The New York Herald Newspaper, April 15, 1851, Page 2

SA: Our Washington Correspondeuce. Wasuinaton, April 9, 1851. The Administration and W. H. Seward—The State of the Case—Clay, Fillmore, Webster, and the Union vs. Abolitionism The aspect and prospect of the administration @re not uninteresting topics for consideration at the present time. It is evident that a crisis has ar- rived, the result of which will have a marked bear ing not only upon the success of the existing cabi- met, but upon the Presidential contest of next year. It is well known that towards the close of the Jast administration, the influence of William H. Seward and his clique was dominant. Seward was, im faet, the President, and all honors or favors flowed through him. The result of this was that when General Taylor died, it was regarded by the opponents of fanaticism throughout the country, as almost a merciful dispensation of Providence. Under these circumstances, Millard Fillmore be- ame President. It cannot be denied that the @ourse he would adopt was the subject of deep anxiety; for although his honesty of purpose was mot called in question, it was still believed he was no match in dexterity or cunning for Seward, and it feared he would fall, with scarcely a struggle, into that wiley demagogue’s hands. The first evidence which Mr. Fillmore gave of his determi- nation to avoid that fulse step, was in the selection of Daniel Webster, as the head of his cabinet, and in the undisguised respect which he paid to the eounsels and advice of the distinguished sage and patriot, Henry Clay. he good ts of this policy were observed in the withdrawal of the administration to the settle- ment of the distracting questions then before Con- gress, andthe speedy pass. of the compromise measures. ‘They passed, aud the executive gave every evidence of bis desie that they should be carried out in good faith. ‘This is understood to be his platform, and as yet it must be allowed he has faithfully adbered to it. The fight, however, so fur as Seward was con- cerned, badonly commenced. Withall that saga sity nhis enemies allow him to possess in @ yemarkable degree, Mr. Seward determined to bring the ad isi jon over to him, if not by coaxing, at least by intimiaation. The first step in this move was to get hold of s popular name 23 a whig candidate for the Presidency, and working upon that capital, to compel Mr. Fillmore either to give in, or to Tylerize him, by dividing the whig party. Acting upon this eral Scott was nominated last fall by Se 3 Phila- delphia fugleman, Mr. McMichael, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Clayton. Whethe Seott felt flattered or not by this mark of distine- tion, is neither here nor th It may be that he forgets that Mr. Clayton’s respeet and admiration for him during Gen. Taylor's administration, was meither very great nor very remarkable, whatever i cott's feelings in the matter may be—and we Are boiand tw eontees wor he showing that he inten not to nyu too open display of his views, or the unreasonable and superabundant length of his letters. We have only to look at the fact now, that he was started by Seward’s ing as a cheek-mate to Mr. ‘The administration having taken a stand upon the compromise of 155), was bound to notice the saults which are being made upon it by not portion of the whig press, but by its own officials. A few removals of the most obuoxious in this re- speet have therefore been made, and as a conse- quence the President and his cabinet are de- nounced by Greeley, Weed, and company, in all the choice diction for which the first named partner in the firm is distinguished. It is supposed by some that the result of thi will be, that the administration will ‘eave in,” because if it does not do so, the Sewardites and higher law gentry being a majority, as it is affirmed, of the whigs of New York, O! Massachusetts, and Ver- mont, will throw those States into the hands of the demoerate in 1552: d it isfurther urged that Mr. Fillmore cannot expect, in such a conjuncture, to get any strength to compensate for this loss iu the ‘oath. We think, however, that this is not a very en- larged view of the subject. It must be evident that ifthe administration now yields to Se ward, that though New York, Massachusetts, Ohio { Mont, may thereby come out whig, still it of no service to Mr. Fillmore or Mr. Webster. It will be essentially « Seward triumph, and the votes of the viber wh ate will then only go swell is vietory. i ail thore whigs who ha ae Union men, will then merely serve as trophies wherewith to di the triumphal car of William Hi. Seward. This is, supposing such a ticket would be successful. But which of the Southern States ean be carried, with the banner of abolitionism floating at the head ofthe ticket? The very idea is th absurdity. Th nite Seward might do no harm in the North to the whig cause, but it would damage it beyond all hope in the South; whilst in any event it crushes lillwore and Webster to the dust. On the other hand, if the President goes on—if he refuses to retreat at the warlike blasts of the Tritune, the Aliany Evening Journ, the Boston tas, and the scores of satellites who watch these sas their guides, in what position does he himself? At the head of not only the Union whigs, but the Union men of the country. He goes into the convention upon the platform of the com- promise: and in such @ position receives the sup- port of Clay and all who admire that great sta He loses nothing by his opposition to S that is ause if he gives into him, used, and when A Come what ight, he has thrown away his chauces; and all his efforts, even if sw ccfal, would only result in | placing the Seward faction in power. We have looked at this matter purely with re rence to its exy d casting aside all th o« igh moral cow 1s which it is but justice to be overn the Prevident. tiovali«m, and risk all by a firm adherence to the broad policy of patricti#m, and a love fur the whole Union. Suc tinuance of po rer course may not lead to o It will, at all , commen reepect, and the free bestowal of that unbidter homage to honesty, which can never fail to be the reward of the true patriot. Wasuiseros, April 12, 1851 Smporiant Circular Instructions to Collertors ant ether Officers of Customs——Census rturns from New Mexico—Offcral returns of North Carolina— Issue of Stock, & A good deal of interest has been manifested by the mercantile interests, as to the decision which the Treasury department could arrive at upon theaubject | Of fees for weighing, gauging, or measuring articles of merchandise —whether the expenses incurred was Yo be borne by the importers or by the United Ptater. ‘The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has to-day is the following important circular inetructions inthe matter :-— Trraecny Deranrwrer ’ Wasniwcrom, April 12. 1851. 5 notice of the department baving b of fees for weighing. gauging my suring articles of merchandi« on entry thereof at the Curtom Houres, due consideration has been given to the aad of law and regulations applicable to the «ame. pon a careful review of the whole subject dient and proper to issue the following instructions for the information and government of the officers of the eurtems in the matter — The 4th section of the tariff act of sets “that in all cases in which the in netcontuin the weight, or quantity. or m wares. of merehandice, now weighe shall be weighed wth July, 1846, en- of weoiggh ‘mt of duties © be remarked. however. that where the inv try purports to give the weight, quantity, of mea- of ny article of merchandise, in order to appr ly given. but on A subwequent aacertal after making not hypot tated im ord fait ment by the pi fence for any ditt Ff determining ity. weight, or measure under our Baws. and thet of the country or place fram whenee the Merchandivr may have heen imported. the reeult «hall t. quantity, of men varying in that thas ascertained. as to raise proper officers. a reazonable pre- eumption or belief of ar entional fra porition upon the mentioned murt be consignee In all cases net herein enamerated, where weighing. ganging. o measuring becomes necessity in the geane: ment of duties Uierect ix heteafter to be borne by the Un States and any in Jone oF ree gulations conflicting with those now t~ are hereby rescinded In any eases, therefore, where owners. agente of con mignees, at yout pert have been euhjeeted to the pay ment of expences of the kind mentioned einer the pas * of the tariff net of 20th July, 1846. coutrary to the ine iples |eid down jn these instructions the same are 40 be refunded, and collectors are hereby authorized 24 inetructes|, npoa phe receipt of written appligations from the parties interested, to iseue the usual certified | Nash... | New Hanover | Onstow..7 | Wake .. nt. and transmit the same to the department, in rder that the proper relief be afforded. a — Freeemey ML Le HODGE, Acting Secretary of the Treasury ‘The census returns from New Mexico have just been received by the dey ment. ‘They were taken by Major Merritt, of Virginia, formerly a uarter master in the army, stationed in New Tiesto, who brought them on with him. They are taken in an admirable manner, and will present the most satisfactory results, as giving an accurate knowledge of the people of the country. ‘They ex- hibit the fact, that about one adult in every hun- dred can read; and it is probable that in most cases this exception to the general ignorance is an American. If they are illiterate, they are, at keast, pretty prolific; one pair living, having no less than twenty-five children, the names of all of whom appear op the census returns. he fellowing complete returns of the population of North Carolina, have been made up at the census office to-day FOPULATION OF NORTH CAROLINA. White Buncombe . Burke.... Cabarrus Caldwell Camden... Carteret Cuswell Catawba Chatham Chowa Duplin... Edgecomb. Franklin Forsyth... Gates Granville. Green. Guilferd... Gaston... . Halifax Hay wood* Hertford Hyde. Henderson Iredell Johnston . Mecklenburg Montgomery Moore... Macon Northampton Rowan ..... Roberson... Rockingham... Rutherford .. Sampson .. Stokes. Surry Stanley Tyrrell Warren . Washing on Wilkes Yancy... Union... Watauga . Wayne . Slaves... ..sc eevee Total - $68,870 * Indians, 710. sh Of the Indian population returned as living in Haywood county, 357 are males, and 353 fe- males; total 710. They have 120 farms divided equally amongst th: 1,440 acres of improved land, being about 120 acres to cach farm, and 15,- 960 Guimproved, being 138 acres to each farm. The value of the farms is estimated at $8,640. Value ive stock, $6,153. In 1850 there was 15,576 bushels of corn raised. Among the deaths du- ring the year is that of lua-ea, a female, at the ma- ture age of 140 years. It is probable, however, that this is 2 mistake, as they are generally ignorant of ages . ‘ ‘The following is the amount of U. S. stock issued on foreign account, during the week ending Ith of April, 1851. Loan of 1347, $59,800. Our Albany Correspondence. Axpawy, April 9, 1851. The Albany City Electon—Its Results and Conse- quences. The election held for municipal officers in this city, resulted in the same manner that it did re- cently in all the other cities of the State (except Auburn), in t election of the democratic candi- dates, by majorities which disappointed both politi- cal parties. The strongest men weré put in nomi- nation on both sides—the same candidates for Mayor who ran against each other a year since. Lhe election at that time was so close, that no fair decision was made at the polls; and the whig Mayor was then declared elected, as many believed, by an dinary canvass made by the Common Coun- Mr. Townsend, who was declared elected, sibilities of the office, and has dis- «with a fidelity and ability which ot atiefaction to all classes than any other Mayor within a quarter of a century. He was opposed by many of the old fogier of his party, on h. who believed that age, dig- + qualifications for the office nd has happily disap- pointed them, aud yesterday no such apology was nile. The race yesterday was declared against him by ajority, and Eli Perry, his highly re- ratic competitor, chosen. the duties of the offic ually, being a working, wide-awake business man, who a suffers any grass to grow under his feet. ‘The democrats were more united than they ever have been since the breach occurred in that party, six orcight years since. The whigs being now di- vided inte ions, did not support their candidate with cordiality nor unanimity. The nominations being all made under the dictation of the Seward faction, the silver greys allowed them to do all the work, spend all the money, and suffer the defeat, without making an effort to save a man on their tickets. It is possible that a hundred, or so, of the silvers, voted the democratic ticket, the remainder remaining at home, without going near the po! The defeat is intensely mortifying to the ruli regency; the idea of being so badly beaten in the city, where all their political misebief i# concocted and in a city which they have held under their con trol for several years, by the most complete orga: jon and strict party discipline, is to them a grea’ omfiture he silver greys will now take courage. fe vd ity, diseover that the power of the dictator has de from him ; that the city has, by a large maj, repudiated him and his followers; they will now commence an organization throughout the State, and present separate tickets in every Assembly dis triet, and also, a State ticket for the coming Novem- ber election. So there will be three distinet tickets in the field: the woolly and bull ticket, the Fill- tore national administration ticke the demo- cratic ticket, w and harmonious. The result can easily be an ted. Nota single person who takes note of the signs of the times, can arrive at a different conclusion. gh by obtaining a majority of nearly 400, jog «ix out of the ten Aldermen, still the a lib minority of two in the Board of nee of there being seven Alder- i — who are whigs, holding over an- other year. So the diepensing of party patronage will remain for a twelve month in the Bedde of the + higs. w. Acnasy, April 10, 1751. Mr. Webster Repudiated by the New York Senate. A few days since, Mr. Anthon introduced resolu- tions in the House inviting the Hon. Daniel Web- ster to visit the capital during the present seesion of the Legislature. Being co-ordinate, they wero laid over under ajoint rule. They remain on the table still. Yesterday, Mr. Beekman introduced a a series in the Senate, applauding Mr. Webster for his able support of the conetitution, and his aid in effecting the passage of the Compromise measures of the last Congress. They also desired Mr. W. to visit the capital of New York, and deliver an address before the members of the Legiglatare. They were lnid on the table for the day, and this morning Mr. B. called for their consideration. Im advoeating their passage, Mr. Beekman stated that he desired to pave o vote takem upon them, in order to as certain whether a majority of the Senate was in favor of ‘the Compromise measures, and the efforts of Mr. Webster in their behalf. A rambling debate immediately followed, confined to Messrs. Cook, Schoonmaker, Geddes, and Bab- cock,—all on the whig side, each one of whom spoke against their adoption, or tuking any action upon them. Mr. Cook moved to strike,out all that por- tion which related to Mr. Webster's conduct during the present national administration, aad insert a clause approving of his correspondence with the Chevalier Hulsemann. Others moved various amendments, to lay upon the table, to postpone in- definitely, and to refer to the committey on federal relations. Mr. Beekman stated that he would con- sent to no modification, amendment, reference, or stponement; the resolutions were before the Senate, and he was anxious that a vote should be taken upon them. Several short speeches were then made by whig Senators, all of whom depre- cated the introduction of the resolutions, and plainly intimated that if they were pushed to a vote, they should vote against them,—some for one reason, and some for another. The lobbies of the Senate chamber had now be- come crowded; many members of the House, learn- ing the notice of the debate, came in, expecting to witness the Senatorial scenes re-enacted. But Mr. Beekman faltered—caved in, as Mr. Carroll re- marked—and after pledging himself to stand by his resolutions, endorsing Mr. Webster, he gently rose from his seat, and consented that they might be referred to the committee en federal relations, a select committee raised at an early period of the session, but to this hour have had no business con- fided to them, nor have they had a meeting durin, the session. The resolutions were then so referred. If they had been pushed to a vote, Mr. Beekman would have stood alone among the thirty-two Se- nators. Why did he consent to that reference? Why abandon his own resolutions, and Mr. Web- ster at the same time? Was there any necessity for his desertion, even if every other Senator did repu- diate Mr. Webster? What caused the sudden “spiking of his artillery?” Mr. Beekman knew that the committee on federal relations would not report upon them—he well knew that the reference was made in order that they might be strangled effectually. Had he been sincere, he would never have assented to any reference, but mantully de- fended them until a vote was obtained, and then voted for them, if he “stood solitary and alone.” He willreceive no more letters from Henry Clay, endorsing his course, after the news of this day’s caving in to Sewardism, reaches Ashland. It is said that Mr. Webster has absented himself from Washington, without leave of President Fill- mere—that he visited Maryland and Peunsylvania for the purpose of heading’ off Gen. Seott—that he is soon to retire from the Secretaryship of State, in order to announce himself finally a candidate for the Presidency. Such rumors undoubtedly had their effect to-day in disposing of Mr. Beekman’s resclutions ; and as Seward has issued orders for the support of Gen. Scott, he will not consent that a Legislature which he holds in his hand, shall invite arival to partake of their nospitalities. Had Mr. Webster been invited, he would have accepted if his health had permitted. His presonse here at th» close of the session, and the dele ory giogche which the members would have carried to every section of the State, would have been the means of adding thousands to the ranks of the silver preg. This was evidently foreseen and feared by the Se- ward section, and the surest way of preventing such a lamentable catastrophe, was to suppress the in tation, and take the responsibility of repudi Mr. Webster. Our Naval Correspondence. U. S. Sreamer Sakanac, Havana, Cuba, Mareh, 23, 1851. } Arrival at St. Domingo—Demand on Faustin—The Leander—The Windward Islands—The Haytiens and Dominicans—The Special Agents of France, England and the United States—Mr. Clay—Ha- vana—Naval Intelligence, §., $c. After leaving Cape Henry we had agreeable wea- ther till we had arrived near St. Domingo. The day before making the land, however, and when standing in for Cape Hayti, we had occasional strong gales from the south and east, and a heavy sea, affording us another opportunity to test the ex- cellent qualities of our vessel. We were obliged, however, to put into Port au P rince, in conse- quence of the bad weather. We arrived there on the 2d of February, and left Mr. Walsh, who came out with u: special agent from our government to co-operate with the French and Engligh special — in compelling Faustin 1, (Soulonque) to end the war between his empire and Dominicans. We staid there for a few days, and on the 6th sailed for Cape Hayti, to enquire into the case of the Le- ander, the particulars of which you have no doubt heard before now. Upon our arrival there, a de- mand was made on the Prince de Bobo, (there's a name!) for indemnification to the owners and Capain of the lost vessel. He replied, referring the Commodore to the Emperor. Upon our return to Port au Prince, the demand was made upon the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and after a number of letters passing on either side, the demand was re- fused. We now wait further instructions from our government. From Cape Hayti we visited the Windward Islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. Johns. At the former we remained ten days—a most beautiful, rich, and highly cultivated Island. At St. ‘Thomas we coaled the ship, and left there March 3d, for St. Johns, where we next day ar- rived. On the 6th we sailed again for Port au Prince, reaching there on the 9th. Mr. Walsh had not suceeeded in his mission at all. Nothing had yet been ace eagle | the three special agents of England, France, and the United Mates. The Haytien Congress was soon to meet and decide whether to continue the war against the Domini- cans, or proclaim peace. The Emperor was much rovoked ut the interference with his concerns. At- fempts at revolution were frequently discovered, and the conspirators were promptly shot. The fleet consisted of two ships, two brigs, and two schooners, commanded by a General in the army, with the rank ofAdmiral. Ithad been determined to suilyesterday, for Pensacola, touching at be gi as, for the purpose of target practice; but we shall await the arrival of the Ohio. The Albany is expected here intwo weeks from the Gulf, on her way to Pensacola, having, after falling in with the Commodore, been sent to St. Jago de Cuba, Chagres, Sisal, Vera Cruz and Tam- pico. The Water Witch has long been expected out; but we have just learued of her accident and return to port. Her cruising ee was to have been about the Island of St. Domingo. By the way, a letter has been published, I hear, from Ilay- ti, wherein it states that she was to have been under the orders of Mr. Walsh, our «pecial agent at Hayti; but such is not the case. She was to have afforded him a = age from Port au Pri to St. Domingo, and thenee back, if desired it, and then cruise on her station. Mr. Clay paid us a visit soon after our arrival here, and to-morrow will dine with the Commodore. The venerable statesman secms in very good health, and very well contented here, if an agreeable expression of face isa proof of the heart’s ease. Javana is somewhat dull in this season of Lent. In fact, ay ll amusement is len out, and the monotony of a café or @ drive to the Tacen, or further, are allthe pastimes we at present find when we are let out to play. The Decatur, we suppose, has sailed for the squadron. She south to the Amazon river, and thence through the West Indies to Pensacola. The Vixen is expected out in two m hape sooner. Our sick list has so inere it rendered us short-handed; the crew being — small, and made more inefficient bya great number of prisoners, (the consequence of the non- punishment rystem, and the continuance of the cause of mort offences, “grog.”) You would be amused and grieved to witness scenes that ocour in our naval vessels now; and | think ‘poor Jack,” (as shore people are apt to call him) would much rather have once more the old law back, than the present means of redress imposed upon him for dis obedience and outrageous conduct. We leave here for Pensacola direct, where I shall in write you. and ordered to the U. & United Mtatex steamship Saranac, Capt. Josiah nall, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Par. ker. euiled from Havana on the 3d of April for Pensaccla. The officers and crew were in perfect health. The U. 8. frigate Savannah. Capt. Page. bearing the brond pennant of Commodore McCauley. was at Panama March 28. but was to be taken to Tabows in a few The Commodore and Captain ¥ on the 19th Ma: revived visite from thé citizens of Panama, at the denee of Mr. Corwine, the U. #. ( ‘The United States frigate Karitan, at Valparaion 25th February, would probably sail in a few days for the north, The lo of war St M. ‘The steamer Stockton of Mareh. for California, Tas Navy or tHe Usiten Steves —Prom the United States Neval Register for 1851, we extract the following statictien concerning this arm of our national defeare It appears there are 08 captaing: 97 commanders; {27 lieutenants; €8 surgeons, 1 paseed asaietant eungcons; 3 purvers; 23 chaplains; 12 profeseors of mathematics, nasters; 233 passed midshipmen, and 171 midship- The ollest officer in the navy ix Captain James Darron, of Norfolk, Vi.. who entered the srvies as lieu tenent on the 0th of March. 170% Ie received bie pre cent commiseion om the ad of May. 1700, and has eon- tinued to held it for more th Ifa century, Captain Parron je the only officer in the navy, we believe, who criered it price to 1800, ‘The oldest coinmanrer is Lewis id onde, of Mare. who hax held hie present com- mivsion forty ; and the poldest Lieutenant Wun, 4 C. Farragut, ‘the hes been in the service upwards of orty years, as alo there. Valparairo on the 16th Mazatian, Mexico, February 14, 1661. The Movements of Parker H. French in Texas—His operations with Mr. Coons— Amount of his Frauds —Seizure of the Property—Breaking up of the Party— Fight and Deaths -- French wounded— Loses his arm—Mr. Coons follows him—An En- counter—New Operations—Highway Robbery— Death of French on the Tree—Noble Conduct of Mr. Coons. Shortly after my arrival here, I found in one of your papers a brief account of the acts and career of the notorious Captain Parker H. French, in ‘Texas. As the history of this noted imposter has been both remarkable and strange, and I being a witness to many of his acts, I take the liberty of forwarding you a few items relative to French’s movements after leaving San Antonio. At San Antonio I became one of his dupes, and purchased (like the 250 others then with him) my ticket for $200, he contracting to set me down within sixty days in California. French was a man of extraordinary energy, and very pleasing address. His adroitmess and cunning have been exemplified during his sojourn in Texas. Notice, the persons he duped in that State were all old and experienced business men. Such was his address, scarce a merchant in San Antonio, or a go- vernment officer, escaped him. Provisions, arms, and ammunition were furnished him at San Antonio at government cost prices; for all of which he paid in drafts on Howland & Aspinwall, of New York. Leaving San Antonio, he pushed on, with a view to overtaking the government train, owned by Messrs. Coons & Lewis, then on their way to Franklin, opposite El Paso del Norte. We reached Coons and Lewis’ encampment on the Pecos river, August 10, 1850. At this time we were out of bread stuffs and all other supplies, excepting beef. French had purchased a large drove of beeves near San Antonio, and was well prepared in this respect. I was chosen one of three, who accompanied French tothe tent of Mr. B. F. Coons, government con- tractor, in order to ascertain the practicability of procuring provisions from him, as our company had then been four days without flour or bread. Upon application to Mr. Coons we were referred to Major Sprague, commanding escort to the train. The major at once authorized Coons to issue the sup- plies required by Captain French, providing he (Coons) should respond to the commissary at Franklin for the original cost of the provisions. Coons then demanded French’s letters of recom- mendation, and examined his purpecred letter of credit from Howland & Asptiwall. French bad come well prepared with letters to Coons, from the latter’s most intimate friends in Texas. After con- sulting Major Sprague, Lieutenant Turnley, the commissary, and Capt. Nat. Lewis, (his partner) Mr. Coons consented to furnish us all the supplies we might want between the Pecos and Franklin, and to accept drafts on Howland and Aspinwall for the amoun. This was French’s first dealing with Coons ; but the latter was not destined to receive so slight a share of our worthy captain’s favors, as will soon be seen. In pushing to overtake the go- yernment train, we had succeeded in breaking | down all of our mules. After travelling a few days with the government train, French commenced negotiating with Coons for a number of wagons and mules. The latter evidently mistrusted French, from the various in- quiries he made of myself and others in French’s party, about the expedition, &c. French finally exhibited his letters from business men in Lavacca, Victoria, San Antonio, and New Orleans, which, as might be expected, successfully drew the blind over Coons’ eyes, and the teade was concluded. In this purchase, French got 200 mules and 23 wagons, which were at once delivered to him. The entire train was now at the forks of the two roads from Texas; one of these roads leading up the Pecos, the other striking out to the left, toward the Rio Grande. Water being very scarce, Coons and Lewis concluded to separate here—the former going the upper and Lewis the lower route. French resolved at once to part with Coons, and join Lewis inthe lower route. This move was evidently sus- jicious, as it was thought to be a preparatory step To crossing the Rio Grande, thus evading Coons and such of French’s dupes as might attempt to fol- low him from Texas. On reaching the valley of the Rio Grande, French proposed passing over into Mexico; but we now found Coons had guarded against this by giving written instructions to his miujor domo, to follow the lower route, and under no circumstances to deviate from it. now found himself constrained to ting away from there before news of his transaction, sshould be received from Texas. On the road up the Rio Grande, he purchased goods to the amount of several thousand dollars from the sutlers to the train, and endeavored to couceal a large amount of provisions in bis own wagons from those he had got from Coons. Leaving his train behind, and teking four picked men with him, he pushed on to El Paso. flere he was again frus- trated, for who should he et at Franklin but Coons. The latter had received news of the move made by French to cross the Rio Grande, and had | rode on to intercept him. Before Coons and French separated, our Captain had made a contract bake | re: Coons for 125 mules, at $100 each, to be de at El Paso by the time French should arrive there. He also got of him, or rather was to get, 1,000 fenagas of corn, at 8 50 por fenaga, Mr. C. had foun mules and corn on hand, but refused per- emptorily to deliver either until he should receive letters trom San Antonio. French knew this would be a death blow to him and his projects, endeavored to obviate the pending evil by dupli- cating bis contracts with Mr. James M. old Chihuahua trader, then residing at 7 fagoffin examined the good captain's nd, like him, was taken in by our bold ad- venturer. It were useless to detail all of thie man’s dealings while at Franklin. As near as J could learn, his purchases were as follows:—Of B. F. Coo $42,000, and of Magoffin, $34,000, all of for mules, wagons, and plies, at very high prices. Both of these had advanced mo- ney, but not to any very large amount. He also got goods and wioney from various others at E1 Paso, amounting to about ten thousand dollars. Ww on the Pecos, Coons had exacted from French a full bill of sale of all his train and effecte, to secure a draft of $19,000 on Howland& Aspinwal This soen became known, and gave alarm to the company under French. This alarm was increased by the arrival of an express from San Antonio, bringing news of French's frauds. Mr. amongst the first to know of his (French's) dealings, and finding a prior bill of sale existed of French's train, he at once took forcible possession of the train he had sold French ; Ree — which, French’s company revolted, and driving him from his camp, took possession of it, and refused to admit French as owner of anything on the grounds. Every effort was made by both Magoffin, and Coons to secure themselves from French's effects; but they onl; met succeeded in doing I_was told from a very reliable source, would lose about $4,000, that — and Coons $12,000, by French. A party of French's men soon revolved to rid the world of such a scoundrel; but he was nowhere to be foun He had fled into Mexico, and remained absconded for several days. Bf now divided, some going one way, some an r, but all made for Cali- fornia. 1 sume not over two-thirds of these poor be 1 ever reach the Pacific. In about a week, in became visible, and succeeded in get- ting a company of ten or twelve of his men to juin him, and proceeded on his way to California, sa, ing he hai shipped a lot of merchandise to Mazat- lan and San Francisco, and would have plenty of means on arriving at these ports. Between El Paso and Chibushua, he fell in witha party of the French | ush on to | El Paso, which he did, with a view of get- | | Another case o! am 3 but they parported to be fom mondanl ts in Dy le some money here, the ise bn veycdeg He also rviews with the Governor relative to the settling of cola on the Gila. He agreed to Baaset that frontier from the Apaches—to Rn 000 American fumil there in two years, &e.; and had atnalty got the promise from the Go- vernor to sre him his influence, and to vote for furnishing him with $600,000, with which he was to carryout that grand scheme. One day calling to see the Governor,he was told he need come no more. He called to see those from whom he was to get money on his drafts, and was told news unfavorable to him had been received, and the funds were not to be had. Upon inquiry, he found his old acquaint- ance, Mr. Coons, was in town. He now vowed he would shoot Coons the moment he could set his eyes uponhim. An altercation took place between Coons and French. Shots were exc! d in the street, but no very serious damage done—Coons’ hat receiving Freneh’s ball, while the latter was shot in the right shoulder. French left town the same day for Mazatlan, where he arrived without further adventure. Here he found a large party of sixty Americans, bound for California. They had not money enough to pay their passage on the steamer, and were endeavoring to charter a schooner. French now came te their uid. He charters the vessel, and collects from the men all the money they had—about $3,000. The day the schooner was to sail a steamer arrived. French went aboard, and soon returned, telling the men he had arranged with Captain Watkins to take them up. Shouts of joy were heard from the poor deceived beings. Jumping into small boats, they rowed out to the steamer, all having their order from French for their passage. French did not accompany them. It was now dark; the steamer was about starting; the men alongside, and French in town. Pre- senting their orders, Captain W. informed them he had made no arrangement with French whatever. The poor devils had to return on shore, and the steamer left them. French had all their money, and had disposed ofit. He had succeededin cashin some drafts here, and at once went and rechartered the schooner and shipped the men. He then run in debt here all he could, and finally had to leave town. He raised a company of twelve men, and commenced robbing in the mountains, between here and Durango. After loading this life for one month, he was pursued by a company of soldiers, and after a desperate struggle French and his party were all taken and tied. The captain and’ his two aids were swung to the nearest trees, and the balance of the party were shot, by order of a very sensible alcalde, at the small town of Echayerea. ‘hus has ended the life of this re- markable scoundrel—this talented villain. You may rely upon all of the above being correct, as I have seen the official papers from the captain who pursued F ‘h and his party. He has met the fate he de nor will there be a single tear shed for him. “Ife died the death of a bandit ana an outlaw, at the age of twenty-four. 1 forgot to mention that while he was in this place, and swind- Hing the poor Americans of their last cent, in December last, who should suddealy appear but Mr. Coons. This young man deserves the praise and thanks of our poor countrymen who were then here, for he exerted himself to the utmost, to rocure from French the money he had received rom them; but to no purpose. Had we all have listened to this friend, and hearkened to the warn- ings of Mr. Coons, we would not have been duped by this greatest of villains. You can use this in- formation as you like. Our Jamaica Correspondence. Kinaston, Jam., April 1, 1951. The Legislature—The Tariff—The Assize Court of Surry—Treusury Department—W reek of the Brig Cambrian, of Baltemore—The Weather, §c., §c. The Empire City is now taking in her coal with all poesible speed, and will, I believe, leave this afternoon for New York. Such items as are likely to be of interest, I string together in my present letter. The Legislature is still in session, ‘‘ dragging its slow length along.” ‘The financial condition of the island has occupied a great deal of public attention, and engaged the Assembly in discussion for many nights. They have agreed on a general property tax, to meetfthe liabilitiesjof thefcountry. As I pre- dicted in my last, no alteration has been made in the tariff, nor doI believe any will be made this session. Ido not think, therefore, that the mer- chants of the States, who are in the habit of shipping to this port, need anticipate any interruptions in their transactions by legislative enactments. The tariff, I might observe, has not yet undergone con- sideration; but I speak from the opinions I am enabled to form onthe subject from good authority. posg! E commenced its sitting yesterday. His Mon- or, = presiding judge, addressed the Grand Jury follows : “The calendar before me presents some features of no ordinary character; the indictments, in point of number, | are not many, nor are they of a kind which requires any xpecific direction from me to aid the discharge of your duties, But you will find that the numbers whieh are retributive justice—are singularly large. One indictment alone comprises no fewer than eighty-four individuals, on a charge of riot aud tumult; and, in another indict- ment, ee for murder, no fewer than twelve are included consider, on this occasion, it will be unne- cessary for me to address any observations to you on the testimony which will be given before you, even if I had | the means, I have not seen the depositions, but I should abstain from remarking on them, as I wish you to bring to the consideration of matters so important, as you will find them, the most calm and dispassionate minds, with- out previous allusion There is one indictment in which, as I mentioned, twelve persons are included—in 4 case in which human life has been sacrificed. In point of law, | gentlemen, to make a ian a principal in a felony of this nature, in order to convict a person of murder, it is not | necessary to prove that the fatal blow was given by bis hand. if he was present, aiding and abetting the act committed, he is principal in the felony. Satisfy your- selves of such felonious aiding and abetting, and you will he justified in finding a bill, Ido not think it necessary further to detain you from your duties.” lextracted the above, as it is very short, for it con- veys at once an idea of the business that is to be | brought before the court. I have some idea that most, if notall, of the rioters will ask to defer tl trials until the next assizes, und | dare say a requost of the kind will be granted. These rioters are the parties who are charged with interrupting the late election for a member of assembly for St. Davids, of which I wrote yeu fully on a previous occasion. interest will positively be brough on this court—the case of Mr. Macpherson, mem- ber of assembly, who is charged with the forgery of island treasury notes. Of this case yoa have also had particulars from me. The on pow department here, is most carelessly conducted and has drawn forth many strong obser- vations from the press condemnatory of the «ystera, or more properly speaking, perhaps, condemnatory of the want of system. The news of the resignation of the Russell min- istry was received here by the West India steamers, afew daysago. Itereated much excitement, and | need not tell you the great interest with which we wait another arrival with news from the mother country. My own opinion ix that Russell will be, | orig, reinstated, and that a few changes will be Soons was | | of the | She was wrecked on the made of other members of the cabinet. 1 am grieved to oo you of the total wreck fine brig Cambrian, of Baltimore, which for some time has been a regular trader to this port. Ten ultimo, off the light- house at Cienfuegos de Cuba. packet brig. The weather here is somewhat of an unsettled character. We have occasionally showers of rain, but not heavy. The evenings are bleaky, but to wards night the weather becomes quite pleasant. It She was a favorite | is thought from appearances that the ‘* May sea- sons” will soon set they will be hailed cheerfully by =F ters, who, | ood men, have many ills to be hy not east, the great want of labor. hole men who had taken forcible possession of his train, | and then had « namber of his mules with them. He at once demanded back his Property but the others yefused to deliver it up. A fight ensued, in whieh three men were killed and several wounde amongst the latter was French himself, who w shot in the right arm below the elbow. F ot back his property from this party, and fren pushed for Chihuahua, At Chihuahua, the wounded arm mortified, und was taken off by Dr. Dubois, @ celebrated French surgeon. Here the captain was detained one month, being unable to move on, on account of his wound. Before any news of his forgeries had reached Chihuabun, he had succeeded in getting some little money from a merchant there, on a Ilowland & As sinwall draft. He had negotinted two drafts in Phibuabua, each for $5,000, and was then waiting the funds, hen, to his surprise, he received a notice thathe was known, and, therefore, the money would not be forthcoming. ‘pon examining into the matter, French found there had been an unex ected arrival in town of one he had seen before. Mie Coon was just in from El Paso. French left for Durango, where he arrived safely, maki use. of the rancherot mules, hogs, and poultry, on the road. In Durango, be again produced his letters o/ next da: Ids ‘of ea jcularly since the preva- lence of the chole: m, have gene to rot for the wast of hands to take off the same from the ground. The direful plague still hovers aroun us. Kings- ton, and its immediate ee are clear; but in other of the island, although ite viru- lence has abated, it is slowly doing ite work of death. 1 hope in my next to record its entire disap- pearance. Tur Cost Trae ron 1851,—The quantity sent by rail. road this week te 28,765—by canal, 10.230 18 tona—total for the week, 38,005 18 tons. Decrease by Railroad, 2968 tons. Increase by canal, 7.176 tons. The com- mittee appointed by the eoal operators, to confer with the railrond company, have not yet returned, conse. quently nothing is known with regard to their negotia- tions. “In the mean time, the demand for coal has been limited principally to single cargoes ; which will continue until the question of reduction in the rates of tolls, ke, is finally rettled for this year. Several operators who com. menerd shipping by canal, have stopped sending by that avente—fi mt that the present rate of freight to New York. demanded hy the boatmen gives the preference to the railroad, in consequence of the freight from Rich- mond to New York being unusually low at present, It is stated. that by sending the eoal to Philadelphia at the present Palen, and traehippin it into vessels, the ex Peure of delivering in New Vork will be reduced to about $1 55 oF $1 60 per ton—but the difficulty is in obtaining suituble vesweleat the proper tie. It fx evident that | is losing her portion of the trade under isting cireumetaners, An ceeurred ta the publ ed rates by ennal to Rendi The railroad company made a reduction of only cents in their rates to Vhilndeipbia, and 20 cents to Reading—the reduction by ix in the seme proportion. We learn there are weve ral agent prowd in thie region after mines the freight by canal to Philadet- tx. A few transient shippers only, Sines the above wae written. the from Philmdelphia. The Pre dent of the company stated that sv as they earri thirty the wand tone of eon! per week, there Was no me cessity for reducing rates. y five comte committee bas return The Criminal Assize Court, for the county of summoned to answer, during there Assiges, the cause of negro, (0 bey.) in 6 of @ portion of Baurumons, April 8, 1861. Visit to Washington—vAppearance of the Contestants—De+ scription of the Rounds—The Victory, 4c. The much talked of pugilistic encounter between Geo. Zimmerman, of Old Town, and John Dinsmore, of East Baltimore, came off yesterday in the District of Colum- bia, where no effort was made to stop them by the au- thorities. learn from an eye-witness, that the parties reache® the ground chosen, at nine o'clock yesterday morning, each accompanied by about one hundred friends snd. backers, at the Cross Reads, about three miles: ont Georgetown. The friends of Zimmerman were nt of success from the outset, and after reaching the ground freely took up all the money that was offered, at the rate of two to one on their favorite. When the men were stripped and dressed for the ring, Dinsmore showed great muscular powor, and appeared like one who could deal sledge-hammer blows, but he lacked that elasticity so re- poet h te wrod form, woll knit and ‘ally oi veloped, and appeared as elastic and nimble as cat. Dinsmore is about tea pounds heavier than ‘and is about twenty-sevem years of age, whilst the latter hp hed and cor- ee Zimmerman drew from dially shook hands, when hie — a $100 dollar note. and bantered his and is friends to cover that, in addition to the put up on each side. Dinsmore and his friends no attention to the banter, and the were called yy to prepare ives for . Thomas O'Donnell of New York, and William f~4 of Balti- more, then entered the James Cordery and Joseph for Zimmerman. Time was then called, and the contest- ants for the championship of Baltimore toed the mark, and the question was soon decided as follows :-— First Round.—Both ies proceeded most cautiously at the outset, cach et oring to measure the calibre of the other, and some fine ing was exhibited. Zimmerman exhibited great agility, whilst Dinsmore moved more heavily in the ring, and seemed to rely on the force of his blows as a match for the superior science of his adversary. Dinsmore finally succeeded in plant- ing his right fist on the nose of Zimmerman, and thus drew the first blood. Second Kound.—The parties came up to the seratch with great spirit; Dinsmore flushed with his success in the first round, and Zimmerman fierce with chagrin. — After a few pastes Dinsmore, received a powerful Blow on the nose, which brought him down, and fairly deluged him with claret. Third Round.—It was now evident that Zimmermayy had the advantage so fur, and he commenced to deal bie blows right and left with a rapidity that could not By! withstood, and Dinrmore finally fell from a telling blaw in the left eye. Feurth Round.—Dinsmore came to the serateh with his left eye terribly swollen, and much begrimed with blood. He succeeded in giving his adversary some hard blows, but finally fell with another heavy blow ia right eye. Fifth Round.—It was now evident that Dinsmore was done for, but he came up bravely to the mark, and exhi- bited both eyes terribly swollen and partly closed. Ie this condition Zimmerman found it an easy matter to drop another fist in his left eye, which he did with great effect, when Dinsmore reeled back and fell, ‘On being called for the sixth round Dinsmore rose and Fas eager for the fray. although nearly blind, and re- fused to acknowledge himself vanquished, but his seconds interfered and withdrew him from the ring, yielding the purse to Zimmerman. The parties then returued to Washington in carriages, and the services of a physician having been procured for Dinsmore, considerable of the marks of his punishment were removed, and he was enabled to return to Balti- more last night. Zimmerman was scarcely any the worse for the encounter. He considers himself able to contend with any man in Baltimore, with one exception, and that is the man named Wood, I believe, who 40 severely thrashed ‘Tom Moody, so long the leader of the gang in which Zimmerman obtained the rudiments of pro- fession. ‘This encounter will probably be followed up by others, as East Baltimore will not so cusily yield the palm of victory to Old Town ‘The officers did not attempt to interfere with the party, there being about 400 present—too many for them to handle well. ‘The tel. “aph announced the result here about noon, and the (id Town b’hoys were in eestacies during the afternoon, a large concourse assembling at the ears in the evening to meet aud welcome the victor. PETER. Gen. Scott at Cincinnati—His \- {From the Cincinnati Gazette, April 8. At an curly hour yesterday morning the levee was lined with an eager crowd awaiting the arrival of the steamer Messenger No. 2, which the telegraph announced would bring down General Scott. Not than ten thousand persons were assembled to welcome this distin- guished officer. About nine o'clock the steamer was an- nounced by a salute from the Red Artillery, and the crowd rushed precipitately to the water's and the rurrounding boats. As the steamer approached, the tall form of General Scott, in full inilitary dress, was ob- served standing forward on the hurricane deck. His appeurance was the signal for an outbust of enthusiastic welcome. The General advanced and raised from his head his military hat, which was responded to ‘hy Jong, loud and vociferous acclamations. Afler recognizing the entha- siasm of this voluntary reception by the people, he pro- ceeded from the boat toa hack, and was to the Burnet House, followed by an immense erowd of citizens eager for a sight of the great chief, whose battles have wen him a reputation world-wide and time-enduring Here he received by Mr. Coleman in a befitting man- ner, and after a few moments repose, he was upon the terrace to receive the congratulations of the multi- tude who were there, and desired to see him, ad- vanced. and brifly and pertinently thanked the eitizons Lied. for the appreciated evidences of approbation d favor by which he was welcomed. ring to # private parlor, several ladies were intro- duced, who were received with politeness by the brave old chief. who evinced that he was as familiar with the graces of the drawing-room as the we of the battle field. Ile was now surrounded by all classes of citizens. young and old, who grasped his hand, and with whom he conversed familiarly At half past ten o’elock two military com para- ded on Vine street, infront of the Burnet House. The «din the 2 window, and made a short h expressive of his gratitude for the mi com. id him on that occasion. He then withdrew i am, Where he was completely wedged we crowd, which pressed upon bin he could be found. The enthusiasm continucd believe, form @ port of the Board of Commissioners for the se- lection of a site for the Military Asylum. Major General ‘Twiggs was, by appointment, to have met the board bere, but a telegraphic despateh has beon received announcing his illne at New Orleans, and consequently his inm- bility to meet his engagement General Seott, and the of Commissioners, will remain for several days inthe cit and vieinity. for the purpose of consulting upon: the ad vantages of this region for the establishment of the pro- posed arylum. ‘The region back of Newport and Coving- ton is favorably considered, from the comparative eheap - ness of the lands on that side of the river. Both sides will. however. be visited by the board. About one hun- dred acres of land are desited, combining the advantages of accessibility. health and provisional facilities «ufficiont for the comfortable maintenance of between six hundred. and one thousw ersons. General Seott ex fae Sorable cpinions of the advantages possessed, by this vi- einity. Itis expected that General Scott will, nt an.cerly hour, review the United States troops at the barraoks, ‘The General appears to be in excellent keeping. His height is shout six feet four aud a half inches—welght two hundred and forty pounds, Mis figure is fall and well developed—head not large, but well shaped—hair gray and slightly thin, He peaks distinetly, and evinces the greatest urbanity of manner in his iméercourse with those around him The reception, it is true, was not j but it is not to be regretted. a4 it was « full, enthuastic, heart-feit tribute of admiration from the people, irrespective of party. The Census Retuens.of New Mexteo, Captain ©. MH. Merritt, the Marshal of New: Mexico has furnished the following returns ;— Counties, een eice! — Countia, —_apuesion of Santa Fe KB Santa Ana wart) Tron Bernaltio TI82 Kio Ariba Valencia Mat San Miguel 4 2 Number Counties Counties ye Santa Fe .. Santa Ana . Teor ....., Hernallio ... Rio Ariba . Valencia . Fan Miguel Total... Counties. Since the entrance of Gen, Kearny in the territ ot New Mexico, some twenty manufacturing establishments, of various dereription Love been started, and are now in successful operation. In the course of hit 4 Marshal Merritt ascertained that the prineipal a fatal diseases of the country are fever and eryripelas Another item of lees importance—though of some in- terest to the curious—is mentioned in the retarns, [a Kio Ariba county the census taken regictered the hamer of @ father and mother with a family of twenty-four children, all of whom were living iu the same house, and allof whom apparently were in the ho py of hale health, The father and mother promised to live yet many years. Hiriee most Trae —The Western from Ki Paso eaptured two negroes. a buy and girl, on the other side of the Pecos river. They were fugitives from Marshall county, Mississippi. and hnd been over a year on their way to Mexico, On the Carron or Fi Teran states that ¥e ae food fort) F two. and they were evoking the their journey. These negroes ‘an Antonio, awaiting intelligence wher, Mr. Owen, of Miseiseippt eto sery Tt ie estimated that the woods, foreste. and plantations of Great Kritain cover 9.000000 neres, The amount of fimber consumed ie say 900.000 dollars, of white lare } 1 to be worth annually 115,- Fun the value of 80,009,000 dol net 00,000) destin ity atan acre, which are appt Kentlomen forming the Board: orerere=- sas -<s