The New York Herald Newspaper, February 6, 1851, Page 3

Our Warkiugton Correspendemes. Wasuinoton, Feb. 3, 1851. Extension of the Capitol. “The Capitol, as it stands, consists of a central ‘building and two wings, the entire length being three hundred and fifty-two feet, and the depth of the wings one hundred and twenty-one feet. Oa the eastern front there isa splendid portico of twenty-two Columns, ranged in double order, and thirty-eight feet high; and on the west front there is a portice of ten columne, ranged in single line, in peirs. The cheight, to the top of the central dome from the basement, is one hundred and twenty feet. The hail of the House of Representatives is inthe south Wing, and from the lobby behind the Speeker’s chair, a fiae prospect is commanded of a portion of the city, and of the Potomac river to Fort Washing- ton, Which is nearly opposite Mount Vernon, six- teen miles down the broad stream. The library of Congress opens upon the western portico, which, from its elevation, and its projection from the mass of the building, comands an extensive landscape, south and west, and north. The city proper, com- prehending Pennsylvania avenue, and the thickly populated district to the north of it, and all the exccutive buildings to the White House; and to the south of it, the canal, the Mall, or spacious public common, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Washington Monument. Tne wide and wind- ing river, the lofty heights of Georgetown ; and the extensive sweep of the furest hills of NA inia, all taken together, make up a landscape, which, copied by a respectable artist on « fine summer’s afternoon, Would be very apt to win the first premium of the American Art Union,upona fair judgment. Asit now stands, the Capitol, on all sides, is open to the air and light—a massive, beautiful building—and an- awering very wellthe purposes for which it was built, except so far as respects the chamber of the Senate. There the architect, a foreigner, with royal ideas of the exclusiveness of the Houze of Lords, so arranged the chamber as to keep out the rabble entirely, fortifying the Senate against in- ‘trusion by immense watis on every side, and cramp- ing them into the smailest possible corner. The tinkering galleries for the people were an after- thought. The greatest want is a new Senate ehamber, with accommodations for the people. ‘The wembers of the House complain that their ‘hall 18 shocking bad to hear in; but we presume it tis as good as'they can get on so large a scale, and a smaller would hardly answer the purposes of the y- The joint committee of the two houses, after having advertised for plans, and having received @ farge number, for the extension of the Capitol, have been studying over the subject from time to time, as to the best plan for their adoption. The Senate committee have adhered to their origiaal idea of Wings to the present building, north and south; and certainly no plan could better preserve the identity of the building—its usefulaess in all its rts—its openness to the light, the air, and the ine views which three of its four sides now com- mand. But the House Committee are resolved ‘upon a more splendid operation. They Propose to begin by tearing down the eastern portico, which is in nobody’s way, and fits exactly the place where it belongs. The western portico is to share the game fate, and, if we are rightly informed, the columns in the present hall of the house are to be taken out to make ‘nore room fora library. A new Capito! is then to be erected, a few rods east of the present one, alongside of it, just like it out- side, so as to have two Capitols instead of one, the new one to be cast entirely into tha shade by the old one and the surrounding buildings in the neighboring etreets. We had hoped there was one public building in the city which would escape the quackery of such patch work ; that the Capitol, at least, would be retained upon its originally beautiful plan as nearly as poseible. But the President has his veto, and we do trust, if thia thing of a duplicate Capitol is brougnt before him, he will expunge it, and call for something more reasonable, less expensive, more architectural, and better adapted for the uses of Congress. Wasmine ron, Feb. 3, 1851. The California Land Bull—Califorma Maps— General Scott and Native Amerwanism, §c., §c. The debate om the Calfornia Land Title bill may lest another week; but the amendments of Mr. Benton will not prevail. The old Spanish set- alers were very well protected under the bill as in- troduced by Dr. Gwin. They were protected by the law of prescription; but Mr. Benton was not satitfied with Dr. Gwin’s bill, which was then on its passage, fought it, and made it worse by having | at referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. He has gone further and fared worse. The bill as it now stands will pass, with very trifling amend- mente, and Mr. Benton will only have the merit of having expended a vast amount of ammunition 10 Bo practical purpose Spesking of California, I must not forget to meution the eeries of beautiful maps now in pro- cess of execution. They are the finest specimens © topographical and hydrographical drawings I dave ever seen, and executed with @ minuteness and exactitude of detail which reader them highly valuable in a scientific and nautical point of view. ‘The series embrace the approach to the harbor of San Francisco from sea, iacluding the Farralones and adjaceat head lands; avery complete and | nunutely executed harbor chart of the bay of San Francisco, with the latest improvements; the bay of San Pablo and Suisan, with the straits of Car- aia, Nepa bay, the localities of Vallejo, (the new | capita Benicia and other towns; the Sacra- | mento river, and also the Sap Joayuim, to the head | of navigation, all minutely arrenged, the channels | defined, and every commercial facility indicated. | he surveys and drawings were made by Com- mander Cad’ der Ringold, U.S. N., during the past year, and when published will be the first charts ever produced in'an authentic shape of this interesting portion of the Union and the world. | Coptain Ringold deserves the thanks of the whole | ecientitic world, for the faithful mannerin which digs executed hia noble task. Asa matier of newa, on which you may impli- citly rely, you may announce to your readers that the President has determimed to remove a certain United States mahal, for his laxity and vemiseness in executing the Bugtive Stave law. This, as you moay well sup) je an import tep in a series of acte which will distractly define the position of the President and all the members of his cabinet. ‘There is no diflereace of opinion between them, or between them and the President. ' Can you not, among the files of the ter which Gen. Seott wrote to Viiginia, some four yeare ago, on native Ameri ism | Don’t you rem that Gen. Scott was in favor of twenty years’ probation, of ev citizen, before granting him the elective franchise enjoyed by the negroes in New York ! Don’t you remenrber that Mr. Archer wae to ran as Vice Pre- sident with Gen Scott, and that this very circum- wlance was urged at the last Philadelphia whig BS) Yor’: Herald, or in some other way, find the | Mr. Archer, of adopted | outlay, cent, “the would be 95.00 but, A vedler ye the yrnnd of the acame Court, ouly $2,600 could be colle from the valuation of the goods at the time and of their first purchase. Mr. Hunter cited r cases than this. Foreign manufacturers, under this de- @ision of the Supreme Court, could control the revenues from imports at their discretion ; and the honest merchant, acting in good faith, upon fair invoices, would be driven from the field of compe- tition. Hence the absolute necessity of so amenad- ing the act of 1846 as to require a valuation of goods accomdinag to the market, and the time aud place wheace last exported. It is estimated that, according to the decision of the Supreme Court, the collections made by the custom house officers under the act of 1846, and the circular of Mr. Secretary Walker, defining the Jaw, an agere- te of duties have been collected, exceeding, by #1s,000 10, the legal amount. Here, then, we ave the basis of another large batch of indemai- ies, of which, we suppose, however, the payment is quite another thing. ‘ Mr. Winthrop was willing to let this bill go for what it is worth; but it was not the thing. It would not answer ; and 1t would be found out-and- out, by-and-by, that our immense masses of imports are a delusion. We are now in debt $150,000,000 for imported merchandise. We might postpone the evil day fora time by stocks, aad loans, and-so-forth ; but pay day would at length come round, aod with it there would come a finau- cial and commercial revulsien, and then the delu- siveness and inefficiency of the act of 1846 would become apparent to all. The bill was passed, and it will afford a good hook in the House upon which to bang 6 ial or complete modification of the tariff of 1546, if it can be done. We have no doubt it will be tried when the bill is taken up. Mr. Winthrop is not satisfied, whether, since the election of Rantoul to fill his place, he 1s or 18 not a Senator of the United States; and he has asked the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the matter, which they have been instructed to do. We should suppose that no inquiry would be neces- sary tilt Mr. Rantoul ehall have accepted. Tull that fact is ascertained, there is no contestant for the seat of Mr. Wiathrop. The greater part of the day in the Senate has been devoted to the bill for the settlement of Cali- fornia land claims and land titles, which was ordered to a third reading. It is substantially the bill as published in the Herald some days ago, aad we calculate it must be a good measure, from the overwhelming majority ot the Senate in its favor. To facilitate its mage through the House, the appropriation of $50, towards carrying the law into effect was stricken out, as all appropriations have to go through the ordeal of a committee; whereas, a bill without an appropriation may be taken up and passed, dispensing with the reference. Still, for want of time, the bill may fall through. . We have had, to-day, the most singular proceed- ings on the New York Branch Mint Bill. In com- mittee, the bill was cut up into fragments, root and branch, and when reported to the House it was « mere bill providing for the manufacture of gold slugs, in aid of the specie circulation of the country. The motion to lay the bill upon the table—70 to 106—shows the strength of the measure is not yet entirely destroyed; but the case looks blue enough. ft is barely possible the nucleus of a branch mint at New York may yet be saved. The list of the ayes and noes will aflord the secret of the opposition to the measure. Wasuinetox, Monday—P. M. Who will be the next President ?--One Phase of the Question. To answer this question with any certainty now is, of course, impossible. It may be almost as diffi. cult to arrive at even a probable result. But I think we can attain a reasenably satisfactery con- jeeture, by looking at the character, the history, the popularity and unpopularity of the various can- didates. I shall, firet of all, take up the whig party, be- cause they are now in power; and, other things being equal, they might, with good management, keep it. Possession is nine points in the law, the old proverb says; and it is so till the trial comes, when the sympathy of the jury is often on the side of the weaker party. But one thing is not to be forgotten. The whigs have very litt'e cohesion ; they have always lacked the esprit du corps which has generally kept the democrats together. They have toe many lJeaders—they have more in the staff than they number in the rank and file. Their army is made up chiefly of officers. The whigs are more fond of commanding than of obeying; and they have, if anything, too many really great men easily to settle down in harmony on either one. Fillmore, Webster, Scott, McLean, Crittenden, are all full in the eye of their party, and even Tom Corwin, the wagon boy, is already a formidable competitor of his rivals; and Corwin is growiag every day. But of theee men, who stands the best chance ? Millard Fillmore as the locum tenens is, a priort, the man. Besides, he was elevated to tne post he fills by no act of his, and after reaching it, he has confeseedly filled it with honor and ability. Few men could have done better than he. First, in the choice of his cabinet. No man was better fitted for the State Department than Mr. Webster, and if it were to-day put to vote, it is very doubeful if any man would receive the office of chief secretary with more seeapg 6 His noble course in the Senate, his letter to the Union Committee of Castle Garden, bis speech in New York, and his letter to the Austrian minister, have each and all been re- newed confirmations of h. ‘aim to public confi- dence end admiration. Mr. Wedster, as Secretary of State, has shed a lustre over Mr. Fillmore’s ad- ministration, ‘The readiness with which the Presi- dent gave bis concurrence to the peace messures, showed an impartu! and patriotic spirit. He has many good qualiues besides, which eminently fit him for an udministrative post, But thea there is another side to the question. It is generally thought that h¢ lacks resolution and boldness. Tle is not Aggressive enough. He has tampered somewhat, it is thought, with the pouene interests of the Seward faction. He has at- tempted to conciliate the tanatics of your State | He nas allowed mulatudes of men to remain in offices of trust and power at the North, who are undisguisedly warring against the peace and in- tegrity of the republic—who, in open day light, | Rte Pd out, and uct out, their hostility to the sacre | pledges of the constitution and the compromise measures. He is thought to lack that spirit of pro- | gress end edvancement which must characterise all men, parties and measures, which would, in these stirring times, command the confidence, awake the enthusiasm, and arrest the gaze of our three and twenty millions of Americans. Mr. Filimore isa plain, hone homebred, unostentations man, and makes an wnexcepuonadle President. But quatities more sirhing, agg) e, startling and electric, are now demanded ma man who asks such a re- public as this, at this period of its history, to make im its Ctuet Magistrate. la summing up Mr. Villmore’s chances, then, [ should say, that at a former period in our progress, sotevention why Scott should not be nominated, and why “Rough and Ready” should be! As there ove many political cipherers now at work to | Ggure out the next President, | would give them | the following sum ia the Kule ot Three, viz :— If Gon. Beott wante the adopted citizens from Ire- ‘and end Germany to wait twenty years before voting Vice Previtent. how man: ns Will vote for bim for the Presidency ’ As yet the priacipal paruzans of Gen. Scott are the free soilers and the nvuve Ameneins, though Mr. Levin, the only pave Amerncan representa- | tive here in Congress, has not in his adhesion. Gen. Scott is available. Wasuineton, Feb. 4, 1851. Te Tare Question—Mr. Hunter's Bill—Mr. 4) inthrop's inquiry into the tenure of hts Appoint- ment—Californa Land Titlee—Branch Mint. Mr. Hunter's bill, providing four general apprai sere of imports, end that the va ion of imports shall be according to their market pree at the place from which laet exported, and at the time of exportation, Was passed through the Senate to-day. Mr. Hunter urged the bili upon the immediate ac- tion of the body, from the most pressing considera- tions of the exigencies of the revenue service. He read a letter from the Secretary of the Tre sury, declaring that a law fixing the standard of yet, | believe, given valuation of imports was now absolutely indispensa- | ble. It appears, under the circular of Mr. Secretary Walker, that from that d oa few days ago, the value of imports was charged according to their market price at the place from whence last | exported; but very recently, under a case of cer- tain imports of iron, brought before Judge Wood- bury in Boston, he decided that under the act of 1846, the law requires that imports shail be valued according to the e at the time and the place of their first purcha: nd that case bemg brought before the Supreme Court, they confirmed the de- dision of Judge Woodbury. This upsets com- pletely the circular of the Treasury Department, and destroys, to a great extent, the estimated re- ceipts of the Treasury, from the great deprecin- tion in the invoiced prices of imported goods, to which the law now comyele the appraisers to con- form. We do not exaviiy know, bat presnme that a bale of [ast lodia dry goods, adding w the first urehase price in Calcutta, the export duty, and fre to Liverpool, imereasee the im t Liverpool to twice the market price at The American merchant buys the Liverpool, say to the extent of $20,000 tishmen | He must first be satisfied tha: | when the times were more quiet, and mea were | notso eager end restless, he would have suited his party aud the people. He is a manof (he Madi- son and Mourve school. He lacks the fierce reso- lution of Old Hickory, the /nesse of Van Laren, the party devotion of Polk, the prestige of Scott's military reputation, the power io inspire the love of the multitnde, ike Taylor, the depth of genius, the constitutional learniag and eloquence of Web- eter. Lle lacks those brilliant, captivating, grand qualities which bave made these mea what the are in history and in fame. He isa plain, good, honest jun. We have a thousand such. But 4 President must be one, notin ten thousand, but the enief of thwerty-five millions. | have heard multitudes of men in Washingioa say, *Why, | don’t know; but I should rather see Fillmore Presi- dent than so and 20; or somebed: Bal | am yet to finda man who seems @ to see | him elected—-a roan who would risk his all on the | result, or, in fact anything on it. He would | do as @ comprormive man; nothing more. Milli would have him, if they could get nobody they liked be: But this alternative bas not yet come. Nobody has yet given up getting the man they waut, nor will they do so until they are | obtiged to. Ina’ word, Mr. Fillmore has few par- tizans. LHe haw pleased everybody a little—nobody agreat deal. Jt the whigs should get into a quar- tel, and Webster's friends, and Scott's friends, and | Seward’s friends, and other people's frieuds could | not agree, they might hit on Fillmore ; in no other | evenc; in which case a popular democratic canili- | dare would cerry the day, for the elements of great popularity are not ia Mr. Filimore—they never canbe. Te could not be elected even if it | Were thrown into Congress; neither would the | next Congrese, however whiggich it might be, j make him President. His chances, therefore, at this distance of time, do not look very bright. Be- s quite doubtful if he would even wish the a second time. Tie Monii.x Derarcation—DevetoreMents oF Fonerky.—-Within the P two daya, two notes have been paid in the Mobile Bank, before matu- 'y. by a citizen, Who stated at the time that he ey to pay out the notes from Kufus Greene, and took up the notes at his request They amounted to ¢ $1,000, aod were supposed | to have been forge Another note of like cha- racter still remains in the bank, due about the firet of February, and the solicitor, fearing thie also might be teken up before maturity, felt it to be his duty to move in the matter. He had Greene brovght before Judge Mehinetry, on Saturday, with the note, proved by the alleged acceptors and endorser that their names on it were forged, and had the cashier recognized in a bond to appear with the note before the Grand Jury, at the next term of the City Court. Mr. Greene was then remanded again to jail,--Dlobue ( Ala.) Advirtiser, Jan, 27, | | Our Baltimore Correspeade nce. Barrmors, January 22, 1851. Max Maretzek's Opera—Mr. Barton—Parodi— Museum—Sir William Don--Boker’s Owens? Plays--Vandenhoff—Exchange Hotel, §c. Our city is all agog, topside turvy, upside down, inside out, and all about the Italian opera troupe, from your city, which that prince of impressarios, Max Maretzek, has sent to regale us fora few eve- nings. Max has done nobly in seconding the enterprising Mr. Barton, our Baltimore manager» by sending to us, not the refuse of his splendid trope, but all of them, in glorious succession. To- morrow night the cpera season begins, with Verdi's masterpiece, * Ernani,” with Truffi as Elvira, and Fortias Ernani. The box office has been beseiged all day, by the élite, as well as the yeomanry of the land, purchasing box after box, not tor ene evening’s performance, but for the five night ** Lucie” is to be given, with Signora Bertuc: and Lorini. *‘* La kavorita,” ‘ Pansma,” “La Sonnambula,” * Ii Giuramento,” are to follow ia succession. No opera ta to be repeated, and the excitement occasioned is trementous. Pity ‘tis our little theatre is so little, for were it thrice its size, it would be crowded nightly. The ladies are all deep in preparatives. Opera cloaks, hoods, aud head dresaes are in demand, and the calls upon the floriste, for beuquets, have been greater than during the Lind mania. Jenny, of course, ory one went to hear once; but a second trial here, fesr, would be too much forjour towns-people. The proceeds of Jenny’s four concerts in this city amounted to $56,000, which amouat was trans- mitted by draft to New York by Barnum and Miss Lind’s agent. Such an amount of money ab- stracted trom the amusement tunds of our citizens, now theireyes are opened, has frighiened them, and the like will not occur in. Much desire is expressed to hear Parodi—the great Parodi—and it is hoped that Max will accede to the enormous terms offered for her. Sir William Don, the live baronet, ie still here, in all his tallness. He is a great favorite with everybody, and on Monday night he delighted our German population, and astonished us natives, by praroae in the German language. By judges ¢ is pronounced to be a perfect German scholar. He is announced to give a second (ierman per- formance on Saturday next. The Germania Band, composed of twenty-four instrumental performers, are here for the season, iving three concerts a week, at Carroll Hall, the auuful saloon erected by our enterprising towns- man, Josiah Lee, who, by the way, is now eur chief banker and exchange broker in city. Heisa whole souled man, and enjoys the confideace of the community. ae Owens’ Museum is doing, as usual, a thriving business, and is patronised by thousands who never visit theatres. Theatricals are on the rise here, owing to the exertions of Mr. Barton, the manager of our two theatres. I learn that he has engaged an agent to go to Europe in the spring, to select a i stock company, and algo to secure “ stars ;”” or our people will have novelty, Tney do not like old faces, although they may be pretty. Atthe end of the opera season, Mr. Boker’ play, “ The Betrothal,” is to be produced in mag- nificent style, and it will be followed by his other famous play, ‘ Calaynos,” which had a run of up- wards of one hundred nights in England, and is now drawing crowded houses at the Walaut street house, Philadelphia. Mr. Barton is determined to give novelties, and those of the best kind. |learn Sir William Don has a new play in study, written by a distinguished New York play writer, expr ssly for him. It is gaid to be a burlesque on California old seeking, and a touch at the struggles among ppertendom. Mr. G. Vandenhoff his been giving readings of Shakspeare, Sheridan, and others, under the patrouage of several resident Englishmen. His success is tolerable. To night he reads, by desire, “* Mohammed,” the play Mr. Forrest gave one thousand dollars for to Mr. Miles, of this city. How it will beara public reading, will be decided to-night. Lhave gone through all the music and drama, and will now he the grand finale by saying one single word of the Exchange Hotel, which is ander the management of Mr. D. Donets 30 well known for many years as assistant at Barnum’s City Hotel. The table not only has all that this best of markete afford, but each and every dish as its peculiar taste and perfume. The rooms are unusually large, and the bedding luxurious. Battinore, Feb. 3, 1851. The Express Robbery—Farlure to Find the Trea- sure—The Mayors Appontments—Scramble of Office Seevers—List of Appiicant;, §c., $c. Although about a score of voluntary silver miners heve been delving in the earth, in the vicinity of he Orange farm, for the 5,000 Mexican dollars stolen from Adams & Co.'s express, up to the pre- sent time, only two liundred and eighty-three dol- lars have been found. Chestor Childs, who con- fesaed the robbery, was arrested late on Wednes- day evening, and declared his willingness to take be officers to the different spots where he had buried it. It being too late to go on that night, he wastaken to jail, and locked up ina room with several experienced thieves. The next morning he took them to the place where he said he had buried part of it, and from this hole $30 was ob- tained ; and he now insists that all of it was in that hole, but that some one had taken it general supposition is, however, tha’ panions of she night at the jail, urged him to make no disclosures, and that he could get the money himself atter he got out of prison. ‘The time is now rapidly approaching tor Mayor Jerome to make his appointments, and there 1s consequently great excitement among the office seekers, whose pame is legion. In order that our eus may judge of the capacities of the most prominent of them, I annex a list of those for the more important offices. Crty Collector shyp—This is the best office under the Ocrporation, and a shrewd business man can make it he him from $4,000 to $5,000 per annum. The applicants are —— Furlong, clerk ia a whole- gale store ; IL. Mettee, clerk; John W. Barry, clerk; Owen Boulden, mechanic; and Joha L, Reese, retired mechanic. They all are confident, but Mr. Mettee is believed to be first on the Keeper of the Alms Howse--Jamea L. Maguire will receive this appointment. He held it once be- fore. Warden of the Jail—John 11. Weatwood, bacon merchant; A. P. Shutt, keeper of public store; and Alexander Kennard, are applicants. The first nemed will doubtless receive t ppointment. _ High Constable—Benj. Herriog, grocer, will doubtless receive this appointment. Physwitan at Marine Hosntal—Dr. Jacob Houck and Dr. H. Huat—chances avout equal. Health Ojhor—Dr. R. 8. Clar . City Physican—Dr. John L. Yeates, conceded y all " Bee) and Pork Inspector—James Piper and Ed- ward Kimberly —chaaces about equal. 4 Harbor Masters—George Magee, tailor; Francia Kirby, tailor; James Lovegrove, beokseller; and John Boggs, ex-merchaat. The ehances of Love- grove are good. * _ ; Deyu'y High Constable—Isaac G. Roberts will receive (his appointment. City Commistioners—The applicants are Wm. S. Gersuch, John Jjams, and David Atkinson—all carpenters. Captams of the Night Watch—There are a large number of applicants, but the following will be ap- pointed stern district, John Sione; Eastern A. McAllister; Middle, Alexander Owens. The spplicants for the minor offices, are very aumerous ¢ Mayor will make his appointments ve will be rejected by the Counsel will eneble him te satisfy more lows who are ‘locking around h B , however, of the hungry fel- ima Bavtimore, Feb. 4, 1851 The Evcpress Robbery--Kidnapping Case--Scenes | at Annapolis--A Political Rencowr tre--Appli- cants for Military Honors—Quurrel about the Spotla—Amother Rencowuntre--Ingenius Mechan- teom--Penitentrary Statistica--The Opera, §. All present hopes of recovering the $4,700, the balance of the money stolen from Adams & Co.'s Express, is now given up; and as it is an article that cannot be identified, it will be difficult for them to obtain possession of it, even if they should find that it has fallen into the hands of a third party. A kidnapped negro woman, brought here from Kent couaty, and sold to the regular traders, Mesera. Campbell, was found to-day by her master, Mr. Spear, in theirestabliehment. She had been rear- ed in his family, and was a faithful negro, and he seemed 93 anxious to get her back as ii she were one of hie own childrey, readily paying dowa the money they had given for her, rather than risk the taw's delay, He starts home with her this mora- ing. The kidnapper has been arrested and throwa into prison for trial. 1 learn from Annapolis that there was two duels on the carpet there last week, and that oveaas of ink were shed by the mutual friends of the parties, in their efforts to prevent them from shedding each other's blood he first case was a quarrel be- tween Thoms F. Bowie, of Prince George's, and A. 0. Sollere, of Colvert, both whigs and members of the Reform Convention—the former an aspirant for the next eubernatoria an ge and the latter an opponeut of his aspirations hey met over the wine table at the Governor's levee, ex- changed words of defiance, and closed by Bowie dashing bis white kid glove in Sellers’ face, Sol- shortly, but I have no doubt that many of them | re separated, and proddeed by the Governor’s they teadily agreed ‘encontre was between Ca; city, end Lieutenant Boyle, of lis, of whom served a cam in Mexico, and are both aspirants for appointments as aid to the Governor. eut. Boyd, on hearing that Capt. Marriott was an applicant, declared that if he should be copeanted that he would not con- sent to cerve with him as an aid to the Governor, accusing him of cowardice in Mexico. This reaching Murriott’s ears, he made similar declara- tions with regard to Boyle, and, meeting together at the Governor’s levee, they had a round of fisti- cufis. They were, however, easily .prevailes: upon to give up their bloody rows, and agree to an armistice for the present at least. Black eyes and Woody noses are the only trophies of the difficulty so far. The macbine for weavi seines, Which was exhibite: among the articles on exhibition at the World’s air, from Baltimore. It will weave and tie a square yard in a minute, and is certainly one of the pom ingenious pieces of machinery ever exhibited ere, ‘The Warden of the Maryland penitentiary re- ports that there are now in that establishment 242 prisoners; of whom 21 are females. About 80 are employed at weaving and spooling, 40 at nail making, 17 at shoe making, and 16 at broom and tying fishermen’s at our last Fair, will be making. The making of nads has proved a profita- ble businees, and it does not interfere with our own mechani Our New Jersey Correspondenec. Paterson, N. J., Jan. 25, 1951. Consecration of St. Paul’s Church. A little more than two years since, the old Epis- copal Church, in this place, was consumed by fire. Since then the congregation have been worshipping jm temporary room while the new edifice has been erecting, and to-day stands complete in all its parts—St. Paul’s new church having arisen on the same spot, and like the fabled bird, from the very aahes, as it were, of its former self. This day was appointed for its consecration, and perhaps a shor: account of the imposing service may not be unin- teresting to your readers. The church is built of the beautiful freestone so common in this part of the State. It is of the Gothic style, with high peaked roof, and heavy buttressed wi It consists of a nave and chancel, each sur- mounted by a stone cross, and the whole external efiect is very handsome, although it would be much improved by a tower and spire, which we hope to see added before long. The internal Sporarance is also good. The chancel, with its black walnut altar, antique bishop's chair, credence table, and lectern, iv neatly furnished, The pews are with- out doors, and look even inviting for atrangers and ali to enter. The windows (with the exception of the chancel, one which contains several appro- priate symbols, such as a paten, chalice, font, lamb with the banner of the cross, and dove)are of ground lass, bordered with a neat strip of stained glass. the walls are simply darkened, and with the open work roof, showing even the heads of the bolts, abe it very much the appearance of some of the nglish chapels we hear so frequently praised for their beauty. This, as we have already said, was the day ap- pointed for the consecration. Many of the con- gregation were looking forward with anxious hearts that the day might be a fine one; and certaialy we have never seen a more propitious sky or lovely day in the month of January. It felt more like an April morn; and one almeet instinctively listened for the chirping of the birds. The bishop of the diocess, with several of the clergy, arrived in the moroing train; and at the appointed hour proceeded in their robes from the house of one of the churchwardens, which stands near by the edifice. Asthey entered the church and proceeded up the middle aisle, re- peating alternately the verses of the 24th psalm, the large congregation arose, and the effect was very impressive. The rejuest to consecrate having heen read by the rector, Rev. Mr. Thompson, the bishop proceeded with the service. After this ser- vice, and the sentence of consecration had been read, setting apait the building to the worship of Aimignty God, morning prayer was read by the Kev. Mr. Southard. This fiaished, Bishop Doane preached the sermon. He took for his text, Exod. xit. 26—"What mean ye by this service?” He commenced by saying: “* Why do we come here and consecrate this building? What is the Scripture testimony for such a service? By whose authority do we do it? These juestions, no doubt, have arisen this morning in the minds of many thinking persons present, and | propose to answer them in a plan way.’ The bishop then drew out, in’a clear and forcible manner, the Scripture testimony for consecrating particular places to the werahip of God. Evea in the Garden of Eden, there appears to heve been a particu place where God was spe- cially present. Cain and Abel “ brought” their of. fering unto the Lord, and must have had some place where they offered it. Noah, after he left the ark, did not sacrifice until he had “ builded an altar unto the Lord.” Abraham, by divine com: d, wentto offer up his son Isaac onfMount Zion. Jacob, after he had awaked from sleep, in which he had seen that mystic ladder extending from earth to heaven, said, * Surely the |.ord is 1a this place, and I knew it not.” “* How dreadful is this place: This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” And never do we read of the patriarchs calling on the Lord until they had builded an altar, or otherwise sanctified the place as holy. Further on, we find Moses commanded to put off his shoes, for he stood oa holy ground; and still later, the temple of Solo- mon was built by divine command. Agaia: we find the great apostle to the Gentiles rebuking the Corinthians for despising the church of God, in the same spirit of indignation which his Master showed, only when he drove out with a scourge of small cords, those money changers from the tem- ple, saying, ‘* Take these things hence; make not my Father's honse an house of merchandise.” | Again, then, I return to the question—* What | Titan ye by this service?” Lanswer, we mean io endeavor va ‘Omwte by it the glory of God, the | impression of the people, and the security of our posterity. Lach of these points the bishop drew out in his usually happy and eloqueat manner. He then concluded by an tionale address to the rector and asa ag congratulating them on the no- ble, pious wor! they had performed in erecting a house of prayer for all time; and exhorting them always to be present in its courts, and attend upon its mimstrations. He alluded, also, in a feeling masner, to the deaths of several disting ed per: sons in the congregation since they last assembled together on this spot for public worship. ‘he bishop, assisted by (we believe) the lev. Dr. Barry, then proceeded to administer the holy communion to a very large number of communi- cants. Thus ended this delightful service. May many more: uch beautiful pansh churches spring up throughout our land. Arxest oF a Froiti the passengers by the From *LAND.— Among amship City of Glasgow, from Engiand to this , Was a young man about 19 — of age, trave: under the assumed name of Heary Bee, who, previous to lea Great Bri- tain, committed heavy forgeries upon several mercantile houses in Leeds, in the shape of bills of exchange, which he got cished in London. He | fled to this country from Liverpool, ia company with an older offender, whose dupe and victim he | appears to have been. Since his arrivalin America, | he has remained all the = the exception of | a few days spent in visiting New York), in Phila- delphia. The fugitive was promptly pursued by a | gentleman of Leeda, J. . Gill, who came out by the Arctic. Mr. Gill, vpon reaching Philadelphia, communicated with P | took the necessary steps to have the forger arrested, On Saturday, the Marshal deepatched one of his officera, in viene with Mr. Gill, in parsuit of | the fugitive, and these gentlemen, getting upon his track, succeeded, after three hours spent in tracing | him, in discovering his lodgings. Bee was taken into custody in the ies’ ordinary of the hotel where he was stopping, by a party of the Marshal's officers, who were accompanied by Mr. Gill. When detected, he was overwhelmed, and made no attempt at denial. The prisoner was committed to the Moyamensing prizon by Alderman Mitchell, | to await further advices from Eaglana. Upwa' of three thousand doliara, principally in Ameri and British gold coin, the proceeds of his forgeries, was found in his possession. This money was de- posi‘ed in bank. The total amount of the youn; 's forgeries, as fur as ascertained, will reac! nearly five thousand dollars. Me. Gill will be fally advised of their extent by the Canada. The young criminal wi lerk in one of the houses he has fleeced. He isa handsome, prepossessing fellow, and this is believed to have been first attempt at the commission of crime. His conduct since his arrest, has been remarkably frank, and in ever, way becoming. He wohesitatingly surrendered all the property in his possession, even to articles of the smallest value, and has made a free and fall confessioa of everything. His family jogland, is hivhly respectable, and he was considered an exceilent youth —Phil. North American, Feb. 3. lion, Danier, Weastar anv tie McDoxoven Wit, Case.—By a resolution passed by the Se- cond Municipality, and recently concurred in by the Third Municipality, and which will, no doubt be adopted by the First, the city will be authori ro offer to this distinguished jurist end statesman a retaining fee of $2500, in order to secure his rervices in maintaining the rights of the city of New Orleans to the estate of the late John Mo- Denough — New Orieans Pwavune, Jan 26. reme © omrt. ‘The examination of candidates for admission to bar will be held on Friday afternoo o'clock, in the Cireult Court Room; Messrs. L. Liv- ingeton, J. T. Doyle, and J, D. Sherwcod being the examiners. the at olice Marshal Keyser, who | Meeting of the Prison Asscolation. The angual meeting of the association (which was adjourned from January 20th) was held last Tuesday at the Broadway Tabernacle. The meet- ipg wasa very thin one. At half-past seven o’clock, the hour for which the meeting was called, there were about fifty persons—male and female—pre- sent, amongst which were Mr. Isaac Hopper, Dr. Russ, Mr. R. N. Havens, Mr. John Cochrane, and some others whose names we did not know. Judge McCoun, the President, was out of town; Judge Edmonds, the Vice President, and some others of the directors who were expected, did not attend. Mr. Havens, after some remarks in regard to the absence of the directors, moved that Dr. Russ take the chair. The motion was seconded, and the chair was accordingly. ¢ggen by Dr. Russ. Mr. Richard Reed was appointed Secretary. The pro. ceedings were opened by the Rev. Mr. Wiley, with a pra yer. Mr. Havens then explained the objects and duties of the association, and reterred to the difficulty ex- isting between the association and the Warden of Sing Sing Prison, the Warden, it appeared, hav- ing refused the Executive Committee of the asso- ciation access to the prison to examine into the state of the prisoners, and the books and papers of the prison, except in the presence of one of the keepers. Ths the committee refused, alleging that it would be impossible for them to get the re- quired information from the prisoners in the pre- sence of their keepers. He then read the section of the act of the Legislature, which gives the asso- ciation the power to visit the prisone, examine into the state of the pnisoners, and also to examine the books and records of the institution. He said the atate of discipline in the prison, nor the frauds and abuses practised by the officers on the prisoners, never could be ascertained unless the committee were permitted to examine the prisoners in private. He mentioned several cases of great tyranny on the part of the keeper and deputy-keepers. He next read the annual report, from which we make the following extracts :— CITY PRISON—FIRST DISTRICT PRISON. White White Black Black Males, Females, Males, Females. No. in prison, Jan 1... 111 48 WW 6 Reoeived during year.. 9,901 6,056 723 AT Total. .ess+44410012 Slot 740 “ARB Discharged 3.282 587 283 Eloped. . 1 2 ae Deceased. . 3 1 _ Btate Prison, 10 26 2 Total... 887 9,053 “us Remaining. . os 125 61 16 7 Discbarged from 2d District Priso: 526 43 35 “ 3d District Pr! Tal Bh ou Total number of commitments for the year, 21,299; of whom 5,777 were natives, and 15,522 were foreigners. SOCIAL RELATIONS. Married, 8,505; single, 12,241; widowed, 364; unknown, 18. HABITS OF LIFE. Temperate, 2,446; intemperate, 18,853. EDUCATION. Could not read....9,449 Could read only....1.646 Could read and Well educated write.........+.7,284 Unknown Chinlosiy, educ’d. 25 Note. —Those designated as unknown were insane, could not speak Mnglish, or refused to answer. ‘The report states that heavy complaints continue to be made by discharged prisoners of their treat- ment by the officers during their confinement. Judge Edmonds having airived in the meantime, was introduced to the meeting by the Chairman. The Judge read a letter which he received from a gentleman in Columbus, Ohio, requesting a copy of one of their reports, and also a copy of their rules. The writer paid some handsome compli- ments to the association. He thea read the report of the female department, from which we take the following statistics :— Received during the year... Found situations for...... Returned to their friends Believue Hospital Island Hospital. Lunatic Asylum Almshouse Magdalen Discharged . Returned to Received favorable acco: . Mr. Joun Cocuransg addressed id Af. ter making some preliminary observations, he said he hoped he had but to appeal to their sympa- thies on behalf of the most depressed class of their fellow creatures. Informer days, a Howard and a Clarkson penetrated the cells of the unfortunate, and dragged their wrongs to the light of day. Now then, said he, what can! say to you? Shall I call upon you to condemn those who would obstruct you in the discharge of your duty? No. 1 would recommend you to ope tea Your object should be having in view the reformation of State prison discipline. Now, you will observe, that improv ment in imprisonment is the object of your associa- tion, and that brings us to the class and solitary ays- tems which have beenexploded. Mr. Cochrane then referred to the separate and silent systems which are now in operation in our prisons, and gave the preference to the former. He said the reason that criminals, after being discharged from prison, never became reformed, was simply because they were, by contact with each other in the pri- son, become incorrigible. He then contended at | great length for the superiority of this separate sys- tem over all others, which, he said, would keep | criminals from all unnecessary contact with each | other. The main object of the association should be the reformation of the criminal, and his reatora- tion to society. He recommended the audience to sympathize with them, to receive them with open arms, and to throw open to them the schools of the State and city. _ The Rev. Mr. Wizey then addressed the meet- ing atsome length, referring to the report of the female department. He urged, with great earnest- nes#, on the audience, ani especially the female portion of it, to stretch out the hand of sisterhood to the fallen sister, and lift her up once more from her fallen state, Mr. Horrer then addressed the meeting at some length, and gave his experience in regard to the retormation of convicts. He mentioned several cases which came under his own immediate cog- nizance, of a thorough reformation. He thenread some letters from male and fernale convicts, after which, end{some further proceedings, the meeting separated ‘he following ai the officers for the ensuing year:—Hon T. MeCoun, President; Abra- hem Van Ness, Eeq, Hon. Benjamin F. Butler, Hon. John W. Edmonds, Hon. John Duer, \ ice: Presidents; Wm. ©. Gilman, Treasurer; Thomas Gallaudet, Recording Secretary; John D. Russ, M. D, Corresponding Secretary. of General Sessions, and Aldermen Sturtevant and : Dooley Fee. 4 —Trial for Burglary and Theft of Clothin, oung men, named Dennis MoUauley and mith. alias English. were called to defend themseives against a ebarge of burglary ia the third degree, in breaking into the store of Edward Degroot, a clothing Ly at No. 142 Fulton street. on the 22d of De- stealing therefrom ten coa’ orth $150 demanded separate trials, and McCauley re, put on trial firet. It wae in proof that the store was broken open, as above ment! the property carr Officer Reed, of the police. (estited that he arrested the prisoner on the morning after the robbery. and tound in his possession property which was claimed as part of that stolen from Mr. De- groot'srtore. it was also in proot that the prisoner, in company with three other young men, went to the Junk shop of Mr, or 2ith of D coats. The youn, wore three, which found the prisons: The otber pri was then plac peated ro far lied to this pris Officer Gillespie teat that he arrested Smith His suspi- ciens were aroused by seeing the defend: with other young men who were kn ‘Two persons, named Simpron and M h to ® participation in this bur- Cc Before the Two homas nedy, in Maiden lane, on the 2d and endenvored to sell some who offered the coats for sale wished guilty of Thom totere pleaded cy giary, and are now in pris: jaying the penalty of the offence. I in the o of these young men the prisoner. His evil associa: Torscution made out against the eqnitted. ed Mr. Cauley to the State prison onthe, he Last of theaCharges against James Arting- , thet fon Bennet.— Lt will be recollected b; og other co: against James Arlington with obteia- jarge s' f mom hon, ef this de ey Beveral months having expired, are ™ og Beg although Mr. B. at all times rend: trial, @ metion was made to discharge the bail inthe case, The Court granted the motion, and the recognizance was discharged Theft of a Weth Thomas Johnson, Placed on tri the followi r to carry a bas . No 220 Broome atreet ouse, Mr. Ridgway left atch was, while he some of the room, the prisoner, seeing the wat. its position and put itin , that Mra, Ridgway c Johnson was going « communtionted the fact to bi missing This was 10 defence The er of he on ment of the ums would be aeceeenry of the ebarter aifollowee Pe as For principal end interest on loans, Repair of streets, roads. Common schools .. Assessments on cit: Salaries for the fiscal year, Beptember], 1851.......... Total ‘The Mayor, in tates that amount raised by taxes, in 1850 and 1861, for the fiscal year, ending the lst of May next, was be- fore the let of January last, and that there was « balance to be provided for, of about $10754 85, which eum, together with the amount required for current expenses to the lst of October next, must be provided for by obtaining a loan. Police regulations similar to those of New \ork, were adopted. ‘The members of this Tue New Boann or Eoucation board, appointed by the Common Council on Monday evening, have been classed by ballot, with the follow- ipg reeulte:—Firet class, to serve one ae Mesors. John F. Trow, Peter G. Bergen, John Rice, John D. Cox, Jas. Havtett, H. B. D Wm. M. Harris, James J. Meudock, John G. Bergen, J. C. Bernoit, and J. Brinkerhoff;— second class, tor two years: John Green- wood, George D. an, Fitch Taylor, 8. G Theodore Polhemus, Jr., A. B. Bay! Cornelius Benaett, Joan W. Hunter, and Ti H. Rodman;—third class, tor three years: William F. Dillingham, J. 8. Thorne, 8. W. Dunham, Btephen Haynes, Edward Copeland, Jno Halsey, L B. Hauxbuat, Henry Hatteau, Edward Anthony, Cyrus P. Smith, and James Howe. The Board met yesterday, ‘and the annual report of the former one was read, but little was done towards the organization of the present body, and they adjourned for a fortnight. Even these ings are by some considered premature, as the appointments have not yet beem confirmed by the Mayor, and it is Tumored that his honor objects to some few of them, Tax Fvtton ann Artaxtic Feany Suirs.—The Mayor has directed the uttention of the Commom Council to these portions of the public property,as@ source whence some funds may be levied to recruit the city finances. Iie recommends that the claim of New York to that at the foot of Fulton street may re- ceive early attention; and should ‘ight to rent be found to exist in Brooklyn, that a fair compensation be exacted from the Ferry Company; and that the annual rent ot $800, now paid for thejali Atlantic street, be increared—a course which he justifies by the much altered and improved circumstances of the company, since the present lease was granted. Puesentation 10 Cartan Sanps, U. 8. N.—Last Tuesday night, a brilliant ball took place at theGethic Hall, when the inhabitants of the city of Brooklym ir of epaulettes to the 8t. Lawrence, . All the distin- guithed residents of the city were present, and there was ® full attendance of naval and military officers, unusual array of beauty and elegance. Mr. in D. Silliman spoke an appropriate address the prese ion, to which Captain Sands very 3 warmly responded. LORRMEN AND THE Boanp oF —The changes effected in the con- oard of Supervisors by the new arter, were, by that statute, to P? t, but by tary statute passed onthe 24th ult., it wae sbould commence foithwith. Upon this, the Mayor and Aldermen of the second class claimed te be ad- mitted as members. These claims were vohemently resisted at the last meeting of the Board. and a ques- tion having arisen as to the validity of the proceed- ings om that occasion. a meeting was called for Satur- daytlest, at the county jail, by the Aldermen, w: concurrence of a portion of the old Board, very stormy debate took place. MrT. B. Bergen wae in the chair, and Mr. Supervisor Crooke opened the ball by reviewing the acts of the Legislature with re- gard to this county, and denouncing them in very strong language. but he would not be so impolite as to call them nonsensical. Alderman Srinxo: a rose in a state of excitement, and each spoke for some minutes at theftop of their voices, and Loth together. Mr. Spinola said the Aldermen did not attend there to be blackguarde Mr Cnooxe disavowed any such intention; ely wished to re those laws, the multiplicity of whi had become @ bye-word and reprosch at Albany A.ter a cood deal of disew ilar strain, the Mayor formally applied ¢ name called by the clerk. The question was put to the vote, and admission sgreed on by @ majority of 6 to 1—Mr Crooke alone diesenting. He then applied for the ad- mission of the second class aldermen, whem Mr Berry, (Supervisor, of Williamsburgh) objected. on the ground that the act of vhe 24th January had not yet been cer- tified. and the question was finally referred to a com- mittee, who are to report om Friday next. City Count, Moxnar, Fes, 3—Conviction ron Tite Gat Vorin —The criminal term for February opened + and James Fox was put on bis trial, for ally voted. as a resident of the Fift arter election of April 1850, he not atthe time, The case was clearly proved. the jury immediately found h: deterred. The District Attorney in any other cases, the jury were discharged until Monday next Cincvit Covrr—Betore Hon. N. B. Morse.—Secknovw ogeinst Kuckman —This cage, it will be remembered, was an action for an assault committed on board» erry boat, by Mr. Eilsha Ruckman, the defendant, om tbe pleintil, who is a reporter. The defondaut mot antwerlng when the case was called ony torday, an inquest was taken, aud the jury returned a verdict of $780 damages. CHance or Bunctary.—Geo. Higginson was on Mon- day brought before Police Justice J.C. Smith, on » charge ef burglary, committed at the ot dlessrs, Z. Crooker & Sons, 179 A Officer liulee, of this city, arrested the prisoner in New York on Friday Iasi, on his release trons jail, there. A quantity of the property, consisting of locke, wire, Ke., having been previously found at his resi dence, be was fully committed for trial Mis father Ricbard Higginson ts now in custody to a: charge connected with the same robbery, A Scxnay Evexinc Panry.—On Bunday evening isst © numerous party aseembled at the house of one Johe Dowd. tn Fourth place, was tripping it te the unhal- lowed notes of a soul inspiring jig, when Capt. Kirby, of the police, and rome of bis satellites, mage an en ceremonious enive, and conducted the host, Mr. nd six of bis guests to the cells On Mot Mr J © Smith committed the for charge for keeping a disorderly bow: fined each of the others $1 65. Frere. —On Batur ing the dry goods store of 8. Robie, ia Fulto: was eet on fire by an es. hich had been uom od , Siter the effect of the xertions of the olerks, aud neighbors, t en were kept unde: wet blankets, until the engine ; was speedily extinguished; wm Camage hed been done tothe amountot $500 wer & however. betore Oa Sunday night, about ten o'clock, another Gre broke | out i | A new Engine any, to be called No |, was organized on Saturday last. Their scation ie ti the corner of Vanderbilt street ond Myrtl | elected: — | Firet Assistawt; Joseph Dunkl | John Lawre Treasurer, W! William Dibble, Steward. New Corcrrcationar Cavacn.—The new South Cou gtegational Church, at the corner of President and Jourt streets, was dedicated. on Sunday last. by the ry Ward Leecher. It was completely full be heur of fee arrived. The reverend gen- t and commo- with no preten- hiteotural em! wax Sarre --Thie gentleman, whore indie- porition we announced iart weok, is in a fair way of recovery, though still unable to a! to his jedicie duties. Annoyance In the City. TO THR EDITOR OF THE WERALD In submitting to the enforcement of ordi have been compelled to cone! oon, T ‘qn some thirty or forty urity, but wo mm, compelled to abate a no doubt have, as well town, often times been made aware ing of carte upon the sidewalk, whereby those sre put to the inconvenience of aan mee It is the back- fad ip front of, perhops, a snappish an! fi is d caste fying sig iuto the shade ecidedly to this fal way of doing eee t are to have reform, jet it be thorough hope the Mayor will not permit this ma'cer to ge Hout investigation. A, JOHN Sf. MERCHANT New Youn, F 4 1 The Soidiers of the Last War, TO THE ROITOR OF THE NERALD ‘The few remaining soldiers who did duty during the war with Great Htritaim, in the yenrs 1812, 19 and ‘14, are about petitioning Congress to award them something more (han a tew paltry sores of land. Please to express your epinion ou the subject. Let gy To. 4, 1351 Politien] Enteltiger ce. Bovrt Canorina Conrewrrov.— Lhe election of dele gates to the State Convention of South Carolina, called jo conee quence of the compromise measures of the Laat seesion of Congress, will take place on the 10th inst. New oan Ascesmiy.—The occupation of the mem- bers of the present Assembly of this State, is classed as follows - Farmers 54; lawyers 23, merchants 17, mechanics 12, physicians 4, manufacturers 3, mariner facturer, 1, | erend or 1; ‘baker 1, Law lotellige: Birxewe Covat of tHe User No. 46. United States ++. B. Guillet the Ciroult Court United States for Louisiens Chiet Justice boy eee the opinion of this court, affirming the ree ot waid cireuit court his cause No. 62. #. (rat: een tee 8, va 3. M. Cohen et ai.—The argument of ¢) couse was continued for the appellees. No 70 J. Horteman, piaintiff im error, ve. J. Henshaw, This cause was argued by the pisinti® im error, id submitted on ig argument for the defend ante in error. No. Baltimore and Raflroad Company, intift in error, vs. A Li sl. The argumen' this cause a) in eeror ond eontinued for it