The New York Herald Newspaper, December 23, 1849, Page 2

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BROADWAY TUBATKE, Brosdway—Hv vcusace—P. r NIBLO'S GARDEN Trewe B Tanistic Dawere—Raort 8 THE BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers Faun * Chavon Lau omine NATIONAL THEATRE, —Tewsie Gvann~ Dome Sa 10 THEATRE, Broadway—Houn Yous T zien Annow—TFaask MoLavonian~-Bm a1 CHRISTY’S OPERA MOUSE—Ermrorian Miwernersy. AMERIOAN MUSEUM—Amvsine Pearoamanons Bve~ RY AFTERNOON any EVenine. CIRCUS, Astor Pisco—Equxeraran axp Ornem Paa- FORMANCES. CHINESE ROOMS.—Giinpon’s Paronana oF THE Nie Nortnern and Southern Fanaticiem, From the proceedings of the Legislature of Geor- 1a, now in session, we learn that a bill was re- cently introduced, levying a tax of fifty per cent on all articles of manufacture coming from a free State. The same bill provides, that if any mer- chant fails to return such articles to the receiver of taxes, he shall forfeit double their value. Another section provides, that it shall be the duty of the | judges of the Supreme Court to administer an oath | to the attorneys, that they will not prosecute a | suit against a rssident of that State in favor of a | non-slaveholder, until the non-slaveholding State | of which the plaintiff in such case may be a resi- | dent, shall deliver up all fugitive slaves that may be within its limits; and on their refusal to take such oct, they shall be stricken off the rolls of that court, end prohibited trom practising their | profession, or be imprieoned in the penitentiary for two years. We cennot believe that the party who iatro- duced such a bill as this was in earnest. Ifhe was in earnest, he evinced a deplorable want of know- ledge of the constitution of the United States. It is expreesly provided for in that sacred instrument, | that no State shall have the power of levying du- ties or imposts on the productions of another State ‘This is one of the causes of the prosperity of the republic. There has always beena perfect system of reciprocity or free trade between the States; and the result is that our domestic or internal trade, not only rivals, but far exceeds our foreiga trade. Such a bill, therefore, if it passes the Legislature of that State, will be utterly null and void; and the Supreme Court of the United States would decide 80, as £00m as it was brought to its notice in a regular way. If, on the other hand, the party who introduced it, intended it only as a joke, he is highly culpable. It is this evidence ot being irritated, which has been exhibited by the South for some years past, that has given to the ultra anti-slavery factionists and disorganizers of the North all their importance. If our Southern friends had mede it « point not to notice their | ravings, and to pay no attention to their noisy and treasonable vaporings, they (the Northern fanatics) would have long since sunk into the same insigni- ficance in the South with which they are looked | upon in the Northern States. We, in the State of | New York, are accustomed to hear those fellows rave and rant about slavery in the Southern States; about dissolving the Union, and tear:ng the con- stitution into frogments ; but we look upoa them | in the eame light as we do the lunatics in the insane | asylum—at whom, when they make a witty re. | mark, we are forced to laugh, but whose actions and sentiments in general excite only our sympathy | and compassion | What better evidence of the insignificance of those vielent men is needed, than the fact that the | abolijion seciety, of which Lloyd Garrison, Wen- dell Phillips, and afew more choice spirits of the | same class and gender, ate the leaders, received, | according to their own report, not quite ten thou- | sand dollars dering the last year. Now, we sub- mit to the South the estimation in which these fa- natics are held in the North, whea all they could raise, by most extraordimary rtious, for a whole year, was ooly tea thousand dollars. We rather think this 1s above the mark, but we will say ten thousand. The fuct 12, that it is the Southerners themselves who have brought those fellows iato impertance—not in the North, but in the South, and emongt elves, Let the South, the | take no notice of them; and, above ell thing them not, by such proceedings as those we have referred to in the Georgia Legislature, tride with there fellowe—if the mover of the bill was trifling— | er show their sensibility to such attacks—if he was | in eornest—ia sucha way. In either case, it is | attaching too much importance to those Northern | fanatics. It would seem as if this cannot be im- | pressed on the people of the Southern States. They will, 1t would appear, insist upon identifying the whole Nerth with the Lloyd Garrisons and the Wendell Phillipses. Well, it can’t be helped. If | they are determined upon fighting a shadow, it is | their own fault. — | Mexico ano rts Prosrects.—The intelligence | which we are receiving from time to time from Mexico, warrants the belief that that unfortunate eountry is still on the downward track, without any prospect of better times. It seems that the agent of the British bondholders has recently had a difficulty with the government, and the latter re- turned to England for the purpose of laying the matter before Lord Palmerston. There is a good dea! of surmise as to what the British government will do concerning the debts due from that country to British subjects. It 1s very evident, however, from the givings-out of Lord Palmerston oa several occasions, that the British government meditates a bold stroke towards Mexico and the Central American republics, on account of those debts. It has been frequently laid down as a princi that Great Britain hada right to demand paymen of money due her subjects from toreign States ; and it has been threatened on more occasions than | one, thatin case such demands were not complied with, she would seize the territory of the default- ing States as indemnity. A short time since a British naval force seized Tigre Island, belonging to Honduras, on this ground, as well as a portion | of San Salvador and adjoining States, they being ndebted to British subjects in large amounts. If England persiat in following such a policy, it will | strike a blow at the independence of those States | which they would perhaps never recover from, and Jead to difficulties with the United States which might result in a collision between the two nations. In all probability, this subject will receive some attention during the present session, provided the | House gets organised by the election of a Speaker | News rrom Port av Paice, —We learn from Capt. Boyd, of brig Johm Kendall, trom Port an Prince, on the Tth olt., that the fleet of the Emperor Faustin bad | arrived st Port au Prince, and were received witha | royal salute from the fort. The fleet consisted of one | bark and four echo ele, There had not been avy naval action when Capt Boyd left Portau Prisce | trial can be made. ‘Tux Marxets or tue Crry.—{n another part of this day’s Herald, we publish an interesting TELEGRA document which has been just issued from the pen of the Commissioner of Streets and Lamps. It ia @ report on the public markets of the eity, of which there are-eleven in number. The condition Of these markets, as exhibited by Colonel Childs, is disgracetul to the Common Council, and to the character of this great commercial city, which boasts to be the metropolis of the American re- public. Instead of being a source of profit, they are a dead loss of $50,000 per annum—such have been the frauds and peculation connived at by our city fathers. The state of repair in which these markets are kept, is only of @ piece with their general mismanagement. There is no: one de- cent market in New York; and, as the report truly observes, cities in the Union, of not half the popu- Jution, have markets far superior, in every respect. Any American who has visited the markets of Liverpool, whose population 1s so far under that of New York, must feel ashamed of the markets of the Empire City; and the contrast is the more re. markable, as there is five times the amount of flesh meat consumed here. The following table will show the gross receipts and expenditures of the several markets, and the estimated annual cost to the city, over and above receipts :— Name of Market. Expense, Receipts. Lass. Centre Market..... $9217 53 $4825 22 $4422 66 Market. ... 9,462 00 «2.628 59 =6,833 41 }erex Market. . 6913 83 148968 6429 20 Fulton Market. + 18.659 56 17,096 49 963 07 Jefferson Market... 6409 58 «1425 44 3,984 1k ‘Tompkins Market. .. 422292 107149 38151 43 Union Market..... 1,754 83 608 5i 146 3t Governeur Market. . 516 00 319 95 196 05 Catharine Market... 5218 15 3952 65 1,265 50 Franklin Market... 4066 00 180373 2202 27 #05475 85 $35 821 81 $30 004 04 fain ington Market, 21,559 87 25,027 55 8.467 08 $28,186 36 batimat the dexpenre of the annual repairs to eral markets, together with the the city would receive if the market grounds were owned and improved by individuals. .... +++ $25,833 04 ‘Total deficiency. «+ « $50.020 00 It will be seen from the foregoing that Washing- ton Market is the only one of the entire upon which there is any revenue, and that 1s so small that it is hardly worth mentioning. It could easily be increased so as to cover the whole loss upon the others. In its present state it is an abomination that ought speedily to be got rid of. Ricketty, filthy, stinking, and crowded, it 1s dangerous, oflensive, and unhealthy in the last degree. When we take into consideration the stupendous fact that the food of the citizens of New York costs about thirty millions of dollars annually, and compare with that fact the wretched accommoda- tion and the mean appearance of the markets in which it is bought and sold, we are overwhelmed with a sense of the obligations we feel, in common with all our fellow citizens, to the public spiril the taste, the efficieney ot a Common Council so tax | economical in their general expenditure, mulcting us coolly to the tune of three millions and a half of dollars in the year. Those obligations are deeply enhanced by a consideration of the vigilance and care exercised over the quality and wholesome- ness of the food with which the teeming popula- tuon of this great city are supplied. How blessed we are in the paternal solicitude, the far-reaching wisdom, and the magaanimous patriotism of our dear city fathers ! Tar Pannman Munorer Cast —The Boston and New England journals are full of articles m rela- tion to this affair, discussing the character of the facts as far as they know them, and taking sides lor and against Professor Webster, according to their knowledge of the circumstances tending to criminate him. This, too, has taken place before the grand jury have even found a bill of indict- ment, and, of course, long before the trial has come on for the examination of the evidence in favor of or against the accused. ‘This state of things is highly injurious to the nights of individuals, and to the due administration of justice. It has been increased and rendered more objectionable by the extraordinary conduct of the coroner's jury, in withholding the evidence from the public, under the silly idea that it would be im- possible to find a competent jary, if they had ad- mitted the press to their proceedings. Such as- sumption is based on wrong data. Intelligence, not ignorance, should be the foundation of all right verdicts, in cases brought before juries; but it appears the coroner's jury, in Boston, and the learned gentlemen of the law, thought that utter ignorance was much better in the due administra- tion of justice, than the highest degree of intelli gence and publicity. We begin to see, already, the bad eflects of such apolicy. But if the lawyers, and judges, and corners juries wish to return to the ia- quisition of pust ages, a free and independent press, in a free country, cannot be trammelled in a case Ike this, commanding eo much sympathy, and so covered with difficulty, as the murder of Dr, Park- man, A dingly, we see newspapers in Boston, aod throughout New England, taking sides, filling their columns with rumors and innuendos, and dis- cussing in every way this remarkable case, euch jn its own way and according to the amount of in- formation which it posse: ‘This will only mul- tiply the difficulties of the jury who are to try the case, end prevent them and the court from coming toa rght decision on the subject. The best step to be taken now, 1s to publish all the evidence that was devoloped to the jury. F cla, Ci Matanzes to the 10th inst. There was very little molasses in market. Provisions were dull. « Matanzas.—By the errival of the bark ‘The Hungartan Exttes, The Governor of Comorn and his went yesterday, by lovitation of the artillery officers of the fort, to vieit Fort Columbus, on Governor's Island. They were accompanied by the celebrated Irish patriot, Mr. Bergea, of this city, Lieutenant Dan Nickel, who speaks the Magyar tongna, (his father baving been an Hungarian ) ree party manifested wir Inepection af taking of an elegant cold colle tion, they returned. ‘The passage back was not with. out peril, A furious storm was raging over the city and adjoloing water punte waves towering over the hends of the p t boat and dashed down im heavy volumes upon them, threatening. every instant. to swamp the frail bark ‘They eveaped with only ® thorough, cold see water bath. and resched Hamilton Ferry in safety Here the with the courtesy which distingatshes ali nf, nod New Yorkers fn partioular. om reeog pining the perty, positively reused to reecive any toll from the bra’ im thy ined with the New FE jon of their PORTRAIT OF MLLER TAGR ted with a beantiful da omorn, of her country hy and reflects great credit upon the & very fine artist Movements of Individuals, Senor Don Hduardo Carcache, Charge d'Affaires of Ni the government of the United States, arrived in Washington on Friday, and took rooms at the National Hotel. Andrew J. Donelson, late minister of the United States to Germany yrton city, and will shortly retarn to Tennessee, with his family. Major Durembury, United States Army. Com shur. ( pited States N. Hon A R Holladay, Hon, ‘Thomas H Averett, ave arrived in Washingtom. Tre Treevesony ‘When the inquest was about to meet for e witnesses, the law officer of wished to private, and thore gentlemen expressly replied that they had no euch wh ‘the counsel have not yet seen the evi- depor and of course no definite arrangements for the ey cannot otherwise obtain a copy of it, they will in due time move for « mandamus dheectirg the proper officer to produce the testimony. — Boston Journal, Dre, 21, in Souper, we have intelligence from | lant comrades | ute INTELLIC mportant from Washington. newness ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE. weeny THE ELECTION or HOWELL COBB, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE, AS SPEAKER. meee HIS SPEECH ON TAKING THE CHAIR, An Exciting Time in the Capital, &e., dco, Ke. Our Special Telegraphic Correspondence. Wasuinaron Crry, Saturpay Arternoon, Dee. 22, 1819. ‘The report of the joint committee, in democratic caucus, last night, in favor of a plurality vote, was defeated, by twenty-eight to forty-eight; but the first movement in the House this morning, indi- cated the readiness of the mimority to join the whigs in electing a Speaker. The vote on the motion to permit debate, and the fiery speech of Mr. ‘Toombs (whig) of Georgia, during the roll call, were good signs of a compro- mise on a plurality. A clear majority of the mem- bers, disgusted with the factious proceedings of the last three weeks, are disposed to go to work. The arrival of the British steam sloop of war Hecate was greeted, this morning, by a heavy can- nonade, at the arsenal. Mr. Powers, as I have before stated, has de- clined the mission to Naples, and has gone to Cuba, for his health. E7Yoy Morris is appointed to the vacancy. The Hon. George Folsom, of your city, is a promiment candidate for the Netherlands. P. S—6P. M.—HOWELL COBB, democrat, of Georgia, has got the Speakership. ‘ Glory enough for one day.” THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Wasnincton, Saturday, Deo. 22, 1549. Mr. Stanton, (dem.) of Tennessee, desired to present & preposition which had been agreed to by the commit. tee appointed by the whig and democratic caucuses— Mr. Roor, (free soil) of Ohio, ealled to order, Mr. Srantow said that he wished to make a state- ment, and not to debate, because debate was prohibited. | Voices—Read the resolution. Mr. Toomns (whig) of Georgia, said—I will be heard on the denial of the House to pass an order restricting debate, Iintend to insist on my constitutional rights at ell hazards— Mr. Stanton called to order. Mr. Toomes—There is no rule to call me to order. Mr. Stanton—I have the floor. Mr. Root—I called him toorder. I was gagged once— Mr. Toomns—I am on the floor, No rule can be en- | forced— Mr. Stanton said he had the floor, and appealed to the courtesy of Mr. Toombs to permit him to go on. The Crenx eaid Mr. Stanton had the floor for a single object Mr. Ixce, (dem.) of Alabama, moved to rescind the resolution which restricted debate. Mr. Toomus addressed the Clerk, amid cries of “ or- der.’” Mr. Stanton said that he understood he was to have the floor. As soon as the question was decided, he would give way for Mr. Toombs. Mr. Inox.—If the House votes down the motion, Mr, ‘Toombs will have the floor. | has regarded « majority ws necessary to a ehoice; and Mr. Toons said that he would show the House that they had no power to pass that resolution, according to | the act of 1789, and the constitution. The House had no right to pass that, or any other rule, until organized, | Will not the gentlemen, said he, inquire whether they | have the right to abridge liberty of speech? Was it true that the majority could demand absolute silence of the minority on a question of such importance? Mr. Roor—(interruptingly) I wish the House to pur- sue the same course towards others as it did towards me. | Mr Toomns—I deny the right to interrupt me. By | what rule do you do it? Mr. Roor—By the same that interrupted mo, the | other ‘comns—I deny the right of Mr. Root to call me to order. I desire him to show the rule. | : Mr. Roor—if any man will gag another, let him do t, Mr, Srancey, (whig) of North Carolina, sald that the | rule pasved on the 4th instant prohibite debate Mr, Toosns—You bave no rule, and can make none I don't yield the floor for points of order Mr. Vanpvin (whig) of New Jersoy—t called Mr. | Root to order the other day, and I now catl Mr, Toombs | to order. Mr. Tooxns—You have no right to call me to order. Mr. Vannvxe— Let the House decide, Mr. Toouns- Gentlemen may violate decorum, but they 1 not call me to ¢ Cries of © Order, ord aod “ tesoind the rule Mr Toomns said there is no rule to enforce order; he ‘would not yield the floor to Mr Vandyke. Mr. Baxen (whig) of Illaois, asked the unanimous conrent of the House for Mr. Toombs to debate the question, (Cries of “No “ no”) 1 make a distiact | motion, (Cries of © No,” “ no." ' Mr Toomns—1 wish to be distinetly understood. 1 have po right— Mr, Inor— | | | | mitted @ motion to rescind the reso- | lution which probibite debate | » The Corns said that Me. Toombs bad no right to | tpeak | | 1 } Mr. Toomne—1 have all proper respect for the clerk, but be has wo euthority to call me to order. The Clerk can't put a question without the authority of the House, Ories of “ Order,” “ Order,” and the greatest confa- tion prevailed Mr. Toomrs—VYou may ory “Order,” the heavens fall; thet can't put Again, erles of “ Order,’ “ Order, parte of the ball, Mr Toomne—It ie with the House to determine whe- ther the right of speech shall be abridged. No man can rise (Criee of © Order”)—1 wich to show the House (Cries of “ Order,” “Goon ) Mr Varover I wamt to Know whether Mr. Toombs | will disturb the order of the House’ Mr. Toowrs—1 have, | eay, them-(" Order,” “order’’) it can't be done, It is an ettempt to put down « ermstitutional right | Mr. Varevem it te for the House to decide whether Order,” unth a arose from ail the gentiew 10 #rder oF not v = waid that the question of order bad been raleed Mr. Toomne1 deny the right, 1 have the floor (Ord “Order.") Vou have no right to put the quertion The Ciere paid the question was to be put under the resolution of 14th instant. Mr. Toomes Vou adopted none. ‘The (enn put the question to the whole. Mr. Toons kept on speaking ins very load tone, and the Howse rustelned the point that be was not order, Amidst much disorder, Mr. T. continued to claim the right to the Soor, aad would proceed with bis argument. The question was then stated om reselad lution which prohibite debate until a Spen! Cries for the yeas and pays were made, aod confusion werse confounded, pervaded the louse Mr Toowes contended thet no power could make him yield the floor ‘The House here presented a seone that almos! ha es dereription. “Call the roll,” “Order. order. were heard from ail parte of thelial! the Clerk commenced call- ing the roll, Gentiomen were standing ia the wisie and in fromt of the Clerk's de Me Toombs evntinued to rpeak b Joud tome striking the de'k io bie earoest- » members calling out “ Strike heraer”’ He | (Mr. T.) eald, that bis constituents the repubsie | | ©Call the roll,’ * Goon") should hear what he had to say. Members must be sworn in before they could make rules or do any busi- nese. Ifthe House wished to trample under foot the |” minority, every honest man in the republic shall hear of it ; it shall be primted and scent throughout the oun! ‘The Clerk here closed calling the roll, when — Mr. Toomns wanted to know by what right, (pointing te the Clerk,) that intruder interrupted the constitu. tiowal rights of members on this floor? The creature there, who interrupts your order, is mot the Clerk of the House. The fishmongers of Paris,in the days of the revolution, never violated the liberty of speech ‘The constitution says you can’t doit, (striking the derk a tremendous blow ) ‘A Vorer—Strike the derk harder (Lavghter.) ‘The Crerx resumed calling the roll, Mr. Toowns (still speaking loudly) ~My country and constituents ask it to render back what you have taken away, until justice and peace may reign In this repub- Ne, Until that time, let disgord reign, if forever. At two o’clock there was more calm in the House, when— Mr. Root asked—What is the question ? ‘The question is on resoinding the rule. Mr. Reor—Has a vote been taken? Several gentlemen answered, “Cail the roll.” After some unimportant proceedings, the rell was celled, and before the renult was announced— Mr Monsx, (dem.) of Louisiana, wanted to give rea fons for bis vote. Mr. Roor called to order, Mr. Mouse said he would not give his reasons, if one objection was made. He wanted to setan example of good order, ‘The vote was announced, namely—-07 to 120. retolution, therefore, was not resciuded, Mr Sraxron, of Tenn., then offered the resolution agreed to im caucus, that the House proceed to the election of Speaker viva voce; and if, after calling the roll three times, no member shall have received a majority of all the votes, the roll shall be again called, and the member receiving the largest number of votes, provided there be # majority of a quorum, shall be the Speaker. Mr. Meave (dem ), of Virginia, desired to amend by striking out and fneerting, after vote shall be taken for Speaker, “after the adoption of this rosolution, the Howse shall proceed to select from the four who the bighest number of votes, If neither majority. then they shail vote for the three highest; if po choiee then. for the two bighest; all be counted which are not gitgn for or the other of the two gentlemen.” A motion was made to lay the resolution on the table. Mr Barty, (dem) of Virginia, called fer the yeas and ney! The 1m. An ineffectual motion was then made to adjourn till Wednesday; after which— Mr. Kacrrsay, ) of Texas, offered a preamble, concluding with a resolution that, for the purpose of enabling the House to discharge its constitutional func- tions. ifon the next vote for Speaker no member shall receive @ majority of otes for Speaker, there sball be no election; but if on the second any member receive within one vote of awajority of all the votes. he shall be declared the Speaker; if, on the third. any member have within two votes of « majority, he shall be declared elect- ed, and #0 on, requiring one vote less on every trial, provided, if at any time same number, it shall be dectared a tie; a no member ll be elected unless he shall reo at least a majority of the quorum of the Houre; and also that this rule shall be applied to the election of the other officers of the Mouse, Mr Jomxson, (dem) of Arkansas, moved to amend by striking out the preamble, which, he eald, was in the nature peech. Mr, Kavrrman, aoquierced. ‘The substitute of Mr, Kauffman was decided in the negative, by a vote of 51 to 148, ‘The question was then taken on Mr. Meade's amend- ment, and that was rejected by @ vote of 72 to 101, After this the question was stated on Mr, Stanton’s resolution, whe Mr. Giowr that, Whereas, the election of Speaker is one of the high- est and mort important duties devolving on the House; and, ‘Whereas, by common consent every House of Re- presentatives, since the adoption ef the constitution, The otion was decided in the negative, by 96 to any two (F. 8.) of Ohio, offered as a substitute, Whereas, the freedom of speech is regarded as the safeguard of liberty, therefor Rerolved, That a change i modo of elooti to place the por the minority per propriety of the char in its constitutionality, «hich would be imperative aad dangerous, ought not to be adopted. Mr. Stanton raired the question that no further amendments could be offered. Amendment havi been voted down, and furtber amendmeat was ing to the original election. Mr. Mrane ssid that Mr. Giddings proposed to do nothing, but only condemned a principle, He would raire a question on that point. Mr. Horses (2em.) of South Carolina, asked for the yens and nays on the point. ‘They were not ordered, as he moved to adjourn till Monday. Cries on oll sides, “Call the roll on the adoption of Stanton’s resolution.” Amid great confusion, the Clerk commenced reading the roll Mr. Howes rove to a question of order, (Cries of Task the quostion, whe- ir, Giddte, eolution ? mined Mr. Holmes to thor we bave bad a vote on The Crvex of the House di be ont of order. Mr. Hotwes-We never had « vote. If gentlemen chore to violate the right, | will stand up for it. The Houee only ref More cries of “ order,’ and great confuston. Mr. Vinvow could raise no question of order while calling the roll. Mr. Houses d where the rule is? Mr. Virron—it has been decided a handred times. Cries of call the roll,’ “call the roll’ d the clerk wont en, Mr. Homa again rateed the question of erder, fre- | quently interrupted the clerk, and said that Mr Gid- ding’s rerolution 3 in ord (Laughter) Mr. H., ture to Giddings, will you give it up? Mr. Gionixes— Yea. ‘The Cine finished the roll call, snd the resolution of Mr. Stanton was adopted, by ayes 113, to noes 100, Cries again of “Call the roll.” Mr. Asimtes moved to reconsider the vote just ta- | ken, and on his motion, this was laid on the table. Mr. Sraxy, before voting, sald that he supposed | parties would have the best poll they could He hoped no perton would again vote for him, but cast it im ano- | ther direction, Mr. McCrensavy said that he had at no time been aspirant for Speaker. He thanked those who had voted for him, and withdrew from the contest, Mr. Canren here stated that Mr. Levin had been 4 to| Philadelphia, by sickness in his family, | 4 bad agreed to pair off with him. ‘The rolijhaving been again called \the vote was found | to be as follows: — VOTE FOR SPRAKER. Sixty: firat Ballot .. # Strong, dem. - 4] -.. 9G Potter,dem... 3 sess 9 Boyd, dem... 3) 1 Cobb, of Ala , dem, 4 4 Durkee, free soll, 1 4 a= +. 218 10 During the balloting, Mr. Levin appeared in the ball, and he and Sit, Carter voted. ‘The House ogain voted, with the annexed result — VOTE FOR SPEAKER dy-second Ballot. Toombs, whiz.. Boyd dem. 9 Potter, dem 4 Cabell, hig... 3 Durhee, free soil. Winthrop, whig Cobb dew Wilmot, fr Morebesd, whig. MeGanghey, whig: 1 Vinton, whig.... 4 Necerary to a choice by majority. . Mr, Banee made a m m to adjourn, ‘clock, and the galleries were still The chandeliers having been ceeded to eall the roll for the Stety-therd Ballat 7 Boyd, dem. . ited, the (Clerk pro- Winthrop, whig Cobh, dem Wilmet Stevens. whig.... 5. Potter, dem. ececc es Neoersary to a choice by majority. ‘The Honse now became very quiet, rert was manifested whilet the following vote, which it was generally understood would vecide the question, was being taken :— Necessary to a eboice by majority. Highest vote for CO: * - WINTHROP. Cobb's plurality coreecccccsonce B One of the tellers at the conclusion of the poll sald that the Hon, Mr. Coun, of Geergia, was elected Speaker Great excitement was occasioned by this announce. ment, and the clapping of hands in the gallery was tre- mendous. “Order” having been demanded, and partially re~ stored, Mr. Scanzey, whig, of @bio, offered s resolution that Mr. Cobb bedeclared the Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives. Mr. Root desired the question to be taken by yeas and nays. (Cries of *Order.”) I am opponed to it. ( Or- ") I will make my speech and express my opinion aceording to my conscience. Mr Scnescx, whig, of Ohio, in a lond yoice, amid confurion—I say Cobb is Speaker of this House. (Voices from all quarters making all kinds of exclamations.) Mr. 8.—I move that he be conducted to the chair. A simultaneous outbreak of “Call the roll,” “Order,” “No right to call,” “Order.” ‘The roll was called on Mr. Stanly’s resolution, which was adopted, and the Hon, HOWELL COBB. of Geor- gia, the democratic candidate for the Speakershlp, was de clared to be duly elected. Messrs. McDowell and Winthrop were appointed by the clerk to conduct Mr. Cobb to the chair, which, being done, Mr. Cons spoke as follo Grentiemen or THE House or Rerresentatives—It would be useless to dirguise the fact that I feel deeply embarrassed in taking this chair under the ciroum- ttending my election | am conscious of the difficulties by which this position is surrounded at this time. The peculiar organization of this body is exhibited in our proceedings since we first met. The nature and character of the various important and exciting questions of public policy which will en- gage our attention during the present session of Con- gress, conspire to render the duties of this office pe- culiarly embarrassing. onerous, and responsible. 1 may be permitted, therefore, to ask, in advance, your generous aid and support in the effort I shall make, firmly, faithfully and impartially, to discharge its duties. The country has been look. ing with anxiety to our effort to +ffect an organiza- tion, and the people will continue to regard with inte- rest every step we take in our legislative course. Our duties will be laborious—our responsibility grea us, then, in view of there considerations, invoke, in the discharge of these duties, a patriotism as broad as the Union, and as comprehensive as the nature and cha racter of her various interests and institutions. Guided by this spirit, under the blessings of Heaven, our action will result in the continued prosperity of our common country. Accept, gentlemen, my grate- ful acknowledgment for the honor you have conferred on me, in electing me as your presiding officer during the present Congress. Great applause followed the above speech; when, or- der being once more restored, Mr Vixron, for the purpose of facilitating business, moved that the members of the House be now sworn in. Lins Boyp, of Kentucky, the ior member, admi- nistered the cath of office tothe Speaker, Mr. Tuemrsox, of Mississippi, thought that the swearing im of members to-night would not expedite the coming in of the President’ s message. It now being six o'clock, the House adjourned till Monday. (Owing to the disarrangement of the telegraphic wires, we were unable te procure, in time for publica, tion, the names of those members who voted on the last ballot for Speaker.] Arrival of the Europa at Halifax Hauirax, December 21, 1849, ‘The steamer Europa, that left Boston on Wednesday, arrived here this morning at balf past 10 o'clock, and will depart for Liverpool at one o’cleck, She had head winds and fogs during the passage. The Southern Mall, Bartimone, December 22—9 P, M. The Southern mail, with New Orleans papers of the 15th, bas come to band. They contain nething of im- portance. Shipping Intelligence. New Onceans, Doe Arrived—Ship Rajah, NYork. Cuarteto, Deo 19. Arrived—Sbips Camden, and Anson, NYork; bark A B Tait, Boston. City Intetligenc TREMENDOUS FIRE—GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPER- TY—NURNING OF THE GREAT SUGAR REFINERY OF WOOLSEY AND COMPANY. Verterday, one of the most destructive fres that has coourred in this city for a length of time, took place in the sugar refinery of Woolsey & Co., South street, neat Clinton, The firm was formerly Woolsey and Wool- eey; but the old man, whois now in Europe, having re- tired from the establishment, his son and others now carry iton as Woolsey & Co, It is said that the As. pinwails are concerned in it This refinery was esta- Diished in 1808, and Is the oldest, as well as the most m this continent. It was a most substantial building, being three feet thick at the foundation, and two feet at the summit, It was nine stories high, inde- prodent of the garret, and with the tobacco inspection, tore of Mr. Duryea, occupied by the company, ‘aud one or two dwelling houses, constituted an entire block, beunded by Cliuton and Montgomery, South and Water streets. The Gre was first discovered shortly before 1 o'clock. Mr. Platt, the foreman, on returning from dinner, was setting the men to work at ten minutes before 1 o'clock, when he heard the alarm of fire, and found that it had broken out in love of the eighth story of the bulid- ing, fromting South street, which was usedas a drying house, There stoves are heated by steam; and it is supposed that from overheating, the wood-work took fire {rem the Ques, and being 90 perfectly dry from con- tiguity with so much heat, the flames epread rapidly and with great violence. Mr. Piatt hastened to the spot, ema found the flames issuing from out the Dbottom and tops of the iron doors. The establish. ment being provided with a hose gang is every story, playing wpon the flames with the one next to walng mare, until it wae burned in his hands, and he fell down in a state of insensibility from the *moke and heat, and was dragged trom his perilous condition, im fact, certain death, by two chivalrous Irishmen, who risk their lives to save him. Their rach wae Mr. Platt’s gratitade to them, that he ssid he would kneck any man down that he ever heard ray & word against an Irishman. His face and re dreadfully burned, On recovering from of oblivion In the third story, whither he hed brought down, he gave orders to hare the tanks ali cut, that the water might run over the floors; this service was effected by the two Irish. ry Mr the last ten years, wee uncertain; and he was beard to nay, that he cared nothing for the property, if bis life war tafe, and the lives of the other men in ais employ. ment, In about fifteen minutes from the th stock. eficed Puget were saved; huadred in this eer- t, New York Volunteers, the first on-tom ished himerk” bat m hie life by it s of the floor on which be was . playing @ hore upon th ave way. and they all precipi tated to the next story. His arm was severely hurt, and he was much bruised in the body. We should bave mentioned that the alarm bell of the establishment rang at the beginning of the fire, but , terri wu food and injury; for a pert iw and ip; % a of the }, falling roof of the stare in south stre+s, Teaaad crushed a eae panes of it mght in, and eaphettne building to the devouring flames. The fire companies, however, did their duty uvbly, playing from 4 from the roof, an 80 ef Pagers ually as to atop advance of the fire in that direction. A’ rtion of the building, still staxdiag, m South street, to topple, aud the crowd in front nT cipitation towards the water, and some pored to leap in to save their lives, when the with a tremendor fash. and much solicitude, and it was in ent danger; 4 from the precaution and exertions of the clerks, the dan~- ger was obviated. The windows and doors were all closed, and efficers stood witha bucket of water at each window, ready to apply it if needed while others ' the top of the roof, threw off the burning embers whieh- fell upon it. The roof, fortunately, was of very thick. tim, and painted with fire proof nt. Mr. Jervis, the of the building. wa- there, and used every pre- caution against the destroyer Mr Nathan, the store-- Keeper, got out the books of the Custom House. We- also ‘Dotleed Mr. Welden, the Superintendent of the Tobacco | tion. and Vir. Maxwell, the Collector. Captain Croft was placed in charge for the night. An alarm of @ pernicious kind was given. that the to- bacco inspection contained « large quantity of gua- wder, and some of the firemen were rushing in with> @ hose to deb he place with water, when the clerks closed the door against them, and at the same time informed them that the alarm was false. It was a curious circumstance that two strong our- rents of air might be felt moving in different directions at the same time, owing to the rarefaction of the air by the intense heat the rushing in of the cold air to su ply its plac ¢ wind, too, shifted two or three times, whieh, of course, had the effect of spreading the fire; but on the other hand, the falling of the walls assisted to smother it. Two immense corners, one of them on the» south, and the other on the north side, still reanined standing like chimneys, and th» great chimney itself stood firm, with the drying house near it, like a square. tower, its walls being red hot, and — mase of vivid flame issuing from its summit, which bad a grand effect. The reason why this part of the establishment: stood fo well, was, that it was fastened with cement, and built very strong, so as to retain the heat for the- drying operation. About five o'clock, though the fire still raged, it peared probable its ravages would be confimed to uildings it had already attacked ; and the fire com- panies, with two or three exceptions, left. Ne. 2 con- tinued to operate in Water street, and Nos. 6 and 8 in Seuth street, No. 8 supplied two streams, whieh were very effective. About eight o’clock, the fire had so far burned itself down that there was no longer any ger of the flames spreading. The entire of the store and drying hcuse and machinery in South street, were utterly destroy The reGnery and store on the Water street side were also consumed, and the store leased from Duryea. in South street, muck damaged, both by water and fire. There is one store, though ® low building, still untouched, on the Montgomerey street side. und also some offce build- ings; but the roof of what is called the Dutchman’s Boarding House was broken through by the falling of the walls of the stores destroyed. This house bel: to the Sema pOny. and was for the use of the German’ employed in the establishwent. In that end of the war not beard at a great distnnc# |t was about balf past ono o'clock that the City fail bell t of danget in the Fourth district; and f after it rang ® general alarm, companies Upon the spot were uumbe and 38; ehortiy afterwards there was We noticed numbers 1, 7,8, 9, 10,11 , 20, 28, 29, 00, SL . 39. the mort active were numbers 1s, My a it, removed to Sow The ames contin: despite of the vig jorta The inflammetle uature of engar, t the action of fire, hastened the work of destruction; and, af the red, or rather purple, flames shot forth to the heavens, the right was truly sublime. The rain bem, into sptrit by yard there were from 400 to 500 tons of coal whieh escaped the flames. The books and safe were rescued St great tisk, and with much ditteulty, by Edward Whitlock, Thomas Whittle, William , Patt and Mr. Masen. ‘The police of the efficient ong them, Mr. Mateell, he Third ward. hour, and wil} probably smoulder the greater part of to-day. To estimate xact amount of damage is difficult; but we ar to go pretty near it. There was only about $4.000 worth of refined sugar saved. The Place was well filled with stock and mani gar. There were 1.200 boxes of crude sugar takem in thy ht before, and that morning. from the Suany Ey ¢ following is a list of the stock:— In the South street store, 3,000 boxes of ra sugar a" 500 boxes refined sugar. Other sugar ia same store, 8,000 boxes refined, in Duryea’s store, worth . ed to the extent of........ same, damaged to the ex- Tefinory at the Water $535, 1.O Other items would probably bring the smount of los# ‘up to $600,000, to ray nothing of the loss of time and Dusiness. ‘To aggravate the calamity, 460 m ll be thrown out of empl ent. We regret to learn tha only @ small pro \ fo of the damage is covered by insurance, and that the company lately let policies rum out to the amount of $250,000. ya —At one o’clock on F out in the mahogan; Grand Being Tiecow a grens of the flames was arrested before was done. ‘clock on Thursday night, packing house of Johm itlaw, in Tw Bmw street, near First avem It was quickly extinguiched by the members of hose company No. 89. Ovrnace vy Fixenen.—At the alarm of fire, about eight o'clock last night. the hose company No. 25, racing with an epgine jn Broadway, took the sidewalk, al f Murtay street, knocked dk in Over a gentlemal using Dim most pai serious injury. W! it stopping to see what had been done, they turned from their proper course and ran down Murray street, to Church street, where th stopped, knowing the alarm w: tin Such outrages have become eo common. rities taking no notice of the violation of the law against running fire spparatus upon the sidewalks, that: it bas become positively dangerous, in time of an alarm of fire, for [ myane mes to ventare upon the streets. Im thie case, the conduct of the membders of hose com- = 25, wg ng the Cag extenuation, and e matior wi romptly laid before the pro authority, hia roe ‘Tue Wearnen — Yesterday, the rain poured in tor- rents the whole day, from ten o'clock in the forenoom il three e'cloek in the wtternoon, when it moderated 5 but continued to drizzle till seven or elyht o'clock, when @ strong, dry wind sprang up, 80 did it fall that umbrellas were of no use. A’ the telegraphs were +o affected, that there was no communication by ligb' if from any point of the compa Snow is more ial at this eeagom then rain, but we shall, probably, bave enough of that soon. Tr Last on Finest Siap.—A fine shad, about 5 Ibel bt, was yesterday brought to our office by night. hether to call it the first or the: # old reason is long since over, it is very unusual to, re, who caught it at Tarrytown, on Frida: We know not exactl te ‘i z last of ‘ReARO! ew bas not yet begun, had in this month, . Tne Ewa Dait.—The Exina ball will come off ow Wetneoday the 26th inst., at Niblo's udred orphans d de upon this society for support, ‘and ‘the ait" tbe given with a view to aid the funds The object is 80 oe gpd that the call cannot but meet with » be mate- ie doubt will feel doubly gratified to know, njoying all its pleasures, they aro also ng on the Santen a ee of the one who indu! jn the pleasant and agreeablo amusement of J mes ag wellas mens See es An interest in the welfare of the fatherless, should a enrty Teeponre, and the collers of the sooiet: rinily aided by the undertaking. That it will the most delightful soirces of the reason, there and ite pat 1 ball and contribute to the fund. 1¢ Commisrioners, whoee duty it is to t! strest, de an a wen $0 ack to be to thelr have recently the new line. been erected aud hare been set d they view, and will continue are compl to be, until taken down. or removed back the It is Dut justice te those who have abi aired distance. ded by pT coe yd meade to bam nad their vamngee i rowld fe e¢ comm! push this business fever ae a into & Stone —Oa Thursday hight, the ener iY Beas Soy Greenwich streets wae ugh an inside deor from the trance in Reade street, Tebbed of 6 oom ome goods, ps in Malberty and Crose The streete were not burni bree 0% pam By urning at three o'clock on Thursday The steamshep Giie hence for He: ome m ber on the itth jostant. mad mails a, arrived at Teowired he Passengers for Havana and New Orleans. L. Norton, late President of th te Bank . gi in fe] all of the dire: were sdmtted to on the 17 a be th instant, until t @ shall be setcied. Mr. Pomeroy, on trial at Mormon Cit: I Y. for partici- patinrg in an attempt to driv 0 sour, bas been sequitte esas mM E rs Gov Colter, of Alabam: M Ty, on the 1th . ef Maneachuretts hb. ce of death on M. bie mother, to tmp lec The a installed into oMes, at Nihasetts bas commuted the teeter, for the mui Dment for life, ngs ‘ate Houre at Montgomery, Alabams. wa: 4 by freon the Mthinet The House of lo atives was 118 fepetom when tho fte broxe out. ly the whole ef the valuable py Nearly the wable papers and libraries The rite in the Micsiexipyl river, at New Orleang, ’ b on the lith ipstant, wae such as to Prohenclous tCancther overflow. nee Mettous 15 deaths in Baitimore city, for the week { Montreal. bare teeued another I points of whieh are extracte tf, ali of which nave been pubs m the bnalis! Hiehed im the Mer Rev Georgs Jol Ohio. on the Li gue in hitown tently Killed at Gambia, aecilontal discharge of @