The New York Herald Newspaper, March 4, 1852, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 7064. ‘DOUBLE SHEET. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. GEN. BUTLER’S LETTER ON THE COMPROMISE Congressional Proceedings Railroad Land Bil!s Debated in Both Houses, The Free Farm Bill in the House. BUSINESS IN THE N. Y, LEGISLATURE: Methodist Convention at Philadelphia. Marine Disnsters—Steamboat Explosions, POLITICAL de. INTELLIGENCE, ho. Ser Gen. Batler’s Letter on the Comprom| THE FUGITIVE SLAVK LAW ALPROVED, BTC. SPRCIAL CORRPSPONDENCK OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Wasiincron, Maroh 8, 1852, Tho following is a copy cf General Wm. 0. Butler’s let- terto Mr. Blair. It appeare that Mr, Blair wrote to Gen, Butler, asking him certaia questions; and about the same time, Mr. Breckenridge also wrete the General. In reply to Mr, Breckenridge, Gen. Butler enclosed w letter which he had written, but not sent. io Mr. Blair, with a request fo hand it to Mr. Blair, when he bad read it, and keep a wopy to use as hesaw fit. The Gencral said that it was the best answer he could give a4 to his political views.— Cargouiton. Ky., Jan. 27, 1852, Dear 8ir—I enclose yeu the proceedings of the Demo- Sratic Convention, held at Frankfort, on the 8ih inst., which it was my intenti ocived them, but was the Ohio, which deetr: to bave done as soon as I re Prevexted by the freezing up of ed all of our mail facilities for near three weeks, The resolutions speak for them- selves, and it is only necenary for mo Loewy that they were submitted to me before they were ucted upon by the convention, and met my entive approvation, What effect they are likely to have upon myrrif, politically, I did net pause to inquire. It is enfiicient forme that they are in strict accordance with my own opinions— opinions not of a day, mor ligatly entertained, and, erefore, not likely to be chaoged nor abandoned— ‘opinions, too, in which the American psople feel a deep terest, and therefore proper to be maie known In the proceedings of this convention there is nothing new nor-in the slightost degree at war with that spirit of conciliation which seems likely to pervaie every section of the Union. While the fice’ and second resolutions ex- Press, in bold and unmistekabie is: guags. woat the peo- plect Kentucky believe to be thei soustilucional rights relation to the all engrcssing issues growing out of the institution of slavery, still, by the third resolution, the convention resolves that “the pevple of Kentucky soll abide by, and maintain ull the tite nets of Con- gress known os the Compromise Measures” a8 @ final Settlement of all the queatigus embraced im those acts. If her opinions shouid be deamed extreme, it but serves to prove how much Keatucky is ready to yield im the spirit of ovmprowise. Rvery experience but serves to More, of the wirdom and p: tlemof the great men who brought about those heviing messures. It is as though a great nationalaltaried been ereoted in our midst, on which every lover of our comacn oountry is Invited to lay his offering of peace. sud to offer up bis Prayers for the perpetuity of ovr Union and the continu. Ance of those inestimable bleselics waich we enjoy under ts z protection. ¢ territorial question, although ons ef much im- Portance, is, fortunately. from its very nature, destined tobe one of hort duration. In afew years our wild ter ritories will ali become populous States. and each Btate settle within its own borders tho question of very by constitational enactments tha: none can question, In the meantime, the righta whether real or Imaginary, ©f the contending parties, will resisin unimpaired Lee ws, then, wait on time, with the iuil acturance that He whose march is trecked by tio depopalation of kin, doms snd empires in “the clden Bssi, will bring heal- {og on his wing to the youug West. abe Fugitive Slave law, ith the entire Seuth is one ‘Of most vitalimportanoe. The people of Kentucky are more interested in it than those of any other State, and their delegates at Frankiort have properly marked, with touch empharis, the ne ity of its strict enforcement. This we tuink we have s cousiitutional right to demand Of the geverai government. Kevtucky does not make this demand in wantonness, cor jor herself alone, for the South, but for the entize Union; for the people ef Kentucky honestly believe that upon tae faithful exe- ution of that law, the peace, the prosperity, and the ine tegrity of the Union—all are siaked. ¢ COM promise Weaeures Will, in all probability, be added to the democratic platform of 1643, as they have madorsed by most cf the demcoratis conventions in the Union. Whether this be done or not, every candi- on ee the office of President will rtand pledged to sup- port them. My native State bas done mo tho hovor, through its convention, to recommend ue to the favorable eon- ideration of the National Venveation,to be held in June | next. Without such recomimendstion, I had resolved that, with my own corssut. my name should not be pre fented to tl body. Acting on this determination, I have until s few days past, auawcred none of the many political letters received from other States, which you will please accept as my apology for not having replied toycurs. Still, the simple fact that we met together on 3 crowded steamboat, and breakfasted at a crowded hotel, where not one word was uttered by either that | might not, for aught I care. have beea proolaimed in the market place, connected with wnother most astounding fact, that you, and some of your political friends, have dared to commit the ovrrt of inthaatipg’ your preference for myseif, over other geatiemen who ore presumed to cconpy precisely the same poii- tical position that I do, have, it rooms, afforded pufficlent grounds with certain ets for news. papers to charge upon vs 4 corrupt intiigus to secure the vote of the free soil party I do aot refer to this ra- port for the puro Of marking ite falsity—that you duow full wel. My purpors is to point disuinesly the course [have koted upon. and fateue to adbereto I have nothing to do with th» hopes and expectations that pruslly enter into @ Presivential cacvass. They are matoral; and, when bared en mort and fitness, wot Diameable. Itisencugh for me to say that TC will not minister to them in the slightest degree, It is ay wisn to stand pertectly aloof trom ¢ t, and safer public opinion to form itself. Ty ter of a gentleman much hizher than the oitice of Prosideat. Thove now given you my viewe brietly, but trart with pofficient clearness, and beg thet yu will aot preatacly as you Would have done had you kuo vn themia advance. ‘Whatever your coorse way be. 1 ain satiefed it will be Gicteted by your sense of right, ant will, ja mo degree, Gisturb on my part that friendship which grew up be- teres ue Fe gro ys together and bas travelled vith us thas fer through ‘ifr, and to which T had the vanity to believe, and still believe, [ eat fedabted for that Preference towhioh has been aevicned @ very diferent @nd much less honorable motive. With high regard, traly your friend, To F. P. Busin, Esq. Ww. O. BUTLER. Mr. Breckenridge will probably read the letter to the House to morrow. X.Y. 4, THE KENTUCKY RRSOLUTIONS. The following ave the resolutions passed by the Demo- oratic State Convention that met at Frankfort on the 8th of January, referred to in Gen. Butler's letter :— The democracy cf Kentucky her ever maintained the principles of the constitution of the Untied Btates, and @acredly observed its compromites, and accorded to each Btate the urquortionable righ: to regulate and maintain pomolested her domestic policy an inctitutions, The afoot sovereign equality amcog the States has ever nm with demecrats cardinal and cherished principle, ever to be yielded or sacrificed to polloy. qhe integri.y end harmony ef the Untow are best pre- perred by & strict obtervancs of the powert delegated wo the generel govermment Therefore— J, Rereived Ubat the Congress of the United States par no power to control, re or interfere with the istituticn Of rlevery ns It existe in wny of the Buates g Reeclred, That Congress t« no power to prohibit @ pitisen of ary of the Scates, whe slavery exiate by au thority ef law, (rom emigeaiing with end holding his gloves, avd inbabicing apy Cerrt'ory nequired oy the blood Erd treasure of the whole people, ano hold by the United i ‘or the henefit of #il the stetes ari fo by and maintain the . Resolved, That we li or h.. pete recent paterd by the Co. grees of the Umited preter, bro s gomoron:iee Tasarnre®, as @ figal peitiement of q ona whieh thy 1 the harmory Bnd Integrity ot the Union; and 1 with nat consent or suiaeil to 4 vintatien of ite P ine eetoliy that which p api We require vf the keneral Koverne gx cution cf thts Law, in its kerter er 4, Resoved, Ts to the fain ¢ with power t Bion vbich ! Brant cived, ‘That It te the duty of Congress faithfully Ty tha cevenucn of the government to an enond | pdmintetratton of public sifairs, and the spody a prompt and faithfut vivit (he demooracy oF Kentask? are trus sit fathers and require of all entrusted at oountriction ot the Federal courtita Ata their action to the powers plainiy endeavors to havo a joint committee appointed, whoee compendium, inthe manner siated, of the first and eub- srquent enumeration of the inhabitants of the United Btutes, indispensable for legislation aad for popular use, ‘The resolutions were referred to the Committee of the MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1852. tends to am extravagant if not a corrupt use of pablio money. 7. Resolved, That the democrsoy of Kentucky are op- posed te apy innovation upon the principles of the tariff of 1846, and erpecialiy to a substitution of specific instead of the ed valorem principle embraced in thatart. 8 Resolved, That the democracy of the mation can boast of many good men and tras, who would falthfally carry out the foregoing principles and ably ad niaister the government; and among there we recommand to the democracy of the nation our distinguished fellow citt- zen, William O Butler, and ask for his olsims, at the hands of the National Democratic Convention, a justand rtial consideration. = Resolved, That we approve of a National Demooratio Convention, to be held at some central point, at seme earl: dey. and will appoint delegates to represent Ke in raid convention: and hereby pledge the sino sealous support of the democrasv of Kentuoky to the nominees of that body for the offices of President and and Vice President. SHIRTY-SECOND CONGRE: FIRST SESSION. Senate Wasninaton, March 8, 1952. Business was commenced at half pact twelve o'clock, VARIOUS PETITIONS. Several petitions in favor of and against tho extension of Weodworth’s patent were presented; also, petitions against the renewal of MoCormick’s patent for reaping machines. Mr. Wavxen presented memorials from Ohio, Mlinois and New York, praying the passage of a law making public lands free to actual settlers. Mr. Wade presented a petition asking for a grant of land, to aid in the construction of # wagon road from the Mississippi river to Oregon. THK COLLINS AND GALWAY BTEAMERS, Mr. Broprgap presented a petition from merchants thipowners, and others, of Philadelphia, asking that additional aid may be granted to the Oollins line o steamers. Mr. Jonrs presented @ petition in favor of a line of steamers from New York to Galway, Ireland. THE PASSENGER LAWS, Mr. Davie, (whig) of Mass, reported a billto amend the reveral acts relating to passengers, which was taken up, explained, and ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Davis seidit Je important that if the bill is passed at all, that it should be ar once. I will state what the object of it is, that the Benate may see the propriety of immediate ac- ticn upon it, The passenger act referred to in the bill, of which this bill isan amendment, provides for certain pevalties in case of the violation of the other provisions therein named; and those penalties are made a lien upon the veese], The courisin New York feel in some doubt and diffoulty with regard to enforcing the pro- visions of that act by way of lien. The object of this act is simply to provide thatthe lien shall attashto the ‘vessel in all oases; and the reason why I want it acted upon now is this:—Tne principal usefulness of the act {s imits application to foreign vessels, and if its appiica- tien is not immediate when the foreign vessel leaves her port in this country, the lien becomes of no utility what- ever, This act, he wever, row offered to the Senate, pro- Vides that the lien esball attach immediately to the vees- fel, and the parties may relieve themrelves of that lien by giving a bend to secure the execution of justice, ‘The provisions are all quite neoestary and important, and sre placed upon as favorable foundation for the parties as they can be. There is now considerable com- P'aint, erpeoially in tke port of New York, that foreign yersels violate there laws and then escepe by going to Fee. eo that the lien is lost and the revenue is thus de- frauded; and I therefore hope that the bill may be acted upon at this time, FMIGRANT PASSENGERS, Mr. Srwarn, (free soil) of N. Y., announced a bill pro- viding forthe safety and health of emigrant Passengers in merchant vessels. INDIAN AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA. The House ameniment to the bill providing for = Buper vi endent of Indian Affsira for Culifornia, war con- curred in, LAND WARRANTS, On motion, of Mr. Bancen, (whig) of N. C., the bill meking lend warrants assignable. was taken up (It had been returned from the House with all the sections etter the first stricken out and the first section altered ) fs Badger hoped the amendment, would be concurred in Mr Hoxrer, (dem.) of Va., eaid that the first section, #s returned from the Hone, allowed the warrant holder to locste on any Iacds whatever. Ae this would give no prctection to reserved Jands Ising along proposed rail- ronds, he hoped it would not be conourre: i le After further debate upon tho propriety of amending this bill, or the several railroad bills, by requiring tha siterpate sections. reserved by the United States, shall enly bo sold at public sale, the question was taken, and ell cf the House amendmeuts were rejected. THE 10WA RAILROAD LAND BILL Was thon taken up, and tr. Dover, (dem.) of Iows, commenced # speech in favor of the bill. reading statis tics to chow that the United States had not been gene. rous to that State. He opposed Mr. Underwood's amend- ment very etreaucwsly, aud had not concluded when he yielded the flcor for an adjourmmest, Adjourned, House of Representatives. Wasurscton, March 8, 1852. ANOTHER CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF THE O10, Mr. Disney, (Gem ) of Ohio, prerented the resolutions cf the Legislature of Ohio, asking for the construction of the canalon the Indians side of the falls of the Ohio river, Referred to the Committee on Roeds and Canals. Mr. Maso, (dem ) of N.¥., said that e bill for this purpore will be reported. THE ORNEUS=THE NEW YORK RESOLUTIONS. Mr, Hasxext, (whig) of N. ¥., presented the resolu- tiona of the Legislature of New York, requesting the Benators and Reprerentatives from that State to use their uty it sball be to prepare, or cause to be prepared, a Whole on the State of the Union, where is pending the proposition to print the last census, LANDS FOR MISSOURI RAILROADS, The House then rerumed the consideration of the bill granting aright of way end donation of lands to Mis. rourl, for railroad purpores, Mr Prxxewr concinded the speech heretofore oom- mmereed, contending that HM railvosde ere public bene fils, Chem all the Ststes should share in tha advantages. What he prepored was to have law passed equalizing be grants for euch objects If the long pursued policy d+ to be departed from let there be equal and just legis- Isticm towards sil the Sites At present there seemed to be, a greet game, im Which the must olamarous get au undue thare, He proeeeled te show that the public loner, all expenes included, never pald for She constitution deen refer one cless of States over eur me Of which wére not thouzbt of at the tim of the formation of that (netrument. Th the jards be claimed for ihe new, to the exclusion of tne cla States? Deul wih al) alike—if not, these nalis will be besieged for particular ronds, aa long aa there ace lands to give, He did not believe in a partnership where the cid Btetee share in the public burdens, and get w ci the bereSts, This is mot political quertion; it {# eim- ply cpe of fair dealing. Let an equitable distribuiion be made, and then sicp the fiequeat applications for wants of lend toreilroada. Mr. Bransy, (whig) of N.C., sald that the matter has been before the Howe for three weeks, and enough had bern saia to epable every member to make up bis mind This bill had blocked up the wey to all other reports, bid be therefore moved the previews question, Dir. Carrie. (free soil whig), ef Ubio, wished the gervomen (Mr F to witndraw his motion, He Wicked fo axawer the grave obarges preferred agelass the Weeterm Blates gemeraily, and partiou! egeine Ovie, he Brantv=The gentleman can take care of Ohlo atany Vuwe, end fo able to do tt. fhe demend for the previous question was rasonded. Tie vote wan ther taken on the proposition of Mr, Bri net’. that the bili be recommictted, with instructions | to sport e bill se a substitace; therefore makirg grance Of lends on sme equal and just principle of apportion- wert and in proper emounte to ®il the Btater, (o atdin | the conrlruction of retixoeds therein, Rejocted—yeas 40. neye 09, ae follows:— ‘on, Cha S LS vero, Bartlett, Beale, ). Brockonridee, Brig sland, Clngasn, Cure Florence, Fow- bem (ess ) Doetu Euler (8) Pave, Bask ernel! 1), Hil Gent FG atl, Uavan, Hebard, Moroford, ive, Johnson (Zeun.), Joonson (Ga) cin, Letoher, Ma: iL(Ky) Mouaraham, Mrrrison, Outlaw, Parker, hormerhorn, Echeolorats, un (fy ( Taurston, Welch, Woils, and IL), Avarott, Kole cp. Meacham, Merebond, i Sackett, Tton, Smaart, St Thompeon, Thor pro 1, Waehvurn, Watkin rs an, Allon ( on, rowan ( (wo Dawsen, Dean, isney. Feulkner,” Pisklin, }, Gsplord Giddings, Grow, p ennersoo), Harris (alsbams), Hert, Bendritht, Bibbard, Howard, Jaokson tUcorgia), Jerking, Johoson ( ) A Jones, (Tenn. _) Jones, (Pa,,) Pre Vavt, Mace, Marshall, (Csi.,) us of the proposition, and the general provisions of the bil. |. The construction ef our government, he ssid, is not only republican in theory, but io ite pri ‘There is no ereearas in existener to history, where the path of hono1 broad end pemeally tredden as that pointed kuidance of the federal constitution, and where the rewards of labor are more certain, and extensively dif- fused He regaided the subject as intimately connected with, ond fcrming a part of, onr political economy; and drew attention to the vast inoressimg receipts joto the national tressury, and the correapend- ing expenditures, accordingly; leaving the inference to be drawn, whether the government oould not be more pure, snd just, and economically administ-red, without spy revenue derived from the sales of the public There were new fourteen hundred millions of coves of the public domain. Its boundary waa formerly tbe northwest borders of Obie, anda frontier settlement. It now extends from the Misalasippi Valley to the Paol- fic Ocean, ard from the lakes of the North to the Galf of Mexico and the Atlantic, with a variety of soil and climate, rich tm mizeral wealth ond agricultural prod tions; there ecems to be nothing more wanting to ele- vate the capacity and dignity of this mighty empire, than to enoourege ita eottlement, and stimulate the ara to fell the forest, cultivate the wild prairie, and reclaim the waate and wetlands He believed it was said. by an eminent suthor, Sir William Jones, that the man who mekes two blades of grass grow where but one was be- fvregrown, would deserve the thanks of the community. ‘This remark is in the spirit of pure philosophy, and wor- thy the consideration «f the Amerisan Coogress, H» then ehowed what the public lands have coat ths go verpment, aud conten thet. viewed in a commerctal point of view, the bill should be passed. Commerce is the life and spirit of every nation. Its foundation is in the cultivation of the soil, and ite prosperity reckoned by the extent of its agricultaral productions, It was commerce which, im ancient times, gave wealth hic iy ‘Tyre, and Alexandria; and, in modern times, built up Holland and Venice, Th of commerce is the decay of properity, Then, should it not be our icy to extend, far and wide, the basis of oar agricultural interests. The mest liberal estimate that would come within the provisions of the bili, would not excesd a mil- lion of persons. One hundred and sixty millions of acres of wild land. settled. improved, ahd oultivated, would not: onjy extend, far aud wide, the basi« of our commerolal interests, but extend far and wide, and secure. our com- merotal eupremacy. The inorease of agricultural pro- Guctions would be almost incalculable. In the single article of wheat, allowing three bushels to the sore, there would be four hundred and eighty miiliens of bushels, which, at filty cents a burhel. would yield two hundred ard forty millions of dollars, The same rule and estimate will apply to ell other improvements of the soll. With increaeed means would come an increased demand for all kinds ef supplies, which {s the life of commerce. aud oni operations, = cenatitutes the elements of national prosperity. He was oppored to @ partial system of lrgiele- tion, andim the general scramble fur the public domain, He wanted this bill first, and foremoet on the calendar. It was just in conception, necessary to public economy, and certain ia its results to escure commeroial wealth and sdd to our national permanence. This policy bad received the sanction of Messrs Webster aud Cars, among many others In the course of his remarks, ke seid that there is a rufficiency of publie lands to make forty-two States, the size of Penneylva and spoke elequently of the many blessings which would inure to te country, by passing this bill. Mr. Brycrssnince, (dem) of Ky , obtained the door, When the Committee rose, and the House adjourned. From Washington. DEPARTURE OF THE BALTIC—OCKAN STEAMERS AND SAILING VESSELS—CENSUS PRINTING—GOV, CONB--BECRETARY WEBSTER, ETO. Wasuinaton, March 8, 1852, ‘The etesmehip Baltio sailed this morning fer New York. A counter memorial to the one opposing government sid to ocean steamers, is about to be got up, in which it will be proved, that instead of the,establishment of ocean stesmers being a detriment to railirg veasele, it has, on the contrary, given an impetus to the building of yerstls of amuch larger tonnage, and that the speed of sailing versels has also been materially increased The ceneus printing question in Congress, has en- gendered a good deal of bitterness here amonget the leaders of the divided democracy. Marcus D. Beruck. bearer of despatches from Oali- fornia, arrived in town to day. Governor Cobb, of Georg! Mr. Webster is expected t Mr. Allen’e health is re; is still very low. aves for New York to day. arrive bece to-night. ported to be improving, but he Interesting from Boston. SAILING OF THE CAMBRIA~SWIFT SAILING—LOS8 OF “UR SHIP AVSTEKLITZ—YELLOW FEVER AT SURI- NAM AND PERNAMBUCO, ExC. Boston, March 3, 1852. The royal mail steamship Cambria, Capt Leitch. ail ed at noon, to-day, for Liverpeol. via Halifax. She take out ten puseengera for the former port and nine for th: latter. and about $10000 in specie. The following ar the psssenpers for Liverpool:—8 Ulimen, New York; D Ormaby, @iasgow; L. Lorek. Germany; JH. Woodward, end C Grcrjren, Boston; @ Herdsman, B. Mason, J. 0 Orpard Hen, F. Hincks, Canada; ard 8 Smith, RN England. ‘The cipper ship Game-Cock, Capt. Hollis, arrived at Herg Kong. December 6, in nineteen days froin the Kendvich Isiands—the greatest paceace ever made be- tween the two places Bhe averaged 21 miles per day, and on Cue oceseion made 028 miles in twenty four bourse Letters received from China tate that the ship Aus- terlitz, Capt. Day, frem San Francisco for Ohina, was Jost, iu a typhoon, about 19th November, The officers and crew were taken off by the ahip N. B Palmer, Jate aeccunte from Surinam. received here, state that the yellow fever. or Mack vomit, wes etill prevalent there, corrying off large vumbers. particulatly new comers, Letters from Pernambuco to Februery 4, state that jellow fever was quite prevalent among the shipping there. The bark Pullote, which had ssiled for New ork, put beck, Februsry 2, with one man dead and the cap- tain and wate sick A letter from F. W. Cragin, the American Consul at Persmaribo. announces the death of bis wite, by yellow fever, on the of January. The ship Tabmarco, of New York, achere below, has bern got cl without damage. and towed to the olty. The Boston stock market is sctive and advancing, with ornriderable excitement. The money market coa- Unuer easy, Ynteresting trom the South, LATIN FROM TEXAS AND MEXICO-CARAVAJAL--AN- OLWER LECTURE BY THE CONVERTED MONK, E1C Barvinone, March 3, 1852, Tre Southern mai’ es tate ar due, bas ived Tue New Orleans papers contein dates from Brazos to the J: alt. received by the stermrhip Yacht. No mevement bad been made by Caravejel, The Al- erice of Ma'smorns bed ierved a proclamation afieming that Ceravejel wae about to renew operations, end that the authorities were ready to reesive him. Tue Picayune lesrze. by private accounts, thet, at the the the Yacht lef, Caravejel had gone np the river with the intention of making ao atteck on Camargo. He bad not received the reipicrocments be expected the M. n steamer left Brazos without lauding any cernon. News from Mexioo bad bren recetyed up to the 12th vit The Sigh se fn preparing for @ pewerfol n el Avalon meeta wil litle sympathy ftom the people of Matsmoras, There Was mech excitement against the new tariff Inw, and the Collector of Metomoros had resigned in consequence. Judge Wetrous come patrenzver cn tho steamehip Yachi, from Brazos Sautingo, on his wey to Washington. A lerge number of cannon balls Lad been stolen from triet Conrt for Texas had ad- Jourred A number of indietments had been found for ‘yirlaticnver the ueutrality lawe, bul the triais had all been pestponed + ilesletppi Sonate hos pererd a dill to prevent the introduction cf tlnvae inte Ubat State for vale. ‘The partion srrested for riot at the Key. Me. Leahey's Ircture have been held for trial. The May: nled to him toctop bisleeturer, but he says it Js wot in bie power; and he je delivering enother to-night, at which, however, there isnot much excitement mar ifested. The Lexington, Virginie, Star, has raised the Bam Heuston feg for the Presidency. rom Philude TUF SUPPOSED MURDEREKS OF SONED MEAT AFFAIR Sa! 5 i--THE Pot F STEAMERS, ETC, orienta, Maroh 8, 3852 Blaise and Mathie Skuponeki, were this morning, ar- retoned befire Judges Allison end Vhompron, tor the | | | The Trouble Among the Pittsburg Oft- murder of young Letiman, The prisoners being wuable te understend the bill of indigtmeat, it {sto be Urensia- to Polish by Col. Korpoaoy, belore asking them to pen The Inveetigation into the resent polsoning ease how bern or ts ofthe elomach of Mr. Vi ser shown the existence of Jango quantitios of areeni ecessed and bis family Lived in t Ah another femily, who oecupied « part of ours,” They were op the best of terms, Nociue les beeu obtainedast to the author of the deed, The butcher who eid the rent, denied ceiling it; bnt the evidence of the wife that be did, won eubstentiated by other witnesses Tas coro: per jury ratarned @ verdict bh a from, sree nis In some meat cooked by bi oourt, No etivenes betng elivited to crimivate her orany one | ie : The Chericeton Line of rteamars, of this olty. were gold, by Merers, Odenbeimer & Uook tet P Dols) She Albw Amovg the Keefe, Dig the Consul wt this port, for the Vereavelenm goverrment bid up to wasthen referred to the Committes of the Whole on the State cf the Union, by yeas, 97; vays, 71. m ® FANM WILL. ‘The Toure then rere! ved itecit into a Committes of the Whole on the State of the Union, and proceeded to tos cousideration of the speciel order of the day, on the bill to enoourage agriculture, commerce, and ma rnfartures, and ali ol ner branches of induetey, by grant ieg to every Ban, Whe is the head ofa family, aud a olti- ven of the Vaited Brates m homertead of one handred to whoa of pabile debt as what the application of the mation fevenue (0 the purpooes of improremont, woon odjecrs gorely locol sud not national is uncomstitucional, aad and cinty aeres Of Le upon condition of osonpation and otithvation of tio ansoe, for # otrtaia period. mit give bin by bir goverumems, 827 000, vh Peurtek Henry Burned New On rans Ped 27, 1852. ber Patrick Henry which cleared for Proviionce, Jort week with 1268 baler of eottom, took Ore et eyeeterday, She was routiled, and sunk fa eigh et of Water, and Ja probably & total Loss. The RI } twe The Aweston not ot Halifax, Forriano, Meroh 3-10 P.M Ove lntest sarcunte frvm Heallian are 60 9 o'olook (his eve'ng at wh'ch tlme tho steamship Americs from Live: peol, hed not arrived, moe wea eho Kmown to be of Unset port Mr Dawson, (dem ) of Pa, expresed bimsalf in favor hat the deceated came to | Affairsin Albany. THE PROPORRD APPROPRIATION FOR NEGRO EMI- G@BANTS TO LIBERIA IN THK SENATR—CONTINUED QUIRT IN THE ASSEMD.Y—THE WOODWORTH PA— TENT—THE CANAL INVESTIGATING COMMIITEK — MOVEMENT TO DI¢CHARGK THEM, ETO. FPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW TORK HERALD. Acuany, March 8, 1852 The bill making appropriations out of the Btate Tran- fury, of $10,000 a year for two years, towards assisting free negroes, who may derire to emigrate to Liberia, was up 4m the Renate this morning. It was read through with out any opposition, when Mr, Monree, (whig) from the Onondaga district, moved te strike ont tho enacting clause, This motion was sesonded by Mr. Cornell, (tree eoll dem.) frcm Steuyen. Mr. MoMurray, (dem. hunker) of New York, then arose and addressed the Senate for ap hour, in support of the bill, His remarks were lis- temed to with attention. When he conoiuded, Mr. Beek- man, whe will speak on the question, ana in ite favor, withed to postpone until te worrow, which was done. Notbing else was doxe in the Senate. No engegement bas yet taken plaeein the House. The belligerents are reoonncitering, and have not vet brought their feree to @ line of battle Atl was quiet, and the Bnow afiair was not alluded to. Both purtiew seem wil- ling fora truce, while Jobo Barieyoorn and Kix Al- cobol are flattering themeelves that they will not again be attacked during the session, as the colonel ef the op Perition force has been oashiered The Comptroller's report. rebuking the Legislature for their extravagance, lies dormant in the House, and an attempt by Mr. Webb, to refer it to @ select committes, tailed Tha Heute is prepared to “pocket the inrult’ with the bes possible grace, The greater part of the day was spent in Giecursing # resolution requesting Congres not to re new the Woodworth planing patent. Mr, Van Sant voord (dem ) was tbe only man who oppored it. while Gol. Monroe (whiz) addreaeed the House with great abi- lity and evimetion against aliowing Woodworth any longer to enjoy that monopoly The rerolution passed, there being uly four votes against it. Toe report made ita appesrance from the Canal Luvestigating Comraittan, and Mr. Wright, (dem ) of Oswego, frred @ resolution, which lies over. declaring that the right of impeasbmeut is only veeted in the House, and the right of trying isin the Senate, Ko ; therefore it is not proper for thn investi- gating committee to inquire into avy matter of fact which may be the ground of impeachiog any of the officers employed in canal letting. Another of the series Oeclered fer discharging the commitites, and requesting a report forthwith. This Mr. Wright is the geatlemen who rtated that #r. Babcock and Mr. Upham, of the S8o- nate, were “peculiarly” toterested in the canal lettings, tor which he was publicly reprimanded by the former Senator. ‘The Governor and Senate made the following appoint mevts.— Maragers of the State Asylum of Uiica—Nicholas De- vereux, Biles D Childs, ard Cbaries A. Mann Nota-ies—Willism Van Berle, John Livingston, Francis H Uptow,C A Rapelle, Joseph Woodward, Eijah H Riker, and Wm. H, Sterling, of New York; Benjamio F, Brown, Harmon Livix geton Rickard J Todd. Harmon 0. Watervelt, Jeremiah Voorhees and Edmond Lerry, of Brovklyn; Bam, Godwin, Williameburgh, v nEW WORK LEGISLATURS, Senate. Avpanr, March 2, 1862, NEW YORK COURTS OF JUSTICE. Mr. Bancock (whig), reported favorably on the bill re- lative to courts of justice in New York. It was ordered too third reading, and eventually passed. FASSENGER AND HEALTH ACT. Mr. Taycon (whig), introduced a bill, by consent, to amend the Passenger and Health act of New York. SAVINGS INSTITU TIONS. Mr, Connrut (dem ), offered joint resolutions declaring that the chjects sought in the incorporation of «1 ipetitutions can, in the judgment of this Legislature, be obtained under a general law. Laid on the table, COLORED EMIGKANTS TO LIBERIA. The Benate wert into Committee of the Whole, on the bill to appropriate money im wid of the emigiation of colered persons Rete Mesnoe (whig) moved to strike out the enacting clause. Mtr, McMuanay (Jem ) oppored the motion ‘The idea of colonization was not anew one, Itwas a matter emi: nently practical; perbaps too practical. for the approba- tton ef thore who delight to cogitate abstract principles, ond rject all that does not form the attrartion of novelty. Mr “Brisror. (dem.) thevght in attempting to do remethirg for elavery’s evils, we are prone to overlook the fxet that no elavery can exist where men are eulti- veted and oivilined. This rule spplied equally to white sud bleck, and it eeemed to him this idea alone would be svftictent to influence ux to support thie email appro- printion, which was ixtended and would eventually re rult ip au improvement of that race, Though the sum yeted might not in itself etfect any great resuits, toe option of the one important principle, aud opposing 1o other opporite principles, would do ao. Mr Brenatan, (whig) moved to rise and report pro- exers for turther debate. Agreed to WILLS PAMPED IN COMMITTEE. The Committee of the Whole pasted the bill to autho- ize the olty of Buffslo to lend money to the Brantford and Buffalo Joint Stock Railroad Company; also the bill to facilitate proof of debts, ‘The Benate afterwards adjourned Assembly, Avpany, March 3, 1852, THE CANAL FUNDS=THE RIGHT OF IMPRACHMENT, ETC. Dr Wauewwr, (Gem ) of Oteego, Inid on the table jolat rerciutions, thut as the right cf impeachment was verted in the Ageembly. and the right to try articles of impeach- ment wae vested in the Renate, &o, the Select Commit tee on the canal Gauds bed no right to investigate, &o., eid that they be discharged, DILLB APPRETAINING TO NEW YORE CITY. Mr Mononsy, (dem) of N Y., brought in » Dill rola tive te the police of New York. Mr. Monnox. (whig) of N Y¥., gave notice of @ bill to incorporate the New York Acaaemy of Musto. Dir Watn’s resolutions in relation to labor wers called ) of N. Y., gave notice of nd adepted * LUCKEY, ( elect an Assistant District Ati vtucy in New Torn a Teach Commissioner. ASSESSMES? KOLLS OF KINGS COUNTY. Mr Ivicnws (Whig) of Kings Uo, gave notice of a Dill Teetive to the areessment rolls of Kings County. THE NEW YORK COMPOWATION ATTORNEY Mr. Waren, (dea ) of NY, called up his resolation i Tetrence Lo the counsel cf the Corporation of New oxk 80, INQUIRY RELATIVE TOLIQUOR, CRIME, FTO: Mr Lvensy, (Whig) 6M. ¥, offered resotution that a fleet Committee, to ret during recers, be appointed io I quire, Pnd ap for as practicable, esceriain (he amount ef copitel invested in this State fa the importation, meruleetvie, ard rale ef intoxicating drinks, the pro portion ¢t erime and pauperiem, disexse ard death, &o. THE RW TORK ECLECTIC MPDICAL COLMRGE Nr Biacaerone, (whig) of N.Y, gave notice of # bill to incezposste the New York Eclectic Medical uollege. WoorWORTH's Pate ST (dem.) cf Urrego. oniled up tha resolution mi the Beiect Ccramiitee, in relation to the Woodwath ine Mocking Mr. Van Banrvoorn, (dem ) of Columbia, had mmimite tec « mipority report, sud im that he had taken grouod (bet tke patenteLenid not be renewed, but that it was ayrivote matter. with which the Legislature bed no- thing te do. ke jiow With a view of bav he moved to lay the re epert ebould be printed, a tong deb the quertion was taken on the lotion, and re your 105, maya 4 De fcte the reevit es announced, Mr. Vaw Savrroorn, ne voted in the negative, enid he did noc with to b plone, end as he saw eeveral members in the coats who bad net veteé. he moved that the abrentees be called Wien Bir, Loevey's mame was called, he asked to be excurcd, as he did mot Know anything about the ques tion. K tLe subject betora ywiion upon the table The lloure refused to exouse, by 20 to 47. Mr. hey then voted ayo. Fie sald the sentiments cf the Hops appeored to be thie way, and be tools tt for eres ted, thevezre, that the eentimente of the people o the Blote vere the same wey, LATE OF anepNon Mr, Prnone, (dem) of Sullivan, had leave of sbrence for eight Gaya MONTGAGES. Dir. Sonera (dem ) of Ontarir. gare notion of oy bill t Tbe Lovee then te aid by foreclosure Of mortgage, djonrned. r clas, TGH HANDED PROCERDISGS OF TY SEW POLICR— ArieMer 70 § ME MAYOR'S BOOKS THREAT EAING 10 SUOOT, RT Mayoh 4, 1852 Police Committer of the Common nicht watoh aad ® Mason's «Moe, andds are, whic Was ra Pirrnvre P. Test rip! % te reed resion of the weteh hone plore the bookey put the ir ¢ cfiiedal mob © roll of the new wa! i they went on éoty. The crowd then | rolaring their | Line pe Wace ee t having been snd the wus! pivot olfenders. hat « | morping before alderman Steel, who wil alter, execoter this portion of the Mayor's Bryant Burned. raveour, Macon %. 1802 t. Dar ler marter, ¢ . took fee cfs} ok this morn Phe Vemel and owe? All bends were saved. | Hohooner Wilita Newn rchorner Willtem Bryan € for orion th berbor, at he #8 entered hae Be by ® vart ing, # sre & tol raace Mi bling of the U. 8S, Steamer San Jacinto, | Now: ou i808 i The United Fiater etoamedip daptaia Whe, called thle meruing foe aloe Maren Faniaio, € rar, O CENTS. Methodist Episcopal Church North. LAR@E ASSEMBLAGE OF DELEGATRS AT PHILADEL@ PMIA—NEAKLY TWO HUNDRED CHURCHES REPKI SBNTKD——PROPOSRD AMENDMENTS TO THE CONPRK- ENCE LAWS, BTC. Purvapecenta, Maroh 3, 18953, Purruant toa oalliseaed by a meeting of male mem. hers of the Methodist Kpiscopal Ohuroh, held in Decem her Inst, the delegates elected by the various stations Later from Havana. Ossceston, Marok 3, 1868. ‘The steamship Isabel arrived here about three o’stpelt this morning, having left Havana om the 9h uk, omg Key West the same evening. Bhe brings no news of importance from Havana. eres MD onsarteleen Se aneenee rasion, bus thay we jo general! a peg oto City, from New Orleans. arrived ob and olroulte within the bounds of the Methodist Kpis- | Havens on the 20th. copal Church North, sasnbled, this morning, at the | © The US ried of et Aieey ed omen i real, Nasareth Churoh. The attendance was quite large— | an ii the ith, when some rales were mads at 1)¢ reals. ner ty two hundred churches being represented. At ten o’olock, the convention was called to order by: George J. Hamilton, of Kenrington Chureb; and, oa mo- tion, was temporarily organised by oa'ling Colsou Has kell. of Trinity Churoh tc the chair. John Huff, Grorgo J Memilton, and Dr.T B Cria:man,were appointed Svore- taries. The Chair appoluted Dr. Vooper to conduct the religious exeroires. Reeolutions were off-red, appointing # committee of one from esoh délegetion, $> nominate permanent 0¢rs; alao,# committee of one from each delegation, t prepare resolations expressive of the sense ef the conven- tion; alo. ® committee of like number and chosen io like manner, to whom all resoiutions offered should be Teferred, On motion, the execulive committee of twenty, who frsued the oail for the convention, were invited to take #euts on the floor of the house, and participate in the de- liberations: The Becretany then called thi Il of the deleg: who hed bavded i when nearly two hue- dred answered. From Philadelphia, twelve churohes were reprevented; New York city, two; Semeoa, two; Brook!yn. two; Buffalo, three; Pittsburg, twa; Pottsville, one; Allegany City, one; Manayunk, one; Monror, Pa, one; Chester, ons; Cheisea, Mass, one; ' Boston, ome; Vermont, one; Weashington city, one; Burlington, N. J one. On motion. the address of the Executive Committee to the churches wae read; after wbhioh, tue convention de- termined to devote the remainder of the session to re. Ligious ex=icite The body adjcurned, to meet again at three o'clock. AFTERNOON SESION On re ereembliog, Mr. Wm. RB, Hacker, of Trinity Church, Philsdelpbia, chatrman of the oummiitee to leet « ficers, reported the following :— Pi Sident— Professor W. H. Allen, of Girard College. Vee Presidents—Mesae, Colson Hieskill, Philadelphia; John Thea, Pittrburg; Samuel Walker, New York; Jabsx Pratt, Bosten; William @. Lord, Newark, N. J.; Wm. @ Deal, Wesbington ity; Lewis B. Loder, Brooklyn, N Y¥ ; T. H Root buftslo; U. P. Tilden. Philadelpbis, and Pro- fessor Blomenthrail, of Carlisle, Pa Serr etortes—I Chrisman, of Philadelphia; H 8. Gilbert, New York, and Samuel Norment, ef Waehington city. nominations were confirmed. The chairman thanked the convention for the honor conferred. Ils aceepted the station with diffidence His heart war in the movement and he was willing todo what theconvea- tion desired of bim in furtherance of the ot t Those whe composed the convention were not there te produce dissension, or to disturb the harmony of the church We muet expect cculroversy, and must meetit calmly,and in @ Chrirtian epirit of forbearance. Human judgment was liable to err, and we must not expect ail to coincide with us. Tke object cf the convention was to consider the propriety of pelitionirg the General Conference for oer- tein alterations in the organic laws of the church, by ¥ Dich the Jaily will be represented in the couucil of the church, At present it was well koown toe Laity ha 10 voice or vote, and it ia, perhaps, a very strong argument in favor of our movement, t! aged obampion of Methcdiem aa it is, bas etated that the enly remedy th Isity poreensed, fur abuses, was to rtarve the preachers If, said the speaker, this indeed is all we have left, it is full time we bad more. Joun Wunieman, of Philadelphia, Chairman of the Ccramittee to prepare resclutions,submicted preamble and the folic wing resolutions ;-. Kesclved, Thay shis convention horoby declares, in ite de livorate juegment, that the constitution of she M Eyi:cr pal Crurob ovght to be so smonded as to admis of the introduotion of lay celegates {ato the G ferences, under such restrictions i of tho clergy in their 1, That this conventio ference 0 which ite tixportance requires, and in agcord- ixit and tim of the first resolution pling cf she Church aa to provide for lay n ovr General and Annual Conforences. ‘that te ‘she time Gorcral Conferense, ra to f evegert the following gener suily mares the case :~ Fist, every oirouit, or station, should be silowed avnunily, af the last Quarterly Confe- rence for t)@ year or otherwise, to elect ope lay dulegate (whe by virtue of bis election shall bes member of tne An- nual Conferorce,) for avery cffeative minister in tull oonnes- A cureatts oF station: Seoond, That the delegates th bron in an election at vol divotpline nd lay, io xnenes of ™ oh paid, so that the po ae ureh may be as qualified a the moss opulent. Kerolved, That s copy of the foregoing rosotntions and Preamble, duly sieved and ceriited by she offcore of this conver ticn, be forwardad to one of the bisheps, reroeowfully, requeeting }im to Iny the Fame before she General Confezenoe ashe may judas propor. : ptec, wid the reeolutions were dis- eral Annusl Con: ehall not couflios with ance wish medity the é Jeget ‘tho we in our judymoat, desire, of! x, ecting delegat he General « aference—-th n to tl A propesstion was made to mit each speaker, which Was Objroted te, A member from no distance remarked that such a mo- tion looked ae if things here had beer cut and dried. and those sta distance had been brought here to sanstion atter Mr Seymorr, of New Jersay, proposed to mend the first resolution. ac sa to provide for Iny delrgations to be scmitted in the General Conference, and nov in the An- rval Conference, Mr HL Gnrent of New York. contended it was all im- portant that laymen rhouid havea voice in the anowal conferences Jf a church was ditbamded, and the pro perty ecld, the diselpline required that the money should goto the Annual Conference, wo be disposed of, whilst the iormbers ot the ehurch bad no voice im ite disposal Again. the leity had no yotoe in the selection of edi'ors of conferenre newspapers, which they alone bad to sup port, wailet the ministers paid not a cent towards them Mr Srymoua agreed as to the grievances, but con tended that the General Conference was the body to look to for redraws, Pencing debate, The convention adj sucued. Connecticut Democratic State Convention, M The Demooratio Btate Convention a Temple, at 10 o'clcok, to d*y, Mr Mason L. Cleveland f Lerpton, wae appointed President, togethar with the wrevaeaty Vice Preridenta and Seerevaries. The wonirg wat chiefly ccoupied in appotating various committees, After tome Lilef addresnen and the read~ ing of the list of delegates, the convention adjourned until balf past two o'clock, this afternooa. Tue towns were Dearly all represented. Etections, &e.' ncHestna, March 8, 1862 Mr Stilwell), demoorat, was elected Mayor of this city by « majority of 140 The Board of P opervisors etauds— 14 democrats and 12 whige In the town of Swecen, ® Union anti-temperance ticket waa eleoted by @ majority of 109. Font Puaty, Maroh 3, 1852 The fellowing towne give ince demceratio majorities erdareallthat we have yet beard from. vis., Coopers town, Otsego, Chetry Valivy, Middlefiold, Worcester Werrfera, Miliford, Berlingtov, Kxeter, Limeszon, and Haat wick. (The Municipal q xemption tn New Jerscy, Taanron, March 8, 1802. end exemption bill han passed (ho Assem- epreviowly pawed the Senate, req rizes ernor to become ® Law: HMomreetea The Hemert tly, end bay but (ue sigpature of the @ oulsville, Lovisvinta, Maoh 3, 1852 Koreoth errived here Inst pight--he makes a speeoh omc row, and leaves ow Sstarday for Bt. Louis, Eteamboat Fxplosion~Four Persons | Tattled, & The steam tewhert Mary Kingsland, fu coming up th river on Burdoy, towiog reveral veruels, burat her boil ere, killing the second engineer, two deck-bands, an one fireman, and severely wounding three others, wh: versely in tow were not ipjured. The back Patrick Henry, which suck, arveral day: ince, hae beem razed and brought to Now Urloans for pairs, Thc steamabip Cherckse called for Chagres to-day, | | | th ne, Orrick 2 Watt avanet Wavsesvay, Maron 3, 1962 Porrsce 0 A Mi=Perometer 2915, Ther It le a clear ond plensant moraing. We bai Wy MONSK"S | eieighing Wind west northwest OP. —Wicd wert Barometer 2007, Thermometer 30 Tt ly clesr end plesean Rocher 9A. M--We hove a five, pleasant mern- tig. The elelgbing is excelient, Wiad west. Thermo meter Li, SP. M—~Itieafiveevering, Wicd north. Thermo- pheasant morning. 1 pleasant eventog, thoug> N.—We heve # beaptifal, clear, and ing theogh quite colt, Thermometer 19. tie a overerdc ld, but pleseant evening. t Thermerweter 12. fA r The price at the outporcs was | real. The soe rn Steame: New Oninana, Fob. 26, 1858, ‘The steamship Cherokee, from Chagres, with od dred paseongers, and $214,000 on freight, bas arrived. BSavannan, March 2. 1968 ‘The stenmehip Floride, Captain Lyon, arrived hare te Gay from New York. Crcanceeron, Maroh 9, 1068, The steamship Union, Captain Budd, arrived here thie moroipg {rcm New York. eee Our Washington Correspondence. Wastinaron, March 2~8 BP Mf. The Steamer BaltiomThe Grand Entertainment of Otet', Diplomatic, and Military Functimarics—Ludics in Abwa- dance, $c. ‘The Baltio’s visit to Warhington has been, as weant- cipated. aw occasion for « grandturm out of the Pres dent, members of the Uabinet, members of Congress, ef- ficers of the army and osvy,the oity authorities ef Weehington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and « great pumber cf distinguished privat’ ollisens from all pasts of the United States Tho arrangements for the occasion were complete, amd the whole affair was of th at prinoely liberality 00 charae terietio of the Collina line of steamers, The short time allowed for the Baltic to retmuin in Warhing‘on, im eom- requence of returning to take the place of the Atlentde, gave only two days tor the reception of visiters On Monday. the officers cf the army and navy, heede of bureaus, and such of their friends as they chose te tm Vite, visited the Haltic, and partook of « rplendid dianee. Several toaate were dravk, complimenting K.K. (el- line, Keq und che mechanics ef New York, ous of which had the derired effect of ovlling up the “Napoleon of stenm navigation,” who made some real sledgs hammer, biatter of fnot remarks concerning himself and esse ciates—the ships and the enterprive gonerally—whieh elicited thondern of applause. Every part ef the ship was thoroughly inspected pas ticularly by the ladies It was ap interesting sight to ee scores of beautifall and elegantly dreseed ladies clambering through and admiring (be pondereéus machinery—bright irree, and no clean #8 not to soil the most delicate oambele. What ao triumph—wisat « monnment to the skilland epterpriee Cf Awerioan mecharios! Tho grevd triumphal entree which took place to-day must have ratisfed any living white man “ that this is great country.” To-cay, as yesterday, the weather was gloriously fime, The steamers Ococla, T. Colyer, Wm Seiden, and Baits more, left the wharf nearthe Navy Yard, with at least 4,0(0 persons op board. The Oceole left first, with the President and suite, and, teking a eweep round the Baltic, for the purpose of view: ing ber beautiful model, came ulongeide and landed her distinguirhed viriters. After walking about, viewing the ship for @ while, the other steamers came up, when one could easily imaci: himeett standing on the gang plank of @ California steamer. Notwithstanding the immense crowd, the tables were fpread with everything good to eat and drink, a portook of the generous hospitality spread before thea. As usual, a great many patriotic toasts were d ard a great mony good things said: and it was the am versal opinion that. hed eix millions of dollars for ems- ping the Collins line of steamers been want would bave been eppropriated unanimously, All weeew bappy, and many moet I perdp hee | drunk feputor Deuglan and Gov Cobb are among the passem gers who wili go to New York in her A large number of persons applied for passage on her return, but were refured Many of those who came will return in her, together with « Jarge number from thie ee ities them upwards of ninety frem the Natioual ote Another Letter from Mr. Buchanan, The following is the reply of Mr Buchanan to the letter of a number of his friends at Baltimore: — Wheratiann, (near Lancaster,) Feb. 28, 1862. Gentiemen i—In returning home through your oity, on Enturday Inst, [had the unexpected houor of resetv~ irg your kind invitation to partake of @ public dinmer at ruch time as might best suit my own convenienee. For this distinguisted an¢ valued token of your regard, pieare to accept my mort grateful acknowledgments; and, while regrettibg that circomrtancer, whiob it will be tee tedious to explain. will deprive me of the pleasure of meeting you at the festive board, you may rest easuted that Isbatl ever highly prize the favorable opinions yea express of my poor public rervices, ‘Ko the city of Baltimore I have ever been attached by strong ties, In early life I had relected it as the pleee where to practice my profession; and nothing prevented we from carrying this purpose into effect. but my invime citle reluctance, at the last moment, to loave my native Rtate, ‘The feeling which prompted me in 1814 daring the last war with Great Britain, to march aga private te Baitimore—e circumstance to which you kindly al'udo— rervited from # patriotinm so universal throughout Peom sylvente. that the honor which may fall to the lot of aay one of the thousands of my fellow citizens who volaw teered their rervioes on tbat trying occasion acarcely de rerven to be mentioned. It Irightly read “the signa of the times,” there has reldom been a period when the demooratis party of the country, to which you and I are warmly attached, was ip greater danger of evil-ring a defeat than at the pre- rent moment In order to avert this catastrophe we muse mutually forget and Lh ale dissensione, eaffer * by~ gonea to be bygones,” and commence @ new carcer, keeping constantly in view the ancient and long entab- lisbed londmarka of the party, Most, if not all, the great questions of polisy which formerly divided us from cur p litical opponents have aeen settio in our faver. No peracn at this day thinks of re establishing another nations! bank, or repealing the independent treasury oe Girtributing the proceeds of the pubifc lands among the reveral Btatrr, or Abolishing the vato power. Oa these great and impertunt questions. the whiga after alongand vielent struggle, hove yielded, and for the present of Jennt would seem tortand upon the dentoora‘tc platform, The compromise mearvren are now a “ Bnality’—thore whe opp them honertiy and powerfully. and wae #tii) heliewe them to be wrong, having patriotically de- termined to eequieree in them. for the #ake of the Untom, provided they wha!) be faithfatly carried into execution. Op what iseurs, then can we go before the country, and contvently ecalenlate upon the aupport of cae Avert can people atthe approuching presidential election? Itetivgly that wo must fall back, aa you 2 th ee fondamentaland time honored prime ve divided us from our political oppo bezinoing and which, from the very me f the federal constitution, murt continua to divide m uvlil the end We must inscribe upem scund regard for the reserved rights of ct conetencticn of the coas:itution « rgrese ofall powers not clearly granted by that inetrument, and a rigid economy in public expen ditnres Whet will be the Inevitable consequences of such Isv- inh oxpenditores? Are they not calculated to cisturh Ce poely eljusted calance between the federal aad ¢ govern aenta upon the precervation of which de- pend th ory ard eficleney ef our system? Greedy ‘om the fedesal treasury will regard witm indifference, if not with eontempr, the governments of (he neveral Staton, The doctrine of State rivhts will be hed to acorn hy tush individuals as an obsolece ebetrection, unworthy of the enlightened spirit of the Th e corrupting power of money will be (i§ a the length end breath of the lend; and the donceracy led on hy the Fero aud Sage of the Hormite age vill have tm vain put down the Bank of the United Biates, if the same fatal influence for which ft was come dmeedsbell be exerted and fostered by means drawm he public treseury ccan've and lavish expenditure of publio money f high snicious, is as nothing whem he divastreur influence it may exert upom urter of cur free inaticutions, A strong ten ex rarspance is the great polities! evil of the present der; end this cught to be firaly resisted, Ooa- preee if row Inceravnmtly importuned from every quarter = ney from the national treasury isconetantly de ) Catich contractors. rproulators, aud agente; ore projects ere gilded over with every alar-ment vhich eat be fmperted to them by ingweuity and talemi Claim which bad been condemned by former deoisiong, ond had become rurty with age, bave been again rev! ond heve been paid, privcipal amd interest, Jad (bere eerins to be one geoers! rush to obtain money from carnty on any aud every pretence. ures hava now reached the encrmong te mabe sroropriations fre af sorte of prijects. | omey, and y, may. im the course of » few sed millions, The appropriation of money (0 secempliah gi Dational objects sapctioned by the constivotion cught to be on a soaie commensurate rpowrr aud resources as @ nation; but ite ex- P * ought to be conducted under the guidance cf enlightened economy and atrict responsibility. IT an ccovipneed Unat our expenres might be eousiderab!y re- cv ced below the present standard, not only withas de | Vans wan atbe weorttY tp clear, and pleasant, | tusment, but wil oritive advantage both to th qoverme on af a tea .. Teent ep M=Itiacienr ard ocid. Wind west, Thermo- ‘To be Liberal with thels own money bat eparing of thet salad wasted of the republic, was the glory of di: tinguished pablio sar oA M~It ts a ae Wind | vante emorg the ancient Romans When this maxicr Therm ris aleroury of - £P MoT te cleat, windy, and cold. 20. Peremeter & 4% Mercury 67, Wiad northwest, Tav GA Mm tmometer wae 6 degrees above sero at hoocek this moraing. [tie ciesx and flue, and good hee ie srM ve hermemeter 8 Tt ianolear and pleasant ev ring, there te goed sietghlng, but it is very cold and wines Nsw Onivare The weather here ia very sammortike ‘The thermometer te at BO, Thermometer | Srtful anc Was reverned, apd the publie money wan employed by ambitious ‘acmogogues to escuro their owe Segredix-went gennine liberty soon expired. It ta trae that the forme cf the repubile continued for many yours bat the animating ard fnxpiring soul had ded to Tentertain no rericus approhensions that, we shell ever Feach this point yet we may still progt by their exampe t Irenete With rentiesente of the ies BOUiLANAN