The New York Herald Newspaper, December 6, 1850, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 6022. ' MORNING EDITION----FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1850. NINE LIVES LOST AND THE WHOLE OF THE CARGO. RESCUH OF 175 PERSONS, BY THE American Packet-ship Devonshire &c., &c., &o. ‘The packet ship Devonshire, Capt. Hovey, arrived iYesterdsy from Londen, bringing the melancholy in- telligence of the loss of the Hamburg steamship Hele- a Sloman, with five of her passengers, and four of the crew of the Devonshire, in their gallant efforts to res- vue these om board the steamer. The Helena Slomen left Hamburg on the 26th Ooto- ber, at 6 P. M., and reached Southampton on the morning of the 29t left again November Ist. On the 17th she had a heavy gale, which lasted till the 20th when it wes discovered that the rudder had been um. shipped, amd was hanging by the chains, and in endea- vorivg to get it aboard the chains broke, when the rud- der and chains were lost. Attempts were then made to wsteer her with a cable, but it was found an impossibil- ty. owing to the unsteady working of the screw, which ‘upon exemination, was found to have been severely ‘damaged by the breaking away of the rudder. Tho yatter, it was also discovered, bad carried with it about twelve feet of the-stern of the outer or false stern port, ‘the lower part of which being attached to the keel: aad, in breaking away, caused a considerable leak. After beating about cight days, and riding out three heavy gales, tho versel leaking badly the whole time, they were falien;in with by the packet ship Devonshire. In the attempt to rescue the persons on board the ‘steamer, four of the crew of the Devonshire, and five of the Helena Sloman’s passengers, were unfortunately lost ; 175 persona-were taken rately from the steamer. Her cargo consisted of about 160 tons of German and Prench merchandise, 450 tons of coal, and 100 tons of rom, (the latter for ballast) er manifest will be Found below. ‘This unfortunate vessel was only on her third voyage rom ‘famburg. She was an iron vessel, of 800 tons arthen, ond was built at Hull, England, about two years beck. The cost of her construction was about $120,000, which heavily covered by insurance in ‘Wall street. We could not ascertain whether the ves- sel was insured in this city. ‘The following particulars of the catastrophe are from ‘the rae of the Devonshire :— On Thursday, Nov. 28, whem in latitude 42 13, lon- en 80, at hait-part™ nine o’ciock in the morning, im with the propeller steamer Helena Sloman, Captain Panisen, from Heawburgh for New York, having signals of distress flying. Ran down to her, and bove to under ae? lee, it blowing hard at the time the northwest. A boat, with the second mate Stes cabin passengers. came alongside, and re- ported that (he steamer had lost her rudder and stern- Fest wed wanted immediate assistance. as she was badly, and ail wished to abandon her been in that condition for eight days, and cua’ been unable to obtain aesistance. Captain Hovey immediately manned two boats. in of the firet acd third mates, and they, with three x... belonging to the steamer, commenced treneferring tho parsengers to the Devonshire. The third mae boat bad made two trips, and had ee Py oY a AES etore steamer, tl mate, “three seomen. end Bye ers were drowned. ‘We are indebted for the following fall and highly in teresting account of the loss of the unfortunate steam- ‘ship tothe correspondent of the New Orleans Duily Deita, Who wae a passenger in the Devon’ New Yors, December 6, 1950. “To THe Eprron or tHe New Yoax Henano > Iam sorry to have to recount the loss of the above vessel, The “Helens Sloman” was. a new iron boat, ‘only baving deen built about two yearrsince, by Pim, o, Holi, Roglaad. She was 800 tons burthen, 150 horse “power, commanded by Captain P. N. Paulsen, She had already madetwo very eu ful trips between Bamburgh end Now York, and left (he former city on her third voyage, on the 26th of October, calling at ‘Boutbamwpton tor parrengers and freight. -At the letter port the completed her loading, leaving thére on the Ast of Nov. at 22. M., for New York, myself and three friends taking our pacsage in her. Her cargo consisted of about 160 tons of German and French merchandise, a large proportion of it being extremely v: ble; be- sides this she bad 460 tons of coal, and 100 of tron, (the latter tor ballast.) Her passedgérs were 22 in the cabin, 31 smidsbips, and 01 in the steerage, with crew, including oflcers, engineers. sc ,of3d mea, to- gether 180 souls, principally Germags. From the time of her departure from Southampton, till the 19th of November, nothing ocoarred worthy of note, unless it be that the woather war rather more Delisterous and variable than usual. er ot year. On the evening of tho 19th, 43 deg. 19 mi N., oud leagitade (by chronometer) 50 deg. 90 min. W., the wind. which, during ths morn- in- ing, had been Wlowing fresh from the N. N. W., creared, tillatT I’. M. it became a most fearful ‘The Sloman, however. braved it most gallantly, notwithstanding the sea was running mountains high. ehip carcely eny water, till pronack LP. M., whe more than erdinarily heavy crows sea struck her with frightiul violenoe, on the stern and starboar! quarter, swerping the penp, flooding th bins. and causiow her to quiver for some moments through her whole | ength, from rtem to stern. after 2A. M., the wind gradually grew lees till daylight, when it was but en ordinary breere, the swell throughout the day, how. ver, cootinuing very areat. the wheel that be was steering very unstendily, tow minutes after, not being eatiefied with bis reply took the wheel himself, and on making a complete re- volution, discovered somethiog was amiss, the ship's head not et-ell answering to ber helm. Looking over the stem, he found the rndder had parted from the ebip ond wae banging In the ropport ebeins, adout four fort below the rurfnce — the effeot dombtless of the heary sea of the preceding night. Calling the crew and par- eongers aft, the capstan was manned and powerful tackiee used in an endeavor to raive it; the third mate at the serie time going over with a hawser to pass | round it ay soon as suMolently high: ere, however, It bad barely reached the surface, its immense weight (over four tons) proved too great for the chains; both snapped at the W hile thas. ongnged, the first engineer reported to the captain that the engine was jerking #0 riolently, he feared there romething wrong with the propeller, and advised it rhould conse working till Qeylight next morning, when on examination would be made, Steem was accordingly blown o1 the greater part of the night employed in constracting a distress rudder out of # coil of rope, which, when com- pleted, owing to the calm weather then prevailing, the captain wae ofraid to try, lest it should foul the pro- peller,and do rome further damage. ‘The ext morning (Thursday) as soon as it was day- light,» boat was lowered, and # thorough examination egede of the stern, Inside and outside ; when it was ound that not only wee the redder gone, but that it had carried with it about 12 feet of the stern of the ower or falee stern post. the lower part of which, being attached to the keel, had, in breaking away, damaged that also, causing ® considerable leak ; besides this, the end of the shaft, by means of which the propeller ans worked, being made to rest in this stern post, was, by ite giving way, deprived of its support, and was considerably bent in an obliqne direction, causing the | London to New York. On boarding hor, Messre Geary | Persible arsistence. | Jobneon, the third mate: tl probable result of the accident ; the rudder lost, stern post gone, ship leaking, propeller not able to be worked, and ship refusing to steer by her sails owing te her great length (225 feet.) AtlOA.M., abreeze sprang up from the 8.and E , shortly aiter changing to N W. and N.N. W.,s00n increasing to @ violent gale, at 7? M blowing a per- fect hurricane, carrying away the fore trysail, and ripping the mizzen sail to piec with almost undiminished fury all the next day, and till early on the morning of Saturday, during the whole of which time the pumps were kept working by means of the engine. Early on Saturday, 2ith Nov , the wind having par- tially lulled, the distress rudder was tried, but found to be wholly inefficient. At 10o0’clock, A.M, a barque was seen about 10 miles distant, having all sail set steering west. Distress signals were hoisted ai attempt made to get the ship round by me: sails, with a view to cross her course and attract her attention but unfortunately without success. About 3PM, the crew came ait and desired permission to lower the boats, and pull for the bark; this the captain refused, observing justly that with ths sea as it was, it would be dark long ere they could by any possibility reach her. Alter a great deal of discussion among themselves, which, at one time, it was feared would result in « mutiny (« portion of them having provid-d some bis- cuit and water, and got into the boat on the larboari quarter,) they at length gave up the desi nd as: sisted in making renewed efforts to get the steamer’s head round, and. at sunset, being opportunely assisted by a sea breaking on her quarter, succeeded in their efforts. During the night, the wind gradually freeh- ened, and at 10 A. M. on Sunday, blew s gale from the castward, with heavy squalls, sleet snow, and rain, the steamer being under close reefed tore-topsail, storm- mizen, and fore trysail. At 2o'clock P. M., were, by reckoning, close upon the east end of Sal Island, with every prospect of being driven on the reefs du- ring the night. Anchors, chains, &¢, were now got in readiness, all hands assisting. At midnight, when in momentary expectation of striking the wind sud- denly shiited from E. to N. W., and drove her off shore again. On Monday, the wind slacked off from the N.W., the vessel during the whole day drifting of shore, at the rate of about 13g knotsan hour. The lead was kept constantly going, but only one sounding of 40 fathoms was obtained. On Tuesday, the wind still blew from the N.W. During the morning an ingenious device was adopted to stop the leak of the keel by means of boxing and plugging it with © composition of white lead, yarn, ete ; but unbappily without effect. T d engines continu: d to work the pum: being employed in reparing the sails, they all having suffered considerable damage. Wednesday, the 27th, being a fme, calm day, the boats were lowered, and an atte: her head round; but her great lengt! an insurmountaol A sharp look-out was kept for any parsing sail, aud all hands took their re- gular turns at the pumps; but notwithstanding the most strenuous exertions, the water could not be re- @uced to less than & foot in depth in the hold. A va- riety of su plans were jo for con- structing end affixing rudders, bat. in consequence 0° the dilapitated condition of the stera and the propel lor @till banging on, nove of them wore of any avail In the afternoon a wind sprang up from the south, and snotber attempt was made to get her head round to the shore— this time partially succes dl den gost of wind from the B.8 E. took her back again. Renewed efforts were made during the night, bat proved fruitiess, Thureday, the 28th, at daylight, a versel was disco- vered from the mast head, distant about ten miles, under a cloud of sail, and steering N.N the steamer at the time heatdiag W 8 W. AtS A.M, the wind coming from the N W., the sail tacked end stood for us. Atthintime, and during the night, all the pamps were worked, bat the water had, nevertheless, dur- ing the previous twelve hours, gained trom ten to twelve inches in @epth, both leaks evidemtly getting much woree, and all hands being more or less exhaust. | ed. At Dalf past § as soon as the strange sail crald be toon from the poop, signals of distress were made, both German and Englieh—the latter No, 1520, Marcyatt’s code, Two maroons were also fired; but, owing to the steamer being to leeward, were not heard. Ina short the stranger having seen the flach of the maroon pd shortly afcor reading our signals, shortened | tail and can down for us, the wind at the time blowing- 8 gale from the N. W. Asroon at within easy distance a boat was lowered With the second m 4 four men, and dispatched, with two of the English cabin passongecs, (Messrs. James J. Geary and J. De Norman.) to go om board, report the steamer’s condition, and ask assistance Alter abeavy pull, the sea running high at the time, the reeched the chip im safety ; the latter being foand to be the packet ship Devonshire, Capt Morey, from and De Nerman went aft, and explained to Capt. Ho- yey the'pérition in which they bad left the ir; | on besting which Capt. H , without « mom hesite- | tion. ordered his boats to be off, and render every Two boat immediately menned with four mem each, one being placed in charge of the first officer, Mr. Moore, the other, of Mr. J.G. steamoer's three boats, sengers, 8 work of 4 the wind whele day. About 4P. M. Mr. Johnso1 made two successful trips) having just taken on board oven steerage paseengers, in endeavoring to leave, driited under the steamer's bow, and. she pitching bea- vily at the time, the beat wasina moment stove, Two of the parrengers pucoveded in getting on the bottom of her and were taken off by one of those returning to the | steamer. Ropes were immediately hove over for the | rest, but only one of the seamen s ofthe propeller to incline inwards towards the, ded in ob'a ing fast hold. The remeinder, vie, Mr. Johnson, three of his ceamen, and five of the passengers, uafor- tunately perished. Captain Paulsen having seen all his passengers loave the ebip, went into the hold, and found that doriag the five hours the pumps had ceased working the water had increased to six feet in depth. Ie then called the crew wp (they at the time lying off the steamer's ride in the boats), but they most posisively refusing again to go on board, Captain P. decided, thengh with regret to abandon her; aconrdingly, hav- ing, bimeelf, got out &P the eadins and store room as much of the baggage and stores as the boats could ly take, he lett her, raving only his instruments and the ship’s papers. At halt pert six, by which hour it had become quite dark, the last boat had safely reached the ship 5 tein liovey having now on board nearly 500 sonls, and only an average quantity of provisions. consi¢ered it his duty to immediately wet enil, especially as the wind had canted to the north east, with a prospect of a good run. The names of those who were so unfortunately lost by the starving of the boat, are given below ; the fate of Mr. Johnson was peculiarly m: holy, he being @ brave man, an excellent seamen, and a universal fa- vorite, No words can adequately express tho gratitude felt by thone raved, towards Captain Hovey, for bis prompt and generous assistance, der their porition as comfortable as possible. Moore, the first officer, and the crows of the boats, too much praice cannot be awarded, for their arduow Uons, and great gallantry displayed in the rescur of #0 many souls from what had well nigh proved certain death; tothe cabin passengers (Indies as weil as gea- tiemen), on board the Devonshire, many and gratefal a ——“‘“CSsC ; continuing to blow | NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS OF THE HELENA SLOMAN. Jobn P. Nelson, aged 49.0f Meckienburgh, left and fr hildren on board. ws mine . Edward te aged 38 86, of Wirtemburg, left a wife ing fos See aged i, of Mecklenburgh. John Pope ke, aged 33, 0 Mechioobers bh. Henry nS ot Hanover. Aall steer- age paserngers of Helena Sloman. Many of the 2d cabin and steerage passengers have lost their all. It iste be hoped the different charita- ble societies of New York will consider their sad posi- tion. and, as far as lies in their power, assist them. ‘The fate of s0 fine # vessel as the Helena Sloman will doubtiers not be without its t om those engaged in building iron steamships. It is clear, some provision should be made for such an accident as that which be- fell her. Had there been any means of raising the propeller and affixing another rudder, the vessel and cargo would both have been saved. Captain Paulsen did all in his power to save her, and tried several times to run ber ashore, thinking that a partial, instead of en utter, loss might ens but she was wholly un- manegeable. and we cann it regard our own escape as being almost miraculous. FRANK MARVEL, ‘The passengers in the Devonshire presented the fol- — gratifying card to Captain Hovey :— @ passengers of the packet ship Di penile sronet tnt Tespects and sincere than! Captain 0 Hovey, for his kind attention to them, solicibude tor th vavigator, and deserving of the un , exertions to render every t! Feesble to those who were fortunat in bis ship. We cannot refrain from ur admiration of bis noble and generous ‘he passengers of the [elena 3i¢ a situation eo long showed the tympathle captain a ope whet der the watch*ul mae root 80 able M Harris, Miss Sophia Worrall, Wm. C. ial, Chas, Shaw, John Tompkins. In another column we publish a card of Messrs. huberth and Co, Kuropean musio dealers, suf- ferers by the disaster, who had @ large and very | Valuable amount of new music on board, all of which was lost. NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS SAVED FROM THE HEEENA dltved wiely exer, do. red Stari do. Henriette Engel do. Ferdinand Reve, 8 James F. Geary, N nag i, Vena, ain Caspary, Ve entacky. gobo mace & Pearson, Susie le hter, Germany. Waris Roschart ae. Pader Pierre Gottlieb L eer Fri ‘Lheodor Schwars Carl Botts Cathrina Knosk Maria Sehedet * A Maria # Abermall ‘Theresia Abermull Bert ar bara Weyer Mcichior Meyer CARGO OF THE Wet Mi bli mde WA RAM Whitey 1 bbido RW Beerlag le lo T turn; 1 doce my Frid'r Sehaltae Frans Oordes ENA SLOMAN. mdz F 8 Pisebel & ry Tt 1 ded Db Piel le B eaters: ia 1b LT b bejonges FL Fivchot & Shad abi dex 2, Boston; Lease | parcel es Donglas Bror; 1 case & sala & Nephew: LC Witt LA lesan: 9 ow Wiech £ Sihler, ry 18 MT Meyer; ray & co; 42 Bebl.opor & Haathane: jor & © 1 Fallie & Willoughby. U. &, Ctreutt Court Ue Hall vs. Wiles, which wi ened infringement of a patent for the bricks, and whieh bas oseupied the ine da; jury were directed by the Judge to render a sealed verdict Rack}ewaitz wae sworn in the uvual form together. and eniffet no one to commani: until they by unable to eir rerpective homes, about nine o clock on Wednes- the court. called the ofite night The Judge. on enterin Wi be'ore him, end directed the jury to take their Lie then inquired of Racklewaits by what extraordiasry miteoneeption of his duties he took upon himself the power (exereived only by a Juige) to discharge the Jory without thelr having come to a conclarion Racktewerts who isa German, esrayed some expla nation, tranegrers! a the laws to doing ao. said that he did not know that he was | cask JW fchmidt & eo; 1 | ~A oe | ‘Ibe ey 2 repeated to bim the substance of the | oath thet we ivem jo bie ebarge. he sito commented wit ad been administered to him when the jury ! some severity on the igoorance of the jury who desired | to reparate, though they had heard the oath the officer had taken One of the jurors (Mir. Wilmarth. that he was perteotly aware of the illegality of their separating: that be had remonstrated against {i and bad kept his fellow jurors together for one hour after the officer had told them they might depart, whee at length Raokle- waits ngain told them they might gi d that he bad the orders of the Judge to diseh: hem. Under this belief, be (the juror) consented to separate, vdeon eaid that in the whole course of his Prefersional experience, which embraced a period of forty years, he never heard of a similar case bat one. Ho considered the onnduct of the offleer Racklewaitz fe dangerous to the administration of justice. IY teprebensible, in thas arruming a would nullify the ehole proceedings. 4 the court, the jury, and the witnesses, for He considered hi for the situation tantly d him trom his t Hen. Jnage Judeon. ; bas the materials f ~~ woran Loss AT SBA stern, thurenlerging the stuffing boxintheinnérstern thanks are due, for their uniform kindness and polite Musical. or THE adcausing seccondieak; attenticne. Aston Prace Orena House —Finst Arreanance oF Immediate messures wore taken to stop these, addi- ‘The following are the names of those lost by the | Berrin:.—Quite s brilliant audience was present at SCREW STEAMER Hf LENA SLOMAN, Srosk: sans set going, and = man placed belowto staving of the boat :— the Opers sHouse, last night. and it was evijent that watch stuffing box. fill it an far ns practicable, names OF THE LOST T's CREW an uncommon interest had been excited by the fact beafeeaed and report upon its condition, Ko. The leak at the xe epee OF THE DRVON- | tnt Bettini was to make his debut as Edgardo, in the Zoyage from Bamburgh via Southamptom | Keel could not be reached. owing to its pecullarsitus- Mr. Jobn@. Johnson, of New York, third mate of | popular opera of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” At avery te New York, tiom, and the extremely sharp build of the ship. Con- ‘he Devonshire. lee is be early hour, the audience had assombied, and among siderable uneasiness now began to be experienc ed by | Geor; Riley, of Hull, seaman, do. 7 other distinguished persons we noticed the charming those who knew the exact position of things, as tothe Di McArthur. of Montreal. seaman, do. Parodi,whoapplauded Bertucca very heartily in several passages of the musio of “ Lucia." On the appearance of Bettini, he was received with such a welcome as has only beep equalled since the reeeption given to Parodi. It continued for several minutes, and when the great tenor commenced his rdle the attention was breath- lese, The opening was greeted with great applause; and in the subsequent duets the magnificent voice of Bettini, as well bis style, captivated every ear. He is possessed of q fine person, an eminently handsome face, and will create an extraordina- ry sensation by his artistioal qualities, which, as we have before ssid, are of the highest order. We ete, however, that Bettini was very ill when he peared upcn the stage. and when we subse- learned thet he was afflicted with a distress. bist ing sick headache, we were not surprised that hecould not attempt to finish the opera. ‘The second and third ects of “ ood di Lammermoor’ ee sae the severe malady "that temporarily aititoted bh im. Though he deavored to exert himself t! h the first acc, at jone of which he was called before the curtain to receive the tributes due to his merits, equally ee that he did not teel ‘capab! completing the task with such credit to himself as ‘uropean reputation gave reason to anticipate. When the second act had commenced. and Ben»ventano d the cherus had completed the first portion of the t curtain ‘was dropped, and us Maretzek had the orchestra, aed Bn tidin, dience would receive their money, or tickets for Sa- turday, at the eption of each o1 Something ye judged ‘ot the opinion formed of Bet- tin}, byRthe tact that, in every instance, tickets bie ages to the money, and thers can be that, on Saturday night, Bettini will taste of his eminent qualities. The jast night wassuch as to stimulate ublie ex cemetor to the very highest eh and thould w ve either * Lucia” or “ Gemma di Vi on Saturday, it is only to be expected that there ait be such a rush for tickets as has not been known for Ternight’ “Don Giovanni” will be repeated. It is strongly cast with the whole force of the company, whore talents its exhibits to t he very best advantage. Mix Jensy Linn —The last of Jenny Lind’s acts of charity was the transmission of a check for $500 to Mrs. Sarah W. Clark, wicow of the late Joseph N. Clark. mate of the bark Sophia of Calais, Maine, who lost his life on the 3d ot September, in taking off the crew of the Swedish bark gens Ny poo) in condition. This eveni last concert in Phiedetaiie: and ei and sat el to ho eon where she will give first concert i Hart.—The second concert o ‘ise Docter will como off a concert room, to-morrow selections are excellent. “7 no doubt, will be exe- ity. sH0r's Bacney Concent.—The eighth grand murica! lay will take place at Tripler on Sundey evening next. Madame A. lish ‘ teveral charming pieces, and the great m a, with his monster orchestra, will exesute se. veral of the beat préductions of the great composers of the oge. Mivetrets.—A fine programme for this ge, glees, choruses, instrumental per- ‘mances, burlesque operas, and dancing Fritow's Orana Hpvse is becoming a favorite re- ihe band is excellent, aad, if properly worked, fortune {or the proprietor. Onuia Fairy will give a concert at Jamaica, laos ‘Island, this evenings Theatrical. Tux Prorossp Beserit ro Mn Rice.—We understand that the arrangements for the benefit to Mr. Rice ere being proceeded with as fast as possible, and, accord: Ing to present i¢wilt bea regular bumper. ‘The enter tetnments will be so varied, and the talented artists who heve volunteered te perform on the occa- sion are se Dumerous, that ticket left unsoid for three ular Evertowle written hy the author io received with the again be pre- fog. Mr. J. mort finished pleee of bronia is well covceivedand read with d judgment. The various other cha racters are all well fille 4 this splendid literary is acted with great dramatic effect The with the legendary drome of > im which Mr. JR, Scott | will appear in four charactern Mins Wemyan’ as Cite | Doo Pia bill aught to cram every department of | this beautiful theatre, Baosoway Thratee.—This evening i set spart for the Kimberly, who bas been playtog. , with @ degree of tuscase bouses have not been aa full as her friond+ would wish, but this fs by no m Amberly time og her | NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE TORNADO IN MISSOURI, AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON. SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR IN HIS SEAT. Review of the Bounty Land Bill in the House. SERIOUS RAILROAD AFFRAY, &e., &e., &e. Additional Accounts of the Awful Tornado at Cape Girardeau. Orxcixmatt, Dec. 6, 1850, ‘The St. Louis papers contain full particulars ot the recent tornado en the Mississippi river, by which the beautiful village of Cape Girardeau, in Missouri, was almost entirely destroyed. The convent, Catholic church, and other buildings ‘n the immediate vicinity, are heaps of ruins. The St. Vincent College {s also prostrated, and the Methodis: church, and all the other houses between that and the bridge, are injured. 7 id students were at the college at the time of the awful visitation, and many of them were severely Injured. One bas since died. Upwards of one-half of the residents of the place were left without a root to protect them from the weather. It is eaid that for & distance of fifteen miles back and areund Cape Girardeau, everything bears the as- pect of utter destruction. ‘The accounts do not give the number of injured and killed. Prompt measures have been taken at St. Louis fer the purpose of extending aid to the distressed and suffering families who have been rendered houseless by thisawful calamity. ‘The Latest from the Capital. APPEARANCK OF MR. BUTLER IN THE SENATE—PROS- PECTS OF THE SESSION—GOOD FEELING AMONG THE EMBERS—THE PENNSYLVANIANS AND THE TARIPF —CHARGE TO BOGOTA—SOLICITOR OF THE TREA- SURY, BTC. Wasiixcrox, Dee, 5, 1850. South Carolina still consents to be represented in Congre: Senator Butler was in his place to-day. His State, like Mississippi, appears to be satisfied with fall- ing back upon aState convention. In the meantime the danger will pass off; for both whigs and mocrats in Congress are resolved to preserve the adjustment intact. Beth parties are anxious for conciliation, and the South may even now dictate their own terms for the Presidenc: There will be no business transacted for some days yet. We understend that the Pennsylvani 8 have been consulting with the Secretary of the Treasury upon | the subject of the tariff, this session. The prospects | for businern, otherwise, is very good. Dr. Foote, late Charge to Bogota is here. He shortly returns to Buffalo, to resume his editorial labors. John C. Clark, now Solicitor of the Treasury, is mentioned sor at Bogota, and John A. Collier, of New York, as Solicitor. THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC TRLEGRATI. Wasiivorox, Dec. 5, 1850 TOOK THAIN seats Judge Butler, of Bouth Carolina, Col. Jefferson Da- vis, of Mistiestppl, amd Jacob W. Miller, of New Jer. rey, appeared in the Senate and took their seats. PUBLIC DOCUMENTS TO He PaINTRO. Atter the presentation of pstitious, Mr. Hamlin from the committee on printing reported s petition that the President's message, and accompanying docn- ments be printed in two velumes. He stated that the report of the Becretary of War would maka one yol- ume of seventy-five pages, and that the message and other reports would fill another yo) of 600 p ages. LPYORTS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES. On motion of Col. Jerry, Davis, all that relates to rllitary affairs in the Presidont’s mossage,as well as ail papers relating to the same subject and not acted on at the last session of Coogress, were referred to the Committee on Military A fairs. On motion of Mr. Mastiry, that portion of the message which relates to rivers and harbors was referred to the Committee on Commerce On motion of Mr. Hewtsn, the Committee on Fi pence were instructed to take charge of so much of the merrage as appertaine to the financial affuirs of the country. Mr. Fricn moved thut the came course be adopted as to that portion of the message which relates to pub lie lands, which was agreed to. L FOR THE RELIEF OF A New YORKER On motion of Mr. Hastisw. the bill for the Joho A McGraw, of Now York, was tak and laid over ‘The Senete then, on motion of Mr. Bane on up, debated, are’s “AS il De ase ited by. Newt Co all {Mee Hid The ‘epilo Kimberly. The amusem terce of © Plater Attachments sterling com: as Thistledown. Mrs. Thistledown. Nino's Gan till Monday evewin nd rplendid f spestacle, entitled *Magzulan, oF the Night Owl,” prevented in the most brilliant and gorgeous such ae Niblo b for. Those who | ur with which “Re Mrs, Abbott as | ‘This theatre will remsin closed style. wore pliord ot on ston kocw what they bave to oxp i ment, It te that the benutital seeric t, picees han never been equalled in « tions which we bave seca. aad we \ hundreds who will crowd Nibio's pas! i beau. | tiful ertabiiehment, om Mondey evening, will retire ight with feelings of pleasure and a ing Witow D Mies W alte d the ent iomeate will aghpee y fa which | amuse the patrons a ishing cateblishane Tusarne —Lort ev drama of the “Ship Carpenter of overflowed this popular estaiishmrr indeed triumpbaut, [tis brim fa effvet. while ite fun keeps the hou Watkine euctains the noble» boldness tis performed as th characters Han; Elieler ital in tb pg. the new prise | ork’ again «is of ineident and ontiawal roars ne hero with »dai- 1 to toe cling and, io if way. Purdy te for Natiowsl @ native mmense tuo ae it eure. off brilliantly fa be rable talent Mies Bo Mestay has always playe ttamp. Fou, the t, all, are mort .0 Favor. night great favorite nnd excellent aot The pieces ++! Paris,’ “ Deauty and the Well.” Asrnicas Muarem.—The perform great pleasure to the anges of Tom Thumb teiters of this well establishment. Mr (reenwood has gr ti talent, nt a business man, ja maunging Unis tnvorite renort, Independent ot the attraction of General Tom Thamb, Mr Clarke, & crlebeated comedi- on, and Mise Chaptaan, who ir an netress of shining qualities, together with © fine stock company, appear in adevilles Added to all this, whieh ia va vemcient to crowd the Marcum the visiters have g the greatest curiosities of the New Yous Awpnrrarcran — The bape ag ot perform. emere Of the French tro high. The two-horse ast wot od, the exquisite rid tie fairy. Kore, 1 ta dew, tecel ve Liber i rn, adjourn. till Monday. House of Representatives. ALNE'S KLBCTRO-CHEMICAL TRLRGRATH Wasiiverow, Deo. 6, 1950. ANDING COMMITT ERS The Wore met at twelve o'clock, and after the usual preliminary businers,on motion of Mr. Joxns, (dem) ny THF er | of Tennesse, the Bpraker was authorized to appoint the Standing Committees THE KOUNTY Lanp nent, Mr. Rewrweow, (dem ) of Indiana, offered a resolution for the ap; ointment of a Select Committee to take into consideration the Bounty Act tember, giving lands to those perso their country, and who have not heretofore been pro vided for. Enid committee to report. by bill, or other wire, a8 to what further legislation i* ne order to reeure the prompt fulflmont of the set, within a rensonabdle lergth of time—whether the existing re- gulations of the Commissioner of Pe econ: relief of | ty in| | efter the lauueh, t Cumpentann, Mv., Doo. 5, 1850. A bloody fracas occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near summit level, yesterday, between the Irish and German laborers. Three Germans were killed and several were badly wounded. The military were called cut, and arrested twenty-five of the Irish, whom they lodged in the Cumberland jail. The Acceptance of the Boundary Bill by ‘Texas. New Orceans, Dec. 4, 1850. The Texas Legislature have accepted Mr. Pearce’s Boundary bill, most unanimously. In the Senate, there was only one negative vote, one in the House there were five. Railway Stock Taken—Fare Reduced. Acnany, December, 5, 1850, At a meeting held at Syracuse, on Tuesday, the stook for the railway from Buffalo to Erie was takem up. principally by the railway companies betweem Albany and Buffalo, except the Utica and Schenec- tady, which took no stock. The road is to be finished by September next. ‘The fare on the express trains from Albany to Bat- falo, after the 16th instant, is to be reduced to $9 60, and by the accommodation trains, to $7 60. Murderer Sentenced to be Hang. Avaumx, Deo. 5, 1850. ‘The trial of Albert Bahan, for the murder of Natham Alder, which has occupied the Court for two weeks, in this city, closed to-day. The case was given to the jury at en o'clock, and a verdict of “ Guilty” wae returned at half after twelve o'clock. The Court them adjourned till half past two, when the prisoner was brought up, and sentenced to be hung on the 24th of Jenuary, between ten and twelve o'clock. Alder was a German pedler, and was murdered a year ago in the town of Venice. The Maryland Convention, Aresolution has been adopted inthe Convention ordering an inquiry as tothe expediency of appoint- ing commissioners to revise and simplify all law pro- ceedings and pleadings. Judges wore declared eligi- ble by a vote of 73 to 3. A resolution was adopted making bank stock hold- ers personally liable. ptain Thomas, arrived at this port yesterday, afier @ passage of thirty-five days trom Carthagena, Our advices by her are to the 29th of October We hove received files of £! Dia and Neo-G@radanine, (published in Bogota.) to the 11th of October. Thess two papers are filled with communications, friendly or hostile to the actual administration; and if the for- mer attacks in strong terms the President, the latter defends that funetionary with an equal ardor, Al- though there is @ great animosity between the two parties, it fs to be hoped that the peace will not be troubled in that country. ‘The primary elections for the nomination of a Vice President of the republic, were taking place at the latest dates. Jove de Obaldia, candidate of the libe- ral party, had obtained 709 votes; and Francisco Mer- tin, candidate of the Jesuit party, 57%. Although all the returns were not known, it was regarded as nearly certain that Obaldia would be the next Vice President. OUR NEW GRANADIAN CORRES Cantuaorna, N. The Success of the Steam Navigation of the pes ‘alena— The Political Excitement, §. It is with sincere pivssvre that I acquaint you -vith the ample success that the stesmor Calamar, built im New York, fur the navigation of the river Magdalena, and of a canal uniting the bay of Carthageaa with the river, bas met wit She made the distance from Honda to Barranca, distance of hve hundred and twenty. two calles, against the current, in the short rpase ot forty fis h twenty odd minutes running time —the sho: ever made. You have no idea of the tion which ti little gem, as Rev. Bichop of who came down in her (rom a for this doce’ send you, by this opportunity. « polities! Paper, the Porvenir; it e¢vocates Gamnrcere, doverinas (whig.) In it zou will fad an article alladia, o she Pename disturbances; and hinting strom that cabinet at Warhingten knows more about ethan they wikh to allow Gut, of course, this is all talk. There is nothiog more in the way of news. Marin Affairs. Srravarnie Pramscm.—Owing to the density of the fog yesterday, the steamship Franklin, Captain Wotton was not able to leave. She ored at quarantine; end will } at pine o'clock this morning. The U 8 cutter Iamilton, B. Jones, commander, © arrived at Provineetown, on the 2d Inst. on asurvey~ ing cruise along the coast, as far South as Now York, having Captain Green Walden on board, one of the commissioners appointed to examine the new sites and localities for ght houses, beacon cently authorized by ast of Congrens ox. —On Wednesday night In: ton, when nearly opposite of ber deck load. staving in board side. and « portion of esne deck, The TN. wns siightly damaged, by having & part of her side house carried away. Lavwennn — At Calais, on 25th alt ,« haudtome brig, of about 150 tons, called the Wheaton, owned by Mr. Beth Smith. and to be commanded by Captain L Kean. Also.on 254 uit, by Messrs. B. Young & Uo.,a schooner. of about 100 tone, called the from the ship house of on 1%b alt Jobnson Rideoat, tlong on the third, lower bold, 14 and T feet 9 inches between dvoke, allt of the best seasoned white oak e. and her cabia will be finished with In sevea days keel of a ship of 525 toms was 2 and the plantiag commenced, January aext Mr Rideout ne steamboat: ia 4 ship balldiag in 1523, veseele having an aggre sthe and Georgia pi mohegery.entin, zebra, and rose rood. laid on the en he wil! be lawn: hes baste, thi all. 2.067 tous an gate tonnage of 21.569 tons. His first ship Liverpe fad bailed from Richmond, Va. Por four ex five past. oll his ships have been built im | a chip house. | formad! Jaw — what time it will occapy to exeoute | the same, end whether any additional clerk force is Decesary Dir. Ronson stated that there were about twenty thourand epplications for the bens that not more than twelve or thirteen hundred had Deon registered. After registration, these applications have te be sent to the Third Auditor, ia order th be may exacine and ascertain whethor the deciaratioas correspond with therells, The Auditor cannot inepect morte than sixteen or eighteen daily, At this rate, it would take four or five years to got throw applications new on hend, and yet not one-tenth of them bave been filled. The Secretary is under the im- pression that the number will reach a quarter of a mit- lion, He further pressed the importance of invextiga- tom, end Increased business facilities, in order thatthe | law may be promptly carried out. If there facilities are not efforded, it would be better to repeal the act Mr. Write, (whig) of New York, proposed to amend ot the law, and | the resolution, by ¢ubstituting the Committee om Mill. tary Affairs, He ed it unnecessary to refer the tubject to a select committes, merely for the purpore of changing one or two words of the law. Mr. Hovsrow, (whig) of Delaware, enid that although he might eventually acquicece in the resolution, he thould oppore its present adoption. He desired it to He over Mr. Cacowsrs, (dem), of Ky., gure notice that he intended to ack for the privilege of introducing « joint resolution, that nothing in the Rounty L andact shall be ro constr to prevent the ale or transfer Of s cortificnte or land warrant, prior to the issue of the patent. The amendment of Mr. White was rejected, and the resolution was adopted. THE U. A RP PRENAYL TANIA AND THEE WORLD'S FAIR Mr. Berrxcn, (big), of Obio, offered a resolation that the Committee on Wave and Menne be instracted ascertain what would be the requisite om out the United States shi, v4 or that the might convey to of re ‘and productions of thie oo Ly . to be held in lchenck's resolution, and jouse then adjourned t'll Mondey. to inquire and the gh with the | Care Marre loom Mr. Blunt has published pout the badness of Cape Hatteras owe me hich it is kept. a conclusion, he rays. — Ali with whom | have ¢ versed on the t of lights im that vicinity, o curred ip obarscterizing It (Cape Hav bed ove. jor to the on Jeracoak wo oar re ie no py that rear sald be a fire t ith ter Hight thai + in a'l respecte, @ bat r one ie not en Toe New L Kev West —The light. houre in to be of cart from aod aorew pily and to be der the superintendence of J. W.P. Lewis, preted to be completed im six mouths from this This will, undoubtedly. when completed, pre Occarred new Key West during the past thres years. A letter from hey West, dated Sist wit. reyes There will, doubt Ly nang reports of & brig being ow shore. on or neat Saad Key as the brig D K. Athia will be at anchor there tor sétue time. Part of the materi ~ yy for the erection of the lighthouse and thi themed there for the accommodation of the porvont ™- enged om this work It ine time. vent many of the wrecks that hi ©.@ Non; P.M. Gordon, Southwick, Mount Morr thirty eix others arrive mente at the Clinten Hotel, NL, Wilton, Ohio; W. Woodautt, Ph peganios Wm. Reynolds do; WR. White, do; 0. B. r, do; R. B Tyler, Springfield; cma ston; W.T Dickiavon jaltimore, W. Winchester, Kentacky; Oo. yorterday, Junt. do; G. F. Fuller, Louisville, Packer, and som, Boston, arrived yesterday at the Ir- ving House Julius D Normaur, Ne = Mrs. Edda T. N, Middle. ton. Neples; Capt B. Ste Montreal; Mine Wright, Hamburg: ean Bhsepleee, hiladelphia; J. B. Moras, Raltimore; Isaac Taylor, Boston; Delaield, Fravee; J. Baylis, Montreal; Jacob Brand, Baltl- more, are among the arrivals at the Howar D Moran, Beq.. New York; B_D_Hanter, ey beny; Robs. Goodyear, NU. J.B Rathbun. dot ay Olek, Beq, 40, arrived yesterday at the Union ‘plese Hotel aw He Sh Pe Francisco; MH. Atkins, Boeton; Dr. Reeve, Philadelphia; NR Dea Vers Mexico; J. M. yb Goomas, do ; J + Genteriog, do.: o., Na, Mae, Wash ington. arrived yerterday at i PEE Rion, Matowe LC. Adameon. 8. cs Ut, alt der ©. Goddart, Philadelphia, ¢ “tir Henry Lytton Bulwer left the Unton Place Motet on Tuesday evening, 00 resume his diplomati aclea at Washington.