The New York Herald Newspaper, January 9, 1851, Page 1

_ THE NEW YORK HI WHOLE NO. 6053. Eg | NEWs BY TELEGRAPH. NEW YORE LEGISLATURE. “IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA, Senate. BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. Acvany, Jan. 8, 1851, ‘The rules were reported adopted. A petition was presented to build additional dooks in the East river, Mr. Jonson gave notice of bills to impose tells on freight transported on railroads; to conter jurisdiction on county courts in special cases; to change the law in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes; to authori se e stay of proceedings in certain cases Mr. Beexman notice of # bill amending the birth, 5 death regiatry pe Mr. Moxcan, of a bill to amend the act inco: porating the New York and V: \teamship Company. Mr Cannot, of a bill to provide for the formation of vaitog association Mr. Guinnir introduced reselution: gress to ive the public land to actu were laid om the table. Assembly. Avnany, Jan, 8, 1851 Mr. Vannum presented s petition from the Superior THIRTY-FINST CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. Sonate. fer Monse’s MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. Wasurvator, January 8, ‘Mr. Hovsron appeared and took his seat. PRESENTATION Of PETITIONS, Mr. Bewanv presented a petition from oltizens ef Al- any county, New York, stating they are patentecsand Gnventors under the United States laws, and suffer -ereet lose and injury in conrequence of the intreduo- ‘tien of produce manufactured in Cansda and the ‘British provinces, by their inventions. He obtained Leave to withdraw, for the purpore of reference in the ‘House. A petition of citixens of Loug Island, in favor of a ‘beacon at the entranee of Sag Harbor. Mr. CLemens presented a petition from James Robert- Gon, asking aspecial committee to examine the in- done him, by order of the Senate. ia imprisoning omacharge of assaulting Mr. Clay during last pt settlers, which , ‘winter. Mr Bt w of getting rid of the subject, bag of the city of New York, relative to the courte in qmoved the prayer of petitioner be rejected. Carried. | that city. Yeas, 19; 8, wi Mr, 0. Atven gave notice ofa bill for the alteration 78 AND BILLS PRESENTED: of the charter of the oity of Buffalo. Mr. Burien, t he Judiciary Committee, rt. . ahah to Dl decedent earclne ae antes | Max. Gnnconr gavenction ofa bil doe the vetiet of the ‘tebing testimony i tested elections fow remaining volunteers of the New York Regiment. cases of Mr. Braniay. from the Judiciary Committee, report. Mr. Ronison gave notice of a bill te tax incorporated ea. ed back the bill to sathorire notaries public, in the District of Columbia, to ovrtify onths, acknowledg. | °mPenies. qmonts, &o , in certain casen. ‘The bill vas comslacced Nera TEniit, ave notice ot « bill for the repeal of the ‘tant bills, of which pre- Mr. Le Roy, of a bill toamend the Revised Statutes large in relation to’ the property of clergymen. | Views setlee had ven, were introduced and Mr. Gosssvamscore pransine ‘ces on certain Mr. Dayrow called up ti “fas, Mateitien, of a Mlll40 tasorporate the Vad Ala for holding the United 8: ireuit and District | gootety of the clty of New York vd * “Courts in the Western and Easiern Districts of Penn- The annual report of the State Treasurer was re- #ylvania. After explanation, the engrossment of the bill was ordered. ir. Unpeawoon moved te take up the Hoe res- @luti uthorizing the asrignment of Military Land warrants. After debate, the motion was withdrawa for Mall Robberies, dc. Bavtinone, Jan, 1851, H. B. Kimbrough, of Columbus, Georgia, has been arrested ut Macon, charged with robbing the mail of a package containing $6,000, which had been mailed at 14 LAND CLAIMS and sertie private land claims Ken up ced speaking in opposition to Mr, ‘Benton’s amendment, but the noise and confurion were #0 great in the Senate that several senators demanded that order be preserved The chair rapped several | Chéraw, (8. C.) on the 29th Nov.—¢5,200 has been re- times with the gavel but the confusion continuing, covered. Mr. Boorse asked if there were no «pecial remedy? We have received no mail from beyond Mobile to- Cutain suid there was—to call Senators, by name, | night. is: Woore paid b ld be sorry to call any one to TASES, SO Bae rder by mene, and would be partteulstly sorey torcall | Jon Murray, a stage dri the Bt. Louis and by name the Senator from Texas. (Mr. Housten), who thas made his first appearance to-day. Order being restored, Mr. Gwin delivered a writien speech in support of Dis bill, and in opposition to wir, Benton's amendment. Louisville mail route, cut open the 8t. Louis mail bag, on Saturday night week, and abstracted s large quan- tity of packages of letters. Col. Caskham, the mail contractor, arrested Murray, and lodged him in jail at He detailed the history. nature, and number of private | Paoli. It is supposed no money was obtained b; Jand claims in California, and polated out deteots In | srurra a : Mr. Benton’s plan, and the advantages of his owa y: Mr. Benton replied, stating again all the objections ‘to Mr. Gwin’s Dill, and the superiority of his ewn. Seences seeding he gave way, and the Senate or b The Weather, &c. BY MORSE’S LINE, OFFICE 16 WALL STREET. Burrato, January 8—8 P.M. The thermometer stands at 34 degrees above zero. ‘The wind is still east, but inclined to the south. Ba- Bouse of Representatives. BY BAIN’S ELECTRO-CHEMICAL TELEGRAPH. taal fa¥iing. It has been a very mild and pleasant Wasmixcrox, January 8, 1851. id Rocnestxn, January 8-8 P.M. APPROPRIATIONS. The weather has been cloudy all day, though plea- Mr. Barty (dem.), of Virginis, from the Committee | *8nt. Wind southeast; thermometer 25 degrees above of Ways and Means, reported bills making appropria- | #70: There is some prospect of rain to-night. Brac . January §—8 P. U. wi thermometer at 26 degrees above zero. The weather has been beautiful during the day. Osweco, January 8—8 P.M. Mild south wind; thermometer at 32 degrees above zero. There are signs of storm, but it is doubtful whether snow or rain will fall. tions, severally, for the support of the Military Acade- my; for the payment of Revolutionary and other p sions ;for the payment of Navy pensions; for the expen- Ges of the Indian Department, and for the service of ighteen hun- 0, Referred to the Committee of the Vries, Janu 8P.M. ‘Whole on the State of the Union. We have acleareky anda bewutitul ov ing, after MILITARY Lanps ILROAD LANDS. a fine day. The wind is northwest; thermometer at ter falling. Acnany, January 8 We have hada clear and beautiful day northeast; thermometer 10 degrees abov @ pleasant, starlight night. Mr. Fircn (dem.) of Indians, tntroduced a bill pro- ‘viding for the location of military bounty land war- fants where the same have been erroneously located. Mr. Goopenow (whig), of Maine, introduced bil! ‘Troy, January 8-7, P. M. Granting public Inds to Maino; for the purposefof aid Fine pleasant day; clear and cold, ‘Thermometer ing in the construction of the Atlantic and St. Law- | 10 deg wbove zero. There is w light wind from the ence Railroad. opie ea P.M Berg bills were referred to the Committee on Pablic Thermometor, this morning, 14 deg. es wero The m4 weather is pleasant, sleighing fin nd snow very deep. Warrenace, January 8—7 P.M ‘The weather is fine, but very cold, Buriy this morn- ing the thermometer stood at 13 deg. below zero ; now it is at zero. MEXICAN TREATY AWARDS ‘Mr. Braxton (dem.) of Tennessce, introduced a joint resolution, directing the payment of awards made by the Bosrd of Commissioners appointed under the treaty with Mexivo. Referred to the Committee on ‘Waye and Means. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION. Mr. Jones (dem), of Tenuersee, called for the regular order of the day, being the New Hampshire contorted election case ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Mr. Braxton, (dem ) of Ky , said that as this was the ‘anniversary of the Battie of New Orleans, he hopedthe | House would adjou It would deseorate the day to | do business. The question was taken, and resulted in the affirmative. CONGRATULATIONS TO A NEWLY MARRIED MEMIER, The House adjourned at a quarter to one o'clock, 4mid much hilarity, S+veral cried out “ Three cheers for Jackson’ Nearly «ll the members surrounded Ransom Hallowsy, the member frou: Dutchoss county, N. Y., and congratulated him on his recent marriage Go « lady of Maryland From Washington, Wasnivaron, Ji Vr., January 8—6 P. M. The weether is clear and pleasant, but it has been extremely cold duriog the day. The thermometer etends at 1 deg ab: Brooklyn L[etelligence. Tne New Pouice.—The Watch Department was dis- banded om Tuesday evening lust, und last uight the new police, oF ruch as were swora in, commenced their Guties. The city has been divided inted police districts, The Grst, comprising the Firat, Third and Fouth wards; the second, the Becoud and firth wards; the third, the Sixth and Tenth, and the fourth, the Seventh and Eleventh werds ‘Tous, it will beeen that the Kighth ‘and Ninth wards are still unprovided for. The num- ber of men, including captaine and assistants, 16 to each of the nine wards, or 14¢ io all. rivs, as Snally settled by the Common Council, per annum to the captains, tants, and $1 97 worn in yesterday, » Joel Smith; ar Ferst District - st oap- tain, (First ward) James Rrown; privates, Patrick It is reported that a new daily ponny paper is toon | MeKenuey Neil MoCauley, Dennis Heeler, Abel naw Go appear hero, advooating the claims of Gen, Soott for | kins. Thomas Harold, Joba Ourry, Jam the next Presidency. Ample moons are provided, and the best editorial talent bas been secured, The French Spoliation bill is to be prossed vigorously Detore Congress, and the friends of it are sanguice of Whitehill, George W. Larkin, Ob Kil Jobn Bim) eM thi i Waters, George Cole: er we W. ©. Alburtis, ©: The Ohio Convention. Dewitt Resd, Arristant cal — Wool scrwwart, January 8, 1851, The {section to empewer the Legislature to repeal | the charters of all corps rations ‘past as well as present, without compensation, war virtually defeated, by re- ferring it back to the com orate voted with the whigs it the measure cannot pass the convention in any shape Maryland Keform Convention, Bavrinon eg Jan 8, 1851 Convention at Annapolis bave inetracted s Committee to report s clause disfranchising all per sons connected with duels; and in case of death the offence murder in the first degree. and property of the survivor to the widow Toward; Daniel Quinn; Pe- Hulse. a ristopher Wright. roard Ouni Third District. —N Fourth District Avis St the deceas The Legisiature of Florida, &e, y; Ieanc H. Kelobam ; B Jan. 8, 1851 | Bare Hyde, Wm. Sloothofl; Kichard Shaw; © f SLSHEORR, C8, Sy SES Thayer ; Edward Swee: Jas. K. Morrell; Thomas The Legislature of Florida have parsed resolutions | Apiso; iorace Strang; Bamuel L. Blak declaring that the perpetuity of the Union depends on | Moger; James. Griffiths; James Hickey, the faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave law—that | Stanclift. | —The follows . in care of ite repeal or essential modification, it shall ain poubeeens oe vane gat wubes Deoome the duty of the Biate authorities to assemble picipal government under the new charter :— Com the people in convention, with « view to the defences of | trotler—Mr. William Betts; salary, $1,600. Street their violated rights; and that-Plorida, in acquiesoing Lawrenee. Commirtioner—Mr. Jobo D . Collector of in the compromise measures, has gone to point bo- | Taxes—Mr. Isaac P. 8. Briant; salary, $2,000. Com- yond which the could not go with honor. The last mitsioner of Repairs, ko —Mr. Joho U. Cochran; sala Tevolution is aa fellows ry, $1,600, City Clark—Mr, Wm. M. Boerum; salary, “Resolved, That in spite of all the injustioe of the past, | $1,200, we will sdbere to the Union. if the Northern States | % Senge from further aggression on our peculine rights, | 4 A°OTNER Be nd observe other obligations of the federal compact. ir —Joha Malligan brought up yesterd Geeperate assault with pois Muiholiand, in Yor atureThe Governor's wang, Ko~ | Leveerirn, January 8, 1861, Governor French cogmunicsted his message to the TMiinols Legislature, to-day. Me represents the acoru- ing revenue as more than sufficient to meet current de. mands on the Treasury. The public debt of the State and the canal debt, make the entire debt $16,627,509, Unsold canal lands are expected to realise $4,000,000. The Governor is in favor of homestead exemption— The Minors ext ying in the etreet, in m atate of inne I fractured. He gave, on com! tatement ae be arrest of the abo partie isin @ dangerous condition, | and being unable rdsy to proceed with his exami- pation, the enee was adjourned until he is somewhat | recovered Piymoor Cnonen.—A eale of pews in this church took place on Tuesday evening last and the compett- | tion was very spirited About 100 were sold. The amount. re including premiums, was $6666 declares against all bank charters—recommends the | The highest premium bid was $50, and @ number were ace c# of Holbrook & Co.'s conditional surrender | sold at thi of their charter to build the Ventral Raliroad. aad tte | pone isporal to the company that offers the best terms. | yerterday, charged He speaks tavorably of the © Compromise Measures,” | bells ol store. and a articles and ® that they be faithfully observed and mmitted for trial @beyed by the people of Lilinols, as the only means of restoring and preserving harmon y into the Legislature, to Mr. 8 P Pardis, sec tes boon introduced into the 1 Fobled of tome plate, worth about $200, The thieves al Hollyrook & Co.'s ral . pave not been arrested. he Obie river at this point te Accioest av tne Witurasinvaon Peary, —On Tass. day evening, as Mr Robert Beebe, in his hurry to get Organization of the Pe on board the ferry boat, was running along the bridge, | y 4 along Hannisnunon, J The Senate was organized this morning On the eventh batiot, Penjamin Matthias, of Philadelphia, be slipped and fell, disiocating his shoulder. Me. Beebe ie @ printer by trade, and @ resident of Brooklyn, ted Speaker. Governor QvuITMAN ano tHe Usitep Srates ee : Dieruict Count.—in our article of yesterday . Glass Manafactare, morning, on the Quitman correspondence, we Piresworen, Jam. 8, 1861 spoke ct Judge Gholson as retusing to issue the | the result of it is hourly expected. | dvema it a | blockade and all hostile proceedings, till the result of writ. We learn that the Judge dows not iatend to evade or defer the discharge of his duty, but that the writ either has been or will soon be isened Mr. U. W. Fish, the leading rest estate broker, im this city, bas completed « contract with the Ports, mouth Dry Dock Company, of Ohio, to establ We expect see John A. Quitman here to he property of the company, » large. stond, hie trial like aay other person. | We are Rh 4 | Aye ‘sad Of Goame P equally certain that no case can be mide ont rgainst him.—New O. leans Cresent, Dec. 27. Lance the value of the Company's property. ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF THE Aggressions of the English on the Pacific Coast, &e., dic., de. The following important details of the recentnews from Central America, is translated from our files of Havana papers received by the Georgia. | (From the Havana Faro Industrial, Deo. Ve The intelligence which we have received from Central America, andjwhich we this day lay before our readers, 1s of high dinpORTARCe, Itrelates to the movements of Mr. Chatheld, and to those of the eagle squadron on the coast of San Salvador, as well as to acts committed at the mouth of the river San Juan, by English vessels of war, under the au- thority of the King of Mosquito. These tidings ga- ther new importance when connected with the actual ate of the political relations Snare between the States of Central America and the United States of North America. The treaty concluded last year between the United States and Nicaragua, through the agency of the Hon. Mr. Squier, 18 still before the Senate of the former country, not having yet been ratified by that body. The reason of this latter faet is this:—the circumstances preceding the formation of the treaty were of such a nature that Mr. Clayton, before submitting it to the Sen- ate, was led to solicit that no determination should be taken with regard jto it before fresh news had been received from Nicaragua. The session of Congress having, however, been brought to aclose before the arrival of the requifed tidings, the treaty is still beforefthe Senate, and will probably meet with prompt and special attention, especially when we consider that a knowledge of Mr. Chatfield’s violent conduct must have reached Washingion. The course adopted by the British government with reference to Central America, is watche with much interest by the people of the United States, and the press has already begun to devote much attention to this matter, whose importance is reatly enhanced by the connection it has with e question of a canal acrsss the isthiaus. The tone which pervades the intercourse of Mr. Chatiield with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the government of Salvador, is highly dictatorial, and 18 completely wanting in the urbanity which should characterise diplomatic communication. The tranquil and di ied tone adopted on the other hand by the Secretary, is such as to place the want of these qualities in his opponent ina still stronger light. The blockade of the port of Union, and other harbors ot San Salvador, will, beyond a doubt, be abandoned when loudly rotested against by the foreign consuls present in the country. The discussion which will, more- over, in all probability arise with regard to this subject between the British and North American governments, will tend greatly to direct public at- tention towards the political and economical posi- tion of oe, "ope Central seein, while the prospect of the edy opening of the route across the ota wil arouse and stimulate the dor- mant industry of the country. The state of the question of San Juan is intricate in the extreme. Although the latest tidings inform us that the commanders of English vessels are ex- ercising jurisdiction in that place, we learn, nevertheless, thatthe British government, at the prgeat request of the American minister, residing in London, has desisted from its intention of laying duties on the vessels of that port; and the right of supremacy is now the question that absorbs the attedtion of the two governments. Though we await the solution of this question with considerable anxiety, we nevertheless place entire confidence im the pracefulidispositions which actuate the cabinets of both countnes. The following letter forms part of the corres- pondence mentioned in the foregoing article. It is trom the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of San Salva- dor, and is a reply toa letter trom the commander of Her Majesty’s ship of-war, ihe Ct ion. The contents of the latter are fully explained in the re- ply, which we give: Baw Sarvapon, October 2st, 1860. TO THE COMMANDER OF MER MasesTY’s ie CHAM PION had the honor to receive your communication Port ot La Unien,” 16th inst.,in which Po wish, through me, tointerm the Government of Balvador. oe have reached tbat port,whither you were sent with orders from Admiral Hornby, co mander-in-chief of the naval terces ot Her British jesty in the Pacific cordance with these orders, sutoority of Mr. Chatfield, Affaires in hcprd America, you chought, erce with the port ot A 8 ot objeet, you moreover inform me that you will establish # blockade, unless you ceive # satisfactory communication within ten | Should this cemmunication not reach you within the limits you assign, you will extend the blockade to all | the maritime coast of the State of Salvador | the contents of your communteatios da full knowledge of them, us follo It has ever been the ment of Baivador to arri tory settlement of all the pending between it and the subjects of Great Britain The constantly | hostile feeling, however, which Mr. Chatfield has ever | manifested towards this State bas prevented this A | | | est desire of the covern- aceful and satisfac consequence of this feeling has been che injury he hae ever sought to intlict, by means ot the vessels which have yearly been piaced at his disposal; these he las employed to our detriment, wirh no other right on ais ' side thn that af superior strength, directed agains! & weak , Bower without any efficient meune of repulsing unjust age | pressions | Stil, the last recourse that remained has been rgreed upon; this in, the interposition of bis honor the | French Consul, in order that, through his friendly in- terierence an omicable arrangement moy upon. This mediation Mr. Chacteld bar ace Such being the state of aifaire, my government alter of plain justice to suspend the the mediation of the French Consulate has become known, Should the blockade, how continue which is, indeed, hardly to be expect: ment is pending. this goveroment protests, in the most solemn manner, be f jones of the world oguipet ail damage and injury that may be brooght upon it, its subjects, and ali those that carry on com- merce with its burbors ; and it moreover deciates, that it is no longer responsible for the default of the pay- ment of the $15,000 which are annually paid to Mr. | Chatfield to extinguish the debt due British subjects. | i take advantage of ibis opportunity, Mr. Command er, to pubsoribe myself Your moet obedient servant, FRANCISCO DUBNAS. (From the Diario de la Marina, Deo. 30tb ) With regard to the port Acajutla, we only find the following extract comiug irom. an official source. There isone idea expressed in it which cannot fail to attract attention. F ‘The commander of the port of Acajutla, in a | note dated the Sch inst., writes as follows :- P v'cxoeK AM. just received frem the commander of the oh I send Tts object is but the officer y, that eleven ould offered whea his 0 the above should prove to be trae with re- | es to the intended occupation of Tigre Island y the English, it would be a very serious af- fair, as it would be an open attack against the brnet at Washington ; but we are disposed to be- lieve it unfounded. Be this as it may, no one is ignorent of the fact that the suggestions and pro- ees of the American Minister, Mr. Squier, chvefly | buted to encourage the States of Central erica to teke the bold stand which they have taken egainst the aggressions of Great Britain, and should Salvador succumb in the contest, the result will be an evident proof that however good annex- ists the Yankies may be, as friends they ere either useless or at best but litle faithful. fF Witp Cat, A Mexican Maaistaate --Wild Cat, the Indian clef, who has formed a settlément in Mexico, hes been appointed » justice of the peace | by the Mexican government. ile recently took | with him trom Arkansas a number of negroes and | Indians. They are to have implements of husband- ty and acertain portion of and given them, on condition unat they cultivate it and obey the laws. | Avother object is, to defend the Mexican frontier from the incursions of the Camanches. Thts set tlement may yet be a meatier of some importance to Texasfif a large body of free negroes and Indi- ons should be setiled near our Western boundary. | They should be well watched by the military stationed in Texas, and for the first attempt to ecmmit depredations ia our State shoald be verely punished. We bave no doubt that a scheme ig on foot to increary the eetilement by —- slaves from Texag.--Rto (Mrande (Texas) Sentine Dee 2 | peeing him bere in court, identify him es th excellency the President bas directed me to reply | © | the | Mr Jay MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1851. ‘TEE TERMMATION OF THE SLAVE ¢ U. S. CIRCUIT COURT. ‘The Hom. Judges Judson and Betts presiding. IN THE MATTER OF JOHN T. SMITH FOR THE RECLA- MATION OF AN ALLE@RD FUGITIVE FROM SERVICE, KNOWN BY THE NAME OF HENRY LONG, Judge Judson delivered the following decision in Pg oh pera one jance of the sok of Cougresa, of Fels 1 1700 suance ). 12, an J. T. Smith, the ot, of Sept, 18, 1850. ® resident of Vi the claime his service. rest was made. H is ot this Dine amalg 2 ter. vo ines eee raised in. or 'y,of the papers of the case. produced bis evidence in support of that the alleged such crigense ae deem proper—all which has been hi end considered. unéel learmed in the law, have @iscussed with great abiliry, the questions involved fp the care. And now it ives on the Court to these questions, according to law and evidence. However important a cause may be to the public or an individ no other rule can ever be adopted in the sdministration of justice. If evidence ia to be weighed. that must be dou It law is to be interpreted, the: t departure fr«m I established rules longing to civilized world, Before ing the question now to be determined, it may Pen to remark that, in the argumeut of the caure. learned counsel for the defence, who last addressed the court, with t frankness and candor admitted that the law of Congress of September 18th, 1850, by virtue of which this case is now procending in the Cireuit Court of the United States, isin no manuer inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution; or, in other words, #0 {ar as this cause and this court are concerned, this law is constitutional, valid, and binding. To admireion it be 4 well be added, that every Judge amd Court of the United States having taken upon himself the oath to support the constitu- tion, can by no possibility fail in tne perfermance of that duty, whenever a case falling within the ported by competent proof, is brought before him. ‘Po do otherwise would be a violation of snown duty. and a proetration of all law, neverto be required of any Judge by a single individual of that community in whieh ne may be called to act, These considerations, and this admission, supersede all necessity of discussing either the constitutionality of the law, or its power over this court. What remains, then, to be done,in the present case? It in simply to inquire :—Fiert. does Merry Long, by the Jaws of Virginia, owe service and laber to Joho , Smith, the claimant? and secondly, is ienry Long a fogitive trom that service, within the meaning and intent of the 2d section ot the 4th article of the Von- stitution of the United States, and within the meaniag of the act of Congrees above mentioned! These ques- tions of fact comprebend all that this ceurt bus to determine. The case is theretore brought down toa very narrow point—the common sense construction and weight ot wvidence Some 01 the ebvious rules for the weighing of evidence, may be alluded to, as fur- nisbing s guide for the mind. The mvans of know. ledge— the integrity and standing of witnesses—the probability of the story related—the liability to mis- take as to time, facts, or circumstances, connectud with the case— there are ail to be taken into the ac- count in giving effect to the testimony of the case. To return to the first quertion, dees the person ar- rested, according to the laws of Virginia, ows service and labor to the claimant By the laws of Virginia, slavery is tolerated. The constitution of the U Btates yields ite sunction to that law, and, since the organization of the government, the Supreme Court of the United States, . claim, and ye by his counsel, has produced mue! cap now call it in question. In point of tact, then, how stands the ease, and the proof, in regard to ti person claimed? Dr Wade, citizen of \irginis, an intelligent witness, speaks ot his own knowledge to this Court, bearing testimony that Henry was born in bis immediate neighborhood, in the town of Chris- tlanburgb, Virginia; that his mother was a slave, owxed by Mr. Anderson; that they were brought up tegether, as boys aud men; that he has always Kno bim, aad seen bim in service atter the death of Mr. Anderson, t passed inte the hangs of this claimai ‘adds thet he has now met Henry in ork, and in converration with him, and in eeeing bim here io court, he knows him to be the came person, und positively swears to bis identity, as he would to his own brother. Ds, William Parker, another citizen of Virginia, teati- fies that heretofese he has been in the habit ot visit- iog Jobn T. B@Vith, bis brother in-law, in Rausvell county, Virginia, and saw there, in service a4 a slave. the person bere arrested; that at the instance and re- quest of Smith, and as bis agent. this witners had the letting of Richmond, Virginia, to the hou ot Hasking & Libbey. as the slave of this claimant, an: collected the wages. transmitting the same to his brother in. Smith; that while so in service in nd, Henry wus sick more than onee; t was his physician. wttepding bi up with bim through ot Hevry by od master, Two witnesses, masters of vessels tuiling between the port of New York and Lichmond, have aleo testified that they have freqaently sown thi man at work in the store of Haskins & Lebbey dur- ing the time stated Ly Dr. Parker; that since that time they have seen bim in this city, and fame individual, The second question is—pas Uenr view of John T. Smith that in December, 1418, Henry lett Richmond; that be advertised him: that with diligent search, he could not be found then, and that eines that time be bas been found ia the city of New York. On the part of the claimant it is insisted that this evidence should be deemed satisfactory proot, competent in law. On the other hand, the counsel for the defence ha’ troduced four witnes: 10 tes- | the city of New York, in 7 yuary 24th. 1S the part of the defrnoe, that t not in Kichmond at the time the two ehipmerters. Th tradiction between the witness only differ as to time, there four hav nm Henry Long in New York; but as to the precise they may be mistaken, wad beve substituted the year 184% for 1849. For in- stapce the paper which bears date January % was undoubtedly written in 1849; for the wituers de- claree that ber lather in-law railed for California in a ticular ship, which railed in January, 1848. as she ‘ben. in point of fact. the ship railed in January, m. as to the testimony cf Joho Butler, he tes- tities that he saw Heury frequently; that lieury was a constant driver of e carriage ‘rom @ particular street | vamed by hi d that he often met him at a black- | mith’s shop, in Centie street, One of these witne: entry was avwaiter in @ hotel in New , that he caw Ilenry with bis wait- | nd dress on board the Vanderbilt, all in the If these things actually occurred in 1848, % would be an easy matter for Ienry to inform bis countel wheve lived the owner of this coach drove fo lopg; whose was the hotel io which be waited. and who was the capiain cf the Vanderbilt in 1643, for whom be served; they would all have been here. ‘Thiet omirriom goes to show thet there might have been ® mistake as to the precise time when Ilenry was first eon in New York—and on honest iistake too. ‘There is another remarkable omission which characterizes the aetenoe. Are there two Heary Longs! | 1 have heard of no such pretence; and it there be | but one liemty Long, the question naturally vre- sents itself here—ts this man now ptesent the Henry Long of Virginia. or is he Henry Long of New York’ And if the latter, why are not hie tents his brothers, his sisters, hie neighbors, is boyhood acquaintances, here, to identify bim, in stead of John Butier’ They would a! rash to the) court room, spd tell us that this mon is the Meury Long ot New York, anda free man, This aspect of the care bi of singular importance. There conrideri tions lead the court to the inevitable conclusion that there fs uo real contradiction arising out of the evi dence of the care; ond that the two great questions fact Involted in the controversy are maintained a “satiefactory proote. competent in law” The couse quence ‘s, (hat w certiticate in conformity with the act of Congress, be now ixeved by the clerk of this court, for the eurre of Leary Long, as © fugitive from terviee and labor After the delivery “of the decision of the lrarned Yudge. which was listened Co with breathless attention ‘& deneely crowded audience, the gallery beivg 4 with colored people, Mr. Jay, one et the counsel ior Lorg, begged to roy that in any obvervations of his he Mud uot admitted the constitutionality of the aot The Judge raid he would m orn to by Dr. Parker is no th ‘There is no doubt that * to An efidavit of Mr. Porker, the agent of Mr. J. T Smith, war then read to the Vourt, in whieh the depo. nent stated that in consequence of the excitement which prevailed, he was apprebencive that an attempt would be mede t Henry Long, and he there. fore entl cond) The Vour tr day part of the claimant, and asrerted that disposition maniiweted, partioularly colored pop fo make any thinghad been conducted peaceably,and he saw no nde for euch a document forming part ot the re- | e the correction n the dings Juve that he had felt maoh pl in witnerting the order that had prevailed; he bi entire conSdence in th that there wae no da Hie felt gratetul for t fem the gentlemen presided on that b ity, ond was r of the laws being courtery he had exp a the bar during the time he had h; his business in that court was now terminared, and be would direct the cireks of | the Cireult and the District © ti inter onthe Minutes that his duties were o Tmined; he thesetore begged to Judge Botte’ the as happy to ray that hb restored in Trealth as tobe ein that court Judge Be'ts, om taking the seat of Jadge J4ds00, | commence s suit | like t | to the ferry; the windows raised on each si | leoking set of men muatered toget ber. | the Chiet of Police, and a force of about 200 police | Phew | tempte - omy riows | appouneed th: of the Clerk of Court. (Jas. W. maienlt he ly nom! in jeorge W. More- ton, Eeq , a member of this bar, a gentleman who ha: Siig aie 7 BA the duties ot Deputy Clerk for upwards years. (Mr. Moreton was then duly eworn im as Clerk of the United States Dirtrict Court by the learned J who also administered te him the usual oath of to the constitution of tha United States. Mr. Moreton ‘was warmly congratulated by several membero of the thor gentlemen then present. who have ex- the faith, fidetit; jously peoenes is onerous duties for nearly sixteen years. ir. Metcalf, who has retired from this office for the purpose of following the protession of medicine. is gentleman who was highly ee Ean a admired for his courtesy an Clerk of this court.) Upon the retirement ot Judge Judson from the bench, ond the resumption of bis seat by sates Betta, the United Btates District Attorney rose and addressed by, with- this district, the court this occasion to Bame of the bar 4 and care ‘mit, sir, in the performed bj Cirouit or District Court, while, of the stated District Judge, h reside on this bench. ‘I r, that I exprens iment ef my bi say that the whole course of his honor. Judge Judeon, in the discharge of his most arduous judicial fanetions, bas been higbly satistactery to, Ud bis Honor Judge Judaon, whether during the disability e bas been called to the bar; and they beg, throug ¢ these their entim is continued health and prosperity. I carion. also. sir, to congratulate you upon your restoration to health, and your resumption of those judicial duties which, for so long a period, and with such abiity and integrity, you have discharged to the full satisfaction of the bar and the community at large; I speak but the general feeling of the pro- sion and the public, when press the hope that you may long illustrate, by the sume successful dis- charge of judicial duty, the distinguished and re- sponrible position which you fill. Upon a ruggestion from the ber the court ordered this address to be entered in the minu Judge Betts fully concurred in. the sentiments of the United Btates District Atvorney, and felt that Judge Judson was eminently entitled te their thanks. t he felt very much gratified obation; he had, how: ot the bar; without which he sbould not herve been able to accomplish those duties which had devolved upon nim. Henry Long was then removed from the court, in the custedy of the Marsbal, and seemed perfectly ro conciled to bis fate. He expressed himself grateful for the kindness with which be had been treated by the his deputies. and said, in a conve: n in the office, that ever was right would have done, and that he was equally prepared to go or ftay, just as the Court de- cided. He was in the best possible spirits, and ad- mitted that his master, Dr. Smith. was always very kind tobim. He had, in fact, permitted him to en- goge in business, receiving, of course, a portion of his profits, and had frequently endorsed his nctes to the yi: amount of $100, forthe purpose of enabling bim to trade. While Heory was thus 1 bmitting to th rections of the law, and r maelf with « t good repast of roast turkey, the abolitionists and men of color outside were much excited. A gentleman, named F h pressed by his followers, be inflicted some blows with fie stick on one or two black men, but recelved no perronal injury himself. Abont this time, Mr Gharles M Hall, the Commis- ner who had issued the warrant for Long's arrest, before whom the proceedings were first com- menced, came into the Marshal's office, and informed Long that he bad been served by Mr. Whitehead, the partner of Mr. J, Jay, with @ process of the Suporior Court, for an action for arsauit and battery. The tu- gitive seemed surprised at this. and complaint to make against Mr. fall; never anseulted bim. and that what he had do uppored, was only his duty. He said he had signed eral papers for his lawyers, but he had no know- ee of signing any document authorising proceedings against Mr fall ‘A protest aguinst prosecuting the suit in his name on drawn up and rigned by Long. in the pre- of several witnesses. Init Long states that he authorized Mr. Whitehead, nor any one else, to Mr Hall, and that he had mo | grounds of action inst him At four o'clock precisely, the United States Marshal, aceompanied by Mr. Matewll, the Chief of Polite, 4 ft policemen, escorted Messrs, B *Angelos, deputy Marshal: whore curtody the slave was placed, to the trai cars for the South. The escort moved tollowed by @ ten hurried rently anxious feelings, to witne: look of the departing magnet of attraction, who, ny days past, has kept crowds ef co- ‘ring around the courte in idleness. op, Which moved slowly, aud appeared tof a funeral, created much curiosit sn yeste of the as Dill ou, tenden seat, it pha to sustain the character of Mark and Augustus Smiley, aod to our mind, we t-- TA those parts performed with Richings, mre well aud favor Park boards, is one of the best actors in genteel come- dy we should wish to see, asbe evinces in the charac- ter ot Mayberry. Mrs. Abbot is excellent—her grace- ful and dignified mov mente— end thetasteful arrange , are vel distinguishing character- com rm heotr: ter. its will terminate with the amusing and isughs- le piece of “Platonic Attachments.” Buxroy’s Tuxarke.— Burton, the great comedian 0° the day, and the equally clever manager, is in the full tide of succeas, as crowded and highly respectable au- diencer prove. Dickens’ great novel of* David Copper- field” is presented every evening with a cast that can- not be equalled im any part of the Union. ‘urton’s Micawber is worth the price of admission. Blake as Pegotty, excels; Lester as Steerforth, holds his high re- putation, and Johnson, Jordan, Mra, Hughes, Mrs. Kussell and Mrs Skerrett all contribute by their bril- lia nt talents, to attract and delight the visiters of this excellene Thespian temple Miss Walters will dance new Pas Seul, and the amurements will conclude with ‘Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady.’ Those who de Hight in excellent acting had better call at the Cham- bers street theatre, where the dullest spirit is roused from its letbargy. and induced to laugh und be happy. Buovucnam’s Lyceum.—The new version of Dickens's seh, id ” whieh hes been played at this ateblichment for the past three been com>letely sue- most enthusiastic cheer- as Uriah Meep; ‘as Pegotty; Pale . a8 Betsey Trotbwoed; Mrs Brougham. as gotty; Mary Taylor, ua Agnes; Kate Horn, as Rote Dartle; Mrs G. Loder, as Emily, and Mr« Dunne, idge. With this east, there can be lit- vid Copperfield’s experience being givem effect. The beautiful comedy of the» Sel ly’’ will conclude the entertaioments, with Brougham in his character of Capt. Ma- quire, and Mr Owe; great low comedian, as the veritable Awinidab Natienat Toxarne.—Pardy is still indefatigable in the managerial chair. He offers an entertainment for this evening, which cannet (ail to be attractive. The entertainmests will commence with Mr L Bernard's drema of the * Three Thieves,’ with nearly all the talented company attached to this popular establish- mept in tts cast — Messrs, LeFavor, Brandon, Fox, Addams, Drew, Dunn, Mrs. H. P. Grattan, and Mra. Drew. Miss Malvina will appear in a Swina dance; after which, the famous drama of the “ Flying Dat man” will be presented—Vanderdecken, Mr. J. Addis. Mire Malvina will next dance » Highland Fling; and the entertainments will conclude with the new bur- lerque of “ Old King Cole’ This isa fine bill, and one that must crowd the National. Axixnicay Mvsrom, ~The entertainments given daily —in the afternoon and evening—are of @ very attrac- tive character, I {ternoon, the amusing pieces of “ Turning the Tadies,”’ and “ Domestic Economy.” In the evening, the splendid comedy of © Money,” with Miss a Mr. O. W. CO! Mr. and other emin comedian: features to be seen here, t ciently attractive, but wh 4 vilege of viewing the bie curiosities with which the Museum abounds, it is no wonder the audi- evoes should be large. June & Co.'s Crecrs.—The greatest entertainment yet presented at the Amphitreatre is this evening, cn the oecasion ot t accomplished equestrienne M'll Li Four en‘ reiy new acte are to be given, iucluding « grand ‘aival entree, aud the Courier of 8t Petersburgh, by M Tourniaire on seven horses. Other novel teatures hose who visit the cirous to-night on being astonished and To ‘ourniaire’s great of ridiog seven hould, of iteel! attract anoverdowing benefit of thac witness Mons. , With various other entertainment, come ot htly, at this establish: ‘anokama OF THE Prtcnim’s Pa inution of the popular inte beard a ek Bartiens epecimens of the fire art. Several of the best judges Commonawat.—These paintings are rare im the city pronounced them the mort beeutiful paintings they have ever seen in this country. street, and beads protruded, with eagar eyes, to wit the slave. The processien moved from the Park down Murray street to College Place, down Barclay to Green wich, and aleng Greenwich to Courtiandt street to the ferry. Thesiave was immediately placed on bi the boat, and conveyed to Jersey City, and under large escort of police he wae snugly seated in one ot the forward cars, and at fiveo'ciock the jocomu- istled, the train etarted, and off went the fugi foreld Virginia. The police arrangements were excellent, and never did we witness ® more not Mr. Talimadge, the Unived 8 ® Merebal, returned bis sincere se hnowledgments to the Mayor and Chiet of Poltoe for the efficient aid rendered bin ta the discharge of bin duty during the pending examination and the depar- ture of the fugitive City Latelligence. Tue Foorrive Stare Case—itemovat or Lona. — Yesterday after the decision was kuown in the case of Long. there was some excitement among the negro po- pulation who eerembled in the Park ; and rome of the white abolitionists took occasion to hown? them against one of the witnesses on the pert of the claimant, who suid that it wae right thet the law should be carried out The segroes attacked him, aod two of them drew knives and followed bia to the Irving House They remained outside the hotel, andeaid they would have revenge. They were. however, dispersed by Che police ‘The time fixed for the removal of the sleve was half- past four o'clock, and the Matehal, with Mr. Mateell, men. marched him through the streets from the Mar- shai's office to the foot of Courtland street There wore only ® very few negroes in the Park, bata considerable number congregatedalong the way They did not. how- ever, monifest any disposition to riot. The mercban: and citizens who bappewed to be in the streete through whieh the negro passed, evinoed their satisfaction, by paying, © tbat is right, let the law be maintained.” A large crowd congregated at the Liberty etreet terry and about the the first. Second, and Phird words; but the Marshal cbaoged his mind and proseed- od by the Courtiandt street ferry. The police passed over the ferry with the Marehal, as an escort of cilizeme of the United States, firet patting \up their ‘ stars.” The Jersey poliee were very jealous at this proceeding ‘There were not baif a dozen of negroes svat the fer- The slave was delivered up by the Marehal to the agente of the claimant, and was taken away in the | Philadelphia train Ue eppeared quite heppy. and was sugbing wil the time. Fie admitted he was the right man, snd seid, he did not see why ail Chie fuss was made about him Arivemrree Scorcrme —Martin Graeff, a German, at- Tuesday evening, by overed by ofieer Hicks om the water faucet, aad to commit suicide, hanging himself. ile suspended by bis comforter f Coronet Geer held on inquest of Jane Lowden, aged 56 y native of Beotland, who came to her death by injuries to the head, onused by a fail, Verdict accordingly Gn at the corner of Ridge nd Pitt, between Pitt ce. in Division. o of Clinton wnd Division. din White and Walker streets, and sixty lamps in th ward, were not lighted on Tursde: by. ne one of the eaptains of police es — Mayor driver of driving Annrveneany OF THe Dart terday wan the [6th aantverrary of the Batth Orieavs and flags were displayed from all the public bolldivgs, im commemoration of the event Fowrnat oF My, Stoctsaw.— Yesterday the funeral of Mr. Alfred @tillman took place The burial service vas celebrated im the chapel in Klevemth street, be- tween Third and Fourth avenues, and the remains were taken to Plainfield. N J., for interment Destevetion oF a Corton Factory ix Soura Canorina.—We learn that the Mariborough cotton factory, owned by M. Townsend, and located near Bennetteville, in this State, was ¢onsumed by fire on the Sist ultimo. So rapid was the progress of the flames, that a part of ¢ hands had to jamp nor New Onine Bir Wm Don, Bt.. and Mr. Charles M. Waleott, have been playing in Richmond, Va, with great success. Mustieal. ‘Trirten THact.—Mr. Max Maretzek will give a grand yooa! aud iustrumental conc: bis splendid con- cert room, on Saturday evening next, The selections of musical gems are irom the leading composers of the Mr Hauser. the eminent violinist. will exseute od that charming vooaltst, jay her great soienee ot vo to boar the t harmoni- Meohaniow performaa- are, and every description of smusement connected with negro minitrelsy, they can passe delighttul evening ¥exvows’ Mineravis.—This superior band of min- strels attract crowded and tathionable houses. every night, by theirexeellent performances. The new bone player ia gaining in public favor. and will soon be the site dancing. laughable bi greatest favorite in his profession. On Friday, the primo basro, 8 A. Wells, takes his benefit. Dewot for- get it. Police Intelligence, ~Yeater da sinother Lauyer in T ‘eet ber of the legal profession. by the nameot AW. Goll, whose office is situated in Liberty street, by Wil- linm H, lingo, captain of the echooner William Clark, who alleges that Mr Goff obtained $60 from bim by faire and fraudulent repress mtations, It appeers from the facts set forth by Captein Limgo toa: onthe 4te fustant he received @ letter from Goff, informing him thet he held a claim ageiset Bim for wages. me Jemen Coiling, tor the sum of $43, aud requested him to call at bis office in Liberty street. and rattle im medi- ately, or be should be compelled to libel the vessel, and then heavy expemses would ocoor, Ou the re- ovipt ot this lawyer's letter, the captain became rur- prierd and romewhat al d, aod of ense called on Mr. DW. Fox, the consignee of the vessel, to whom he showed the letter be had received Mr Fox accom panied the captain to the office of the lawyer, and there raw Goff, who said he did not wisn to mak ‘ze nett it in the presence of Mr Fox, but he would settle with the captain alone. Aoeordingly. Mr. Fox left, and the settlement was effeoted, by Mr Golf de- manding $45 for the alleged oi mt and $17 fees, meking $60 The money was paid by the captain, not Decnuse he ackmowledged owing any auch amou becante he was given to wniler« be libelled, apd the exp for the mi ‘olline, the ledge of puch a person being sworn to. the magistrate issu the arrest of Goff, who was accordingly tody by officer Biter. born charge. and request! and the case will be farther inveatigated t J Dishonest Servant.—An Leigh servant girl name of Betsy Dolan, was arrested yesvrrlsy om @ charge ef atealing a gold lepine wateh and c | diamond floger ring, gold lockets, Ddesoulet din all at near $200, the propertrof Mr y of the firm of Meade Brothors, daguerreoty~ So, 983 Broad The jewolry, st appears, all jet boxes, end was stolen last Seuurday Sue the servant girl, ani om ths two ing the ona, the ie Ruepooted «i the thief Justice Opbore committed ther hearin, it 4, Horse ond oreph Lrisier, was arrested yesterda: f She First ward, on a charge of ro 4 wagon It seemaon Monday night,e Fon were found im the posseasiontof this in Cour jandt street and from the mannor and tof “he man. the officer belietes that the pro- ty bes ‘seen stolen, for hich am owner is wanted. Apply 1 the officer at the First ward police station, Frankl g market. Justice Osborn committed the ae- it to prison for Peek aon from the second story windows. By great exer ton the estere house, dwelling, and cotton house, were saved. Inthe later were stored 300 bales of cotton The factory sod machinery were valued nt 320,000; yern, loose cotton, &e., ¢2,000; 060 00; Prove tm (8 ©) Cowrie Tosurance in Howard Co. N yw on, Hartford $2,500... Oh gles Ded cured ¢o prison for a further examination. rior Court. Fav. 8 aByutty Oe oe. an the Trial Calendar,— ‘The bar ia requested to furnish to rk, on OF deform Novdey next, the names and mamber on calendar of the causes whioh ties latend to tried without » jury, during the third week of Jenuary term,