Action on Promissory note for $149 54. Defence, want of peer Verdict for plaintiff for fall amount at. Finnegan vs, Brady.—Vordiot for plaintift, $40. Before Judge Ulahceter. Hammel vs. Me Guire.—Aotion of replevin for two pigs. Verdict for plaintiff, valuing the property at $23. <Ailison ve. Smith and Wife —Aotion for slander. it eppeared the defendants are artificial lower manufac- turers, and employ a number of females im their fac- tory. The plaintiff was formerly » captain in the merchant mari d is pretty far advanced im the sear of the yell af. It seems he was in the habit of visiting at defendant's stere—romping with the girls, pulling the chairs frem under them, and playing off divers other pranks unbecoming his grey hairs. Upon one of these occations, Mrs. Smith came in, and Sinding the work room im @ muss, she told him she thought he acted much more like an old sea pirate than a respectable elderly gentleman. The defendant took huff, and immediately caused present suit te be brought, alleging that hie aseailed and slandered. The defence was, that Mrs. 1d no intention of imputing piracy to him; ras im the habit of coming to store, annoy- ing the girls, and interrupting the business; and om the occasion referred to, she was so provol thatin passion she raid he acted like an old pirate. The jury, without leaving thoir seats, rendered a verdiot for defendants. ™ Ph nt nts © tay Heat atone e mY amo e principal bom ae ng recent arrivals st the At tHe Aston —George Dickinson, Charleston; C. Darling, New Orleans; J. B. Nicolls, Arkansas; George Wait, United States Army; G. Blacklock, Boston; Capt. naeiee es st T THE AmEnicax.—§. B. Rob! Massachuretts; MeDonald, Quebeo. . acnti At tne Citv.—M. Barola: if ; M, a Ges 2k Ls yy, Philadelphia; M. Howl- Lieutenant Cadwallader, do; Mr. Kustin, do; U8 MG. ae ee Seen OF —J. Newton, United States ¥ 5 C. Stellmsn, Mezi- dy, do; Hon James Boyd, Vermont; Ge- re do; Hon, Robert C, Wint » sentatives, Boston; Col. worth, New York; Jose di At tHe Howann.—E. T, Holmes, W: ; a. Baldwin, Philadelphia; N. Mason, \ Washington Md 3. Cox, England; Benjamin Shacn, do. " Mr. Wickliffe, late Charge d’Affairés of the United States near the foourt of Turin, and Mrs. Wiekiiffa have arrivedim Washington.” ™¢ Mr# Wickittfe, Law Intelngenc Count oy Arreats—Schenoctady, F' No, 6—Thomas vs. Austin and others.—' ment of this cause concluded st 4 P. M. to. ‘riday, March 16, The 18—The Mayor, &e., of the city of New’ ir. . in H 5 ford for in etter? rir Sy RAO ed: nd- Notice to Newspaper Readers, ‘Transient newspapers (that is, papers not sent from the office of publication) will hereafter be subject, in virtue of the act (approved Maroh 8, 1849.) to the general newspaper postage rate only; that ie, one cent for any . and one-and} a-half cent for any distance exceeeding one hundred miles, where the newspaper is sent from ene State to another. But postage on such newspapers is in all eases to be prepaid, as heretofore. This isa Peduotion of one half in the postage on Rewspapers. Them Five Dollar Sults—The Richest poate, consist of Cloth