The New York Herald Newspaper, January 16, 1851, Page 1

eee WHOLE NO. 6060. MORNING EDITION: THE NEW YORK HERALD. ----THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1851. \NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. GIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON, POSTAGE REFORM IN THE HOUSE. HE THREE CENT RATE ADOPTED. errr African Colonization in the Senate. SPraucHe OF MR. CLAY. resentation of Petitions for the Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law, &e., die, de. eee THIR TY-FIRST CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. Senate. BY BAIN’S ELECTRO-CHEMICAL TELEGRAPH. Wasnincron , Jan. 15, 1851. THE PATENT Laws. “Mr. Dickinson presented three petitions abeut amend: Eng patent laws. COLONIZATION AND ANTI-AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE PRTITIONS —Vvinws oF mn. clay. Mr. Car presented three petitions from Indians, ‘Praying thet Congress would adopt some steps to re- Move all those tree colored people in the United States Members of the Legialature, by many of the literati of the Btate, by many heads of colleges, and by the <@teat body of citisens in private life. They pray that more effectual means may be adopted for the African slave trade. They depict the trade im vivid colors, and re- mensures adopted by Great Bri- ‘have wholly suppressed the trade, and they occupy one- ‘third of the coast. The petitioners ask thats line of ateamers, or of packet vessels, be established to ply be- ‘tween the United States and the coast of Africa. Mr. Gray aid thet these petitions had sug- ested to him the importance of the subjest. He “alluded to the report lately sent to the Senate by ‘the State Department, in which it appeared thet importation of slaves into Brazil, Cubs, and southern countries, has increased immensely. trade is mainly carried on by American zillam ports, om condition that they be delivered in Ports on the coast of Africa, The vessel, while actually old, sails to Africa under the American flag. When | ‘want on the ovast of Africa, or to re-ship in gate the vessel. with « cargo of slaves, to Brazil. Ithad ‘Deem recommended as s mesns of breaking up this pro- ‘peeding, that the United States shall refuse to grant ses. ~ Jetters, or other documents allowing vessels to sail trem ‘any of these ports te the coast of Africa; for there is no ‘trade to carry them there except the slave trade. All ‘gree that the squadron on the coast of Africa has been a failure, 90 far as concerns stopping of the slave trade; at sal events, it ie ascertained that the good results are ‘mot equivalent to the great cost sacrifice of health ‘keep ups squadron om the coast of Africa under the +ighth article of the treaty of Washington, amounting © @ force of eighty guns, and also # squadron on the @ocast of Brazil. These squadrons cost half » million of dollars annually, besides a grent sacrifice of lite and health, He thought that if these squadrons—as ‘they did not prevent. the trade-were withdrawn, there would not be such a sacrifice of American lives. He thought that there was no effectual remedy to su the slave trade, but the occupation of the whole coast, by colonies, and thus stop the trade at paste tana nes ni Btates @quedron on the coast of ‘Sve years have long since «: in pired of Qnancial economy, whether this ‘de kept pe =, such that of trast porting, with y with t oant of Afiica, the people of come of them here? In th’ Xpense, and tl wed and saorifised, ete of tl jegislat Probibitions againss them have bee: several of the Btate constitutio: wi f hume: is to by come of t of nity ‘be done for their relief except to transport them tothe home of epoestors. It will it the whites at ‘the North the slaves at the South. and greatly improve ‘the condition of the poor creatures themselves—for tl ‘they remain bere, they must continue to bea No one. ne lon or State of country can bein- jured by their colonizaxion on the coast of Atrica. It ‘Will, if we could only give up the prejudices and un- happy causes of tation whieh have so long disturbed us, if the people of the North would enly ‘permit the people of the Sonth to conduct and manage their own domestic sffairs for themse! It they be an evil. it is ~it they vl and sid as io mrfit the tree negroes, mony would result! ie orials be referred to the ON — RXTRAO! MenT. Mr. Har» said that he had a petition, signed by over ‘three hundred citizens of Montgomery cor we eylvania. It was not signed by any ex-Go cnembers of Congress. None of the were yy He was told, however, by a Senater from Pennsylvania, that one of the aii brother of a man who was once a cav lidate for Gover- mor. —— ) The petitioners pray the immedi- ate re the act of Bept. 16. 1850. for the re-oapture of tive slaves. He would have presented this peti- tion, and let it take that sleep which ail such petitions are doomed to take, without remark. had mot the Se- Pennay! ® few days ego, set the exam- le, ating bis opinion ot the peticion, I believe Ought to repesi ihe law, or ought to it ensentially. f bi t law is a re- ARY RXOITR: Ith ¢zialation of th @ had another point of order; order vo disours petit orning howr. im seid that Mr. Hale hed a right to express m of the law; but the rule was, that, in pre- tions, nothing was in order state contents of the petition. Mr. Foors — Does the Chair deoide that denunciation “of the lew ts out of order! The Onare—The Ohair made no such decision, The @enator is at liberty te go on a# long as he pleases, denouneing the jon of Congress. Mr. Hace—I aseure the Senate that I will mot go -one-tenth the extent in condemning thts la at the did in denunciation of the last session, in regard to the ehire was not im order. Mr Hare—All [have to say ave tlicited such s tender Laughter . ise winccome moved that the petition be Inid on ayer sald that other petitions had been re- vad why sbould not this be ? ae vores scmanaed the yon and nays, which were 7 The roll was called, and many Benators present did +) Ot vote, - the vote was annou! ir noed, corn demanded the enforcement of the rule Benator to vote, il tor the enforcement eay that he did ot vote, and had not voted, fer s purpose, Mr. Foore insisted on the enforcement of the rule, Mr. Yurxx said he would state his reasons. Objections were made from several quarters. Mr. Jzvvenson Davis considered a Senator had « ais to state his reasons for not veting. r. YuLee them asked to be exoused from voting. The reason he did not vote, was that resolutions were now before the ig the Senators from question consected with the F ive Slave law. ir. Manaum called for the yeas and nays on excus- ingitr Yulee. Mr. Hain thougot that allthis r, Hamuin was out of order. While the Benate was on one subject, no other yote could be interposed. Here was a vote withi: vote. No persom could be excused from voting, unless he was excused the vote commenced. ‘The Crain was understood to say that the proceed. ng out of order. reat commotion out the chamber. been momentart!: Ber ‘Loris out of to re- tions of in- structions mye the lature of Florida, he did not think they should prevent the 8e discharging the duty of all senators, imposed constitution. Mr. Hare asked to be excused from voting on the motion to exouse the Senator from Florids. ter). Here was a law requiring all to undetermined whether to vote for th forcement o: the law, bp ama es ba eat law,” which was a AU ) Mr. ano said that he conmidered it ged of by every one for himself, whether to vote any question, He would not voteto compel snother to vote. Mr. Foore wes glad that the New Hampshire Senator had exposed the“ law’ principle He was, how- ever, somewhat surprised to see how the Senators from New York and Florida harmonised on the doctrine of * higher law.”’ The Cuar, aiter consideration, decided motion to excuse bat mq in order. The vote. Mr. Bennien said that even if the resolut had that no rule re- 6 decided that no further remarks were in order. and called the Senator trom Florids to order. ‘The Seoretary called “ Mr. Yulee.” (No response.) —* Mr. Yulee.” lo response. the Onan Cow Sag pene, discharged his duty. It Mr. Puetrs said he desired ‘was recorded. Mr. Urmam voted; and Mr. Barpwin also voted. Mr. Burien, of Bouth seid he had not voted, nor did he intend to vote. He occupied the same position as the Senator from Florida—he would not vote, ‘The Cuaim—Call the Senator from Bouth Carolina. Secretany—“Mr, Butler,” “Mr. Butler.” No re- sponse was given, ‘The Cuain announced the vote te be decided in the affirmative, and the was laid on the table. Trig Mpmrre. Atchison Bell, Barr Glemens, Davie ‘of Hunter, Joace, gM 0@, Phedy erie, Pearce, Phelpe, Rha _ a ad id, Wales, teom| Ls Bexare, Baldy 65 omer . Seward ted a frem five hundred citizens of Hudron, New Tonys for the immedi- ate repeal of the Fugitive Slave law, aud moved it be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Maxcum moved that the motion to refer be laid om the table. Carried, ut ® count. NAVAL SURGKONS, Mr. Dickinson gaye notice of s joint resolution, giv- ing surgeons in ivy, for lamd service, the same rations as are givens medical officer of the army. CALIFORNIA REVENUES, Mr. Benrox reported back, with amendment, the Iecte in her ott revenueon importa, prot 20 ber ected in her as revenue on 7 admission into the Union. ‘Wipows’ aND ORPHANS’ rENst ‘The Benate too! jhe bill tt ’ pen- to certain widows end orphane of toidiers of the the United Btates; tnd after debate the bill was post. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLIC LANDS. The Sepate then took up the bill to cede the public lands to States, &e. we Warxer concluded his speech in favor of the 7H ICM SPOLIATION BILL Was next taken up, but before any action was had, the Senate went into executive session, and shortly after adjourned. House of Representatives. BY BAIN'S ELECTRO-CHEMICAL TELEG Wasniwctow, January CHRAP FosTAGe BILL The Houee went into committes on the Postage bill. ‘The queetion was tak: n agreeing to the amendment pending yesterday, providing three cents om single let} ters of half an ounce, and five cents if not prepaid. No diminution of mail facilities, nor reductions of com pensation to postmasters, should the bill pass. Re- jected, only two members voting in the affirmative. Mr. Brown (dem.) of Ia., offered an amendment charg miles, and over that distance five cents; nor shall the mail facilities be diminished nor pastmasters salaries red by the act. Rejected, 62 to 72. Mr. Dimatiex (dem) of Penn., propored, three, five and ten cents postage, according to distance. Rejected yeos 8, nays not counted. Mr. Porren (dem.) of Ohio, offered @ substitute for the first section of the original bill, namely, upon each letter not weighing over one half ounce, three cents. nnd for each additional halt ounce or fraction of half an ounee, three cente— provided no post ¢ffice now ex- ieting shall be dircontinued— nor shallthe mail serviee on any mail rou! comsequence of any di may result from this ac be th; duty of the Postmaster General to establish new post- officer, and place the mail service on new mail routes established, or that may be heteafter established, fn the tame manner as though this act had not passed, and provided that the compensation of the postmas ters sball not be diminished in consequence of the pas- sage of this act After several unruscersfal efforts to a: ition was agreed to—ayes 91, noes 70. The first section was thus disposed of by the com- mit ommittee proceeded to the consideration of the second section of the bill. M 1851. wapapers delivered in the shail be chargeable with only ates. imerts were offered to this proposi- ed. Two amendments, similar in substances, were agreed te- that no postage shall be charged paper mailed and delivered in the county where published, nor within thirty miles of the place of publication. Another amendment anal ahem t a oftty er cent on magazine post when pre 5 . Without perfecting tee second section, the commit- tee rore, end the House sjourred. Interesting from Washington. FLARE UP IN THE VIROINTA LATURE—CON- GRESSIONAL DOINCS—TREATY WITH THE TEXAS INDIANS, ETO. Wasmivoron, Jan. 16, 1861 On the election of a Judge, there has been a flare up in the Virginia Legislature, which, it is thought, will disrolve the democratic party. Mr. Parker, ® eompro- mise man, has been elected. Cheap postage is looking up to-day. The French Spoliation bili of five millions will be before the Senate to-morrow. The government agents have recently effected trea- ties with the Texan Indians, by which the Indians promise the restitution of all stolen property, and the prisoners in their possession. Some tribes were not represented in the councils, particularly the Ca- manches; but the agents troug of short- 1 ducing them to enter into simiiar conditions, with ute fal 1 com |Heavy Gale—Steamboat Disaster. New Onieans, Jan, 11, 1861. ‘The steamship Alabama was caught in a violem “norther,” and compelled to put into Tebuantepeo, where she remained for seven days. The Alabama has weeks in aking the paseage, and it was mn ocou steamers 4 to day, between Princeton and Alamo. by which the former was sunk. | All om board were resoued, except ome man Her cargo, consisting of co'ton. was saved Tremendous Coflagration of Grease—Loas $100,000. Crvcrvm ats, Jam. 16, 1961 The extenrive lard ofl and candle factory of Mevere. Grove & Dertrich, with the machinery stock, waa totally destroyed by fire last wi; 208,000 The, Of lara were in the Baltaiiig. The total tied is about $100,000, half of which ts ineared, A fre broke out this afternoon jn Btagg & Shay's extensive much damage uring ham house, but was extinguished without | NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. BY MORSE’# MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH Acnany, Jan 16, 1851 PETITIONS. For amendment of the Commissioner's map of Brook- lyn; for the per redemption of country bank notes in the city of New York. BILLS REPORTED, Bills were reported prohibiting the members ef mu" tual insurance companies from voting for directors by roxy; to repeal the charter of the Croton Turnpike jompany. Yor the reduotion of postage referred to the Lite- ‘or the rature Committee, se BILLS INTRODUCED AND NOTICED. A bill was introduced by Mr. Moncay, to amend the Ww General Bankin, Notice was of @ bill to establish a uniform standard of and measures. ‘The Senate adjourned, te attend the annual meeting of the Btate Ag tural Society. Assembly, Axoasy, January 15, 1861. PETITIONS PRESENTRD, Of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, asking for an amendment of ite charter ; of » praying tor « reduction of railroad fare ; of free colored men of Albany, for a law protecting them from arrest ; for the repeal or modification of the Mili ee ReroRts. From the Judiciary Committee, unfavorably, w) the A espe ‘asking for an amendment of the charter of the city o Pavers ; an eee Caper) @ bill amendatory iting mining and man- ufacturing fssoctations. : To provide for the tions ; toamend the act Insurance Company, of Ni Pennsylvania Legislature. Hanaispuna, January 15, 1861. Bills have been introduced im the Senate to charter the Mechanics’ Bank of Pittsburgh; relat‘mg to part- nerships in this Commonwealth; to extend the charter of the Schuylkill Bank, of Philadelphia, and to reduce the capital; also one to ion the State fato twenty ji tauntloe L8 INTRODUCED. tion of building associa. rating the Mutual in tion to the number of judicial dis- tricts, and the counties ¢ Ct of the Judges, &o.. ko. In bills were introduced to charter the Bank of Tamaqua, and revise the militis system of the Interesting from Yucatan—Deelaration of Independence, é&e. New Oxteans, Jan. 11, 1861. ‘The steamship Alabama brings news from the city of Mexico to the let instant, to the effect that Yucatan hes pronounced against the supreme government, and declared herself independent of Mexico. Advices from the city of Mexico to January lst, fitteen days later, are at hand. Except the continu- anoe of Indian troubles, the country remains quiet. Serious Affray. r BY HOUSE'S PRINTING TELE@RAPH,'8 WALL STREET. ‘Troy, Jan. 15, 1851. We learn that, on Tuesday night, three young men, residents of QOohoes, were coming to West Trey, and in passing through the toll gate, drove on the wrong side, when the gate keeper requested them to back out. apd pass through the that was open. In attem) 4 do 20, the shafts of the outier were broken. They asked fora light, aud when Mr Abbott, the gate keeper, opened his office, one of the men pulled him out of the office, knocked him down, and Otherwise beat him. Mr. Abbott shot the name is Chauncey, with a revolver. Mr. A. is badly is not expected to live. King and custody. ne - Satliny of tne Niagara. Boston, Jan. 15, 1861. ‘The Royal Mail steamship Niagara sailed at noon, with fifty-eight passengers, for Liverpeol, and ten for Halitax. She took out $4 800 in gold dust, 9.400 in overeigns, and $100,400 in silver dollars—the latter from Canada. New York State Agricultural Seciety. Avwany, January 15, 1851. The President called the meeting to order in the As- sembly chamber at 12 o'clock, when the Secretary called the list ofthe members, and afterwards pro- ceeded to read the report of the Executive Committes, which is quite long, and embraces all the operations of the Bociety tor the past year. Observation BY MORSK’S TELE@RKAPH LINK, 16 WALL STREET. Burvaco, January 15—8 A.M. Wind from the south, thawing very fast. Itis a beautiful morning, and the barometer falling. 8 P M.-The wind is still south, and it has thawed rapidly. The barometer continued falling until 6 o'clock, but is now risi: Rocusster, January 15—8 A M. It is a beautiful mild and plea sant. There is ing here; the roads are hare; gTees above zero. This has been a very lovely spring day, The sun bas shone out clear and fast disappearing. ‘The ther- Ve KErO. the other man are Oswroe, January 1 There is a mild south wind here. and t/ sppeariog rapidly. The her is please: ermometer 43 degrees above zero. Pp ‘The weather still continues pleasant, and it jg quite fast. The wiad south; the the: mome- ter at 43 degrees above zero, Syracuse, January 15 -8 A M It is very mild and pleasant, and thaws very fast; the wind south The thermometer stands at 00 above rm her, and has thawed fast all day. it; the ther mometer at 43 degrees al Es juary 15-3 A.M ‘The weather is very clo: haay, with the wind south. amd the ther: meter ve § P.M —The weather is rather misty. and the wind scuth, The thermometer stands at 43 degeers above rere. Wrirewacs, Janaary 15—8 AM, ‘The weather is very mild, ond thawing fast Brasinevow, January 15 8 A M ‘The thaw continues. nod the weather is very mild. Br Joux, January 16-8 A.M The thermometer is at 38 above zero, and it is rain ing @ little. Mowtreat, January 15 ‘The weather hazy, with the wind south an Ss of rain. The thermometer at 23 abo thermometer at unurually mild. Tonowro, January 15-8 A M. The weather is cloudy and mild, with the thermome. ter at 28 above. Kinestow. January 16-8 A.M ‘The weather is cloudy and very mild, with the ther- mometer at 35 above. ometer at 29. Tror, January 16—8 A.M. The weather is mild and cloudy, and thawing rery ay) . The thermometer at 46 above, er ii ‘The weather has been very mild and pies- fant all day. The thermometer ranged at 40 degrees above rero, The sleighing going fast. —. BY BAIN’S LINK, OF FICK 29 WALT. STREET. Wirsrnaton, Jonuary 16--19M. The weather is clear and pleasant, with the wind W. The thermometer at 48 above zero. P.M.— The weather is olear and fine; the thermo- moter at 47 degrees ahove nero Pritavenenmia, January 16—1 weathor is clear and warm, and (he thermome- nde a nero. P.M—The weather is clear and fine; the thermo- moter at 50 degrees above zero urmone, January 16—19M, It Is clear and pleasant weather, like epring, with | the thermometer at 57 above nero. 8 P.M.—It is clear and mild weather; the thermo- Teter at 63 degrees above sero. wworos, January 15 -12 M. and the thermo- 4 mild; the therme- Brawrony, Jan 15-8 A.M. ‘The weather is hazy ; thermometer standing at 34 Baivarront, Jan, 15—8 A. M. ‘The weather is clear , thermometer standing at 52. nw Haves, Jan 15-8 A. M, ‘The weather is clear ; thermometer standing at 33 Mivptetows, Jan. 15-84. M The weather is clear—wind & W. ; thermometer, 86, Noawicn, Jan 15-8 A.M Mild weatber-the thermometer ftending at 40. Provipanen, Jan 16-3 A M Fine, clear weather; wind 8 5. W rmAmeater. 36. joaTo™ 15-8A M ‘The weather is mild—wind W. ; ‘thermometer at 40. At 20 Wall street, in New York, meter The Elections fer U, §. Senators. MASSACHUSETTS. Boston, Jan 15, 1861. ‘The Houge refused, by forty-eight majority, to post- pone the election of United States Senator, and pro- ceeded to THE FIRST BALLOT. Charles Sumner....,,. Robert C. Winthro, Boatterin, tee Whole number of votes cast, . Necessary to a choice..... ee ‘Though both democrats and free soilers resolved, in caucus, not to adjourn without electing a United Se- nator, yet after the first ballot, they were left in a minority, and @ motion to adjourn was carried by eight votes. The free soilers declare that if Sumner is not elected, Mr. Boutwell will be requested to resign. ‘There is much exoitement, and it is generally conceded that Mr, Sumner eannot be elected. The free sollers bave unanimously resolved to nominate no other can- didate; and, in the present state of affairs, they de- mand that the democrats shall mot use the power given to them, through their means, to displace any Person at present holding office. oe 186 112 MISSOURI. Jerrenson City, Jan. 15, 1861. ‘There has been much more balloting for United States Senator, but with the same result as those last reported. Debates of angry character occurred between the two wings of the demoeracy, which ecoupied nearly the entire dey. Mr. Benton’s character was discussed and defended, at considerable length. ‘The Niagara Smuggling Case. Boston, Jan. 16, 1851. Dolliver was examined to-day, om the charge of emuggling from the Niagara, aad was committed for trialin March. Captain Leitch testified that he had received a letter from Brownlow, the absconding butcher of the ship, dated amd postmarked ~ New York,” confeesing as to the smuggling of the goods, and stating that he alome was guilty. Pedestrianism. Brnincriety, January 16, 1861. A great foot rage, for $500 a side, came off at Long- meadow, this afternoon. A young Englishman, named Poole, undertook to run 5 miles in 31 minutes,—he succeeded easily, and had 40 seconds to spare, al- th the trac ly. He will, to-morrow, for another wi mount, undertake todo 10 miles in 64 minutes, Great excitement is manifested kore as to the result. Panorama ef Broadway Burned. Mocnesren, January 15, 1851. A fire broke out about half past three o'clock this afternoon, im Coneert lial, on State street, which, for @ time, threatened serious destruction, but by the ex- ertions of the ek GT aw jullard’s Panorant of Brosdway, valued at it $15,000 was consumed. Mayor of Pittsburgh. Prrranvncn, Jan, 14, 1864, Jobn B. Guthrie, democrat, has been elected Mayor of this city. QGourt of \ Atuaxy, Jan. 15, 1861. No. 23, reserved; 24, argued; 116, submitted; 102, sub- mitted; 25, on at During the aiternoon session the argumen' neluded. Ct The Reception of Jenny Lind at Havana. Mad liejJenny Lind arrived at Havave on Baturday, the 4th inst., in the Isabel, from Charleston, as men- tioned in the Herald yesterday. She went ashore in ® custom house boat as soon as the Ibabel got into the harbor. There was no demonstration on hor land- ing—only about « dozen persons on the Mule. She pro- ceeded toa new Bouse opened tor herby Mr De For- rest, of New York. She arrived very much out of sorts, and found fault with the house and all the per- sone in it, Bhe remained only s couple of days, and left it on the morning of the 6th inst , and has takon house on the Paseo, outside the walls. Mer first con- cert was to have beem given on Friday the 10th inst Bhe will not give more than two or three concerts, ‘There was very little said about her. The Havana correspondent of the Newark Advertiser, under date of the Sth inst., enoy Lind arrived here ant ‘o whart to engine De usual eae Upon strangers. A oa was § [ ber Necidantans saveal, ae i the landed at the Hotel de Colon. | 4 | | ning up the the grand saloon and was a witness of the proceedings. Jenny com- plained that “the spartments were not suitable nor comfortable; she evilently expected to be in a pri- vate hous, end was ip a regular rage. The sweet gelic Jenny actually flew into a vulgar pastion! pressing herrelf in French with the gteatest vehe- mence The end of the first act caused By who evidently w very muchafraid to enoeunter Jenny, (as he Bad. y prowisen of the greatest comfort, ipcuced her to ce ere) butthere was no backing out. sohe knocked at the door. and war admitte After the conference, he returned and told the pro- | pristor of the bouse thay he wanted more rooms, also | the grand for this alteration th num to appear, ed (£200) This was retuned by #0, after steying here two days, and placing selves iam very ridiculows posttio ‘they lert the | house for another, outside ef th w theatre; for (his house #he pa: the extraordinary success thet Jenny Lt in the United Btates nnd the great excf the created there. to come here, without @ person to weloome her! And on her errivaint the hotel there not even a perron to look at ber! Can you ima- sine anything more napleasant’ Mr Barnum certainly has not be n fortunate in his arrangements, end this time he has been taken iu. If Jenny dees not bewiteh the fashionabies on her first moe (the 10th) the soower Barnum pocket the better for her reputation, as there will be sweet y for her incurring misfortune here it iv 0 near. not dol think that she w cubinit to any unpopularity, as abe » nd at the same time are aware enlence thac Mr. De Foret bes beew put to, are satirfied that the first parties have acted very improperly, leaving Mr. DeForest without @ moment's notice, and without any other explanation than © that 4 Lind could not sleep in tne nights Of the expense and inco wi d the proprietor of the house several times, Jenny t thet be only “ wished to make money out of her face ucce as of his supposed rpecaln even from room to room, but always, @ manner roa, a4 if tramtio, from door and to prevent th she new day Jef usloghod; her porters ovcing Ro excitement Toy | With their heads on the table, probattly dreaming of | thove exciting times pasted through in New York and elrewhere Poste evening | sew Jenny wal! the okt erybody wns occupied as | they would have if the, the gteat American | Jenny, had not been there. What impressed me moxt, | * unaccountable fact of Miss Lind walking in the | ylare among hundreda of gentle without @ vail | over her face, when at her own hotel, when no one ex: | Pressed the rlightest curiosity, she, ag before Jeseribed, | Tan on every cceasion in the most theatrical manner, — for the purpose of escaping cbeervation. However, there is no accounting for a woman's fancy The Sectional Dock Accident. | New Yous, J 15, i851. To THE RDITOR OF Tree yon attribute the caure of the dreadful aeci- | dent, Which happened yeater Bectional | Dock, to carelesaners of the persons who erected the steges; rch, however, Is not the oxes, Oo the Sea tional Dock there conristing of uprighte and it was by the tenet a Thee atro: seoure ye “oe ny, wilde me jastic ef the care J, BP. PLAT®, this a place in you: solwm and give the pubiic the pro Poiltieal Oraanitarion oF tee New | Legislatore of New | by the election of Gent of the Renate, John Rodgers, whig, a re ' end John J Halsted. whte, ae clerk; Joho I Phitilps was cleeted Bpesker, and David Naat as clerk, All the o@icers of the House, are demoorate, | severely burt | Walton, Baward Collins, | called from the ruins t | —— PRICE TWO CENTS, TERRIBLE CAT STROPHE IN TWENTY-FIRST STREET. wr FALL OF SIX NEWFIVE-STOBY HOUSES, NUMBERS BURIED IN THE RUINS. SIX MEN TAKEN OUT DEAD. Many More Supposed to be Killed. SEVERAL MORE OR LESS INJURED. Yeeterdey afternoon, at half-past one o’clook. one of those terrible accidents occurred in our city which have become #0 frequent of late, ard are so deeidedly the re- sult of reckleseness of human life, and an inordinate desire to grow suddenly rich at the expense of hema- nity, that our citizens are becoming seriously alarmed or their personal security, not knowing the day or the hour when they may be overwhelmed in those rotten fabrics which are called houses. There was no wind— no storm-- nothing to cause the fall bythose buildings, but the absolute insufficiency ot the materials, and the insecure manner in which they were built. Yet they were to have brown stone fronts, and to be very elegant when Snished, like the whited sepulchres men- ioned in scripture, outwardly beautiful to look upon, but within full of rottenness. The misfortune is, that these houses are notan isolated case; all through the city the same ecrt of work is being run up, to the dan- ger of the lives ofthe workmen, the passers by, or the inhabitants, should thee structures stand so long. The six buildings, which are the cause of the loss of #0 much of human life, were being built on what is culled speculation; that is, they were to be sold or dassoen as completed. They are situated in ‘Twenty-third street (south side), between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The proprietors were Thomas A. Em- mett and Mrs. Peli, the former being the owner of the ground. The agent was Mr. James B. Glentworth, who contracted with George Spencer to be architect, build- «rand carpenter. They were to be paid for by instal- ments, at so much per story, as each story was com- pleted, and the last payment had been just made. The rear and end walls of the range were finished, also the party walls,and yesterday they were laying the root beams, but the front wasastill left open, the brown atone, of which it was to be constructed, not having arrived; and this blander was, in a great degree, the cause of the catastrophe, for had the tront beem built with the rest, the walls would probably not Bove a way, badas they evidently were. ‘This evems likely from the manper in which they fell, the party walls giving way in front, and fast im the rear, where they were supported by the wall. The party walls were built without mortar, or at least without morter having lime in it. The bricks, after the fall. were as clean as before they were yut imto the building. The outside of the rear wall was built partly with lime and send; but it was like « veneer, for the. ianer which wae buiit with elay, crumbled away from it. an: the firemen and the police after- prostrated it with a view the better to extricate the dead trem the ruins. ‘The bricks are of the worst description, amd the small ortion of lime used also very inferior. The joists only three inch hemlock, and everything indi- betantial nature of the work. Had ed till the fromt wall was erected, the building might possibly have stood for s time. The thaw, however, proved ite unsoundness to sueh « degree that (he walls bulged at th: jation, amd it was necessary te prop them. der pass. ing by to his work, yesterday morning, on looking at thore butidings, raid they would come down beiore night, and Dis prediction proved true. Bi Rag ee te ei one one at work Besides these thirty-three workmen there was the foreman John Fleming, and the contractor George Spencer At the time the building fell, Floming and Spencer were in font, and thus escaped. Spencer took to bis ne and was not seen efter. [Had he bren tound, he wou been arrested. one aiter the , ire west to cast, with a fearful crash, burying the men we have mentioned beneath the rains, amidst « wild shriek of despair, and cloud of dust that from the rotten ciay mortar, Brioks, timbers and men, were sll huddled jer inchaos. The scene was terrible. The alarm ng given, help come from all quarters. The women in the neighborhood shriek- ed, ond some of the wires and female relatives of the slain. or of those eupy to be killed, were soon on the spot and filled the air with their lamentations, while others looked om in mute agony--between hope apd despair. The captain and assistant captain of police, of the Fighteeuth War the disaster ooo! cap: A assistant oaptail he Nint! d Bixteenth Wards, were early at the scene, with the from their respective stations, and were most r 5 Chiet of PB: a ton such ocoasions, was on the active and efficient. when danger Is to be encountered, were promptly ti The mew. bors of 43 Regine and 8 Mook L ere first at the toene, and rendered powerful agaistance. The tol- Jowing were also in carly attendance: — 11 Hose; 24 Ko- gloe; 11 Engine; 9T Hore; 34 Hose; 16 Engine; 20 En- | eine; 44 Hone; 7 Hose, and 6 Hook and Ladder. Theee brave fellows, sided by the police, went to work with « hearty good will; and many of them dash- ed inamong the ruins, while the fragments of walls still standing, shaking over their heads. The however, loristed upon having those led do Gleutworth, who was part: ‘orem ost in this peril joreman ot Hook Ladder Ne ourkge and eooin: valor which “ seek the canpen's mouth.” y lite leaving afew nding, snd thas the firemen others were enabled to cleat away the brick dish without danger We theuld mention that two mem escaped ui rt, and Were left standing on the summit of « wing of the tuina. One of them leaped down thtwe stories and was The other climbed down without in- One of there two was inthe act of handing » piece ‘bacco to ® fellow workmen, when the erash came down the latter i He was killed Thus, “one was taken, and the other lett.”’ dery Faye = doubt, attract a brilliant audience. will aj with the beautiful Ducy-Barre in the Pa: sented last night, before a very large a subscribers were present teats unoceupied. The reception of Parodi was such as might have been expected, celal etacle to sce the friends of the sieving Be most painful anxiety for the finding the bodies or frezin themselves among the ruins for the dead, or ‘night be that @ faint hope lingered thet they 5 i, anal . 6 was wri the and one addit been found (not identified), making six in all. one o’cloek, ym we left, there ive. we ry ip to ong: or edng Y= he 2 a'inost heroleally. ‘The street waa flied. with bea ry much work done’ ‘The Uhiet ‘ot Police waa sia oo was still at ‘Theatrical. Bowery Tuxatay.—The Morlaix, or the Patient H. this and well man: ing ense audiences, w a poe hf Sy Po sarns the verness, the c! ton, as the Count Wem the jeter of Hortense with fessional ability. In fine, the const is such thet each member of the corps has given to hima exactly suited and rs ) and bence its trium fads; and thin vill be flloned by She seeee M: “ “ in which Mr. Fenno w Disk Deshali, ats will conclude the drame of ” J.B, Boott heres om Ni id Ashburn, Nick st the Woods, the Jibbemainoray. Broapway Tuxatre.—We are te pe glad te perceive Aad . Mise san notrene whe le gepesell ly admired, sustains yA uvergne, is ul ehall’s efforts to cater ble singing Mf lent actress, and her singing in é sweetly rendered, and ve: the German doetor. has eng les. Mloctive. Dyott, oa Faust e ive. ven another con’ 3 Con Sonica pre well Dav! mad ey vine! great histrionic ab! is excellent--he looks and acts character i the German student capitally. In gestic: bona being. by. some of the ablest he day. Go, to-night, and judge for F be ym Fanets early, or else yeu will not find room ‘alters, admirable danseuse, riage jd the entertsinments o of the “Deserter.”” This bill will, ne Natiovat Tuearne.--Purdy, always alive to the im terest and pleasure of his patrons, presents a bill of Len tow het th uncommon for this evening. The enter- tainmente will commence with the moral and instrue- tive drama of the “ Drunkerd’’--Mr. H. Watkins ae Béward Middleton, and Miss Mestayer as Mary Wilson. ‘The will ps the overture to the Brouse Horse, this will by the grand romaatie snp ter jorean #pectacie entitled the “Frolic of the which hes been produced with new ace! , extensive machinery. new bea music. and interspersed with ex, uisite danc- img Nearly all the talented a/tachées of t it im the respective characters. The orches- next play the overtare to “La Bayadere,” an@ we may conclude with the comic feabion —4 ele. to flow towards this commodious and ged place of amusement. It is espe- jose oharmi fall; % Blsed by the el etroni iy Jad! pone’ end beautifal ccoeeaee uite delightful to the spectator o of the “ Andelusian” was ca; night Miss Julia Gould ts will soon wake bere great favorite with the pubite, Brougham may well euparyiniate himself upon the unprecedented success which bas crowned his speou- lation. Not a rmall portion of the attractiveness of thie theatrs isthe easy access and egress; the whole jace emption fteelf in about five minutes. Tonight do “ Copper: now an established far lem; jal request, the popularcomedy of * The Scclout by Fall. with Yrougham in his great character of Cap- with Mesare adaway, ‘and Miss Chapman in the leading cl Crown's Bex rorite deneti| <. The new equestrian troupe and the tpectacie will be breught out on Mom. The beautiful Pamorame of the to gain every day in publie . favor, as the attendance proves. Srorrant Havc.— Those who can take delight in @ work of exquisite <rtistic merit, should call and see the beautiful tableaux of New Ragland. Miss Crancorre Ovsnman. the great American | Sotrese, bas concluded brilliant cagegumantsan Oe e ati and Louisville, and ison her way te New Or- leans, where she appears on the ist inst. Musteal. Tracias Ovens House —* Lucrenia usual. which The folicwing bodies were taken oot - | for Michael F1: Wilifam fj, The two first tion houre. by the Coroner in tl de to take them | war found with the The following were taken out ali gan. John Rice, Jamer Brogan, Francis Kenny, Harry aemurl Lawrence, James O'Neill, Wm. Fogerty, Thomas Hogan, Thomas Kenny, Micherl Rooney, Pat O’Brien, Hugh Jasper, William | Aokem Hugh Trevor Thus there ate sixteen, out of the thirty. three on the building. ascertained to be d delng found dead, a balance of twelve jed wore conveyed to the ame atere. unds also drersed. John MeDuggnn and Pat. 0'rien were conveyed to the City Hospital One of those token out of the ruins stated that he left aman dead beside him, with of a wall upon im Another was found ¥ hie voles ana out; and an: sifeking out, but bis body cove he was dead, as he could not or ak . m when he was taken out, be was found to be almost | «the ruins by the sound of | T ha | wnbert At 7 o'clock the Chief of Pollos ordered the pro.tra- tion of the remaining pone, of the party walls, sod | ore who wore engaged in the search. The manner in which these walls fiterally crumbled at the very touch of a ladder, art sant up & | dust. showed of what sert ot stuf they were mode, | thoweh they were twelve inches thick. This accomplished, a rerpite wae taken, and the po- Moe apd firemen. many of whom had not ny: | thing since morning, proceeded to the Fourth areaue for tefrerhmente. Fifteen of the Gremen were than selected to preside the gangs of laborers. a 0 O by Aldermen Dole urred to the reeumed We y soon alter the it, ae dered very ervemtlal tatvioe, being & r hy profersion © In attendance, and gave diree- gthing that was needful done at any theme to beve caren | "The hte of 8 | search Seing cont +e cowtinned mp all nicht the urd with lanterns; aad i was a sed whom rose from ti le was encored in the drinkin, Tabi) have singer to fill the place of this artist Rathaile Fit eee wee bagi the audience; and = Parodi, and the chief vocalists cant which few European cities can boas’ ung more #pir siasm cf those before her more sincere and | She was called out att! udly applauded by; many y hele to her te Tapeh fo sang vimi- and throughout yee more than ‘ordi xerllence, Beneventano, too, as the Dake perfor It will be many a day before we seats to pay hi Patt! did not seem to be in very will appear ke a rare combination of talent, the equal it, OCunity's Mivernece.—Tbere are all sorte and oha- Fricows’ Mixereis announce « teinment for this evening Negro melodies in dance. instrumental performances and dancing. bone player i very clever Anwa Brovior.— This distinguished has beom giving concerts in costume in Boston and have attracted large sesemblages Eras concert at the Tremont Temple was attended by 1,200 trons, Her “Ave Maria.” Handel's™ Sweet Bird * end the ° Cratins Agimoas” were reovived with entha- siastic cheering. Jan. 16 ther Bradish was called to the chair, im the absenoe of the President APPROPRIATIONS The report of the Finance Committes, fn favor of appropriating the sum of $2465 61, Socneets ae oteney to meet the Cy of the schost of Eleventh ward to the Ist Feb. 1851, was adopte A report from the same committes, appropriating #1 z tory for the ercetion of furnaces in ward school 0°. a New N THE PPT Wane, ety ams received; and s resol) rising the ward officers to ® contract uutchare of three lots of ground at the corner of Moore and Vartek streets, @as adopted ScROOLE OF THe aTeTH Ww. ‘The report from the Coumittes on Kepairs woe recstved. and « tesolation requesting ward to ascertain the cout in the ward echoole Noe @ ith the diagram prodaced, amd ay ' wored next Wedmenday, the ad.