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The difii- the Americans ad foreigners is far euliy betwee fom bewg led, and the former seemed deter- mriecd to drive al) foreigners, without distiaction from the mines Mund Accutions, and robberies form a prominent feature of the mews, and picture a stare of society ip the diggings ruthlosa, af not bur- Baous The Indians make up their share in the cutnlogue of sauvage cruelty, with the usual amount of roobery and theft. ‘The passages of the Beamcere SS Lewis and Tennessee, aad also of the Darch bark Cornelia, were attended with a bill of mortaliiy frightful to look upon; and the passen- gers of tbe former veseel, on their arrival at San Praveireo, displayed cousiderable indiguity at the mode of transporting passengers on the Nicaragua reute. Some deaths of distinguished individuals bave oveurred in Culiforvia, which will be found recorded in our columos. San Francisco is reported ally healthy, the cities in that and nethi urred to arrest, in the Jeart, the cnword mu new Siate. The provwedings in arly in the Senate, were wiusaally interesting, and will aternet the attention of all parties throughout the country The epeesh of Senator Seward, on the fishery question, and in defence of the adminis tration, is a scmewhat novel, and, at the some time, imporiant affair. It is novel for the reason that it is ecemingly an attempt to plaster up, aod smooth over, the party difficulty borween himself and the President—ani important from the fact fet be bod previously been in consultation with Beeretary Webster, aud Minister Crampton, and @oubtiess spoke under a full knowledge of all the circumstances of the cass. Mr. 8 showed that Eng- Jand, instead of ivcreavsing her naval force in the vieivity of her North American provinces, as had been represented, said force was actually less than te was a year ugo, by thirty-three guns. Judging from this speech, aud Mr. S certainly appears to be well posted up in the facts, there is vo more danger ofa war with Great Britain now than there his been for several years. England does not want war apy wore than we do. It is not her that is cre- ating the ill-feeling—it is the provinces. She can- not afford a war, for by it she would lose all hor Canadian possessiqus, and that, in reality, is pro- ably what they ure aiming at, in endeavoring to @rive her into a contest with us * Quite a spirited debate took place, in the Senate, yesterday, on the resolution, introduced some days || age by Mr Merriweather, the Kentucky democrat who fills the seat of the lamented Clay, asking the President to furnish an account of the different amounts of money paid from the public treasury to Generals Scott and Pierce. Mr. Jones, of Tennes- see, endeavored to add an smendment, asking fora statement of the particular services for which said money had been paid. This was rejected, by a vote ef eighteen yeas to ninetee nays, and the original re-olution finally passed by twenty-six to eleven. This is decidedly one cf the most contemptible de- viees ever resorted to by a body of honorable men to make political capital for their parties. It was commenced by the whig majority in the House in 1848, when they passeed a similar resolution con- eerning Gen. Cass. They have now had the tables tured upon them by a democratic Senate. That oth the distinguished generals in question have meritoriously earned every cent they have ever re- eeived from the goveroment, or otherwise, no one Will pretend to question, and our only surprise is, that the Senate should have wasied time upon such B@ resolution. The refractory ex-treasury clerk, who had previ- eusly refused to be sworn, yesterday made his ap- pearance before the Senate’s Select Committee on Galphiniem, and took the necessary oath. Some as- tounding developements are antisipated when this committee make their report. In the House of Representatives, yesterday, an- other debate took place between the representatives of Virginia and Pennsylvania relative to the law- fulness of the Wheeling and Bridgeport bridges The subject promises to be the source of as much eontroversy among our Congressmen as it has been amorg the lawyers in the Unived Svates Court. After entting off the amendment appropriating twenty thousand dollars to test the practicability of using camels instead of horses on the Western plains, the Army Appropriation bill was passed, The consid- eration of the private calendar, and one or two mat ters of minor importance, ocoupied the remainder of ‘the session. Some rather interesting information from the fish fing regions is contained in a despatch from Boewn At appeare that another American vessel has beon Peized and taken in. However, one of the vesrel previously coptured has been set at liberty—so on0 act just offsets the other. The United States etean- bsp Mississippi wasto sail from St. John for Hulifax oo Friday. At the ball given to her officers on the Previous evening, the baad of the 73d regiment per- Formed, and throughout the Mississippi's stay at that Place, every courtesy was rendered Lo those on board of her. The Colonial papers are chuckling over the result of the Parliamentary elestions in Eogland, and Bow, that Lord Derby's miniziry bas been sustained, they have no doubt that he, in his turn, will stand by the Provinces in their dispute with this country, relative to the fisheries. Unfortunately fora majority of the Provincial newspapers, the British govern- as is also all has o¢ b Joagress yesterday, partieu- f th) ment has not hitherto thought it worth while to pay | portion of the exhibition by such ebarlatana as ‘any attention to what they say, and it is not proba Do that it ever will. We publish elsewhere a letter from Gen. Pierce, in which he avers that the report of his Boswo speeth is not only grosely, but absurdedly, fulse. With regard to his position on the slavery question, the states that bis former course in Congrees, and is recent acceptance and approval of the principles Inid down in the democratic platform, are guaran- few that he will not hereafter desert the welfare god happiness of the majority of the people of this Uno ‘The mass meoting of the New Hampshire demo- ‘racy, to be held on the 19h inst., at Hillsboro’, the bist place of Gen. Pierce, bide thir to be ohé of Db cnere Buturday, af 6 cents | gathorings ever azsembled in that Btate, pr nglaai. Mavy of the foremost wep of th: party in al! parts of the country, have already signified their intent on to be present. { The Sopthern movement °n favor of Secretary Webster, is advancing with rapid strides. All that is now wanting to ensure the nomination of ‘Ir We by the Union whigs of the country, is a little deter- | ination and animation on the part of his friends in the th The proceesings, hich we publish in other colamp, of the different county meetings in | Georgia, to nominate de egates to the convention to be held at Mason, on the 17th inst., fully establish | the fact that the whigs there are ripe for the powination of Mr Webster, and will support him with a fervor hitberte unknown among the party in that Brate. Four out of the seven persons who died from cholera in Rochester yesterday. are said to have been children who had been eating unripe frail This is another warning '0 peopl» to be very careful of Ueir diet. The larger portion of the ‘raits and melons hawked about our streets at this time sre pregnant with disewse, and shoald be shunned by all who value their health. The Iowa, Kentucky, «nd Northern Ohio papers speak of the reeent copious showers of ruin as having been of infinite benefit to the corn and other late crops: It is avticipated ‘hat the coming corn crop of lowa will be larger than that of any previous ear. ? The first arrest under the new liquor law was made | in Boston yesterday, One Irishman complained of another for having sold a pint of gin. Rathera swall business, all around. Newport, it seems, is not the only place that has beea made to suffer in consequence of the effects of the Maine law, for, appended to the despatch containing the foregoing nformation, is a note stating that businessis so dull in Boston, that even twe or three of the churches have suspended services for the season, The members have probably gone to some region where ti can enjoy the privilege of freely thinking and acting | for themselves, so fur as regards their personal evjeyments | Hon. John. M. Allen, formerly a member of Con- | | | | gress from Obio, 18 spoken of as the suce Judge Hall as Postmaster Genoral. The Tehuantepee Route--What ts to be Done ¢ On viewing closely ali the documents concerning the Tehuantepec question, from the commencement of the negotintions entered into between the govern- ment of this country and that of Mexico, the most important of which we procured at considerable ex- pense, and were enabled to lay before the readers of the Nuw Yorx Herawp, exclusively, in advance, it is evident that the claims and rights set up by the New Orlesns Company, although controverted by the Mexican authorities, have been uneqaivocally acknowledged by our government ; and that, be- fore the cowpany engaged in the undertaking, they obtained full encouragement and assurance to pro- ceed, amounting, in fact, toa bona fide pledge of support trom their government. The tone of the whole negotiation, up to this date, has been in con- formity to that spirit. But it is equally evident that the Mexican go- vernment will not consent to the prosecution of the work, on the basis presented to it; and, however convinced our government may be of the rights of the New Orleans Company, acquired under the Goray grant, it is exceedingly questionable whether a resort to extreme measures would effect the object sought for—the opening of a communi. with the Pacific. At all events, Mr Fillmore has no desire to assume the responsibility ; aod baving pursued the question till it has become thus entangled, he has turned it over to the Senate, to cut the knot. The future settlement of the Te- huantepee difficulty, therefore, depends upon the av- tion of that body There can be but one opinion asto the impor tance of a communication across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The honor of the national character is also involved. If the subject is now dropped, there is little doubt but thet Mexico will grant the right of way to England, and thus we would be ex- cluded from its benefits. It is impossible to shut our eyes to the conviction that British intrigues have already complicated the difficulty ; and if ac- cess could be had to the secrets of the Mexican ca- pitol, there is no doubt we should find that English influence bas had no small share in creating the ill- feeling which is so evident in the communications of the Mcxicun Secretary of State. The United States will never, however, consent that any foreign coun try shall exercise a control over the Isthmus It is on this emergency that the Senate are called upon to act. Let the inquiry into the validity of the Geray grant be laid aside, as an utter impracti- eability, and the matter taken up in a practical point of view. A proposition should be made to the Mexican government, apart from any arguments ofthe past. Consistency, and the dignity of both countries, may thus be preserved, without the wtima ratio gentis. Who is the statesman in the Senate who will move in this direction? The United States can well afford to act with liberality. Mexivo is poor, and if @ liberal settlement of her claims for Indian depredations, aud a new negotiation for the cation will satisfy her, our country is sufficiently powerful to waive what we may consider our strict rights, in a compromise, which, whilst it will satisfy Mexico, will also succeed in opening 20 important and necessary a communication with our Pacific States 7 New York Crystan Patace Concray.—Some of (he managers of the proposed New York Crystal Palace Exhibition are very anxious to obtain information relative to the duties imposed on them by this project; and, singn- larly enough, they are seeking for such knowl- edge in the very quarters that contributed to throw ridicule and contempt on the American portion of the London exhibition. We were ia London during the World’s Fair, and well remom- bor the ridioulous position into which our part of that exhibition was precipitated, by the quarrels among the agents, and the follies of some of the voluateers. From Riddle down to Greeley, all made themselves contemptible to the sensible portion of the exuibitors from ail other parts of the world. The silly things put up for exhibition in the American department, only excited the mirth of the spectators from the rest of the world. As a specimen of this silliness, egotism and vanity, only think of the New York Sun and Tyibune being post- ed up over an immense space, as the highest and moet perfect specimens of American newspapers aud journalism. The rest of the articles oxhibited, and the management of the American department, was of the same character. Nothing saved the Ame- rican credit, and kept us from being completely lavghed at, by all other vations, but the fortunate civeamstence of the arrival of Commodore Stevens with the yacht America, and her subsequent tri- ump in the British waters. One or two other out door matters, united to the superiority of the Ame rica yacht, and the brilliant passage of the Collin steamers, served to take off the edge of that ridicule whieh had been thrown ever the whole Americas Riddle, Greeley, Beach & Co., who managed to have themselves laughed at on the occasion. If the committee of the New York Exhibition of neat year, by asking the opinion and advice of thoso charlatans who heppened to be sent to Lon- don then, mean to follow that opinion, they Will themselves come ont of it with about as much fclat ns their reprosentatives on the other side of the water, and their advisers on this side, did on that oscasion. The managers of this Orystal Pa Jace affeir have thus far exhibited some traits of Common sense, mixed up, however, with auch broad strokos of simplicity and silliness ag sugur rather enfavorably for the supeoss of the whole consern. Yet Int them have p ebange. right of way across the Isthmus of Tehuaatepe>, | | though she will probably leave before he commencement Movements In the Theatrical World. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. Beptember wili insugorate the grandest theatrical ssa- son that this city has ever before witnessed, and intro- duce rome of the most distinguished and emineat cha- seoters of the Buropean stuge. Some of the greatest continental artistes im ballet and opera are already here, many were are en route to this metropolis, and others — are contemplating a visit in the course of a month or | two, The mort celebrated rivals in the artistic tearax ment—which is to take place next month—sre Madame Alboni, the great contralto, who is now training herseli for the approaching contest, at Sara toga, and Madame Sontag. the no less celebrated soprano, whore arrival bere may be expected about the fifth of Sep- tember. There two artistes ate recognised as surpassing, | im their respective styles. all competitors, and enjoy the re- | putation of being unequalledon thestage for powers of yoice and brilliancy of execution. Madame Sontag may | have somewhat the advantage, in being a greater novelty, but even this is counterbalanced by the impression which Alboni made in the two concerts she has already given here. eo that the chances for the highest degree of popularity may be considered to be even between them. The rivalry whieh must exist between these two celo- brated vocalists, when thus brought into competition here, will cnuse them to develope their highest powers of song, and the community will, therefore. have an opportunity of listeming to the greatest efforts of the greatest artistes of the world. Madame Alboni’s concerts are to commence | ym Motrepolitan Hall early in September, and those of the | Countess of Rossi as coon as possible after her arrival. ‘We expect an exciting and pleasing time for the lovers og muric during the continuance of these concerts, There axe the two great names on the list for the com. ing seacon; but they will by No means monopolize all the attraction for the music-loving portion of our citizens, There are mavy other artistes of distinction who will elem a large share.of public interest. Madame Anna ‘Thillon is engaged to open the ball with the opera of the “Enchantrers.” in the Astor Place Opera House.as recently renovated and altered, under the management of Mr Charles Thorne, Madame Fleury Jolly, a most charming singer. and consummate actress, is now playing in French opera with a talented troupe in the Caatle Garden, of the theatrical season proper in this city. Miss Cathe- tine Hayes has not yet decided on her future movement; be we hope to learn that she, too, will add her sweet yoice to the chotr of yoealists here. The distinguished names we haye given in this progamme do not. however. comprise all the musteal array of talent which the season will see conzregated in New York, The idea of forming a grand Italian opera company, under the direction of an able impresario, and giving a round of performances in this city. Boston, and Philadelphia, is, we learn, about tobe acted on. Lumley is nemed as the probable direc- tor of this movement, and Balfe, or Benedict, as the con- ductor—the company to be perfect in all ita parts—con- sisting of corps of singers and ballet dancers, orchestra chorus. &c,, and the whole to be managed under the subscription system, as in Perisand London. ‘This will be a grand experiment, and from it we may date the establishment ef Italian opera in this country, on a basis as firm as that on which it exists in England and the continnt, The Broadway Theatre. too, is to open with the representation of Dnglish opera; by‘an ex- cellent company. iucluding Pico, Vietti, Madame Bishop, and other well known ariistes, so that there never has been such an operatic campaign in this city, as that which will be opened in the course of a month. The admirers of the ballet, too, can gratify their taste by sing the performances of the talented French and Spanich dansevses, now at Niblo’s, and who will probably continue there during the searon, The charming Rousset family, who have been dancing at Castle Garden, are about to leave for Philadelphia. Among the former, Se- norita Soto has created the greatest enthusiasm in ber favor! and is one of the most beautiful and exquisite dan cers we have ever had here. Mdle. Pougaudis the prim: donna of the French froupe. and Miles Lavigne, Leeder and Drouet. have been very successful in their efforts to pleace, We learn, also, thai the famous Cerito, who is now at Madrid, purposes coming over here in the course of the autumn, and that Mile de Melisee, an artiste of merit, is on her way hither, so that in both branches of opera and ballet we will have an aggregation of come of the greatest professors of those ar: ‘The taste for dramatic performanses will aleo be well ministered to. Niblo has engaged two actresses ef estab lished merit. Miss Exoma Fitzpatrick. from the Drury Lane Theatre, whose abilities are very highly estimated and Mice Laura Neene, from the Royal Lyceum, who has been schooled under Madame Vestris wth these, and a good stock company, be will present dravaatic pieces in terspersed with the ballet, and make his theatre continar tobe, asitis the chief attraction in the city. Wallick is to open the Lyceum with an excellent, company, and the Artor Place Opera House promises, under the ma- nogement of Mr Thorne, to be no mean rival to the best. ‘There are many other artistes Whom we have omitted to name, but who will also prefer their claims to popularity the coming season. Paul Jullien, the incomparable young French violinist, is in town, and a few concerts will pro- bubly be given by bim: and we learn of more than one cel brated pianist who ie about to try his fortune in New York, which is beginning to be the greatest musical mart in the world; and last of all—though by no means least in attraction—we are going to have a monster rival to Bare num in Madame Taseaud’s celebrated collection of wax figures. Truly, the coming season promises to be the richest and most stirring one in opera, concert. ballet, and curiosities that New York has ever seen or dreamt of. Personal Intelligence. Fx-President Tyler and family arrived in town on Friday, en route to Staten Island, where they will pase some weeks at the residence of Mrs. Gardiner Marine Affairs, ‘The steamship Hermann, Capt. Higgins, left this port for Bremen, via Southampton. yesterday. She carries between fifty and sixty passengers and $32,700 in specie. The British screw steamship Glasgow, Captain Craig, departed yesterday for Glasgow, with seventy-five pas- sengers. A Police Intelligence, Assault with Intent to Kill. —Officer Ritter. of the Fifth ward police, on Friday aight, about 12 o'clock, arrested @ } | young man named Thomas Kelly. on a charge of violently aerauliing, with a large carving knife, a colored man named Jobn Bahaney, residing at No. 16 Vhomas street. with an intent to kilibim. It appears by the evidence of the injured man, that be went into an eating saloon in West Broadway, to get some refreshments, and on asking for something to eat. Kelly spoke up. and told the com- plainant that he could not baveanything. The witness ‘nid be did not speak to kim, but spoke to the proprietor ofthe saloon. Kelly then called depouent a ‘black son of a b——,”’ and repeated again that he could not have thing. Kelly, at the time, hal in his hecd a large carving knife, and raid, * I'll run this knife into you,” at the same instant making a og cond thrust at depo nent's body; and he to save bis yy, put up his arm, and rectived a severe cut on the left arm. severing several arteries and sinews, inflicting very dangerous wound; and the witness now swears that he firmly believes that the intent of Kelly was to take thie deponent’s life, It seems tbat an areuult bad been made by Kelly-onanother colored man previous to the one made on Bahaney Justiee . before whom the prirover was brought, committed bim to prison, to answer the charge, in de- fault of $1,000 bail. Arrest for Passing Falve Tokens —Officer Bock, of the Third District Police, arrested a German, naned Philip Godfield, on a churge of defrauding « \ierman woman. named Catharine Yager. residing at No 230 Delancey street. who alleges in an affidavit, before Justice Welsh. that Godfield bad defrauded her out of $250, in silver coin. under the following circumstances '—~Godfleld it seems. was aware thathe complainant hed the above amount of money in silver; and feeling’ to relieve HIGHLY INTERESTING. THE FISHERY QUESTION IN THE SENATE. Mr. Seward’s Defence of the Administration, NO PROSPECT OF A WAR, Lists of the Moneys Drawn by Gens. Scott and Pierce to be Furnished, THE LATEST FROM THE FISHERY REGIONS. | POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE. The Liquor Law in Boston—Phe Cholera tn Rechester—The Western Crops, Bier, Ker, Bae Affairs in Washington City. Wasnineroy, August 14, 1852, MR. SEWARD’S SPEECH ON THE FISHERY QUESTION— | YO PRO- | HIS DEFENCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION — BABILITY OF WAR—THE POSTMASTER GENERAL- SHIP, ETO SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD: Mr. Seward’s statements af to the fishing matters; first, that England has not at this time ret up any new claim as regards the headlands. and that Admiral Seymour has no instruc- tions to seize any yestels outside of the three miles from the coast; and, secondly, that the President does not feel at liberty to make any reciprocity treaty, but leaves all | action to Congress. Mr. Seward’s attempted defence of Mr, Webster's proclamation was a failure, attributable doubtless to his want of recent practice in defending ad- ministrations. Mr, Seward’s speech is entitled to consi deration, as it was the result of full conferences with Mr, Webster and the British minister. The defence of tho administration is regarded as a step towards a reconeili- ation of parties in New York. Secretary Webster and Minister Crampton were both in the Senate Chamber to-day. Our fishermen will be Willing to have the duties on fish and bounties done away with, provided they are per- mitted to use the choal as well as the deep sea fisheries, The truth is that the mackerel fishery is not worth any- thing three miles from the coast. ‘There is reason to be- Leve the Britich government will give us this freedom upon the terms indicated. ‘The Senate went into executive session to-day. for the purpose of ratifying the Indian treaty, upon which they were yesterday engaged. Thue are various rumors of changes in the cabinet, but I think nothing is definitely determined on as yet. Hon, Jobn W. Allen, formerly a member of Congress from Ohio. is spoken of as Judge Hall's sticcessor in the Post Office Department. He is a very able man, and his appointment would give every satisfaction to the whig party. ) teem 2 SHIR TY-SKCOND CONGRESE, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasnrvcrox, August 14, 1852, THE POST OFFICE, PRINTING. . A communication was received from the Postmaster General, stating the amount paid by his department for printing and binding done since March, 1849, THE DIPFICULTY BETWEEN THE AMERICAN CONSUL AND MPXICAN AUTHORITIES AT ACAPULCO, A message was received from the President, in reply to the rerolution of the Senate, calling for all information relative to the difficulties between the American Consul at Acapulco and the Mexican authorities. ‘THE REFRACTORY WITNESS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE. Mr. Borianp caid Mr, McGinnis, the witness who re- fused to testify before the Select Committee, had appeared before the committee this morning, and taken the oath ; the resolution for his imprisonment, was therefore laid on the table. EXECUTIVE SESSION—RAILROAD LANDS WANTED. ‘The Senate, on the motion of Mr. Arcrison, went into executive session. ‘The doors were opened a little after twelve o'clock, when. after the presentation of petitions, &.. Mr. Baiour introduced a bill, granting lind to Tlinois and Indiana. for a railroad from Cairo to Springfield. MONEYS DRAWN FROM TNE TREASURY BY GENERALS SCOTT AND FIERCE. Mr. Menriwerien’s resolution, calling for information as to moneys paid out of the Treasury to Seott and Pieree respectively. &e . was taken up. Mr. Joni an’) of Zenn.. sad he would not oppove the resolution, but he desired to offer an amendment to it, and the Senator from New Jersey also desired to propose an amendment, He. therefore. moved that the resolution be postponed till Menduy, in order to take up the special order. The motion to postpone was rejected—ayes 17, nays 20, ‘The following i8 My. Jones’ amendinent :— Insert after date those artioularly the exact dato of their entrance into the public service, and ed, whether as a graduate of the Milic i of & course of study that institution, and ths sum pa'd to either or both whi there. jnsert, after medical attendance. these words For what disease, ov faras can be ascertained, such attend- ance wae required; whether for wounds received in battle, and sf for wounds, where and in what were received, and how often each e wax required by each, Add the following ae the end:—Rerolved That the Presicent be also requested to inform the Senate whether General Scott or General Pirrce has rendered service to their country in any capacity other than military, and if so, the length of time each was em- Plcyed. und the grote nmouut paid out of the treasury for such service, distinguishing between the regular pay and fe traveliiv unt so paid. . 1, of Ia., Borntann, of Ark., and Hastuin, of Mo, (ull democrats). enid the amendaent. if adopte would delay the answer to the resolution; but if it was offered as a s¢parate proposition they would vote for Mr. Jones eaid he had no de: to embarrass the r solution Lut simpiy wished to make the inquiry as-full as possible. in order to put the country in full possession of the facts, Mr Doveras, (dem) cf Il.. said that the amendment related to facts inquired for in the resolution, and he would vore for it. Me thought ail the fofermation could be furnished in » few days, and he hoped the ressiucion would be passed now, in order that tine could be had for a reply at this session. Let it be passed now, and the country could eee whether it would be answered promptly, Mr. Prance. (whig) of Md , said the information ealled for could be of no use tor purposes of Irgistation. The only poesibie object to be aecomplishod woutd be to crowd the columns of newepapers. already teeming with villifi- cation of the candidates of the two parties. He thought the Senate ought not to engoge in any such basiness, ie asked Whether any one would vote for an inquiry as to how much public money had been received by the chair during bis long service? He had no doubt but every cent received by him was under authority of law, and richly dererved for merritorious services. So with these. two candidates. Whuteyerthey got they wore entitied to and deserved. Mr Dovatas, said—Procedent was established in 1848, when the whig party made the same inquiries as to what money bad been received by Mr. Oass, He never beard t} the Senator from Marylandtebuked it then, Mr. Prance said he never utcered a word in his life dis- Fespectful to the Senator from Michigan. Mr. Dovoras said—Perhaps the Senator did not; but bis political friends pushed the inquiry. and the Senator did not then see anything objectionable in it. This reso- lution is not confined to one eundidate, but includes both, He would wait for the information, and he hoped the ‘whigs would not, in advance, take it for granted that it would affect General Scott. Mr. Burien said, he stood indifferen’ as to the two candidaver, Ue regretted that such @ resolution had been everintroduced, He was sure General Pierce and General Scott would. if consulted, declare this the very last species of warfare hr desired to be engaged in. Neither had received anyt og but what they Jeserved, Mr. Usps xwoon, (whig,) of Ky., regroited the resolu ‘ion had been introduced; but as it was pressed by the other party, he would vote for it. When the other side showed that Scott had received the most money. they ‘would also show he had done most rervice. ‘The country, in estimating the amounts received by edch» would see the vust difference between the magnitnde of the services of the reapective individuals, If any money, was im- ly paid to either, it Se also be shown by which expenses. allowed and pald to the inquizy made in 1848, and was not for committing the ssme wrong now. The democratic party stood on her of that amount pursued her to ict him give hergold for the silver, Zo this proposition she consented. and GodGeld im, upon her @ quantity of false tokens, ip imitation of gold coin. the complainant believing the same to be gepuine money. handed over bar good silver dollars in exchange. A short time after, the discovered she had been cheated and defrauded out of her good moncy, She went to the accused, and threatened to have him arrested if he did not return her the movey, He subsequently called to sce her and took off nearly all the falee tokens, under the pretence of. ing back the good monry; but he failed to te eons magistrate issued a warrant for his arrest. The accused ‘war committed to privon to await am examination on the charge. th Disorderly House.—Captain Turnbull, of the ward. on Friday night arrested on a warrant. issued by Justice Stuart, a woman named Ann Hemilton, keeper ofa house of ijl-fame, atthe corner of Thompson and Canal streets. Six of the female inmates were also ar- Tetted. and the whole batch sent before the in the The Justice hel fi H y i principles. and :equired no aid of this kind. Mr. Weernn, (dem.) of Oal., thought ft surprising that senators on the other side saw no objection to this "ide: Peaute sald the resotusion in 1848 aseed ir. Peance eal e ri a ia was not Ue Sire ee GSE, past nto RADBURY, i ¥ ne rey : ) le poi out objections ir. Jones struck out that part relating to West Point, as neither Seott nor Pleree were there’ He would not evade any inguiry of any kind. He was not here in 1848; but if he had been. he would. perhaps, have voted for the inquiry then made. fe simply desired, by this amendment, that in stating the account current of these , that all the circumstances should be Mr. Cirmens, (dem.) of Alabama, said he would vote against the amendment. Surgeons in the army were Me. falaries,and it was an impossibility to answer much war pail i thi i z speech, to-day, fully confirmed my | the whole matter as beneath the dignity of the SeMate, and moved that it be laid on the table. | ‘The motion to lay on the table was lost, by yeas 20, nays 28. | ‘The smendment was then rejected, by ayes 18, noes 19, The resolution War adopted. by yeas 26. nays 11. | The private bills engrossed yesterday were passed. | JHE FISHERY QUESTION—sPrECH OF MR, SEWARD, | The Prerident’s message. relating to the fisheries, was taken up Mr. Stwanp. (free soil) of N.Y, referred to | the remarks, on former occasions. oa Mason. tor- land. Toucey, and soulé, end to their implied complaints of the course pursed by the adwtuistration He did not suppose that #ny of the Seuators designed any charge of a | want of patriotirm. The substance of the charges was, that | Great Britain bas recently set up & new construction of the treaty ot 1818, upder which our fishermen were to be | excluded from the Bays of Fundy, and Chaleur—that an | armed force had been sent to enforce that construction, | | and that the President had pot properly resented this Incult, but had negotiated. was negotiating. or might ne- gotiate. on the subject iu the preseoce of a large Britis<h force, on the coast. in @ manner de'rimental to the honor | of the country, This was the amount of the censure im- pored on the administration, and for no part of it was there the least foundation. ‘The Senate had displayed no | want of firmness in meeting this or any question, and why should there be any presumption that the execu tive department would not prove as firm and pa | triotic as the legislative? This wasagreat commercial | question, and this administration enjoys in a pe | culer manner the confidence of the commercial interest. and of the conservative property interest of thecountry, It was a question of deep interest to the ‘tion of the country, and the President aud 'y of State had been all theic lives identified wit | the people of that region. Massachusetts was deeply in- | terested in jt. and che Secretary of State was a Mussa- chusetts man and tothat State owed all he ever enjoyed | of official rts It was not likely he would wegiect or fail in the defence ot her or ber interests. The pre- sumptions, then, were that these men would not be want | ingintirmnces. The arts had made a striking record of | one event in bistory. where the Secretary of State was represented as defending Massachusetts from a distine | guished Senator from South Carolina Was it possible this | was to be reversed. and was this the picture to be painted representing Senstors from Arkansas and Louisiunia defending Massucburetts and her interests from the consequences of a want of firmness of the Secretary of Siate? Thav Secretary required no eulogy fcom him. He then applied Websier’s remark in reply to Hayne, in speaking of Massachusette, to Webster himself. He re- furred to and explained the provisions of the treaties of 1/85 end 1518 and to the colonial and British legislation ‘on the subject of the fisheries, down tothe act of 1548, which called forth « remonstrance from Mr. Everett. The Fevuit of « correspondence on the subject then was, that while Great Brito: adhered to the construction placed on the treaty by the colonies, she relaxed it as far as referred to the Bay of Fundy, The Canadian authorities resisted strenuously this courre, but Great Britain refused to en- force the construction she had always held This con- struction was not new, Great Britain bad always an armed force on this coast for the purpose of protecting tre fisheries n encroachments. When the new mi isiry, und d to be im favor of protection, came into pow applications by the colonies for bounties Were renewed, and they asked for a rigid execution of the treaty. Sir Henry Bulwer, in 1891, acdreseed the President. proposing negotiations for reciprocal trade The President declined negotiating, but in bis message informed Congress of the overtures and referred the subject to it. The Britisn ministry re- fused to grant bounties. but raid the eolonies should be protected frum enercacbments by American fishermen Simultaneourly. the Pritich ministry, under date of July 5th, informed the President that her Majesty's govern- ment intended, by her forces. to protect the fisheries jrom encroachments. &¢e,—that the British force was seven verels. carrying thirty-one guns, and the flag sbip Cumberland. of seventy guns, making a total force now there of one hundred and ove guns = The force there during last year was the sume The fri- gate Cumberland, of seventy gans, and other vessels carrying fixty-four guns, making an aggregate force of one bundred and thirty four guns Here was the mighty navel demonstration which bad alarmed the world—and it consisted of a reduction of the British naval force from one hundred and thirty-four to one bundred and ope guns, This was not all the force there, but it comprised aj] that was placed there by the British government. Betore the note of Mr. Crampton reashed the President. an alarm had been created at the north- east, The President and Secretary of State, acting en- tirely upon unofficial information, informed the country, under date of July 6th. that it appeared the British goverbment was about to change its policy, and to insist on the resisted construction of the treaty, and it was written toput American fishermen on their guard. It contained no udimission or concession to the British con- struction. The Mississippi was sent to the scene,and there the whole matter terminates No negotiation has been entered into—no commupication with a view to ne- gotiation has been received or made—no overtures for begociation op the subject have been received or made’ by this government or the Brilish, No negociation is going on uncer the cannon’s mouth. nor bas any thing been negotiated away under Briticn duress. All, there- fore, that had been said on there points was at an end, No change had been made on the part of Great Britain of the policy heretofore pursued with respect to the fish- cries, except to reduce ber national force in these wa- ters, Admiral Seymour, whe had been represented as ewecping the icebergs. with a broom at the mast head, is there. where he was last year. with his broom as large then, if not lurger, than itis now, Admiral Seymour, is with his equacron, charged with four duties, extend- ing from the North pole to the Gulf of Mexico, He has charge of the British naval interests on the coast to keep av eye on Cuba, to watch Solouque, and to protect the fisheries from encroachments, Fyom 1839 to 1851 twenty-eight vessels were seized, all on the ground of being fiebing within three miles of the shore, Two of these were restored; the others were all condemned, aud though brought to the attention of the government. yet no war bad occurred Since ther four or five seizures had been made. but upon the atlegea ground that they were within three miles of the shore He referred to the correspondence relative to seizures in Jackson's and Van Buren’s times, and thought this administration had roared as loudly as ever they did. As Great Britain had made no change in her policy, the complaint of a want of notice of courre failed There was no ground for alarm, for thivgs remainea just as they had been for years No fear could be entertained that the President would negotiate away the revenue, for, in December last, he raid to Congress he would not negotiate, but euomitted the subject for legislation The complaint that the Pr trident bad not rent all the navy to resist the Britich fors failed, becaure the British foree bad been reduced instead ofenlarged. ‘The Mississippi had been sent. and it now would appear on a fool's errand, No seizures have been innde except withix throe miles, which could not be pro. tected, and ail without that distance required no protec- tion He examined Mr. Soule’s argument that no bay was within avy vution’s exclusive dominions, the inlet to which was more than six miles wide, and the coast of which did not entirely belong to the nation claiming it. Le thought this proved too much; if if were correct, then the harbor of Boston, Long Island Sound. Delaware, and be-npeske bays Alber turle Sound. and the Bay of Mon- terey, would be divested of the exclusive control ef the United States He referred to Mosars, Cass and Soule, us having based their arguments on newspaper authori. ties, and. following their example. he conetuded there was anend of the matter. by reading from a colonial peper that Admiral Seymour and his forces were uot there to epforee the legal and rigid eon- struction of the treaty, but to prevent the pro- vineial crujrers from deing co fle argued that England could bave vo interest in a war with the United States. and pointed ont the injuries that would result from such a course to her trace, commerce, and finances. He said be knew well that a war concerning thore eclonies, would ena in their independence, or an- nexation to the United States While he would rejoice at this. be desired no such event at the price of a war, He defended the administration upon several other points contained in Mr Soulés speech Mr. Sours rose to reply, but gave place to Mr Weiurr, who moved that the Pathect be postponed till Tuesday, on which motion no quorum voted, andthe Senate at four o'clock adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasurxcrox, August 14, 1852 SMALL NOTES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Mr. Fiexurs asked, but did not receive consent, to in- troduce a bill to suppress the circulation of small notes in the District of Columbia. THE WHEELING AND BRIDGEPORT BRIDGES, The House resumed the considereration of the Dill declaring the Wheeling and Bridgeport brid; strnctures and post routes, wie Sher goa i Tuomas M, Howe resumed and concluded his remarks, thowing them to be nuisances, Mir. Minton spoke m defence of the bridges, unilt the ae of the morning hour. he House then took up THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL , The Houre. by @ vote of 38 against 106, non-concurred in the amendment appropriating $20,000 to test the practicnbility of employing camels om the Westera plains, a8 @ substitute in part for horees. The bili was the: the H PRs ing hay Parsed, and jouse went into PRIVATE CALENDAR, The consideration of the bill for the relief of David Myerle was resumed, It proposed to give him thicty thousand dollars on account of @ contract made with the Becretary of the Navy. in 1839, to supply the navy wich American water rotted hemp. Tbe question whether Mr. Myerle did or did not introduce the water rotti recess was discussed, and the merits of the savored ‘inds of hemp con»idered. among other things. Without Giepoging of the bill. the C it th ommittee rose and the House Democratic Mass Meeting at Hillsboro’, N.H. From the Fishing Grounds, ANOTHER VESSEL SE1ZED—HONORS TO THE OFFICER) OF THR MISSISSIPPI, ETG, Boston August 14, 1852, Fiehing vessels arrived at Gloucester report that the schooner Pilot, of Gloucester, belonging to the same owners as the Florida, also seized, has been taken by an English veesel A telegraphic despatch states that the Helen Mar seized for haying freeh bait on board, and taken into Publico, has been released. St. John, N. B,, papers of the 12th inst., state that tha ball to Commodore Perry and the officers of the Missis- sippi, was to take piece this evening, and that the band of the 72d regiment would perform on the oceasion. The inhabitants of St Johu were paying every attention to the officers of the Micsisey pi. She was to sail for Halifax on Friday ‘A Britieh war steamer bas made its appearance off Bavhurst. New Brunswick. ‘The St. John papers exult over the announcement that Lord Derby har ts! eu the power from Mr, Cramp- ton to intertere ip the bing question, and think that the’Epvglish Premier wil) siand by the Colonies in the matter. The Cholera at Rochester. Rocuesren, August 14, 1852, ‘The Board of Health report, for the twenty-four hourd ending four P M., nine newcoses. and seven deaths, from cholera Fovrof the deaths were children, who had been eating green fruit. The Liquor Law in Massachusetts, &c. Boston, August 14, 1825, ‘The first liquor cave, under the new jaw, in Boston, come up in the police court to day, against an Irishman, for sdlling one pintof Gin The case was postponed to this «fternoon and bail required in the sum of one thou+ soyd dollars The piaint was made by am Lishman, Matiers are very dull bere. Three of our largest churches have closed for ove moath, owing to the abseno@ from the city of their congregations, From the Wi THE WEATHER AND CROMS—ILLNESS OF CASSIUS My OLAY, ETC, Cincinnati, August 14, 1852, The weather continues dry, and with but little prod. pect of rain. We learn from the interior papers of Ken~ tucky and nerthern Objo that eopious rains fell there om Monday and Tuesday. which had geeatly benefitted the growing crops. A private letter from Burlington, To: states that there wili be a larger crop of corn in tha! State than ever before. Cassius M, Clay continues very sick, at White Hall, Kentucky. Death of the Presides.t of the Pennsylvania Senate pean Puiaverenta, August 14, 1852. Benjamin Matthias State Senator from this city, died this morning. He was President of the Senate, Meteoroloxs Observations. BY MOKSE’S LINK, OFFICE NO, 2 WALL STREET, SaTunpay. August 14, 1852, Burraro, 9 A. M.—Burometer 28.40. Thermometer 78, Wind northwest, Clear und pleasant morniug, 9 P. M.—Barometer 24 49, Thermometer 78. Wind west. Cloudy, but pleasent evening, Rocursten, # A| M.—A_ bright, suashiney morning, Warm and pleasant, ‘Uhermometer 75, Wind fronts 'g 9 P. M—Cool, beautiful evening. Rather cloudy. Wind southwest, Thermometer 77 Avunvns, 9 A. M—Pleasant morning. Wind south, Thermometer 79, 0 P. M.—Cloudy, but a fine night. Wind west, There mometer 78, Syxacuse, 9 A. M—Fine morning. Wind north, Thermometer 74, 9 P.M.—Warm, but pleasant evening. Thermometer 76. Wind weet, Unica, 9 A, M.—Clear and pleasant. Wind west, Thet- mometer &0. 9P.M.—Very warm. cloudy evening. Thermometor 79. Wind light from southwest, A.sany. 9 A M—A bright, lovely, clear morning) Wind south Thermometer 74. Barometer 20.850, 9P. M.—Very clear, pleasant evening. Wind west, ‘Thermometer 86. ‘ ty Inveilgence. Pearce Svicive.—A young man named Samuel B,’ son, put a period to his life at an eatly hour Sane 4 morning by cutting bis throat with a razor. in bis room, at the boarcing house No, 165 Chambers street. Mr. Areton was a tirapger in the house, and bad boarded there only a week He appeared of a retirimg disposi- tion and pervous bubit Not spposring: at the lady of the house went to room and found the door open. Deceased war iv a kneeling position, dead, with his throat cut. Ins book was found the following “Take my body to my mother, at Jamaica, Long Island. During the day Corover Lves held an inquest on the body! ‘The first witners calied was George W_Codwire. who identified the body to be that of Samuel B. Areson, a native of this State. 23 ears. whose family resides at Jamaica, Long ‘he witness testinea that tbe deceased was a elerk for A. T. Stewart. in Broadway; and turther. that he know bing to be a young man of reepec'ability. and of sober babita, and that he could not account fur the act committed. Mre, Lavinia Carpenter, daughter cf Mr. Honry Baker, the proprietor of the boarding house, testified that the deceased came to board at the house. 8 work ago last Thursday. During the time he was noticed to be very retired aud quiet, sud never epoke only when spoken to. He kept good hours, On Friday afternoon, about four o’eleck, the deceared cvme home. and was not aeen to go out again. He did not come down to tea Witness seat to bis door and knocked. but no answer was given. Wit~ Nets Was DOt _nWare that any one went to his door after thattime. As the deceased did not come down to break- fast. on the following morning, Mrs. Carpenter want again to his room. and fonnd the door open. and. before entering the room, she saw bicod spots on the wall. On entering the room. witness bebeld the deceased. on bis knees bis head and arma reetingon the bed. He had only bir shirt and stockings ou. which were covered with blood, as war al-o the bed clothing. The witness did not, at that time. see any razor. Witness, on beholding the frightful exhibition screamed aloud for assistance. which brough' ber fatber and others iv the bouse, to ber sid, then entered the ro m, and found that the de @ was dead. and found the bloody rasor lying om the pulow, evidently the instrument used by the deceased te destroy his life. On the above fact« the jury rendered the jollowing verdict:— That the deceased eame to his dcuih by bis own band by cutting his throat with » yaxor. at the house No. 165 Chambers street.” The body was tak n charge of by the friends, and will be rent to the afflicted mother. according to the writtem Tequert- made by deceased. It ts believed the unfortu- Date young man was insane. Tue Wratnen.—At daybreak, yesterday morning, a Vy mict hurg ov-r the city, which. however. rolled y before th« atvancing sun. and at six o’cloek it be- cnme warm andclear. Toward noon it was very wardt,’ abd contivned +o during the aay “ thermometer. at the Henarp building ranged as follows: At noon, 8234; at three PM. 88; and five ?. M82 After suaset there was a refreshing breeze now avd then At ten o'clock, night, the eky wus dark, with ajorisk wind and a threaten- ping of rain Fineman’s Fuxenau.--The funeral of Mr Willem Tuck, who was murdered a few days ago. in South Brook- Bt hoc place gp aoa Tuck was am-m- a jepartment, it is thought that firemen will be present, id ey Daeavrur Accinexs —As Henry Stump. a bricklayer, residing at No 170 Third Titeet, Soa seteraes moruing standing upon a reaffold of the baliding now ereeti ie corner of iam and Avn street. a brick from the story of the heure accidentally fel down and bit bint upon the bead snocking him into the cellar. The fall was awful. as in the descent he went all the rt and alighted upep a heap of brie When taken up, it was found that bis eculi was fractured, and that be was dreadfully bruived He was taken 40 the City Hoxpital. by officer Shea. of the Second district. I¢ is thought he will not recover. Suppen Death oF a Cniup.-The child of a German emigrapt. about two years of age, wus attacked with vio- lept spasms. during a fit of whooping cough. on Frida; be and died in the station house of the Erie rail. Toud It wae brought to the station hcuse by officer Lochead, of the Fist ward police, Inrant Fousp ts an Extay —Mr. John Hughes, a re- sident of the house No 24 James street. found an intant, of about two months old, lying tn the entry at a late hour on Fricay night It appeared very weakly, and Dr. Trapbagan was sent for. who procured « nurse for it EEL porting but it died at four o'clock, A. M., yoo jay Kur Oven ny 4 Stace ~A boy named Francid Meyers, ‘Was run over on Friday night wt the corner of Broad~ Way and Grand rtre by No 329, of the Fifth ave~ nue line, He was very budiy injured and waa taken to the City hospital, by officer Perkins of the Bight ward, Four Drowsy —The body of an unknown man was found in the dick at the foot of Spring strvet, at four o'clock, yesteroay morning. The Coroner was notitied, Escarr or 4 Luxatic A man. named John D Smith: was found at an eariv hour yesterday morn wander- ing in Third avenue, und perfeotiy |. He was arrested by the police of the Eiubweenth ward, and it Was found that he woe a lupatic avd had escaped from Blackwell's Islend hy ewimming the East river, Fine.—A_ fire broke out. on Friday evening. in tha Boston, August 14, 1852. Bote have been received by the Chairman of the mocratic State Committee of New Ham; Wiliem H. Polk, Member of, Congres Re eahesers Senator Clemens of Alabama; Senator Weller. of Califor- nia; Mr. Vaughen and General Dix of New York, saying that they will be present at the mass meet in Hillse boro’. and address the meeting Charles 0” and D.&. Dickinron of New York, are. also expected, to be Congressional Nomination in Maine, Pontiann, Me., A 14, 1852. Hon. Thomas J. D. Fuller, }, hag been re- hominated for Congroes from the Sixth District, Clay Monument — Accidentally Killed re Bautionsg, A’ 14, 1862. bas (oy formed in forward Pre Claiborne, Mississippi, took a dose of enti Pensa for quinine, and The James Pg eer HMARLESTON, August 14, 1852, ‘The United States mail . John: Diekiason, atrived at her watt hem afb leek this morning. tiye vraeant a 14, 1862, ul The ot ul lenge Rd Glasgow morning for houre No 68 Kim street. coroer of Avthony, which is oo- cupied by a number of poor families “Che fire com- menerd op the root outsice, and burnt away a quantity of the hingiing. Captain Brennan ond men. from the Bixth district. succeeded in extingul-hiog the flamos, Avornen Maw rounn Drowsy —The body of an une known nan was found floating in the water. at the fook Sates svt, Ron ANE on Friday evening, officer Leary. eo Twen! trl ‘coroner ‘was notified to hold an inquest, nines ead A Rich Man Hovsriess.—A man, Bepron, was found at a late hour stleep upon @ stoop in Duane street, by officer Lord, who, upon searching him, od upon bis perron. snd found no difficulty in getting him @ lodging in consequence, Suppen Iuuvese at a Fi javal Ini op the 17th 5 frigate fan Jacinto, in i are. enerntet Kane ee the ae Mr. March, our Minister to in asec