The New York Herald Newspaper, March 24, 1849, Page 2

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An advertisement in such a sheet is put before thirty thousand readers every morning; readers, too, who peruse what is before them, Advertisers will please hand im their advertisements for the Double Herald as soon as possible before Mon- dey night, The Foreign News, Our readers will fiad, in another column of this day’s paper, two weeks later intelligence from all parts of Europe and Asia. It reached Halifax on Thursday night, in the steamship Canada, from Liverpool. It was then conveyed by horee express to the Bay of Fundy; thence over that bay, in a steamer, to St. John; thence to this city by magnetic telegraph. The news is of considerable importance, both politically and commercially. The advices from India are of the greatest im- portance to the people of England, at the moment while they are making an effort to reduce the ex- penditures of the government. They are im- portant, too, in the present aspect of aflairs on the continent of Europe. The intelligence trom Russa, France, &c., will be found to be of a striking character. The commercial accounts are of the highest in- terest ; but we refer our rea to the telegraphic details in another column. The steamer will probably arrive here early to- morrow morning. ‘The New Cabinet and its Prospects. The intelligence from Washington, disclosing the proceedings and prospects of the cabinet ot Gen. Taylor, 1s, thus far, encouraging to the jriends of the new administration. According to the accounts which we have received from there, and which we believe are reliable, it has been de- cided, after mature deliberation, that any system of removal from, or appointment te, office, looking dike political proscription, similar to that which cheracterized the administrations of Gen. Jackson and Gen. Harnson, will not be encouraged by the advisers of the new President. Only two mem- bers of the existing cabinet—Mr. Ewing and Mr. Collamer—have signified a wish for indiscriminate removal from office, the majority, with the Presi- dent at their head, being hostile to any such prin- ciple in the management ef public affairs. Those two gentlemen, therefore, being the minority, will either submit to the moderate and liberal course thus marked out by the President and his advisers, or will retire from the positions which they oc- cupy. We suppose, however, that they will re- main where they are, and follow out the policy to which Gen. Tayler pledged himeelf, previous to his nomination and election, and to which he still adheres, in opposition to all proscription cliques, now that he is President of the United States. But this determination of the cabinet to avoid political proscription, does nct by any means pre- clude them from making all necessary and appro- priate removals, and filling the vaeancies by com- petent, intelligent, faithful, and discreet men. There will, and must be, removals, to a cer- tam extent, in the various departments of the government, foreign and domestic ; but such changes will be brought about slowly, deliberately, cautiously, and without any of the charac- teristics which were manifested in the first movements of the Jackson cabinet, or that of General Harrison. The high, independent and liberal character of the noble old man who has been elevated to the Presidency of this republic, is @ guaranty that the government will be conducted ‘on the most liberal and general principles, in its ‘appointments as well as in the adoption of its gene- Tal measures, 1n all matters of detail, the cabinet will furnieh the President with what 18 necessary to be known or acted upon ; but if this cabinet, or any portion of it, should deceive or delude him, in the exercise of their duty according to the pro- gramme laid down tor them, they may rest assured that he will act as becomes an enlightened chief magistrate in the premises, and that the people of this country, without reterence to party, will sup- port him, to the dismissal of any portion of the cabinet, or even to its complete removal and the substitution of another. We are happy, however, to learn, from the best sources in Washington, that a majority of the cabinet entertain the same views as those which have becn brought into the White House by the President, and that they will liberally and ener- getically endeavor to carry out his purposes to the fullest extent, duriog his term of office. Thus far, undoubtedly, with one or two exceptions—excep- tions, too, having a beneficial efiect—they have succeeded remarkably well. Amid such crowds ot office beggars, there must be discontent and displeasure; but the great body of the Ameri- cen people willdistinguish with accuracy between the discontent of office beggars and the difficulties of organizing a new administration on new and enlightened principles If Mr. Clayton and his colleagues in the cabinet, conduct their several departments with care, deliberation, wisdom, and liberality, there is no difficulty in or- ganizivg o national party, both in Congress and -hroughout the country, that can maintain power im the general goveroment for a quarter of a cen- vary. The opposition of the deseated and broken «own democracy can easily be met and repelled, ty amon, moderation, enlightened and liberal principles of action, and in the circulation aad perpetuation of the same sentiments, through their Dewspaper organs in the several States. TWO WREKS’ LATER INTELLIGGNCE OLD W ° RLD, STEAMSHIP CANADA, OVERLAND EXPRESS MAGNETIC - egscalion ni HALIFAX, ‘NOVA SCOTIA, WEW YORK HERALD. OFFICE. IMPORTANT NEWS FROM EURUPE AND ASIA. TERRIELE BATTLE IN INDIA, Interesting Intelligence from the Continent: Dreadful Shipwreck and Loss of Life State of the Financial and Commercial Markets. Bo., BO., Gie., Bee The Canada, Captaia Judkine, with European news to the 10th inst, arrived at Halifax on Thursday evening, shortly after 9 o’clock, haviag experienced very heavy weather on her passage. She was detained 15 heurs off the harbor, in one the most terrific gales known to the coast of Nova Scotia. The same gale, which was from the southwest, was most severely felt in the Bay of Fundy, and, no doubt, has caused many marine disasters. From unavoidable causes, it was 11 0’clock be- fore our express agent could procure papers, with a list of passengers, and other desirable informa- tion, from the steamer; and he then had to en- counter the dark night, not relieved by a single star, and e road on which the snow lay from two to four feet deep, and rendered nearly im- passable from a week of mild weather, to which was added, on Thursday morning, several hours of warm rain. Sull, every obstacle was evercome, and the express finally reached the steamer Commodore, at Meran- dille Point, at twenty-five minutes past eight o’clock in the mornmg—making the run in the extraordinary short time of nine hours and twenty- five minutes. The express having unexpectedly arrived, the Commodore was detained thirty minutes’1n getting up steam, and arrived at St. John at half-past two, P. M., this day ; thus occupying but fivéhours and thirty minutes in passing over the Bay—and mak- ing the whole time from Halitax to St. John, fifteen hours and thirty minutes. The Canada left Halifax at twelve o’clock, and will arrive at her wharfin New York early on Sunday. She has ninety-nine passengers. Commercial and Financial Intelligence, The terrible accounts from the seat of warin India, umted with the decided tone of defiance lately assumed by Russia, and the attitude the Czar is evidently preparing to assume in the war- like operations im Italy, Austria, d&c., has caused an uneasy feeling, and has operated injunously upon the business of the country. But trade, not- withstanding, continues steady, and prices for most articles of produce ate very satu The funds, under the influence of the uneasy feel- ing alluded to above, have fluctuated considerably, and have receded fully one per cent within the last fortnight. It 18 gratifying to observe that, during this time, though it cannot be said that American stocks have actually risen, yet there has not been the shghtest reaction. In cotton there 1s less business domg than when the last steamer left, and a slight falling off in prices has followed. This, however, did not occur till the last week. The sales continued large, and prices were very firm up to the close of market on the 2d inst. There is a greater degree of dulness and gloom in the grain trade throughout all the leading mar- kets, than there has been for a long period. Prices continue te droop, and from present appearances, under the pressure of heavy arrivals from abroad, the bottom has not yet been reached. From the manufacturing districts, the accounts continue favorable ; there is also a fair business going forward in the preduce markets on the con- tinent, and prices, on the whole, are steadily maintained. ‘The meal market continues active, and prices are on the advance. During the week ending March 2, fair American cotton not only maintained its ground, but wasa peint higher than when the America sailed. The sales amounted to 50,170 bales. The disastrous accounts from India, and the news by the Niagara that there was a large excess of the receipts of cotton at the principal shipping ports in America, over the corresponding period last year, gave a decided check to the market in the early part of the last week, and since then, the demand has been contracted to the supply of the immediate wants of consumers, which has caused prices to decline one quarter of a penny per pound. Fair uplands are now quoted at 4{; Mobile 53; amd Or- leans 5j. Sales for the week 22,220 bales. ‘The importation of breadstufia from the United States, during the last fortnight, has been unu- sually large. Prices for all descriptions have been in favor ot the buyer. There 1s a large supply of wheat and flour, Indian corn and meal in the market, and large quantities are being warehoused. Purchases are made merely to supply immediate wants. These remarks will apply to all the leading corn markets throughout the kingdom. At Liverpool, on the 9th, white wheat was sold in small quantities at 68,10d. a 78 $d.; Southern flour 25s. Od a 26e.; Western canal, 25s. a 26s. 6d.; Phi- ladelphia and Baltimore, 248. 6d. a 258. 3d.; best Northern yellow corn, 29s. 6d.; and mixed, 233.8 28s. 6d. per quarter; meal is quoted at 13s. a lis. per bbl. There is a fair trade going forward in American cured provisions. The arrivals of beef are very heavy. Althovgh three times as great as at the sime time last year, fine qualities bring full prices. Other sorts are to be had on very easy terms, say 653. a 75s. per tierce for ordinary prime; mess pork barely supports late rates; lard ig in fair demand ata decline of sixpence per cwt.; cheese is steady; but butter has receded from Isa 1s 6d per cwt. and in some instances 2s. has been aceepted. Rice partakes of the duliness applicable to all kinds of bieadstufis, and the finest qualities of Ca- rolina are quoted at 18s. a 20s. per ewt. Naval stores are quiet, and command former prices. There 18 a emall decrease of bullion 1n the last bank accounty, which indicates a change in the money market, und that the demand for bullion for the continent .# increasing. Domeatie securities have been on the decline, owing to European al- faire, and the bad news from Iadia ; but console, it will be seem, stull stad atthe hgh hgure, The bank ehares of the French bank have been pushed up eporm during the last tortnight; and now that politics in Pans have become more eetiled, the fears which were at one time felt forthe maiptenance of public credit have subsided. The nee in French bank shares is no less than from 1,700 to 2,600 france. The London money market continues easy.— Discounts of best paper range from 2} a 2 per cent. Congels for money, lowest 91f, highest and cloemg, 92 ; for decount, lowest 91f, highest and clomng 92}. American stocks fully maintain their prices. It was expeoted that when the news of the nse of U. 8.6 percents to 104 reached New York, that there would bave been a corresponding rice tnere. Had this‘been ‘so, ‘then another rise here wou'd have infailibly followed That the Peno- eylvania dividends have been’ paid’one-hait in relief notes, bas been a source of unmitigated disgust to the holders, who consider that Pennsylvania could have paid if she would; and they poiat at the re- verse conduct of Maryland, which, with more or jess resources, does not avail itself of such a paltry ubrerfuge to plunder foreign creditors. Pennsy!- vania, 76 a77; Maryland, 83 a 85. Interesting Proceedings Im the British Par- Mament. In Parliament, onthe 26th ult:, Mr. Cobden, in a epeech ef the most temperate character, brought sorward his long heralded financial retorm budget, the main object of which was, to cut dowa our expenditure £10,000,000 per annum. He was met by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who adduced an epitome on all the arguments which, during the last two months, had impaired the strength of Mr. Cobden’s suggestions. The debate which followed falsified all the expectations entertained by the frends of the financial reform champion. It lan- guished from the beginning, and the question was dispored of on the same evening—Mr. Cobden’s amendments being rejected by a majority of 197— the number being 275 to 78, Even the radical papers admit that one-halt of the 78 would not have voted for the amendment if they had imagined that it would have been earned. As far as Parlia- ment is concerned, the project of Mr. Cobden was decided upon. The journals in his interest have abated their tone of defiance, and now say—what all Englishmen have agreed upon—that retrench- ment should be carried out in every wise and ju- dicious manner. The protectionists, through the mouth of Mr. D'leraeli, are making an effort to moot the ques- tien on agriculture. They have placed a metion on the paper, declaring that taxation tor national purposes would fall mainly, if not exclusively, upon iand and real property; that this apportton- ment 1s aggravated by more than one-third of the whole revenue being derived from the excise on agricultural produce, now exposed to the cémpe- yition of the untaxed products of other countries, thereby limiting the demand for British produce, and fettering trade and industry. The presump- tion 18, that the discussion of the subject will merely raise the question of agricultural burdens, without leading to any legislative result. In foreign affairs Lord Palmerston has been sup- ported by Parliament in the course he has found himself compelled to take, especially in the Sieiliaa Mr. Drummond’s transfer of property bill has been read a secend time, but it can, we fear, scarcely struggle through both houses. Amongst the useful bills which are in progress through Parliament, is one facilitating the transfer of policies of assurance..By this bill, the most simple assignment witha registry will suffice to make a legal transfer without a deed. An important document has been laid upon the table of the House of Commons, showing the dis- position of the various governments of Europe to reciprocate similar advantages with those we pro- pose to concede to them, Ey the abrogatioa of the navigation laws. Austria promises to instruct Count Colleredo on the subject. Belgium is not prepared to abolish differential duties, as no Bel- gian vessels could compete upon equal terms with England. France adduces her well known liberal and friendly disposition as an earnest of heren- deavor to do all in her power to reconcile the inte- rests of French commerce and navigation with the principles ot perfect reciprocity invoked by the English government. Greece declares her com- merce free, except for coasting trade, and no restric- tions there contemplated. Havover avoids an expli- cit answer; but Hamburg, Bremen and Holland all declarejfor freetrade. The Portuguese evade an answer by referring the case to the fiscal authori- ties. Prussia promises perfect reciprocity; and Rrusgia asks for reciprocity when she wiil also concede equal advantages, reserving the coasting trade. Sardmia, Sweden and Norway are gene- rally favorable, and the cabinet of Washington promises an early answer to the points submitted by Mr. Crampton on the 16th ot Jan. last. That thus reply will be satisfactory, Mr. Bancroft’s as- surance leaves us no reason to doubt, The debate on the Irish law has prevented the navigation laws being resumed in the early part of the week; but the subject stood for diseussion last night, when Mr. Laboucher® was to move the second reading of his bill. Dreadful Shipwreck and Loss of Life. The frightful wreck of an emigrant ship has taken place on our coast, off Harwich. The bark Floridian, of 600 tons, E. D. Whitmore, master, from Antwerp for New York, the property of Mesers. E. D. Hurlbut & Co., ehartered by a German company to convey emigrants, was wholly lost on the 28th ult., and all on board perished. The master and crew, except three men, together with 126 passengers, were drowaed. 126 green hides, 125 cases glass, and various other articles from the wreck, were carried into Margate on the 4th instant. Other articles also reached Ramsgate on the same day. Great Battle in India, The details of the late warlike intelligence from India are replete with more than ordinary interest, but we can at present make but brief allusion to the subject. The Bombay Telegraph says another murderous conflict with the Sikhs has occurred, on the left bank of the river Ihelum, near, as some say, the identical spot which, 2,000 years ago, formed the battle field of Alexander and Porus. That scene, rich in classic associations, has been the arena of a fierce and protracted struggle be- tweenkhefarmy of the,Punjaub, under Lord Gough, and the Sikh forces, under Rajah Shirere Singh— astruggle in which the Britieh have to deplore the loss of at least 98 officers, and 2,500 men killed and wounded, 4 guns captured and4or5 regimental co- lors taken bythe enemy. The struggle terminating in victory,was disgraced by the flight of the Bengal cavalry regiment, and the retreat is as yet scarcely satisfactorily explained of two British corps of dra- goons—a struggle which left the contending hosts so weak and shattered, that it was doubtful which had sustained the greatest injury from the conflict, and which yielded so few of the badges of triumph for the victors, that their opponents took anew position and fired a salute in honor of its termiaa- tion, Though masters of the field, our laurels are drenched with blood, and it is the universal opi- nion that two more such victories would be vir- tual ruin. No attempt is made by the Eaghsh press to disguise the fact that the news from India is of the most disastrous character. Lord Gough has been promptly superseded in the command by Sir Charles Napier, who was to have proceeded tothe scene of hostilitis 02 the 20th ult. Affulre in Mrances The French government continues to. gather strength, and there 18 evidently a growing dia postion on the part of the nation to crush any at- tempt at public disorder. Upon the whole, we proepee's ob tranquillity are yuore favosawle baa they bave been during the past year. The labors ot the Assembly huve ceased to be of any interest — they have been chiefly oecupied in pushing the electorallaws. Asan evidence of the etrength of the government, it may be mentioned that am at- tempt to censure the minister for calling out the troope on the 29th January, was defeated by the large majority of 254. Public attention seems to be divided betweee the intrigues of the vatious parties respecting tha election and the proceedings of the High Court at Bourges. Barbee and Lows Blanc, with other State prisoners, bave been transferred to Bourges, which 18 strongly protected by troops, The counts of accusation agaipat the prisoners have been publish- ed, and recapitulatedand all the acta of the accused on the memorable 4th and 15th May, last on which latter day, it will be remembered, Barbes and Louis Blanc invaded the National Assembly, and succeeded for a few hours im seizing the reins of government. There can be no doubt that the guilt of moet ot the prisoners will be clearly established; and it is supposed to be the intention of govera- ment, should any of the prisoners be sentenced to transportanion, to send them to the Marquesas Telands. The trials commenced on the 7th instant, when the court was constituted ; and such was the ia- terest excited, that reporters from the United States attended to take notes. The celebrated Vidocq 18 one of the witnesses, as also Lamartine, Arage, Marrast, and about two hundred ethers. It is thought that the trial will elicit some curious facts relating to the provisional government of last year. An interesting debate took place in the Assem- bly on the 8th, with reference to the attitude to be taken by France in relation to Rome and Tuscany, and whigh 1s the cause of much uneasiness at pre- sent, n which Lamartine, Drouin, Delhuys, Le- dru Rollin, Gen. Cavaignac, and others, took part. We have a report of the firat day’s proceedings at the tral ef the prisoners for political offences at Bourges; but there were no cases elicited of ge- neral interest, It1s asserted that the French government has resolved to withdraw the troops from the island of Otaheite. The marriage of General Caveignac with Mad. Baudin, widow of the former Receiver-General and banker, of that mame, is talked of in the fashionable circles of Paris. Mad. Baudin pos- fsesses a private fortune which 18 estimated at three millions ot francs. Continental Intelligence. ’ The continental news will be read with more than ordinary interest, and 18, 1n fact, of the highest importance. Perhaps the most striking feature is the march of the Imperial Guard of Russia, from St. Petersburg. These men, numbering 52,000 strong, have nct quitted the capital since 1831; they have proceeded through Wilna, to the frontier, and will no doubt take such @ position as to be able to keepin check the disaflected Poles, on the Prus- sian frontier, support the impenalists in the Hun- garian struggle, and assume such an attitude as shall plamly rndicate the intention of the Czarto control as much as possible any disposition to re- vive the scene,which se unhappily occurred during the last year. A Russian note has appeared, m which the Czar declares his resolution of adhering firmly to the treaty of 1815, and any attempt is made to in fringe them, he shall decree a causa bells. The entrance of 10,000 Russians into Austrian Transylvania, only evidences the disposition of the Czar, who assuredly will not consent te any change in the territorial districts of Italy, unless with the entire consent of Austria. The armistice of Malmo will cease after the 20th March, and the King of Prussia declares that he will no longer be bound by it. The Danes are ready to resume hostilities, and are concentrating large forces at Koldnig. It is very doubttul, however, whether the belligerents will again come to blows. We cannot doubt but that the Danish right to the Duchies will be main- tained inviolate. Russia has refused to admit the Schleswig-Hol- stein veesels inte her ports, unless under the Da- mh flag. The King of Prussia opened the Chambers on the 26th ultime. The royal speech possesses no particular feature. The Austrian war in Hungary has proceeded with vanable success in the south of Hungary. The German population, finding the insurgents carrying destruction in every quarter, called on the Russians, who now occupy Cronstadt and Hermanetadt. ‘Several serious battles have taken place—one in the neighborhood of Ohlau, lasting two days, with considerable slaughter, and the Imperialiets seem to have had the advantage. Reports have been circulated that in one engagement Bem had both his legs shot off; but the last report is that he had left Transylvania for Hungary. The insurgent troops amount to 140,000 men, split up into many divisions, It 1s difficult to ascertain the actual progrese of the war, the termmmation of which seems still to be very remote. Whilst Austria is pressing on the war To Hun- gary, she is not unmindful of Italian affairs. She has marched a body of troops into Ferrara, and seized upon the city and levied a fine upon the citi- zens of 200,000 scuddi, which she handed over to the Pope. The revolution of Tuscany 1s complete; the re- public has been proclaimed at Leghorn, Florence, and a central Italian republic has been formed, in union with the Remans. The Grand Duke has protested against this revolution, and has entreated all the powers of Europe to refuse to recog- nize the new authority, which he declares to be a violation of the constitution, agreed to by all parties last year, committed by a factious m- nority. The Prince of Camino has been elected Vice President of the republic of Rome. ¢ The pore, after halting between abdication and soliciting foreign mtervention, has now, jt 1s said, made an application to Austria ; and it is confi- dently stated that Spain is about to senda division of 10,000 men to aid in restoring his Holinees. The latest intelligence from Italy states that the Reman Ministry had communicated to the As sembly that a joint intervention of Austria, Spain and Naples is announced. France had not decided what part totake. Piedmont has resolved to in- tervene in Tuscany, to hinder civil war, and op- pose the Austrian intervention. It seems probable that Naples on the south, and Austria on the side of the Pope, will overrun the Papal States; but etill, the question of constitu. tional government at Rome and Florence can scarcely be settled at the point of the bayonet. The relations of Sardinia and Austria add fur ther difficulties to the general contusion which prevails from the foot of the Alps to the Meditera- nean. From Turin all is ina distracted state, while Genoa seems ripe for some republican movement; and, altogether, the elements ef disorder were seatcely ever mote rife im Italy than at this moment. It 18 only the quiet attitude ef France, and the peaceful efforts of Eng- Jand, which prevent these combustible materi from bursting into a flame. The latest :atelligence from Vienna is to the 4th inst. Ail ot the capital agree in thinking gthat many such victories asthe Austrians won at Ohlau bi jd, ere long, bring the Magyars to,the gates ot renna. Passengers Per Stenmahip Canata, Mre, Kulem. Mrs. Ford and 4c! ad ruras. Mrs. Wea, 7. Mre. Mi Ons id Bw: sgnctte, Chsidwel, |. vordon, cell, MoMurray, Reid, Gilluey, Morrisoe, Grow . Ford, Perguarn, Coohras. Duna, Coxotoft, tem Ceoois. Cox, King aud serve: Wintersohiid, nd donohtor Rell. Codet Selveira Tilly, Raymond, dass Wi lbiniy « bey Dd Kbaualiawy, Beattie, TELEGRAPHIC (INTELLIGENCE Summary. Our despatches from Washington furnish the clo- sing up of the business of the United States Se- nate. A reeolution was offered by Mr. Foote, declaring the protoccl to be not a part of the Mexican treaty, which would undoubtedly have been passed with but one dissenting voice, had it not been ordered to lie over for one day, un- der the standing rule. There was no other busi- ness transacted ; and, in consequence ofa pre- vious resolution, the Senate adjourned sine die. In the New York Legislature, in Senate, an interesting debate was had on the bill vesting the government of the Alms House and Penitentiary department of the city of New York in ten Go- vernora; and the Senate refused to concur in the amendment of the Aseembly, changing the names of five of the Governors, inserted by the Senate. The Syracuse and Rochester Railroad bill was under consideration, and postponed tll Thursday next. The following bille passed the Senate:— The bill regulating the Code of Practice, with an amendment previding that defendants in the Su- perior Court and Court of Common Pleas ot this city, must be residents of the city; a bill appro- priating $30,000 to Sing Sing State Prison; and the bill providing for the election of two Judges of the Marine Court of this city. In the Assembly, the following bills were passed: —A bill amending the Emigration law; the bill for a suspension bridge over Niagara River, at Lewiston; and the Ten Hour Labor bill. The reat of the session was consumed in the consider- ation of the Appropriation bill and the Free School bill. An important despatch will be found below, giving an account of a serious riet in Toronto, Canada, which originated from the proposed mea- sure of payment ta the rebels for losses incurred in the mnsurrection of 1837-38. A number of houses were assailed, and several prominent individuals burned in effigy. From all appearances, we are nelined to think a heavy squall is brewing in the political atmosphere of that country. The Protocol—The Adjournment of the Senate, &ec. dics Wasuinotox, Maroh 23, 1849, After the Senate wont into executive session to-day, 8 resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, deolaring the protocol no part of the treaty; and, further, that it does not conflict with the provisions of the treaty in any manner. Mr. Haxe objected to its immediate consideration, 80 that it should be laid over for one day, under the rule, The resolution would have passed with but ene dir. senting voice (Mr. Benton’s). Mr. Hale did not un- derstand its tendency, and could not be induced to withdraw his opposition until too late. ‘The Senate bad agreed to adjourn to day, and it ad- Journed accordingly. ‘The failure, through want oftime, ef the passage of this resolution, does mot at all alter the attitude of the question. This administration will be found, in all its relations towards Mexico, ocoupying the same position as the last. If any hopes have been built by the Mexican Ministeron the statements of Mr. Benton, that the present cabinet would oconstrué the protocol asa portion of the treaty, or view it as conflicting with the treaty, those hopes will be dis- appointed. Terrific Tornado in Kentucky, attended with Loss of Life and Great Destruction of ber tia i Cimernxatt, March 23, 1849, A tremendously and severe tornado or whirlwind, o0- ousred in Kentucky last Tuesday night. It passed over the beautiful villages of Shelbyville and Bards town, and the counties adjoining. Im its course it prostrated the dwellings, tore up the trees, and spread general destruction throughout. Many lives are said to have been lost by this frightful calamity,and the damage to property issaid to be immense. Full parti- oulars as to the extent of this dire misfortune, have Rot yet been ascartained, and probably will not be for several daye. Fatal Casualty. Axsanr, Maroh 23, 1849, A man named Miohsel Daly,'while laboring underan attack of delirium, induced by violent sickness, threw himself from the upper story of « house in Grand street, early this morning, and falling upona pile of bricks, was killed. Destructive Fire in Wareham, Mass. Boston, March 23, 1849. ‘The Praker mill, rolling and nail factory, situated in ‘Wareham, Mass., was totally destroyed by fire last night. The loss is estimated at $50,000, on which there was insurance for $30,000, which was equally di- vided between the Washington office, Providence, and the Hartford, tne, and Protection offices, Hart- ford, Ct. Death of Captain Samuel Howe, Boston, Maroh 23, 1849, ‘We regret to announce the death of Capt. Samuel Howe, of the steamer State of Maine, one of the ‘boats om the New York and Boston line, who died at Cambridge last evening. Important from Oanada—Great Excitement and Riet at Toronto, dc. deo Burrave, Maroh 28, 1849, The Representation bill was lost in the House of As. sembly, on Wednesday, byone. Mr. Papineau against it, The course to be pursued by the Governor om the Rebellion bill, has not transpired. £600 damages has been given against the Pilot mews- paper, for libelling Col. Gugy. ‘The ministerial measure for the payment of the extra rebels of 1887 and ’38, ha, resulted in a serious riot in Toronte. Last evening, March 224, Mesers. Baldwin, Blake, and Mackenzie, were burned in effigy. They were car- ried through several streets, elevated upon long poles, passing from the residence of Mr. Baldwin to the res!- dence of Mr. Blake, and then returning to Mr. Bald- win’s. The offigies of the two were then burned. The mob,to the number of some thousands, then proceeded to the house of Mrs. MeIntosh, where Mr, MoKenzile was stepping, where his effigy was burned, and the house assailed with stones and all manner of missiles, completely riddling the windows. The gas lights im the vicinity were put out, and the Police resisted. The house of Mr. Montgomery, which is situated nearly opposite, was attacked, and the windows much damaged. Mr. H. Price, som of the Hom. J. H. Price, was severely beaten, and on being conveyed to the resi- once of Dr. Rolph, that gentloman’s house was as- sailed by the mob, and slightly damaged. The residence of Mr. Brown, of the @lobe, was also injured. BAKU CA AH ots 9) 1 Report of the Attorney Ge: il to the Senate, on Immigration. Avpany, March 23, 1849, The Attorney General will, to-morrow, send his re- port to the Senate, in answer to their resolution In- structing him to report to the Senate what measures ought to be adopted to protect the people of this State from the introduction among them of disease and pau perism, from foreign countries, and from public burdens consequent upon euch introduction. The Attorney General takes the ground that, notwithstanding the decision of the United States, the authorities of this State have jurisdiction over emigrants, after they set foot within the borders of this State; and that they have aright to compel owners, masters, or consignerg of the vessel in which #1 migrant arrives, to give bonds to indemnity the State authorities for any expense they may inour, for the support of such emi- grant. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, SENATE, Atvany, March 23, 1849, THE TROY AND RUTLAND RAILHOAD, A remonstrance from the citizens of Washington county won presented against the bill chartering the Troy ond Ratlend Railroad, on the ground that bythe Construction of the ‘Troy and Saratogs, the Saratoga and Whiteball, and other railways in that vicinity, the people of tbat section are ugh accommodated of the road would emberrare the construction of othor ronda, r THE PCHENEOTADY ANO ALBAN M The bl allowing the Comptrvilon W soveers dubaay 4 olty bonds in peyment of the loam made by the te the Sohemectedy ad Albany pounced unconetitutional by the It seems the railway company desire to pay be momey which the State lossed them, but the Ste not consent to receive it im this way. THE GOTEASMENT OF THE ALMSHOUSE AND PR TIAUY DEPARTMENT OF THE OITY OF NRW Yo! Mr. Jounsom, from the select committes, re im favor of non-sonourring with;the Assembly amendinents of the latter to tho bill-vestiag | vernment of the Alms House and Penitentiary [ ment of the olty of New York in ten governo will be recollected that the Assembly changed the names of the governors, which the Sens inrerted. This is the en|y point of difference bi them. Mr. Corvin, of Poughkeepsie, sald, thet whe bill was first proposed, the delegation from both} representing the city of New York, met and ; vpen ten nemes. The Assembly had varied t) im this reepect since the select committees had organieced. The delegation from the New York ration had oppored the bill and remonstrated aga Mr. Jonsson said the present conditi Houseand Penitentiary establishments New was asbad es bed could be. It could not w worse, The oppressions of the public by burder these causes, amounted to more than half a 1 dollare each year, They had become 00 grievor sundry gentlemen, not usually taking part in affairs, had associated tegether in order te ta subject underconsideration. Liberal minded m looked upon the horrible condition of these « ments, and this ecbeme bad been proposed, by the public would have their services without tr ceiving apy payment, and with perfeot equality ty. He believed the law a good—a wholesome ov all he wanted of the men selected as governo: that they ehould have the ability, the dispositio lelsure to attend to the subject. The names in inthe Senate bill were those which had been ‘upon, and from that agreement the Seaste had + Mr. Busn, who had been one of the select oo tee, observed that there was evidently very gr versity of opinion in the city of New York inr te thie bill. Hethought a unity of sentiment © be promoted by having a committee of confere’ the two houses. Mr, Finn wished te leave the decision of the tion to the Senators from New York—on which’ names they should agree, it would be to himea . Mr. Corrin said the whole of the Senators fro: York were for concurring with the Assembly names they had selected. Of the delegation in the House there was or "enting member. He understood that twelve: for the Assembly names, Mr. Jonson said he from men who did not care who got the office. } thing in the Capitol teok a politieal action, Mr. Tamauin, of Jefferson, suspected some c- trouble, because the whigs had found out ther: too many hunkers among those name. in the bi) One of the Senators suggested that all the New Senators were hunkers. Mr. W. Hatt, of New York, said both sete c pamed were highly reepectable men. ‘The vote was then taken, and by one miajori: Senate refused toconcur with the House. ALLEL RAILWAY FROM SYRACUSE TO ROOK? ‘The bill for the direct or parallel railway from couse to Rochester, was then considered. Mr. Connwaus said, the distance between thi’ (Albany) and Buffalo by this route would be shor 25 miles; that the surveys madeand petfeoted st this. That the road was of probable utility, and 80, the Legislature was bound according to 1 ing expressed in the general railroad act, to give applicants the charter they asked; that fits con: tion would greatly reduce the price pald for f: and fare by the people. That capitalists had in: money in the read om the other roate, and at ¢wn rick, entire!ly, and voluntarily, That peo; the proposed railroad, were entitled to this seco dation. That even if this road were built, th road would yet bea good investment. Thatin to make the line of the Canal better, the Commi: ers had in some sections entirely changed the 1 _ ‘The parties living im places now left aside, might damages from the State, with as good reason as the old road should complain beosuse a shorter ‘was to be built. Mr. Wiixin, of Orange, epoke ably and at le against the bill, as not of se probsble utility, all t considered, as would justify the Legislatare ing ing the charter. Mr, Mantix, of Cattaraugus, also opposed it. constituents had a deep interest in the action o Senate on this bill. To them the construction o. Erie Railroad was everything, and he believed the sage of this bill would be destructive to it, for it virtually saying to ospitalists you may constru road when or where you please; but if anybody ‘wants to construot a road by its side, we will give scbarter. The system of railways, s0 essential tc welfare of the country, was yet in its infancy, av bring it to the proper advancement, a large'amou: capital was mecessary. If there is any conserv: principle remaining in New York, it ought'to bo! and it is better to build up what what we havo,’ to goabout new prajects—erpecially when, age, 80 small a section of territory Is to be, i and that, too, where the road is to begin andto en a line already constructed. and tothe constructic which four millions ofdellars had been expende The road, too, wes built within the points presor in the charter given by the Legislature. Mr. Wixxin urged that the present roadé were f tompetent to afford all necessary facilities for eravel of that section of the country, as they were 00 farnished as to be able to do eight times the amo of business they really do. The further consideration of the bill was postpo, j till Tharsdey. EVENING SESSION. THR CODE OF rRAcTiCE. ‘The great code bill, 147 pages long, and contain 467 sections, was parsed at the last moment, It - fo amended as to provide that defendants sued in New York Superior Court and New York Comn Pleas, must be residents of the olty of New York. 7 net token effect lot of July, 1848. It received 20 vo! AUTHORIZING THE CITIZENS OF SCHENRGTADY TO B Ww MONEY TO A bill passed, a1 ILD 4 PLANK Roap. APPROPRIATION FOR SING SING PRISON. A Dill was passed eppropriating $30,600 to Sing 9) State Prison. THE MARINE TAY cases, A bill was passed, allowing State officers to audit ( eocounts of counsel employed im the great marine t apes, Sum to be paid mot to exceed $5,000, ELECTING JUDGES FOR THE MARINE COURT, ” A bill providing for electing two Judges of the 1 vine Court of the city of New York, came up. T Gemoeratio Senators opposed it. Mr. Frovn, of Suffolk, sald if judges elected by t people were thus to be removed for party gratificatic the party In power must not be surprised if the less comes back with an improvement. Mr. W. Hats sald these judges now held over a) were not to be legislated out. Mr. Frovp seked if the course of the whig Sens only extended to Judges of the Marine Court, whyn strike down the democratic Judges of the Court of A peals and Supreme Court. The demeoratio per otrikes at the head. A motion to recommit was lost, and the bit! passe receiving just votes enough. One democrat voted for | ASSEMBLY. AMENDING THE EMIGRATIOW Laws. A bill was passed to turther amend the F:migratio laws. It provides that mo emigrant boarding hou: shall have any liem om the baggage of emigrants fc boarding, storage, or on any account, for any greate sum than shall be due according to posted rates.- Those agentes offending the law to be punished by fin andimpriconment. No person is to solicit passenger who has not a loense for which he shail pay $20, an: give bonds and wear abadge. The penalty for disobe diemco is imprisonment and fine. But this is mot t forbid the keepers of emigrant boarding houses fron tolloiting passengers on their ewn account, SUSPANSION BRIDOR AT N1AGAR, ALLA, The bill passed to authorize @ new suspension brldg: over Niagara River, Lew! THE APPROPRIATION BILL. Most of the remainder of the session was ooonpied im the consideration of the great appropriation bill, pre viding for the expenses of government, ealarios, the amount dae on the pudtie Hebb toy and als tel erizing the city of Soheneotad;. borrow money, if the people of the city approve. build a plank road—the people to vote on the questi; at the next charter election.