The New York Herald Newspaper, March 1, 1850, Page 2

Northwest corner of ‘Palton ana Nassau sts. JAMES 5s GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR AND EDITOR. DAILY HERALD, 2 cents per ¢ WEEKLY ALD, IRALD, every Monday, 2 cents us er co PoLthT tant news av will be I NG NOTIC# taken « cannot re! MLL LET vertisement ed from the ES PONDENCE. containing te vay quarter of the worl communications. We 2 ww with ad- id‘or the postage ell be deducta v remitte AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, Astor Place--OrxLL0--Lu- ia Dt Lawaty moon, BOWERY THEATRE, Bowory- —Cartain ov ene Waren ERS esTine—Miae Ma: BROADWAY THEAT Broadway—Extacmas—No. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chawbors street—Seniovs Faui- av—Lear ¥ran. NATIONAL THEATR: Tuner Yeans Ayre OLYMPIC THEATRE, maT eab Sas or Paw Monrrs—Giavce at New York--Caowx Pais CHRYSTY'3 OPERA HOUSE—Erntorean MinsTR exe. AMERICAN MUSEUM—Apw RY APrennoon AND EVENING __MRLO! EON—War 6 Perronmances Evz- » SuRENADERS, w York, Friday, Maren 1, 1850. Whe Question of Land Reform—Tne Distri- bution of the Public Lands, We see that a mass meeting of citizens, without distincuon of party, 18 called ths evening at Tamwany Hall, to respond to the resolutions recently introduced into the Senate of the United States, by Mr. Webster and thers, in connection with the public lands. The purport of these resolutions is, that hereafter every head of a family, who really desires to cultivate the soil, shall have a portion of the public domain; provided he or she become an actual settler there- on, without the power, however, of selling or otherwise disposing of it. This, if we are not mis- taken, 1s the object of Mr. Webster’s resolutions. It seems to be the will and design of Providence that the United States should be a great agriculture nation, and that it should be capable, not only of supporting its own population, but, in case of ne- cessity or famine, that of other nations in addition. This seems reasonable, when we glance at the immense agricultural resources within our reach: We have a tervitory that is almost boundless ; the fertility of our soil is unexcelled, and we have every variety of climate. It is almost an impossi- bility that a famine could occur ia the United States. A drought may occur 1n one section, fol- ‘owed by a complete or partial destraction of the produce of the land; but the loss which would happen in this way, would be inconsiderable when compared with the immense yield in other places. Corn, or potatoes, or wheat, or barley, may fail in one district,while the crops of those grains and vege- tables throughout the country, generally, would be as abundant as ever. The small loss occasioned in this way, would therefore be amply supplied by other and more favored regions. This has been the past history of agriculture in the United States, and no doubt such will be our experience hereafter. Nothing but q dearth, in the shape of a direct cala- mity, and covering the whole country, can prevent us from producing more than enough for all the de- mands that may be made upon us. There is another consideration connected with this subject which is worthy of being mentioned, The United States is the refuge for the persecuted and oppressed, of all nations. Thousands and tens of thousands of those unfortunate people are thrown upon our shores every year, the majority of whom are without means. A great many of them become inmates of our almshouses, and the expense of their support is a serious item of tax- ation. Many of them remain in oa cites and towns, seeking employment, and, by their num- bers, creating a competition that is ruinous to themselves as well as to others. The most of these people would accept, with gratitude and thank fulmess, a small tract of land, by the culu- vation of which they could support themselves and their families, and in tume become indepen- dent. There are thousands, too, of our own citizens, wasting their time and energies in our crowded cities, and unable, even by the hardes; labor, to support themselves. These, too, would avail themselves of the opportunity of emigrating to the West, if they could get a small portioa of the public lands to live upon. The result would pe that a great deal of the poverty, and conseqaent crime, which now characterizes the large cities, would be obviated, and a healthier state of society be produced These are some of the benefits that would flow from the adoption of Mr. Webster's plan of throw- ing open the poblic lands in small parcels, to heads of families, provided they become actual settlers. The public, however, must not con- found this movement with the numerous ideal abstractions and absurd theories that have, from time to time, beea propounded by the Fourientes, socialists, communists, and others of that ilk. Neither has it avything to do with | enti-rentiem, as it is uoderstood and practised in thys State. No one will accuse Daniel Webster of belonging te those various sects of fanatics, or worshipping at the same ideal altar with them. ‘This is @ plain,practical measure, that will not only tend to the promotion of individual comfort and happiness, bat to the prosperity of the whole com- munity. Even at the nominal price of a dollar and ® quarter per acre, there are hundreds and thou- sands of our industrious citizens unable, from causes beyond their control, to buy a tract of land. While they are, therefore, in want, and adding nothing to the wealth or production of the country, hey weuld, if setiled on a piece of land, be in pos- eeswon of all the necessaries and many of the | uxaries of life, and be able to contribute to the support of the government. Fourrerism; or asso- ciationiem, or any other ism ot that school, is pro* doctive of anarchy and confusion i families, as it | would be in the State, if followed out. Give a man a small tract of land, on which he can obtain an independent living by his own labor, and such a | one will never be a Fouriernte We presume that the meeting this evening will beavery large one We hope that it will not be ed up with Fourierssm. Tre Commssronan or Junons.—The political jyobbing attempted ow Tuesday night, in the Board of Supervisors, has met with the censure of every | latelhgeat person. The appoiutment to this office should not be made a matter of political sale and barter. The present Commissioner is a democrat; but we believe he has discharged his duties to the satisfaction of the community. Already a great reform hes token place under the auspices of the commissioner, end the public, including the bench | and the ber, have expressed their entire satistac- sion with the arrangements of the preseat incum- bent. What intolerable folly it is, thea, to pros scribe the occupant of the office, merely to supply hie place with a raw and inexp-rienced recruit! | What on absurd movement, to attempt to remove he present incumbent upon mere political grounds! We feel assured that there remains enough of con. servative justice among the several judges of the courts, to resist this wretched plot of proscription; and when the attempt is renewed, this evening, it is to be hoped that it will be summarily frowned | down by every fair and honest man. These petty intrigues of partisan caprice are unworthy of any sensible person’s support or defence. Crash th® ob. We de not care a button for the present Com- missioner, but we do care for the office, and we —— hope thet it will be kept free from po- ee. ‘he subject of the public health of our city is attracting a great deal of attention, and the Grand Jury, as the read- er has seen by their report in the Herald, two or three days ago, have proposed a new act for the suppression of nuisances, giving the City Inspector power to empanel_ @ jury immediately upon the complaint of a nuisance, and have it abated ac- cording to the verdict—the guiliy party to pay the costs of proceedings. There does not appear to be much necessity for this. The City Inspector is sure- ly able to determine for himself what a nuisance is; and, as the head ofa department, he has, or ought to have, the power to abate it. He ought, moreover, to have the appointment of the health wardens, and to possess entire control over them. The po, lice force ought not tobe employed in that service, as they have duties of their own to perform, and have often pleaded those duties as an excuse for not abating nuisances, when directed to do so by the City Inspector. It may be said that some of the police can be spared for this parpose, and thus a saving of expense be effected. But this 18 not the fact, for the force is to be increased. Let, therefore, those policemen who formerly acted as health wardens attend to their police duties, and let health wardens be appointed, who will have nothing else to do than to attend to the commands of the City Inspector. The subject of a new Board of Health has been brought forward in the Coun- cil; but it is to be heped that if any Board of Health be appointed, it will consist of medical men, standing high in their profession, and not men ig- norant of medicine, ignorant of the laws of the human body, of chemistry, and the causes and na- ture of disease. The Common Council have hitherto appointed themselves ; but this is clearly illegal, and they might as well appoint themselves to the office of Comptroller, of Counsel to the Cor- poration, and heads of the various departments. They have quite eaough to do, if they properly at- tend to the business of their own sphere, without mixing up with it what does not belong to them, and what they do not understand. Sanitary regu- lations ought only to emanate from scientific and medical men. A thorough change is necessary, if we are not to havea repetition of the state of things which existed last year. There is no immediate cause for alarm; but forewarned is forearmed, and pre- vention is better than cure. Cholera isin Ward’s Island ; and as summer 1s approaching, we may again be visited by that scourge of the haman race. Speedy action is therefore demanded. The question | has been staved off from time to time m the Board of Aldermen, either by design, or the accidental pressure of other matters of inferior importance. On Monday evening 1t will be brought uader con- sideration again, and itisto be hoped it will meet with the prompt attention it deserves, and that, at least, the excellent report of the committee will be adopted. It is the desire of the people, that in this as in all the other departments, the whole control and responsibility ought to be placed on the shoul- ders of the City Inspector, so that thus feeling the entire weight of obligation resting upon him, he will not only be in a position to discharge his duties fully, without Jet or hindrance, but will willingly do so, knowing that if he fails he will be exposed to the just censure of the public. The responsibility is now so divided and so uncertain, between the Mayor, Chief of Police, Captains of Police, the policemen of the rank and file, and the Health War- dens, over whom the City Inspector has no control, and the City Inspector himself, that nobody knows where to fasten it, and the public interests suffer in consequence. Trovetk Anzap—Tus Common Covncit anp Tue Tren Governors or THE ALMs Hovsr.—When our citizens were driven almost to madness, by the increased and increasing taxation, some two or three years since, they began to cast about them to find out if there was not some way in which the expense of carrying on the city government might be diminished. The cnormowes empruse Of tne Almshouse de- partment was the first item that attracted atten- tion; and measures were at once set on foot to place this department under the executive con- trol of a Board of Governors, who were to have entire charge of Bellevue, Blackwell's Island, Randall’s, and Ward’s Island, &c. But this Board of Governors had no sooner got to work than they came into antagonism with the Common Council. The Governors wanted to make reports, showing a wonderfully diminished account of expenditures; and to effect this end, they called upon the Alder- men to make repairs and to incur a great variety of expenses, all of which had hitherto been placed to the account of almshouse expenditures. in this way, the Governors would appear to carry on the affairs of the department at less cost than here- ‘ofore. But the Aldermen and Assistants, always ealous of their privileges, and by no means re- garding favorably the “Ten Governors’ Act,” which deprived them of a very rich slice of patron- age, are, it seema, determined to resist every en- croachment which the sald ten make upon their heretofore conceded rights. On Wednesday, the matter was brought before the Board of Aldermen, and discussed at some | length. Some of the city legislators said their “blood boiled with strange emotions” on reading the bill untroduced into the Senate of the State, | providing for an enlarged authority to be delegated to the Governors. Another Alderman said the powers of the ten ought to be abolished, and the almost unanimous voice of the board was given in in favor of a resolution to that effect. There is a war brewing between the city fathers and the governors of the city paupers. We shall watch the issue, and report progress. Tue TeLacrarn ann TH Paess.—Oar readers will, find im another part of this day’s paper, an ac- count of some interesting proceedings that recent- | ly took place in the Nova Scotia House of Assem- bly, concerning the attempts made by Fog Smith to control the magnetic telegraph in that pro- vince. It will be seen that that gentleman has | signally tailed in his efforts to dictate to the press, | and thet the commissioners of the Nova Scotia | telegraph have been fully sustained in their refusal | to be made an instrument ot by Mr. Smith. They have been the means of protecting the whole Ame- rican public. Axoruer Uxion Mxgrino.—The anti-Wilmot proviso democrats will make another attempt to hold a meeting m favor of the Union, at Tammany Hall, to-morrow evening. Itis to be hoped that more harmony will prevail than characterized the last meeting in the same place. It might be sup- posed that the factions of the democratic party would not push their quarreis to the extent of riot, a\ a meeting called for supporting the Union,at this particular crisis of our national affairs. Keep quiet, | gentlemen sustain the Union. Garixe oF THE Fatcow.—The favorite steamship Faleen, Lieut Hartetein, sailed yesterday afternoon. at 8 o'clock, for Havana, New Orleans and Chagres About two thousand persone, of both sexes, assembied to wit- pers the departure of their friends and eequaintances jm thie noble vessel ; and she left her moorings amid the cheers and geod wishes of all present, and went down the harbor in gallant style. A list of ber pas- penne etme, Tne Packer Suir Vicronta Asnone —We learn that the packet sbip Victoria, Captain Johnston. is ashore on the Spit She left this port yesterday afternoon for London. She is one of John Griewold's line of packets. Marine Affnirs, The eplendid ship Vanguard was launched yester- morning, according to anmouncement, from the yard of William H, Webb, foot of Seventh street, Kast River, She went off as emoothiy and Seely ae any ves- fel we bave seem launched. A large erowd of specta- | tore were a it very mach | She ie & Robie ico! ha on and dow credit to Ss 1 "one be 118 feotiong, M fowt aeptt of betas her tonmege TELEGRAPRIC INTELLIGENCE. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE DIFFICULTY COLONELS DAVIS AND BISSELL. Another Compromise for the Slavery Question. Reported Discovery of Dr. Parkman's Body, near Boston. &e. &e. &e. ‘The Latest Telegraphic Intelligence. The tidings by our telegraphic correspondents nity and ., SS Se eee propriated ‘olorado and. Rio Grande; said terri note be ahimorel erected into a slave State. and the cession to the United States of thee jurisdiction over all the territory of Texas lying north o of 34, He assumed that the future sla eStats, to erected out of the territory tales Sen ‘the Rio Srande weuld be the last of its race. The proposition wae to give the South the small quota of savenae which would naturally fall to her, conceding to the North all that could be reasonably et and all that could be mm with due regard to the honor and integrity of sections He repudiated the idea of making ag will be found extremely interesting. Although no | Missouri compromise line the arbitrary dem great political movements have been made, there are a number of facts comprised in our advices, that merit special notice. Among these, the conduct of Presideat Taylor, in terminating the difficulty between Colonels Bissell and Jefierson Davis, and his prompt action that averted the passage at arms between these gentlemen, will establish him as a determined friend to individuals, as well as to the country. Had the proposed meeting taken place, surmise might not conjecture the eatent of the catas- trophe. Angry feelings might have arisen, and spread to an alarming extent, the indulgence in which, perhaps, would have deprived fami- lies and society of valuable lives, at the same time that the record of the deeds would have been a blot upon the country, and disgraceful to the character of the age. President Taylor has acted in a manner that will command for him the unqualified admiration of every sensible indi- vidual. The details of the affair—the arrange- ments for the proposed sanguinary encounter—the interference of the President—the subsequent re- conciliation of the parties, will be found in the in- teresting communication of our special corres- pondent at Washington. On the great national question we have nothing that promises to be of any speedy advantage. In the Senate, Mr. Bell, apparently in a calm, digni- fied manner, has led off the South by proposing a compromise based upon an equalization of the scales of power. It 1s to be feared that he has searcely found a pivot of the right kind on which to rest his compromise; and though his speech and proposition will command attention, because they mey be deemed a contribution from the South, presented in a kind and amuable spi- rit, yet little immediate good can be expect- ed from the boon. As we have before in« timated, the hopes of the country were set- tled upon EMr. Webster’s action, and he seems not only to have strangely receded from the posi- tion which encouraged our Southern brethren that the difficulty would soon be over, but lies supinely inactive, as if to see how much “ pres- sure from within” the country can bear, without disruption. The science of politics has demonstrat- ed over and over again that such empirical mea- sures are dangerous. Mr. Webster may holda few votes among the free soil fanatics of Massacheetts; but he will lose thousands, if he fail to exert him- self for the adjustment of the controversy—not by | a speech merely, but by such tair propositions as the North are prepared to offer and the South can- not well reject. The late hour at which we were put in posses- sion of the treaty with Austria, precludes any further notice of it, than that it must be regarded as one of the most important Statefpapers of the times. It is to continue in force for two years only, unless by the will of the contracting powers it be virtually renewed. It is a document that will call up many opinions. In the Legislature of New York, yesterday, some subjects of interest to the public Were brought for- ward. The petition presented by Mr. Crolius, in the Senate; and the introduction of a bill, on no- tiee. for the eatablichment of carmin eagularinn= with respect to engineers, are and prompt. The recent lamentable catastrophe in this city, renders it necessary tor the public safety that there should be some restraints upon the disposition or willingness of men to place steam engines in the hands of reckless and incompetent persons. Let the law be equal to the demands of the public voice. Every consideration urges it. Affairs in Washington. OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE. Wasninoros, Feb. 28, 1860. The news which | have the pleasure of com: cat ing to-day, is of a highly interesting character, parti- culty between Col. Jefferson Davisand (ol. Biseell-a difficulty that arose upon questions in which the valor mente, at the battle of Buena Vista, when the Ken. | tueky and Illinois regiments came up, was concerned. The particulars have already appeared iu the //ereid, and the danger apprehended from a hostils meeting | between Colonels Davia and Bissell has bee: expressed | im former letters. Hopes were entertained, yesterday, that the matter would have been adjusted; but ar- tangemente were made to fight, it is said, with muskets, at fifteen paces. The affair wasto have taken place early this morning. President Taylor, however, heard of the prelimiaaries panied by Col. Bliss and the Mayor of the city, called ghat the meeting should not take place. He deprecated the whole matter, particularly at this time, when the country is wrought to such a high pitch of political ex- citement. This step having been taken promptly, the Mayor mode an effidavit, warrants were issued, and directions were given to pursue the parties, even though they bad yett the city, This decisive sction resulted in a favor- able manner, and to the utmost satisfaction of all | parties. Towards midnight the whole affair was settled im @ satisfactory and amicable manner. A card was them despatched to the Union newspaper, and it appear. | ed in print, this morning, in that sheet. It is signed by Messrs. Shields and Inge. It appears that Col. Bissell referred toa particular spot precise puncium tem- poris; the Mississippi Regiment was mile anda haif Off, when Indiana gave way, and Kentucky and [ilinois | reficetion upon the M regiments came up and repulsed the enemy. Ii accords the praise of gallantry to the Mississippi ment. Mr. Beil bas brought up # compromise, to-day. | considered a good sign—but we shall have a mon’ talk yet on the inflammatory theme. nemo Caihoun’s speech will be read in the Senay om pes It will probably bring Mr. Webster t/ his pry dite} supa s avy taaelidy All are waiting for it with impatient watchfuiness. A Dill is about to be reported by the Com: Pensions, for the purpose of imerearing the Commissioners, and authorizing them to aw¢d he sions in certain cases which now require ty specie! ection of Congress. Much time and many ; dee lays will be raved, and more appropriate/and just awards will be made. SUPREME COURT OF THE WNITED Sty Gibbs of New ¥ of Texas, aod Thomas } Darant, of Reves ve, Seott, Reversed. and rema: Wheeling Care. Wal fcr complainant. THIRTY-FIRST CO FIRST SESSION. » Feb 28, 1850. BELL'S RESOLUT After the greenttatien of nuyerous Petitions for | cheap postage, and several repaés from committees, Mr. Baws addrested the Senate ¥iefly, in explanation — of aseries of resolutions looking to the settlement of quertions growing out of the iititation of slavery Ilo | disclaimed fupposition 17 proposition would carry aaron coming ‘rem hm fudeed be did - } suepoes (ak, ene compremise co be enooess fal ‘San ce id come from the -| out all time in the terri Vora Cortall } } By Mr. Cannout, for the ieeue | } | Ddetween free a save. Bost He alee, Bannon the i ase immediate admission fornia ro rs tend. gress bad po oright to object. ‘Mr. Bout turther observed. that he had thought best not to seqamber his proposition with any allusion to the abolii slavery in the District of Columbia. He was bate that question, as well as the subject of the apprehension of fugitive slaves, to the good faith of Congress. He expressed his conviction that the Sonth would resist wy flegrant violation of their coueieeion rights, but he anticipated no such viclation. He bad not countenanced the Southern Convention, fer be had placed a liberal comfdence. in the justice cf the people of the North, If oni sbould flow from that Convention, be would be entitled to no credit therefor; if evil, th might suffer therefrom. in common with bird of the Union, he was in no degree responsible BO desire to underrate the earn bute all this comenntien to the acte of demagogues, and i eres for political distinction. The elements of this agitation, in the South, were of # character de- manding the calm. dispassionate consideration of Congress. In conclusion, he entered into Te- marks upon value of the Union, and the manner in which alone it could be preserved. The resolutions were received, laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. MR. CALHOUN’S EXPECTED SPEECH. Mr. Burien asked that there might be a general un- derstanding, that Mr. Calhoun’s views on Mr. Clay's resolutions be presented to the Senate om Monday ~ He stated that that Senator would not be able ak, but asked th: 5 to the Senate by s The California Message was then taken up, and its consideration postponed, on motion of Mr. Hamuin, un- til Tuesday next. The Senate resumed the consideration of MR. CLAY'S RESOLUTIONS, Mr. Warxer submitted an amendment to the second resolution, by the insertion of s few eee, the fact that slavery has been sbolished and protivived, together with the slave trad Mexico, and can only be introduced there by positive enactment. Mr. Rusx then took the floor, epee agg ma cluded bis remarks upon the general question, taking Southern ground, andopposing the Wilmot Proviso, ‘Scon after the conclusion of Mr. Rask’s speceh, the Senate adjourned, with the ‘that to. mor. row is to be spent in executive session. Rouse of Representatives, ‘Wasnincron, Feb. 28, 1850. By unanimous consent, Mr. Doty’s bill for the ad- mission of Californis, with the pending amendments, was ordered to be printed. The House ry! u ohg juiring the Secret of the 'y to be 4 tor the use 4, the — American water Totted od hemp, it ie a8 ‘vas hed on the re- and heeape as ae No del ference After the alee hour had expired, the House went inte Committee the Whole on the State of the Union, on the President’s California Message. Mr. Cowman sald, if one should come into this aseembly, and witness excitement on the =e before the committee, he would ly suppose that the question, eee tents tele cisdepeded on She deliberation of this body. it ie is not the a lawgiver more omni, b that erishuman nature, {tis from ae of the country—from Se pee oe nfs is ye nd ite way the con can Introduce it there. He most pluctantly feseed that nature has decided this question in Cali- fornia rather against the South. territory is in oe ra tia tne pone of Cina bee’ 1 this, the o @ constitution, and tie auestl mitted as one of the State of the it lik: =F peels rE ih stinct, inclated q meinder of the "Territo to be left open for future ited, whole question settied. ci which the revotu ae kinson had i firm. Let Southern tle - yo hold trie @ with hooks of . He usted that ore of this session, many | Northern gen -- range themselves with the South. under re canal aun yore hte of the States, jnence from all doubtful ) News of the aanten kind bed already us from the Nor@. a hae ee be tempest as it might here, | be should to the last thatthe it to which he al- Juded would to more measures. and there. ‘be the of saving the Union Should aggression ‘be accum wrong on it was pot will pi That in net within the province of her repr this cony will | be malngined | thet the North have. for the last thirty years, them; end. therefore, the duty of the | Soyh was to warn the North, not in of de . but to show fixed determination. and that ‘course of the North will involve both sections of 1p country in one common calamity Gentlemens of H ite ft is si? i je Ait di Pe Mr Brseect.—1 disclaim all intention ie soa jutiomary, South ie interests eannet be ad: such 8 courte of discussion, and. therefore, he hi ean mien ch aeaieaate ae Giveursion of the questions before them. and Son os = pete my of the North, and the Just @ of complaint on the part of the South Me Seeatre obtained the floor, and gave way at three | o'clock, fer » motion. ‘The committee rose. | Mr. Cosaverann anid. ae until this question aided bers to cit until oe ¢ ook ed, no letisation will de done its early enough The committee, ver, Fose, and the House aa. | jounded. NEW-YORK LEG! Senate. Atnasy, Feb 23. 1860. ‘vertp by the city of LATERE PETITIONS PRE: orp Trey, on account of the Troy and Sebenectady Rail- | road. By Mr. Fox, for the redemption of bank notes at par in New York and Albany. » presented the following petition -— lersianedcitteene of New York respectTully te bod hereas, b present to your honorable cent terrible Calamity in Beg by the burstirg of & a Iver were lort Of pereons ond pre pert herefore, your petit! Wil imtwediately evnet a TED By Mr. Crone, to the charter of the village of Serece Fails me, to amend the charter of the village of ly Wr Cannott, im relation to the Troy and Sebenee- Kalicead bs A ‘Wriviaste reported in favor of the Assembly bill, | who heepe © leas! he begged the mem- | of N hk. Wie Bancee » in relation to the Recorder’s Court, of on ia reported in favor of the sane fer ‘the education of the children of Indians in cat Mr Brexman,in favor of the bill to recogaise the Board of Educatiou im the city of Brooklyn. BILLS ON NOTICE. By Mr. Croxivs, an act licensing steam engineers, This bat 1 proposes— See. 1 hereafter to be allowed to contrel any iad or boiler, connected with any boat, car, or nless he shall be a practioal engineer, having he Governor, with the advice and consent of the ominate s board of Rare skilful mogineers, who erved an apprenticeship at the construction of beilers, mm issioners to examine and certify as in the fisat seotion named. y commissioners to hold their office four years, without certificates to be guilty of a mide- ‘The same penalty for such as shall employ isineers. NOTICES OF HILLS, By Mr. Mitten, to repeal the disqualifications of Judges and Justices of Courts of General Sessions to act im courts im cases where towns in which they reside are interested. RESOLUTIONS, On motion of Mr. Daxr. it a Resolved That the Committee on sted to frond in 8 bill to all sinh = aie ule be seteees ting those relating to oi ‘and villages, and to report asubstitute Mr. Jounson suggested a doubt whether such a law ‘would not be an unconstitutional ome, <_— the constitu. tion prescribes that the militia of this State hereafter be armed and disciplined for service. REFORMATION Dec eELe ReaaaatS. The ae = ‘oa <o Sete dagger i par $50. Society for juentes in nae alot New York, was considered. pee, only bebe ee is appropriation was made, it Fo 1 key-note of a greater expenditure to be made hereafter. Mr. Stanton eulogised this cbarity an one of the mate ficial that could be brought to the we see fea State. bu seforing them? criminals prisons, or them 1” Mr. pti advocated thought if the Senators ne see. many ead and heart rending instances ra i. ong ta thvcnse of boys growing up for ruin, under the ae influences of a great > bh al for » moment hesitate to give their Mr. Brexman ald that New York stood at the very oles of the Stete, ond there were thro that Jee rant end crime and misery that from every source, foreign and domestic, concentrated in earepétie, He looked confident; ‘ot the support of the Senate. Mr. Mann said he approved of the bill me instita- tion was to reform the ome pe ern perentien 5°, b be the men who, unless reformed, were to eee peions.. It was better to pay m: te State priswa, up in Clinton though pes P up coun: this was an error which it was aoe tie take Assembly. Acaany, Feb. 28, 1850. ALMSHOUSE REPORT, before ‘The Sreaxen laid House the first annual report of the Governors of the Almshouses in the city of New York. = asserement lawsin the ten Bod Health Officer may be paid by Mr. Burrovens, of 3 600 citizens of Buffalo, for an pF nee re of $2,000 to the Buffalo hospital of the Mr. O. mate and rg ety Sr making an; prs on for ital at 10. 4 he jumber ef petitions of a local character were receive Mr. Garen, fa to te Senate bill authorising the sale of real estate Wm. Wadsworth. Mr. Lirri e, against su; Eaes ouch sebool district in the State with a copy of the new Mr. Woon, against the Petition ‘of Dennis Fogarty. On motion of Mr. Pruyn, the Albany Water was referred to committee to rej plete. Mr. Winson, from the seleet committee, of so much of the M: © rae os cae \ome- stead exemption, reported the bill peo hy hi L. Ward Smith. (The bill exempts $1000, and does not confine the debtor to a homestead, to select this am at Sones ey aeepelae he toad SLAVERY RESOLUTIONS FROM RHODE ISLAND AND VIRGINIA. The Governor laid before the House resolutions of the States of Rhode Island and Virginia on the sub- Of slavery. After having been read, Mr. Fiske their reference to the select committee hereto- fore appointed ‘on this subject. xpekRR moved to lay on the table Mr. ‘en called for the ayes and nays. Tefured to lay them on the table. Ayes 10, Mr Buxxovons moved to refer them to the Committee—lost. After three other attempts them to standing committees. the motion of Mr. Fiske was adopted. Ayes 58, nays 25. On motion of Mr. Pauvw. the bill im relation to a law library for the Ati General was referred to a se- lect committee to report complete. wine BRaD 4 Tine TIME Aim wane. ee Commissioners of Emigration to To taspoers the navigation of the Seneca river, at PRATINEEE Koved to recommtt tue Hii, 80 a6 WO enadle bim to bave read the following Li pwod hae rn Gantiemen :—I have received y the Baldwi: Slr RR oba't K. Canal C Soanteitence, ¢ public Mr. Fiske then wit! motion to ?e-commit, and the bill was passed—Ayes 76, noes 14. oniDa sTmaMseat come Mr. Bourex m reconsider the vote on the Le Syd iweorporate the ‘Oneida Lake and River 8team- , for the reason that he thought the bill eon- floted ib article Sth. sectian Ist of the constitu- tion, and that the object could be attained under a Ss eral law. The motion and bill were Isid on the | ible §=To suthorize the Kingston and Middletown | Turnpike Co, to sell thelr roadway right To regu- | lete the talary of the District Attorney of the of Rockland. For the protection of banks in receiv. ing deposits from married women. To extend the time for the construction of a railroad from Fishktll landing to State line To extend the time for the con- struction of the Schenectady and Catskill Railroad. Sep Mpeeette Bo the bill authorising the rvirors of the tity county of New York to wa 1 by tax, was referred to @ select committee to Mr Fox offered A we of resolutions in relation to certsin bills the last ture, without the enacting elause. Ke uiring the Committee on the Judiciary to 7 to this House. A pumiber of bills were introduced, on motion, and | referred — when the House took @ recess till 4 8 Sse | ‘considering the general oT tor the purpose of ‘The Reported Discovery of Dr. Parkman's Body. [The following particulars of the discovery of o dead | body near Boston, supposed, as itis stated in the ao- | count to be that of the late Dr. Parkman, were received | last evening, by telegraph from Boston. We give the | perticulars for what they are worth —) Boston, Feb. 23-63 P. M. bury, @ body of the fact to Mr. Wm H Hobart, clerk in office. who. on viritt the water, beheld. to Tout te igh Sherif Adame, of Norfolk 1 told him of the circumstances of finding the body, but made vo allusion to bis suspicions concerning its iden- tifeation. The Sheriff proceeded to the place with se- veral of bis officers and the moment the body was seen, the exelametion from all was spontameous—“ That's of Dt Parkman’ Sherif Adee then | i quest com; A City of Marshal. of Roxbory, Luke | Butler, Joseph Hubbard, Williaa H S Littletield, ay } 2 ‘Vest. silk eravat, and light one of the pock«ts of the pants. a small account book was found, in which writer We seme of “David M. + the eof the relatives of Dr. Parkman will visit 7 Ro xbory Almeboure to day, and we shall enadied by te-morrow. to give a su’ some cause or causes unknown to the Jury.’ b there gentlemen aver that they bare cpa te eee ene ee ee of the missing doctor. The bod: ae hm to the Roxbury House. oo it ae ee High en county | raud | they might bare come in again several times at lower | Would realize swaller loses Reading Reliroad went aa args and Sure tae it Mareb sth. * follewii pounce sp Ncosa fo cloahy Owntlomen ah 87 cad on pat |. daily. Private ieee given at other hours: oat pec avio successor to da way, near Duane tok, Genin at Home pon grin re, Teady to open his bat- sal at t is he that his taste, tbat b he it It retue sereee la dlssatiefed with as read: for wholesale purcha: nam we ‘elit be rir nee po for apy vuamtlt by Saturday next. Those pag = ordered, will receive their Hate by that aay will Introduce to the Publile, the 3 pars inet. on his new Spring Hat, dance wih the bigest jeotandayd of esoellensee Broadway, corner Canai street. i Extremely clegant, siteamely. light, exe ENOL pitractivg. and azingepely secee - se Nate o fashion pring bye mi ¢ “nox” fashion for Sonera, meee i turduy, March 2d: ° WARNOCKS. Hatters, 200 Broadwees New era in taking Portratts,—' ‘Talbotypes, or Portraits takon from life, im opal isa reanireds “amateurs an .o TaNagn ‘akin Portable Dressing Cases, of the most y. | fe form and ee teieh, a beaatifol n coeene aie the ilet table, and the most complete gy itable to ents of mei marelling goss Sani ity. Discount made to lesale pure! 47 Broadway, Corner of Liberey street, and 387 Brosdwaye G,. Saunders’ Patent Metallic Tablet Razor Stro; dest and ioe teen fare the abe fe hat a ‘onde tury MW Broadway, oo comer “tl ‘Liberty street, aa 387 way. Zs to a eeeny i retail customers ‘wi with nti deseri rershoes, at the LTT ‘among ita snowed and extensive stock, will air Bihecity, MEDHURST and Hea ; Perfect attsts, Give them a trial, 7 Malden tang, o* 7 5,000 W: at the ca Feotory of Medburst ye best material Halr Dy: golor the hair or whis! iserpicd wabeet. Rers, the oes re yf is Injury. to the Reir or skin, It san, be without disturbing the color. “anil ce id pled of aid: atsPHALON, “I Broadway, Way, and by @. Halr Dye.—Batchelor’s Genuine Bair can only be procured at the manafactory, treet. public should quard against imitations. | See 1 peste’ RA tee bere by calling as above. Copy the edaiees, ow ” said a Blind Man, “that bas Font, for she law 60 Seria trtemn's ag at Tooth wrongs can room sweetening the breath. You can ge whe cane which Gouraud’s Delight- fol Medical Se: ned in clarifying and whi the abin. by freeing tt tions, Sallowness, is a euperd article, for crimses oe pad eg + pu hs reud'’s Tipsand ebeeke, defy except by wash: MONKEY MARKET. Thursday, Feb, 386 P.M. ‘The stoek market opened heavy this morning. At the first board most of the public securitigs slightly Improved, while every fancy in the list deelined. Mos. of the transactions were for eash. At this rate, the dears must be rapidly reducing their contracts, and the bulls will soom be deprived of the demand from that source. The changes which take piace from day to day in prices, show how uerettied the market is, and upon what aright basis it is sustained. We are im daily expectation of arcrew getting loose, and s com- plete break down in the machinery by which the pre- tent ipfiation bas been manufectured, It is nearly | four weeks since the improvement and it hae been almort entirely confined to three or four of the leading fancies. There are ne indications of @ speculative movement in amy stook, and the brokers bave, so far, been merely operating with each other. Outsiders heave realised to some extent, but there are ‘more fancies in the “treet than previous to the advance. It ie impossible to attract outside speculators, They are very cautious and sre watching the market solely with « view of getting tid of what they may still have on hand Reading was the mort sctive fancy on the list, tox day, and prices fell off % per cemt from the opening. The fluctuations io (his stock are «uMoient toconvince Outsiders that nothing eurtaios prices bat the ope ew tions of ® rial clique of toside ppeeulators. If the emall holders bed realized at the top of the market, Prices. and in tha: way reduced the margin against them. If outsiders would operate tm this way, they | Up to 87, them down to 36. up ageie to ST). and now down to 36% percent Thea profits the bears seou.e, and, in this way, make mousy by every ture in the market: At the firet howrd, to-day, United States 6's, 18er, declined i pet ovnt, brie Monde, ; Reading Ratiroad, 1; Morris Canal. 4; Looe Ilamd. %; Harlem, \, Pare mets’ Lean, \; Portsmouth Dry Dock, Ratiroed, 4, ‘seems Kaiiroad 8. i Ineiwon 6'* L, Reading Mortgage Bonda, Me At the senond bowrd, Morrie Comal fell off i pee cent; Farmers’ Lome, Erte Bonds, mew, went a “ ‘The semi anovel interes: will De pald on these boadey at the office of th The recviptr ai the of this pert 4 to $196,893 63; pays mente $08 687 92.660 1, ~ Stork Hxenange, HOU 86s, 7 w she Ua ome she Canton Co ye im %% " ‘ ” Long Isinnd RR NG do 7 . + Jeena RB ‘Sf : ch Wor kt 40 a Reading + Bae 7) he Heading) bag i de SC OND PORRDy : Shy labs Canal HO tie Te RR ae neg pa" fe “lie i Ow y tne tebe ie