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—————— WHOLE NO. 6089. MORNING EDITION----FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1851 THE NEW YORK HERALD. =e TWO CENTS. BY TELEGRAPH. ‘OPENING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPA'GN. Views of General Houston on the Union ef the States. ONSLAUGHT ON SOUTH CAROLINA. NEWS THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL IN THE HOUSE, STRANGE DEBATE AND UPROARIOUS SCENE. PROCEEDINGS IN THE N.Y. LEGISLATURE, ‘Wadidcnts from all Parts of the Country, &e., &c., &e. General Sam Houston’s Letter. Wasninaron, January 24, 1861. ‘My Dean Resarive:—I thank you for your favor re cently reocived, and in reply [ must assure you that I ‘wealize all the solicitude that you could expect me to do in relation to the present attitude of our nntional as well as our eectional affairs. In connection with these I have recently seen in the public papers, a letter from General James Hamilton, of wouth Carolina, dated Retrieve, (Texas. December 16, 1660, and addressed to Langdon Choves, containing fome suggestions and sentiments in which I cannot co- ineide. These are times of wide-spread agitation, and vot deep and earnest feeling on the part of many of eur fellow citizens, and such ideas as those expressed in the following extracts from the letter of Gen. Hamil- ton, are likely to be productive of evil consequences, ‘however well meant by him. His name has been long Tamiliar to the public as one of the most ardent and ative of the champions of South Carolina in thet! of nullification, and his late comoiliatory admonitions ‘Rave invested his opinions with increased influence among the moderate and rational friends of theeoun- try. These suggestions, therefore, if erromeous or ‘hasty, rhould not be allowed to pass by unnoticed. The object 1 have in view is rot to engage in we- paper contest with the General, but merely to intimate ‘to you and some other friends at Richmond, that, as he places Virginia in the vanguard, in his contemplated ‘movement, it appears proper that steps should be taken there to manifest her dissent from the high honor pro- posed. These are the extracts to which I desiro espe- elally to invit, your attention. In many other portions ot bie letter, opinions are thrown out which I also deem justly obmoxious to criticism; but as these are the most essential. I will confine my observations to them letter which I addressed to the pe: of South Ca- owise assorted broadly that it was unnecessary h to ineur the moral Fesponsiility of d that the fe bolitioniste, aud ling quite fast enough been, Prophet? Have I been false ‘They have journeyed with a unanticipated velocity. Since ™y ed uke Wee spat) it yerment, vithis her limits repealed the Fugitive Slave has no de facto led it? M: nu 20 have arise) ny ©01 ‘The ‘iret point to be noticed is the alleged tact that the demagogues an: abolition fanatics of the North are pressi the contest with fearful velocity—that “Vermont bas nullified the F ugitive Slave law, and that Maseachusetts bas de facto annulled it—that the casus Sederis bas arisen; and he appeals to Virginia to move forward. Now, it must be very obvious that the sourees of General Hamilton's intelligence are not ‘very trustworthy; for nothing is clearer to those who areon the spot, and can judge for themselves, than that qhe anti-slavery agitation in the free States is in a great measure subsiding; that the demagegues who were par- ticipating in it are deserting its ranks, and that it is fast talling into the exclusive hands of the threadbare white “fanatics, like Garrison and Gerritt Smith, and those of the negroes who belong to the Fred Douglass order of runaway patriots. The unwarranted agitation that pre- vailed has been productive of one most salutary re- sult, and that is, to arouse the popular attention of the sober, quiet, patriotic masses of the free States to ‘the character and danger of these abolition machina- tions. The moment they arrested public notice, that moment they were destined to be crush the process daily going on; the Union movement is heaving up society from its greatest depth of feeling, and abolition fanaticism is vi ‘power, as chaff isdriven before the whirlwin action of Vermont took place during the extre: lence of the fanatical fever in her I and even, as it was, the act pas: ‘trick, and, since its exposu: ‘Drenrts of the people the most deter: hostility. ‘At Is believed they will hasten to repeal it, and to wipe ‘Out the disgrace it bas entailed on the State. Bo far Masrachusetts is concer: treot agitation, a the cvercharged nissippi te let off their extra gas. well done in town meetings, irgisiative assemblies Pourth ef July orations. and on other ry a oy triete of South sions, for these pyrotechnic di * Ife Convention should be held at Rich: , OF elsewhere, it would be likely to contain « | portion of the violent and active ultraiste of the Bouthera States for they would be vigilant and industrious and would seek a place among ite mibere for the convenient opportunity it would afford “to pledge the people in measures, and to organize s body of co operators, who might control the legisiative arrembiies and their re- epective communities, end wateh perd« for the mo ment when they could give the Union ite death ‘This is their only hepe—this thelr real design Should a convention of ali the States alterwards ae sembie, what could it sccomplish ! It could meet | with no valuable purpose in view bul to am u federal constitution. And now let me candidiy and eeriourly ask any man in his senses, if he believes « general convention could be sesembled im threw Umea of turmoil and excite: it, of sectional jeat and animosity, from which amy real good conta be expected’ if, im the * of our fathers, when our territory wes comparatively small our condition distracted and chical, our comfede. vation @ loose and frail league, observed or violated as interest or prejudice dictated, there was so much dim culty in forming a constitution by « convention pre- aided over by Washington, and composed of many of the |most illustrious statesmen and patriots of the olution, what could we hope for now, when every yuse of repulsion and antagoniem hat been sug. mented a thousand-fold’ But, in addition to this, the South needs neither new ‘guarantees’ nor reeogn!- tions of the bargain.” constitution is ampie quarantee for her rights al d stands in need of neither new reedings nor notification. This palladium of the freed d the rights of every ‘and of every citizen , cannot be frittered oer eee | tylvania forty to Gfty feet. Most of the | juted, some of them bed! safeguard, and, impliedly at least, concedes that the constitution does not already protect her) ts. Is apy wise statesman of the South ready to jt that the federal constitution is not the very eis of h rights and privileges, a¢ well as those of the free Btates’ I than demented. notated abured or violated, for it 8 as easy to abuse o1 the original inetrument iteelf It is Impossible to close our ey. figure South Carolina is en ring to cut in emergency. Bhe coquetted iasiesippl, duced that unlucky nondescript, the Nasbvili vention. She courted Georgia, a bi to the conspiou: fede: too pia to be cast idly eg ‘e her own ehiidren. They were dandl her knee in their infancy, and, now that they bh: arrived at the maturity of Herculean mavhi will stretch fo their powerful arm ith to upbeld her honor and to vindicate her rights, Virginia will be the last to desert them. The bo: Washington, and Jefferson, aud “Madison, would pose quietly im their honore ves, if she were to mar and blast their t labor! patriotic devotion to their country kind Hew does it happen that South Caroli aly beacon light in the Union? Who copstitutea her the pole star in o1 glorious constellation? Surely Virginia will not o: jess that her star is in the wane. and that of the to State in the ascendaut. Virginia is, she hi ever been, her own mistress, an say to South ‘olina, Off any other grumbliag . * Be atill! We want né family jars; we will neith oure your qu |s, nor follow your mutinous example.” I feel roud to refer to the course of my own gallant State. ‘exas had teo much trouble to enter the Union to be willing to po out. She knows full well the evils of war 2 and of faction fermented by foreign inter mestic traitors. She has had enongh of pm rope 4 to be able to aporeciate the benefits of union and fraternity. Let who may veer off after the ight of Seuth Carolina, Texes will stand by ithe flag of the Union, and defend all the stars that it with the same bravery and devotion with which sso clung through so many hours of gloom and peril to the banner in which glittered her own. It may be asked whether a contingency might not arise when the duty every man owes to the firerid and homes of his fi , 4 and friends would requi him to surrender the Union. Undoubtedly such a tad spectacle wight possibly be prosented. Gross injustice, rank oppression, and persevering Ven will or might produce it, but I think that d come, It has never yet come, and I believe it never When it does, if ever, it will be a law unto be met, not by the evasive jeotional ly an - that will, iteelf: Tt will bi hypocrisy of srcession, or nullitication, but In the bold and mi that actuated our fathers in the revolution noble spirit which preclaims that the tion of liberty will justify any measure n that great In th e our appropri tions to subdue fat tional encroachm harmoni- ous feeling, and to cherish these expan: ntiments of patriotiem in which the constitution and the U, originated, 11 ich rendered our fathers a band of brothers, We a) 5 utmost oxer- to resist seo- us give up to croakers and prophets of ill the task of trampling on the constitution, ruining the country, and blasting its prosperity. ‘This employment is eon: 5 to their feelings, and 1s them the only chance they have to attract publie attention, It the stren; ot cur system of government be destined to pass throug! other fiery ordeal for its purification, I oan pray for no higher blessing to be conferred on my country than that our Chief Magistrate should pos- #6 the iron will, the Spartan virtue, the patriotic ar- dor of Washington, all of which qualities characteriz- Me Andrew Jackson, the “pilot who weathered the first etorm.”? I have hastily sketohed these erade suggestions, it and now submit them to you, in the hope that they may stimulate you and others to adopt some effective Ineasures to reecue Virgin’ ¢ lenst shade of suspicion that sbe countensnces this movement which she has been invited tolead. The invitation thet has deem temdered te you requires an answer; let it be euch as is worthy the proud fame of Virginia. Tam, with great respect, your obedient rer and friend, AM HOUSTON, Hon. Joux Lerenen, Richmond, From Washington. CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS—TROUBLE WITH REGARD TO FATHER RITCHIR—CUEAP POSTAGE STOCK DOWN— HOCUS LOCUS STATE OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS, ETC. Wasursoron, Feb. 13, 1851. Father Ritchie's case, in the House, has been recom- mitted, with instructions to cypher out his exact losees, That makes it hard, and very doubtful. ‘The River and Harbor bill was taken up by a majo" rity of the Ilouse, which indicates its completo suc- The French spoliations are in a very bad way. Cheap postage ditto. P: it bill ditto, The confusion of parties and clijues here beggars all Gescription. General Paez arrived here yesterday. ® The number of deaths here during t ¢ month of January, was 65. ‘The cargo of the brig Fidelis, from Porto Rico, molasses, was sold yesterday at sugar averaged $6 30, and the mo- Washington bar, as Attorney = Richardson deceased. Massachusetts Politics Bosrow, Feb, 13, 1851, The vote in this city, to day, for # ropresentative in place of Dr. Spence, deceased, wa: Atevenson, whig..... Benttering...... The free soilers refuse to put than Sumner for Senator, although it is mow conceded that he cannot be elected. Gen, Henderson's Trial—Steamer Sank, New Onckass, Feb 12, 1861, ‘The jury on the second trial of General Henderson, bave been discharged, from their iaability to agree on & verdict The steamer Caddo, loaded with cotton, has sunk in L Bist . No lives were lost. It is thought will be save child KH od by a Ranaway Horse. Burraco, Feb 18, 1851, abeve six o'clock, « ri little girl about ten years of Her heed was struck by tl cause instant death. r. da Po jer whiitletree with such force as to The Pennsylvania Legisiaty Hanniwwvno, Feb. 13, 1851. A resolution was offered im the ite, calling on tl Avwditor General for the cause of delay in publishing the annual statements of the diferent banks in Penn- it laid on the table for the presen! Numerous petitions were presented in the tiouse. Ratiroad Accident—Katiroad Conventions Ae vy 18, 1851. The Housatonic up passenger train of cars, yester™ day aiterneon, while passing over the curve between Great Barrington and Van Dusensvillegwas throw from the track, by the spresding of the rails, from Rallroad Convention, this morning, resoived to oo reduce ‘broug! from Albasy te Builslo, to $6 60--the tome to ta Ist of April effect om & Shocking and Fatal Acct, Lorre Paces, Feb, 18, 1861 Karl Trumbull, « well known and h respected citizen, was socidentally Billed yesterday, about one o'slook. at his yarn factory, in thir place, Me was en aseed ro lee from the weter- wheel, when it etarted wus: catohing him as it revolved, and breaking bis logs ina most shocking manver. Fe died instantly, leaving & young wife and child The Free Sotlers in Coancetion Hanrronn, Feb. 13, 1951. ‘The free eollers in convention, yesteeday, nominated for Governor, John Dope; for Lieut. Ge w Field; for ey 7 onep| ; Welter W for Treasurer, Jesse convention then adjourned. Shipwreek and Suffering at Sea have ly failed ples rise up with renowed jeault; and the more they are ‘nounced by on and become ever; ont inflicted ‘on the Bo the consti’ {ety none and what nrcraat ite jona! By seeking to do this, the ‘abandons her strong ground of comstitytional Bac tives. 18, 1981. TAIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. BY MORSR’S MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH, OFFICE, CORNER OF BEAVER AND HANOVER STREETS. Wasninctow, Feb. 13, 1861. PETITIONS AND REPORTS, Numereus petitions and reporis were Presented on private cases. MISSOURI AND THE TWO PER CENT FUND, Mr. Bextox gave notice that he would intreduce again the bill to pay Missouri the two per cent fund, ICR BOATS AND THE MAILS, Mr. Rvex introduced a joint resolution for ice boats on the Potomac, to carry the mails during the winter. NAVAL CHAPLAINS, Mr. Hele’s resolution of inquiry, to Place naval chaplains the same footing, nsatio: eurgeens, was adopted. sation “ued PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION CRE, ING THE RANK oF LIRUTENANT GRNRMAL, ‘The joint resolution authorizing the President to confer the rank of Lieutenant General by Brevet, put om its final passage, and passed—yeas THE PATENT haWS, ETC, Mr. Noanis moved to postpone orders. and take "Re th to the r. bill reguiat! fees of mari neys oO! nited States should be first considered. ir. Ruex urged the nates of the po hand D as iutavor of taking the special orders Aft ate, Mr. Morris’ tion - ed—ayes 21, mays 2. weds weet THF POSTAGE miLL. Mr. Rvex laid om the table, to be printed. numerous atendments, imtended to be offered to t! bill. THE FEES OF OFFICERS ATTACHED TO THRU. 8, COUR Mr. Bennie moved to tal bell the fees and costs to be allowed clerks, attorneys, of the United States courts. wen 7 verbal amendments were made in the details ¢ bill. Mr. Dowxs moved an adm: suthorizing the departments to make allowance of « pensat! adjusted clai n in all cases Professional duties. This ameudment Postage posed to claim of Mr. Durand, late attorney for high; two dollars # dey and roast beet wae enough for ays of the troops. House of Kepresentatives. BY BAIN'S ELECTRO-CHEMICAL TRUPQRAPK. Wagninoron, Feb, 13, 1861. ARMY APPROPRIATIONS, Mr. Baviv, (dem ) of Virginia, from the Committee of Ways aud Means, reported a bill making ropria- tions for the army, for the year ending June, 1852. Re. ferred to the Committee of the Whole om the State of the Union. THE PUBLIC PRINTING —RELIFF WANTED FOR MR, RITCHIE, ‘The ilouse resumed the consideration of the resolu- tion reported yesterday, for the relief of Thomas Ritchie, for losses sustained om account of executing the Congressional printing. Mr. Manenart contended that the contract was taken without am intention of performing it, and re- plied to the remarks delivered yesterday by Mr. More- bead. Mr. Houtipay, (dem) of Va., supported the resolu- fon, and gave reasons why Mr. Ritchie should be in- demnified. The House decided out of order the pend. ing amendment of Mr. Crowell, to indemnify Massre. ‘Wendell & Van Benthuysen for losses in printing for the thirtieth Congress. ¥ od Mr. Asumun, (whig) of Mass., said, but little more sined in which to do public busi- question had been 'd; and, ——_ that the minds of gentlemen were made @ moved the previo question. Mr. Steves: joved to lay the Ritchie Negatived, by yeas 90, Of Miss , defended the resolu- fact that Mr. Ritchie, before tee, oid that the printing for less than « deduction of one- third from the prices established MM testified betore J committee t! contract; and that than the prices of It was proved that Mr, fteen per cent better than oo The a ~~ proj a cent as indemuity, Mr. MoWillie ded for Mr. Ritehte nd bed resolution for relief ting. Uta tie aprsatif tonne 0 agrees! \° + sum be has lost by the contract. ye KIN COMMITTER OF THE WHOLE into Committee of the om, Mr. Meads im the of Virginia, moved that the de be taken (whig) of New York, moved to take up the a Harbor bill. cw out ef order. Mr. Bcnenck, (whig) of @hio, arose to the question— ig that it was in order, being the first on the eal A Mr, McLane, of Maryland, arone to tl » motion was not in order pending Bayly's motioi ir. Duen said he would content himeelf with giving notice that he woul fter that was disposed of, move to take up the River and liarbor bill. Bayly's motion was disagreed to—Ayes 80, noes Bt? be taken up — motions were made te rise, and amid the noise, ee Derm moved to take up the River and Harbor I The Crammas ruled the motion out of order. Mr. Duen appealed. » © Ayer 54, noes 108. jotions that the committee rise were made, and voted down. THR RIVER AND HARBOR MILL Was then takem up—ayes 100, noes Some gentiemen refused to vote, im order that the committee might be left without a quorum. ‘The bill was read, and Mr. McLawe, of Maryland, who was entitled to the floor, gave way for a motion thet the Y agaaps rise, which did not prevail. Ayes 50, noes Mr. Morey (dem ), of Louisiona, asked Mr. McLane whether it was bis intention to force the bill through without debate’ Mr. McLane replied that if the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means wonld give him till the fourth of March, he would, with great pleasure, continue the debate. Till that day he would be willing to rubm It the matter to him. Mr. Bavty enid it seemed to him that the Hour did not intend to give the Committee of Ways and Means a day for the Appropriation bills, until the 4th of March. (Laughter.) Mr. Thomas (dem), of Tennessee, asked whether the bill bad been printed. He was not able to procure acopy, none was to be . Mr. Scnenex {is Din eeat)—The centleman has lost his copy, that’sall. (Law; ) ‘Ar coon as the noise partially subsided, Mr. McLavr paid that, according to (he demonstrations made with regard to taking up this bill, it was ef grea: interest a im) He was bound to assume that ‘t de- areful explanation of the pro, sions, oe thy muse to support it. The committee rdon him for suggesting that there is bet ® gen syste: ween thi improvements, as countr, polioy. jom betwee 4 epeotfic appropria- tions for epecified rf bors, either for light het baoys, or p the removal of obstruc- ¢f improvemente. The Opones rovide for public works pee necersery for facilitating commerce. As he proceed to show, more than three-fourths of the objects in bee re by the ved by all the interrupted Mr, Mo! be glad if the ger iT ‘i ty, as = party, jade this their p! m. about internal improve- ‘bors, With great eare tion to the commit- ‘The Mobile papers, received to-day, report that the brig Erie of Baltimore, from New Orleans for Rio Ja neiro. the werters reef of the Bahamas, on the 20 harbor bill is the type of the bill recommended to Congress by every repubit President. signed by every republican wah an t<I find that Jefferson, Monroe, Jackson Mr. Bayiy moved that the West Point Academy bill | mend. of the constitution was necessary; but that it me ad denied. ‘What I oeld was, that they signed the Mr. Buat—Did Jefteteon? Mr McLane—I said they signed bills which tained presisely similar tems, or chatact ter, of tl penditures. I profess to betteve that Mr. Medison made the true distinction, and that Jefferson did not; and he objected to th abuses. T nerai system, avd pointed to harbor bill, under Mr. Van tration, was zeported by Bilas Wright. bit (dem..) of 8 ©, observed that Silas Wright voted for the tariff bill. Mr. McLave.—B8o would I have voted for it. Mr. Houses. —Will the gentlearer tell what democ- ey in? ©. McLave.—If I had wanted @ serca:m, before all others, *s would have called upow the gentleman, (Laug! Mi have the advantage. :.—“Those who live in glas# Aonses should not throw stones.” As to democracy, I bold thet the true virtue, as ean honorable test of aparty man, ie fidelity te his party organization. Vorcrs.—Is that your view? (Laughter) Mr. M op ® moment. © “Gefine the position.”” ae. Ir. McLane.— When od come toask me what de- Mocracy means, you t! me into philosophy abstraction; but when you ask what democracy mean! as known to the history of the country, I am prepared to answer. I'll tell you what it te. Cruze —“Hear bim;” “go on.” Mr. Caxten, (dem.) of Ohio,--If the gentleman will give way, I will move that the committee rise.— (Laughier ) Mr. McLane. —I don’t yield the floor to anybody. ‘Go on. ‘to order. —TI am asked, by the gentleman from to ive the general question, and that js tbe democratic policy. I think, as in 1848 it was Case and Butler, Texas, Oregon, and the whole of it. The poise wae gre er than at any former period] he clear and dietinot volve of Bir. Braz of N. O., was beard above the din, say! mucb nolee and confusion that we cannot Hit him again.” “He, ha.” In 1844 I indicated what I In were the platform of igs, unless my friend from Virginia found it in Poinsett's Militia law. That was not democratic. Mr. Bropox, (dem.) of Va.,r Does the gentle- man allude to me? ‘(Laughter ) Mr. McLawe--Yes. I thought that you were a mem- ber of the militia Mr. [Bevvor—We, in Virginia, re, rather than men; and in defining wi the democfatio party, I thought tnat ought to tell the principles. Mr. Canrex called the gentleman to order, The Cuamman— Which gentleman ” Mr. Caxeen—The ene trom Maryland. Mr. MeLaxr said be was sorry that those wko had invited this course of remark had become fatigued with it. The eileen, from South Carolima bad pronounced the first istemognietz, and had derived BO ratisfection from it. He (Mr McLane) should not bave tel¢ celled upon to throw off the veil but to meet ry es He was content, himself, to vote for this bil — regard to the propositions of individuals or ties. ithout concluding, Mr. McLane gave way fora motion thet the committee rise, which prevailed. The Houre then adjourned. d principles t constitutes the gentleman NEW YORK LEGISLATURE Benate. BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH, Acnany, Feb. 18, 1851. PRritions Of citizens of Northern New York, for the bridging of Lake Champlain at Rouse’s point; of merchants of Dew York, for equalization of tolls om railroads. TRESPASBES ON LAND. Mr. Mann introduced an act dectarstory of the true construction of the penal stat ute relating to tres. ae SS Mr. Cannois, of Rensselser, laid on the table lowing resolution Res lyed, If the Assembly concur, that in the of this Legielata: Daniel W the well lished principles of the goverament of the im regard to its intercourse with foriegu na- ter to Chevalier Huleemann, Chay atartates erement of Anstein Gaine December |, 1nd0, nnd g the same prin: 6, the general government oe towards uring ioe jewn citi~ as, in thie aol State all the several thefol- ay atly seated MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE COMPANY. Mr. Moncaw gave notice of a bill to allow the Mer. Cn Company to borrow money to pay ite }. TITLES TO LAND. Mr. Croriys gave notice of a bill toamend the act to facilitate the examination of tities to land in the city ef New York. THE COLLECTION OF MANORIAL RENTS. The bill providing for the stay of proceedings to col- lect rent on nds, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. . A substilute was offered =. Bancocs, providing for the discontinuance ot proceedings under the joint resolution, in order to ascertain whether the title to manorial lands is Dod Rejected. Benate then adjourned. Assembly. Avoany, Feb. 13, 1851 SANDY HOOK PiLors, Mr. Hi. J. Avcen reported favorably on the bill for the licensing and government of pilots by way of Bandy Hook. THE MILITIA miLe., Mr. Hannis reported favorably on the bill relative to the militia of the Btate. MONT DRAFTS. Mr. Townsenn reported favorably on the bill in re payment of drafts at sight, Lawiea’ pew eroLENT Y Mr. Wano reported favorably on the bill incorporat ing the Ladies’ Benevolent Aid Society of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church. of New York. NCLAIMED NOTRE Mr. Uspenwoon reported on so much of the Gover- imed notes in the Comp- ‘esolution, providing for ir the ‘direction ef the Comp- AND THE COMPROMINE MRARU RES York, ca! resolution bat the Lee ot elect # Mr. Termes i Mr Tro: a oree the previous ques pereee tp it om the table jon Carried, by HLmoADs be @ifferent rail toads between jale. THE now A bill was inte oduced incorporating the eity of Wil Mameburgh isi MR. SEWARD AND THE COW Mr. A. A. Thomrron offered « revolution jutions releti compromise measures referred to them. Laidover a Adjourned. Rallroads tn Lilino!s and Missourt. Lovey rein, Feb. 18, 1861 ‘The Illinois Legislature bas daseed « liberal charter | the troops of the line and the National Guard, wer for a railroad from Illinois town to \ incinnes. The Missouri Senate has passed the Pacific, dal and St. Joseph Railroad bill with loans on the credit of ita $3,000 000 The waelT to 5. Maryland Conve ntion—Wovements of How tontans, de. rerone, Feb. 19, 1861 ‘The Maryland Reform Convention decided to-day againet biennial sessions of the Levisiature in future, on 13, 1861 Accounte from Cape Haytien to the 24th alt. hare been received. The country ine quiet. Com ‘war scares, A new ordinance, relative to trate w foreign countries, was promulgated on the 22d of J wary Great Iee Fiood tn the © hanna—The Prrreron, Lucenne Oo , (Pa) Feb. 13, 1861 The recent heavy rains have caused a great flood in Surquchanns, The fee in the river hat been ved several times, and piled up to agreat height the banks inthis vicinity. It is much to be feared that great damage will Te caused by the im- mense quantity of should a final break up emeuc at this stage of the water. Mr. Pettis, a gentleman re- fiding on the opposite side of the river from this place, was oblig dwelling, yesterday, owing to the high water. We understand that several coal mines in this 0 Hoasi- | Creat equare. Metcorologten! Observations, Feb. 13. = ur mone La, oPvios 16 WaLL STREET. on uryaLo.—The morning was t, with @ mild morth wind; but the evening Eyer the wind northeast, At®A.M. the thermometer was at a1:8 Pp. M.. thermometer 42}. ochisTen.—The day has bee . monster 40 ate 4 mand Tre ie eae, See vpuan.—This mo clear and 5 Thermometer 4iat 9 P.M.and 42 ats PM. te wind this evening is strong from the 8. W. Syxacuse —We have had o glorious. clear and spriog- like day. Not a cloud to be seen, amd the wind 8. w Thermometer 31}4 at 9A. M , and 40 at 8P. M. Osweco.—The merning was rather cloudy, and o strong south wind prevailed. At 9 o’clock the ther. | mometer noted 24, and barometer 30 54. Unica. —The @ ming, like the day. ts beautifel. ‘Thermometer 23}¢, and barometer 30 409 at 9 A. M.; at 8P. M,. thermometer 34, and barometer 20 150. Arvsany.—We have been blessed with truly magnifi- cont weather today. At 9 A. Sf was at 24, barometer 30 93, and mersury in barometer 68; 8 P. M., thermometer 36, mercury in barometer 61, and bar: rr 30 70. Troy.—The weather has been remarkably fine to- @ay.and the ice has al! disappeared from thu river. Thermometer 17 at 9 A. M. 86 at 8 P.M. Wuirens.t.—The morning was clear, but the eve- niag is cloudy, and indteat torm, Tsermonreter 20 atOAM., 34 at 8 P.M Buxuincron,—The sky wasclear andth e wind south this morning. wits the thermometer at 18 at 90’oloox. At8P.M.,the wind was southwest, the sky cloudy, and thermometer at 34. 8r. Jouns, C. E. —The morning was fine and pleas. ant, the wind southwest, and thermometer 20’ at 9 o'clock. BY BAIN’S LINE, @FFICE 23 WALL STRERT. Ocvrenssunon.—-TI 'y pleasant noon, with the thermometer at 24. Since then it become cold d there are prosp t the thermometer At 7 thisevening tl west, the sky cloudy, atmosphere and t rmometer 35. ‘The thermometer wee at 28at 7 P.M., y cloudy aud indicating snow ‘We bave a clear night, with the wind Thermometer 40 at 3 P.M Battimore. 8 P.M: the thermometer was at 40. The day kas been very tine Wasninctow.—-This evening the wind is east, and the sky cloudy. Thermomet-r 40 at 8 P. M. BY THE ERIE LINE, OFviCg 5 HANOVER STREET. E.sina--At 8 P the weather was warm cloudy, and indicated rain. The thoroughfares a1 very mudi Owrco.—T! little cloudy, and the wind 3. Thermometer 34 at 8 P.M. Montrose ~ has been clear and pleasant, but cloud; tp end eunshiaing ba heavy white frost ight. which frose hard. The morning was bright mild, with a south wind. This evening it is cold, rlightly cloudy. Lo Being appearances of ARRIVAL OF THE ALABAMA. TWO WEEKS LATER FROM MEXICO. THE INAUGURATION @F PRESIDENT ARISTA, ker, den, de. a vening is cold and cloudy, with torna ‘The steamship Alabama, Captain Foster, from Mina- titlan Vera Cruz, arrived at New Orleans on the 4th instant. She left Minatitlan on the 26th ult , and was detained one day inside of the bar, by « norther. She left Vers Cruz on the 30th ult. The Hon. RK. P. Letcher, our Minister to Mexioo, came passenger on the A. three nephews; Pedro M Gorozpe, Behe! is P Arrapgoiz and secretary, Joseph Landero, 3 Job- ton, E Bimousteld, D Jorabencen, Mr RM Huds lente Aaya 4 ¥ Thompson. W L siaaton, K Bendeli, Mr Shall, L, Carpout RM Joho: J Hdohasoa, J Kendali'A Lali, Y Sweeney ou 5 5 weeaey, ‘J Critoher, Mr Paaoelli, HL cures AC re, & A Cauno: Mr Barrot, N Houghton, G@ Ants, J Aldred, The hydrographic party, Lieut. Temple, having com- pleted survey and minute examination of the river Jor about sixty miles above Minatitian, will, about the 27th ult, proceed to cross the mountatas to the Pacific, and make a detailed examination of all the bays, harbors, &o, within reach. Crossing on their way back, they will examine the balance of the upper river (Coatzacoalcos).and the bar at the mouth, as well as the river below Minetitian, Mr. Williams party (top ical) are engeged in ruaniag lin Bea lovela thoet Bl Barrio downs @ the lagoons, and the Gulf of Tebuantepec. Mr. Avery's party are ployed between Boca del Monte and Ki Barrio. W they thall bave finished this line, which is short, tn: will commence and run back in the direction of the Gulf of Mexico, on the Momapa river. Major Barnard bas been in advance of the party all the time, arranging for transportation, &o., and plan: ork for the parties on the most available te ir. Payno, ption of K the oath of office yea. T 6 fhe puros, (strict de- inly contributed to place Arista im the Presidential chair, had expected that at least one of the new ministry would pave been selected from emong their rai On the very yt! 8. bis inauguration, while the new the congratulations of his of a brillant company, despatoh- es arrived from Generals Ariga and Bustamente, giving ‘an account of the complete overthrow of all the bel iorces at Guansjvato Eighteen pieces of cannon were taken, besides a great quantity of ammunition, * ¥ prisoners; the leaders have been taken, or have fled. Private letters announce that four of the chiets have been tried shot among them, chow Fernandes Monitor aanoaeoes, an a to the object of this revolt. fay it vas in favor of General Almonte. That General js at this moment sick. being. it is said, attacked with the liver com- piaint, and isin s dangerous rituation ACCUSATION AND TRIAL OF A STATE GOVERNOR BY Governor of their State, for dissoly- by rmed © es will, ao doubt. the question. @ legal trial, upon criminality of the Governor INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT ARISTA This was purely an official ceremony, without any fr exhibition, according to the wishes of the dent, few of the people were admitted to view the ony of taking the oath. Karly in the mornin on foot, formed bering 3.000 men At I! o’clock, they he A e they remained ia the after the inetaliation, they « and authorities to the cathedral, formed in heuvor of the corted the Presi grand (dew was | Arista went to the Chamber of Deputies to take the oath, It was as | follows usqne us pn | Mines Fiooded—Destruction Threst- | ened, pulee to every thing thet great and happy; becaure in th the portions of society may co-operate in su ner that the Union may appear strong et the moment when it may be called on to maintain its most sacred intereste be done by the to Consequently every thing will tral aw wy iy — hg thelr revem foepk of. am to augment thei ioultural and commercial Industry, in ehort, to e them great and powerful, attracting to their bosoms the intelli it induatetous and enlightened population Shey co much need. This powerand grandeur, fat trom Ladacing jealous fears im the govermment of the ; the thermometer | tronage | tromag m. | 8nd prooure other a! Union, will cause it the greatest pleasure. such as t! with which a loving tunes viene the Mepelden at | apy of bis children. ‘eace willbe maintained at any cost, asthe only our manner in which the Roppiness and. ot com) jots can be secured. This idectineabis Vless- of the RepubHo, im order that ing is the first necessity the just and legal succession of the administration way benish even the ides of those revotts which have heretofore so distracted and impoverished us. The exact and wel! comprehended independence of the swpreme powers, while every one is permitted te pursue his course in hts own path, im accordance with the haritony of the wHole system, and the rour observanse ofthe constitution, wiltbe sufiic to us, awed will restore to allthe full enjoyment of ix. without feafef those sbuses which im mes Rave compelled she Legisiature to restrict wae This isthe morment, gentlemen, at whtvh I may de- glare to the nation. in presence of its representatives, thet-vnly grativads for the high confidentve that | beewreposed in me. bas i: accept vated position, which cerely believe to-bs above my “esittlen end merits. (iratituce ‘fTeote mé in such a maevener that [ shal! teel myself obliged to consecrate my whole time to, the ublig nervice. Proteosea’ as Tr hope by Providence, ich knows the rectitude of my intent: }, and aided i my efforts by all good m thoee wAo'merit the honerable title of patrio' endeavor to goverm worthily thé coun2y of my birth, whose feiwity is the object of my}most adent desites.”” In reply this address, which was received with evi- dent approUation, D. Maxfwno 2 made a few re- marks, congtutulating Arista on accession to office through the forms of « legat election. During thirrcene, not a skout n from the gaieries, which were c: whether from sepect or frory indi tell. At the comelusion of the parlism: the President, socomponied by th roceeded Yo the Cathedred to perf gious ceremony. Aiter this, tite part; the grand palace. where the i great saloon, and surrendered lace and the dignity be had hitherto official receptions were put cff till the nezt dey, forth to ry proceeded ‘g0irg-out President met ‘Th and General Arista, with the whole wet #0 to Tacubaysa, at the invitation of President Herre- ra. to dine with him-at bis country mansion ‘Phe two Presidents rode together is the General Arista givi: General Herrera. A eded and fe filled with miatsters, officerr; and high dizai- taries. The banquet st Tecubseya wae-splendid. After ai after paradi di r3 arranged themselves at the: under the windows of the President, with loud cheers, after which they gave the President a beautifull repade. The President came out on the baloony 4 raluted the crowd below; then ited them tm; whereupon @ great number of the ciermans entered the palace, where the President received th: treated them with « copious supply of old Khe wine, after which he addressed them in terms exprea- lv desire to patroniae foreigne: heir in- dustry in Mexico, thanking c., for their attem- | je At midnight, all was ended tior the President retired to rest. no doubt having ady discovered that if power has its charms and attractions, it also bas ite troubles and fatigues. NO AMERICAN SHOT, APTER ALL. From the Tract d’ Union, Jam. 22.| nts of Guanajusto were surprised at and completely routed. Four en and immediately shot; ene of these was a German, and not an American, as we stated before, LOSS OF A FRENCH BRIG IN CAMPEACHY. The French brig. the Shark, which sailed trom Vere Cruz for Campechy, for a oarge of logwood, was en- tirely lost in the port of Laguirs, Campeachy. Bhs suo. ceeded in getting into the port in @ violent storm; but having lost her anchors, she became, in the port itself, & prey to the violence ot the winds, and totally lost. ‘The passengers and crew were all saved. Mr. Letcher, United States Minister to Mexico, has left for the United States; betore his departure, he | gave a grand dinner to the new President; during bis absence the lrgation will be in the hands of the Secre- tary. STRAY CONVEYANCE neriweEN nnownsvi.te Ke MATAMORAS- The privilege of establishing a steamboat for passon- gers between Browzeville and Matamoras, was sold at auction December 2 Brownsville. Oae Browse ht show of revolt in the State of Michoacan, afew days ago, but it was promptly sup- pressed The Mexican Boundary Commission had arrived at Paro del Nort The Vera Crus Eco del Comercio saye, that from the Ist ult, San Juan de Nicaragua was to be a free port. ‘The war in Yucatan still continues, though with ne decisive reeults onvither side A great effort is to be ade in the pring to bring the Indians to terms, | The Depere of Yucatan are very yoy it againat the English authorities of Yucatan for iaterferiug im | the affairs of the Peninsula. The Vera Cruz papers | think that Mexioo ought to remonstate seriously with | Britain on her acestien of her treaty stipula- fay that in ealy permitted England to establish # factory at Balize,to carry on the trade in logwood, under the express stipulation that no for- tification should be erected. In spite of this the Hmg- lirh have fortified Balize, taken possession of a large tract of country, aud exercise authority orer it just an if it had always belonged to them The northern Btates of Mexico are atilf infested by | the Indians. Coahuila, Chihuahua and Durango, are overrun by them. A large party took p ow the town of Parras without opposition, and committed the greatest atrocities ‘The Affair between Messrs Boyle and Mar- | rlott. Axwarours, Md., Feb. 9, 1851. Jaotes Gonnon Buwnert, Esq Sin—The com: jieation of s Baltimore correspon- dent of the Herefd, published on the 6th inst., contains & statement of a difficulty between Mr. Boyle, of this city, and myself. to which [I feel bound to reply. Firet. That the difference did not originate in manner stated, either direotly or indirectly. ‘That the encounter did not take place at the Gover- nor's, Third. That there is not one word of truth ia the reference made to this matter by the anid corres- indent, except that there was a rencounter between rt Boyle and mynelf. Your correspondent has boom entirely misinformed af to ite origin, &+. Do me the favor te correct statement. Very reapecttally, your obt. servant, J. ©. MARKIOT?. Musteal, Onnisty's Mixeranies —A fine bil for to-night—beaa- tifal negro melodies. excellent jnstrumentai — ancer, capital que opera, and exquisite dancing. Feirows’ Mine ~A bill of great variety is of- fered to-night. The band is first-rate, aod their for oes are received wit! Trrovore Evrrio soiree, wt tl evening Dresel, Mr. J Noll, Mr Rey: aseist Me. Eieteldt. The musical cellent. Deane Fasuny.—This deservedly popular family give another of their histrionic and musical entertein- mente on Thoreday evening mext. at Freemason’s ital, Mise Fannyfwill recite some of her most favorite pieces, Borenrss 1 Bosrow.—Mile. Borghese's conoert, om poner ev ig. Was One of the best of the season. | Borghese will tore our citizens with certs. We know full well it she becomes k Bostonians rhe will become « grent rite merits are of the firet bap esorve a liberal pa- Boston Bee, Beh Supreme Court—Cireult Court. Refore Hon. Judge Mitoheli Fee. 13.—Joseph Bounty vs, Joseph Odell —Thin wae en sotion for the eum of $300 wages, alleged to be due, under the following circumstances —Pisintifl states | that. In the month of August, 1848, the detendant was master of the sloop Buperior, loaded with « cargo of stone, and bound from East Chester to New York, that the vessel was wrecked om her voyage, aad the defendant employed the plaintiff to act as to raise the vee stranding. The plaintiff did procure the several others, and raised the verssl, and b: | ton place of tatety, for repairs The defen | #inoe that period, failed to pay for such labor, for | which he agreed to give the pinintift $20 per day. The defence is, that the nti was employed by him for the eum of $85, which the owner of the vessel, and him twelve sloop to abiliings per day .fe u place of eatery eatety. Adjourn Sapreme Court—tn Chi Fer 12 — in th tive Rdmonds refy with the rule laid on the prisoners by the Mayor.

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