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MAT ONAL THEATRE Chatnam erreot— Wit.ow Coren —Howcr Aramom Casi VS GARDEN Les Dismon De La Counorme, AMPAICAN MUSBUM—Amomne Peayonmanons om Pak ATERNOON AND BYENING. ePRISTY'S OPEAa GOUSK, 472 Broadway—Ermoriax Mek easy oy CukusT y's Minsre Rie juaical Hall, 444 Broad. HOO0'S CINSTRELS Woe way—ErKorian Miner Renay ugust jew York Sunday, The News, By the arrivel of the tliwois, we have twelve days later intelligence from Cahiornia., The news is not imjortant, but is unusually interesting, The difli- oulcy between the Americans and foreigners is far fom being eeiiled, and the former seemed deter- micd 'odnve sll foreigners, without distiaction from (he mit form a prominent feature of the news, and picture a stare of society iv the diggings ruthless, if not bur- baous The Indians make up their share in the cutalogue of savage cruelty, with the usual amount of rorbery and theft. The passages of the xecutioas, and robberies « Murd seamers S S Lewis and Tennessee, apd also of the Doroh bark Cornelia, were attended with a bill of hiful to look upon; and the passen- ‘former veseel, on their arrival at San erable indignity at the engers on the Nicaragua stinguished fodividuals mortality gers of the Prupcireo, displayed cox mode of transporting pas reute. Some deaths of bave oveurred in Culifor which will be found recorded in our columns. San Francisco is reported ally healthy, as ig also all the cities in that and nothing has occurred to arrest, in the dears, the Cuword n f the new State The proseedings in Ovng ¥, partieu- arly in the Senate, were winsaally interesting, and will attrnet the attention ef all parties throughout the country The epecsh of Senator Seward, on the firhery question, and in defence of the adminis tration. is a semewhat novel, and, at the same time. important sffair. It is novel for the reason that it is seemingly an attempt to plaster up, aod smooth over, the party difficulty borween himself and the President—ani important from the fact that be bed previouly been in consultation with Beeretary Webster, aud Minister Crampton, and @oubtiess speke under a full knowledge of all the circumstances of the cass. Mr. S showed that Eog- ao see' iow is yesterd Jand, instead of icereaving her naval force in the vieiwity of her North Amorican provinces, as bad been represented, said force was actually less than te was a year ago, by thirty-three guns. Judging from this epeech, 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 provinees, She can- not »fford a war, for by it she would lose all hor Canadian possessigos, and that, in reality, is pro- dably what they ure aiming at, in endeavoring io drive ber 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 emendment, 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- vices 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 2848, when they passsed a similar resolution con- eerning Gen. Cass. They have now had the tables tarned upon them by a democratic Senate. That Doth the distinguisbed 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 was.ed time upon such @ retolution. The refractory ex-treasury clerk, who had provi- ously 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 commitive 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 mach Gontroversy among our Congressmen as it has been amorg the lawyers in the United States 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 Boeion At sppeure that another American vessel has be seized and taken in. However, one of the vessel Previously ovprured has been set at liberty—so one act just offsets the other. The United Siater steau- abip Mississippi wasto sail from St. John for Hulifax on Friday. At the ball given to her officers on the Previous evening, the band of the 73d regiment per- formed, and throughout the Mississippi's stay at that Place, every courtesy was rendered Lo those on board efher. The Colonial papers are chuckling over the result of the Parliamentary elections in Eogland, and Bow, that Lord Derby's ministry has been sustained, they have no doubt that he, in his tarn, will stand by the Provinces in their dispute with this country, Pelative to the fisheries. Unfortanately fora majority of the Provincial newspapers, the British govern- ment has not hitherto thought it worth while to pay | ‘any attention to what they say, and it is not proba- | Dio that it ever will. We publish elsewhere a letter from Gen. Pierce, in which he avers that the report of his Boston epeeth is not only grossly, but absurdedly, false. With regard to his position on the slavery question, he stares that bis former course in Congress, and iis recent acceptance and approval of the principles Inid down in the demooratic platform, are gusran- teow that he will not hereafter desert the welfare and happiness of the majority of the people of this ‘The mass meeting of the New Hampshire demo- ‘ereey, to be held on the 1%h inst., at Hillsboro’, the bisth place of Gen. Plorce, bide fair to bo ond of if vot in al New | nglanl. 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 Webdsrer, is advancing with rapid strides. All that is now wanting to eneure the nomination of ‘Ir W., by the Union whigs of the country, is a little deter- | | wination and animation on the part of bis friends in the North The proceerings, hich we publish in another column, of the different county meetings in Georgia, to nominate de egates to the convention to | be held at Magon, on the 17th inst., fully establish the fact that the whigs there are ripe for the nowination 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 ebildren who had been eating unripe frait. This is another warning 'o peopl. to be very carefal of their diet. The larger portion of the traits and | melons hawked about our streets at this time sre pregnant with disease, and shoald be shunned by all wbo value their health. The Towa, Kentucky, and Northern Ohio papers | speak of the yeeent copious showers of rain as having been of infinite benefit to the corn and other late crops It is anticipated ‘hat the coming corn crop of Jowa will be larger than that of any previous | year. | The first arrest under the new liquor law was made in Boston yesterday. One Irishman complained of ; another for baving sold a pint of gin. Rather a swall business, all around, Newport, it seems, is not the only place that has been made to suffer in consequence of the effects of the Maine law, for, uppended to the desparch containing the foregoing vformation, is a note stating that businessis so dull | in Bo-ton, that even two or three of the cburebeshave | suspended services for the season. The members have probably gone to some region where they can | enjoy the privilege of freely thinking and acting for themselver, 50 far as regards their personal enjoyments | Hon. John M Allen, formerly a member of Con- gress from Obio, is epoken of as the successor of | Judge Hall as Postmaster Genoral. | os | | The Tehuantepec Route--What ts to be Done ? On viewing closely ali the documents concerning the Tehuantepee 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 York Heap, exclusively, in advance, it is evident that the claims and rights set up by the New Orlenns Company, although controverted by the Nexican authorities, bave been unequivocatly acknowlecged by our government ; and that, ba- fore the company engaged in the undertaking, they obtained full encouragement and assurance to pro- ceed, «mounting, in fact, to a bona fide pledge of support from 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- vervyment 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 Gorny grant, it is exceedingly questionable whether @ retort 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 having pursued the question till it has become thus entangled, he has turned it over to the Senate, to cut the knot. The future » tof the Te- huantepec difficulty, therefore, depends upon the ac- 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 isalso invelved. 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 {he Mexicun 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 inqniry into the validity of the Garay 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 of the past. Consistency, and the dignity of both countries, may thus be preserved, without the ultima ratio gentis. Who is the statesman in the Senate who will move inthis direction? The United States can well afford to act with liberality. Mexizo is poor, and if a liberal settlement of her claims for Indian depredations, aud a new negotiation for the cat 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 Pacife States bs New York Crysrat Patace Concran.—Some of the managers of the proposed New York Crystal Palace Exhibition ore very anxious to obtain information relative to the duties imposed on them by this project; and, singu- 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 Londen exhibition. We were io London during the World’s Fair, and well remom- Der the vidigulous position into which our partof that exhibition was precipitated, by the quarrels among the agents, and the follies of some of the vuluateers. From Riddle down to Greeley, all made themselves contemptible to the sensible portion of the exhibitors from all 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 and journalism, The rest of the articles exhibited, and the management of the American department, was of the same character. Nothing saved the Ame- rican credit, and kept us trom being completely lavghed at, by all other nations, but the fortunate cireamstence of the artival 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 portion of the exhibition by such charlatans as Riddle, Greeley, Beach & Co., who managed to bave themselves laughed at on the occasion. If the committee of the New York Exhibition of neat year, by asking the opinion and advice of thoce charlatans who heppened to be sent to Lon- don then, mean to follow that opinion, they will themselves come out of ft with about as much éclat es their reprosontatives on the other side of the water, und their advisors on this side, did on that oocasion. The managers of this Orystal Pa- Jace afftir have thus fer exhibited some traits of common sense, mixed up, however, with euch broad strokes of simplicity and silliness as sugur rather enfavorably for the suceoss of the whole consern. Yet Jot thom have p change. | Madame Alboni, the great contralto, | whore arrival here may be expected about the fifth of Sep- | | tember. There two artistes ate recognised as surpassing. | | We expect an exciting and pleasing time for the lovers og | | though she will probably leave before he commencement right of way across the Isthmus of Tehuantepe, | Movements In the Theatrical World. September will insugorate the grandest theatrical sea- son that thie city has ever before witnessed. and intro- duce some of the most distinguished and eminest cha- snoters of the Buropean stuge. Some of the greatest continental artistes im ballet and opera are already here, many more are en route to this metropolis, and others are contemplating a visitin the course of a month or two, The mort celebrated rivals in the artistic toarax ment—which is to take place next month—are who is now | traiping berselt for the approaching contest, at Sara | toga. and Madame Sontag. the no less celebrated soprano, | im their respective styles. all competitors, and enjoy the re- | patation of being unequalled on the stage for powers of voice and brilliancy of execution, Madame Sontag muy | have somewhat the advantage, in being a greater novelty; | Dut 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 which must exist between these two cele» | prated vocalists, when thus brought into competition here, will couse them to develope their highest powers of song, | and the community will. therefore. have an opportunity _ of listeping to the greatest efforts of the greatest artisies | of the world. Madame Alboni’s concerts are to commence | yn Metropolitan Hall early in September, and those of the | Counters of Rosri as soon a8 poseible after her arrival. muric during the continuance of these concerts, There are the two great names on the list for the com. ing season; but they will by no means monopolize all the attraction for the music-loving portion of our citizens There are many other artistes of distinction who will eloim a large share.of public interest, Madame Anna ‘Thillon is engaged to open the bal! with the opera of the “Enchantress,” 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 Castle Garden, of the theatrical reason proper in this city. Miss Cathe- rine Hayes bas not yet decided on her fature movements, be we hope to learn that she, too, will add her sweet voice to the cholr of vocalists here. The distinguished names we have given in this progamme do not, however. comprise all the musical array of talent which the season will ree 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 named as the probable di tor of this movement, and Baife, or Benedict, as the con- duetor—the company to be perfect: in all {ts parts—con- sisting of cozps of singers and ballet dancers, orchestra chorus. &c., and the whole to be mapaged under the enbseriotion system, asin Parisand London. ‘This will be a grand experiment, and from it we may date the establishment of 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 English opera, by ‘an ex- cellent company. fucloding Pico, Viettl, Madame Bishop, and other well known artistes, so that thore never has been such an operatic campaign in this elty,as that which will be opened in the course of a month. The admircxs of the ballet, too, can gratify their taste by witnessing the performances of the talented French and Spanish danseuses. now at Niblo’s, and who will probably continue there during the season, The charming Rousset family, who have been dancing at Castle Garden, are abont ta leave for Philadelphia, Among the former, Se- norita Soto has created the greatest enthusiasm in her favor! and {s one of the most beautiful and exquisite dan cers we haye ever had here, Malle, Pougaudis the prim: donna of the French (roupe. and Miles Lavigne, Leodor and Drouet, have been very successful in their efforts to please, We learn, also, thai the famous Cerito, who is now at Madrid, purposes coming over here in the course of the autumn, and that Mlle de Meliss, an artiste of merit. is om her way hither, so that in both branches of opera and ballet we will have ah aggregation of come of the greatest professors of those arss, The taste for dramatic performanses will also be well ministered to. Niblo has engaged two actresses ef estab lished merit. Miss Etoma Fitzpatrick. from the Drury Lane Theatre, whose abilities are very highly estimated and Mice Leura eene, from the Royal Lyceum, who has been schooled under Madame Vestris wth these, anda good rtock company, he will present dramatic pieces in terspersed with the ballet, and make his theatre continae tobe, asitis. the chief attraction in the city. Wallick is to open the Lyceum with an exeellent 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 arlistes 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 him; and we learn of more than one celebrated pianist who is 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 riyal to Bar+ 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 ot 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 $22,700 in specie. The British screw steamship Glasgow, Captain Craig, departed yesterday for Ginsgow, with seventy-five pa: | sengers. . Police Intelligence, Assault with Intent to Kill —Offiver Ritter, of the Fifth ward police, on Friday aight, abvut 12 o'clock, arrested a young man named Thomas Kelly, on a charge of violently aerauliing, with a large carving kmife, a colored man named Jobn Bahanry, residing at No. 16 Thomas street. with an intent to kili him. It appears by the evidence of the injured man, that he went into an cating saloon in Wert Broadway, to get rome refreshments, and on asking for something to eat. Kelly spoke up. and told the com- Pplainant that he could not haveanything. The witness Faid be did not speak to kim, but spoke to the proprietor of the saloon elly then called depouent a ‘black son of a b——,”’ and repeated again that he could not have anything. Kelly, at the time, halin his hecd a large carving knife, and said, ‘I'll run this knife into you,” at the same instant making a desperate thrust at depo neut’s body; and be to save bis body, put up bis arm, and rectived a severe cut on the left arm. severing several arteries and sinews, infileting a 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 that an areault bad beew made by Kelly-on another colored man previous (o the one made on Bahanoy Justice . before whom the priconer was brought, committed him to prison, to answer the charge, in de- fault of $1,000 bail. Arrest for Passing Falee Tokens Officer Bock, of the Third District Police, wrrestwd a German, named Philip Godfield, on a churge of defrauding « erman woman. named Catharine Yager. residing at No 20 Delancey street. who alleges in an affidavit, before Justice Welsh. that Godfield bad defrauded her out of $250, im silver coin, under the following circumstances : field it seems, was aware thatthe complainant hed the above amount of money in silver; and feeling disposed to relieve her of that amount pursu@ted her to ict him give hergold for the tilver, Zo this proposition she consented, and GodBrld impored upon ber a quaptity of false tokens, ip imitation of gold coin. the complainant believing the same to be gepuine money. handed over ber good silver dollars in exchange. A short time after, thecompleinant 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 see her and took off nearly al) the falee tokens, under the pretence of dack the good monry; but he failed to do so. ‘Mugistrate issued a warrant for his arrest. The accused ‘war committed to priron to await an cxemination on the charge. House.—Captain Tornbull, of the ith ward. on Friday night arrested on # warrant. jas Justice Stuart. a woman named Ann Hemilton, keeper ofa house of iil-feme, atthe corner of Thompson and Canal streets. Six of the female inmates were alsoar- pated and the whole batch sent before the E NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. 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—Ihe Cholera ta Rechester—The Western Crops, Site, Biers Oe Affairs in Washington City. Wasnixeros, August 14, 1852, MR. SEWARD’S SPEECH ON THE FISHERY QUESTION— HIS DEFENCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION—NO PRO- BABILITY OF WAR—THE POSTMASTER GENERAL SHIP, ETO SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD+ Mr. Seward’s speech, to-day, fully confirmed my | statements an to the firhing matters; first, that England has not at this time set up any new claim as regards the headiands. and that Admiral Seymour bas no instruc. tions to seize any veseels 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, Webrter and the British minister. The defence of the 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 shoal 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 British government will give us this freedom upop 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. ‘These are various ramors of changes in the cabinet, but I think nothing is definitely determined on as yet. Hop. 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. y top om A THIRDTY-SKCOND CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasnmsctox, August 14, 1852, ‘TY 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 resolution 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, Bortanp said Mr, McGinnis, the witness who re- fused to teetify 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. Arcuison, went into executive session. ‘The doors were opened a little after twelve o'clock, when. after the presentation of petitions, &e.. Mr. Batcnr introduced a bill, granting Lind to Tiinois and Indiana. for a railroad from Uairo vo Springfield. MONEYS DRAWN FROM THE TREASURY BY GENERALS SCOTT AND PIERCE. Mr. Menniwersen’s resolution, calling for information as to moneys paid out of the Treasury to Seott and Pierce respectively. &e . was taxen up, Mr. Joxrs, (dem) of Temn.. said he would not oppo-e the resolution. but he desired to offer an amendment to it, and the Senator from New Jersey also desired to propose an emendment. He. therefore. moved that the resolution be postponed till Menday, in order to take up the special order. The motion to postpone was rejected—ayes 17, nays 20, ‘The following is Mr. Jones’ amendment :— after date these word sting particularly the dste of their entrance into the public service, and of the Military Acne ourse of study at her or both while th wordss— Por eliat disease, a forns ean be nycertained, such attend- ance Was required; whether for wounds received in battie, or oroicary sickuwers; and sf for wounds, where and in what : ed, und how often sach at- Add the following ac the esident be also requested to neral Scott of General Pierce ry in any capacity other ‘And if $0, the length of time each was em- prose amount paid out of the treasury for military pleyed, and such gervice, distinguishing between the regular pay and fees, or mileage, or traveling expenses. allowed and pald to each, Aud the smount so paid. Messrs. Barctir, of Ia,, Bortayn, of Ark,, and Hastuin, of Me, (ull democrats). said the amendment, if adopted, would delay the answer to the resolution; but if it was offered as a separate proposition they would vote for it, Mr. Jonrs eaid he had no desire to embarrass the re- solution but simply wished to make the inquiry as-full ax poseible, in order to put the country in full possession of the facts, Mr Doveras, (diem) ¢f Ti., said that the amendment related tofucte injuired for in the resolution, and he would voie for it. He thought ail the information could be furnished in a few days, and he hoped the ressiudon would be passed now, in order that tinte could be had for areply at this session, Let it be passed now, and the country could eee whether it would be answered promoptiy, Mr. Prance. (whig) of Md , said the information called for could be of no use for purposes of Irgisiation. The only possible object to be accomplishod woutd be to crowd the columns of newspapers. already teeming with villifi- cation of the candidates of the two parties. He thought the Senate ought not to engoge in any such business. ile 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 deserved for merritorisus services. So with these. two candidates, Whuteverthey got they wore entitied to and deserved. Mr Doves, esid—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 heard that the Senator from Marylandtebuked it then. Mr. Pearce said he never utcered a word in his life dis- respectful to the Senator from Michigan. Mr. Dovoras said—Perhaps the Senator did not; but his politicul friends pushed the inquiry. and the Senator did not then see anything objectionable in it. This reso- lution is not confined to one candidate, but includes both, He would wait for the information, and he the whigs would not, in advance, take it for granted that it would affect General Scott. Mr. Butien said, he stood indifferen’ as to the two candidarer, Ue regretted that such @ resolution had been everintrodneed, He was sure General Pierce and General Scott would. if consulted, declare this the very last species of warfare they desired to be engaged in. Neither bad received = ‘og but what they deserved. Mr. Usp» xwoon, (whig.) of Ky., regretted the resolu ‘fon had been introduced: but aa it was pressed by the other party, be would vote for it. When the other side showed that Scott had received the most money. they ‘would also show he had done most erviee. The country, im estimating the amounts received by edch» would see the vust difference between the magnitnde of the services of the respective individuals. If any money, was im- properly paid to either, it would also be shown by which political party it had been peid. Mr. Apams. (dem ) of Mise,. said be had condemned the inquizy made in 1848, and was not for committing the ssme wrong now. The democratic party stood on principles, and sequired no aid of uhis kind. Mr. Ween, (dem.) of Cal., thought It surprising that senators on the other side saw no objection to this sy io 1848. ‘dt r. Pearce sai e resolusion in 1848 was not passed in the Senate but in the House, Mr Brapsury, (dem ) of Me , pointed out objections to pene the : . dongs struck out that relating to West Point as neither Geott, wor Plerse were: there’. Hie would wnt ade any inquiry of any kind, He was not here in 1848; but if be had been. he would. perhaps, have voted for the Inquiry then made. He slmply desired, ent, in ing the account current of these erals, that all the circumstances should be Mr. Cirstens, (dem.) of Alabama, sald he would vote against the amendment. Surgeons in the army were Re by Falaries, and it was an impossibility to answer jow much war paid for medical attendance. He cared re te at a whole ge ns Gen. Scott Teceived any more Se ao ws on oe Seed ir. Bouts. 9 that from what saben plus ctu’ iomee would. Seasivelet tere portance of establishi: precedent, or of Seon alae i i & Hi grr 3 z | l! i ki i i e F f 3 df the whole matter as beneath the dignity of the SeMate, | and moved that icbe laid on the table.” | ae to lay on the table was lost, by yeas 20, nays 28. | The smendment was then rejected, by ayes 18, noes 19. The resolution was adopted. by yeas 25, nays Ll. | ‘The private bills epgro-sed yesterday were passed, THE FISHERY QUESTION—SPRRCH OF MR, SEWARD, | The Prerident’s wessage. relating to the fisheries, was taken up Mr. Swann. (free soul) of NY, referred to | the remarks, on former occasions. by Messrs, Mason. Hor- land, Toucey. and soulé, end to thelr implied complaints of the course pursued by the adwtuistration He did not | suppose that sny of the Senators designed any charge of a Want of patriotirm. The substance of thee! 8 was, that jreat Britain bas recently set up new construction of the tresty ot 1818, under which our fishermen were to be | excluded from the Bays of Fundy, and Chateur—that an | armed force had been sent to enforce that construction, | and that the President had vot properly resented this | insult, but bad negotiated. was negotiating. or might ne- gotiate. on the subject in the presence of wlarge British | force, on the const. in & manner detrimental to the honor | of the country, This was the amount of the censure im- | pored on the administration, and for uo part of it was | there the least foundation. ‘The Senatehad 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 was a great commercial | question. and this administration enjoys in « pe culur manner the confidence of the commercial interest. and of the conservative property interest of the country, It was a question of deep interest to the Northern section of the country, and the President and | Secretary of State had all their lives identified wich | the people of that rgion. Massachusetts was deeply in- terested init, and che secretary of State was a Mussa- ebusetts man and to that State owed all he ever enjoyed | of official tation, It was not likely be would vegleet or failin the deteuce ot her or her interests, The pre sump! then. were that these men would not be want | inginfirmncrs. The arts had mase a striking recocd of | one event in bistory. where the Secretary of State was represented as defending Massachusetts feom a distine guished Senator from South Carolina, Was it possible this was to be reversed. and was this the picture to be painted representing Senutors from Arkansas and Louisiunia defending Massweburetts and her interests from the consequences of a want of firmness of the Secretary of Sate? That Secretary required no eulogy from him. He then applied Webster's remark in reply to Hayne. in speaking of Massachurette, to Webster himself, He re- furred to and explained the provisions of the treaties of 78% and 1818 and to the colonial and British legislation on the subject of the fisheries, down tothe act of 1348, which called forth « remonstrance from Mr, Everett. The Fe: vit of # correspondence on the subject then was, that Brita adhered to the coustruction placed on the treaty by the colonies, she relaxed it as far as referred to the Bay of Fundy, The Canadian authorities resisted this courre, but Great Britain refused to en- force the construction ehe had aiways held This con- struction was not new. Great Britain bad always an amed force on this ecast for the purpose of protecting tre fisheries from encroachments. When the new mi istry, un vod to be im favor of protection, came into wer, applications by the colonies for bounties were renewed, and they asked for a rigid execution of the treaty. Sir Henry Bulwer, in 1651, acdrested the President. proposing negotiations for reciprocal trade. The President declined nogotiating, but in bis message informed Congress of the overtures and referred the subject to it. The British ministry re- fused to grant bounties. but raid the eolonies should be proteeted frum enercacbments by American fishermen Simultaneourly. the Britich ministry, under date of July 5th, informed the President that her Majesty's govern- ment intended, by her forces. to protect the fisheries from encroachments, &¢e.—that the British force was feven vertels, carrying thirty-one guns, and the fiag sbip Cumberland. of seventy guns, making a total force now there of one hundred and one guns The force there during last year was the sume The fri- gute Cumberland, of seventy gans, and other vessels carrying fiaty-four guns, making an aggregate force of one bundred and thirty four guns Here was the mighty naval demonstration which bad alarmed the world—and it copsisted of a reduction of the British naval force from one hundred and thirty-four to one hundred aud one guns, This was not all the force there, but it comprised all that was placed there by the British government. Betore the note of Mr. Crampton reached 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 government was about to change its policy, and to insist on the reristed construction of the treaty. and it was written toput American fishermen on their guard. [tb contained no udmission or concession to the British con- struction, The Mississippi was sent to the scene,and there the whole matter terminates No negotiation has deen entered into—no communication with a view to ne- gotiation has been received or made—no overtures for Legociation om the subject have been received or made? by this government or the Brilish, No negociation is going on uncer the cannon’s mouth. nor has any thing been pegotiated away under British 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 weeping the icebergs. with u broom at the mast head, is there. where he was last year. with bis broom as large then, if not larger, than itis now. Admiral Seymour, is with his squacron, 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 an eye on Cuba, to watch Solouque, and to protect the fisheries from encroachments. Fyrom 1839 to i851 twenty-eight vessels were seized, all on the ground of being fishing within three miles of the shore. Two of these were restored; the others were all condemned, and though brought to the attention of the government. yet no warbad occurred Since then four or five seizures had been made. but upon the atleged ground that they were within three miles of the shore He referred to the correspondence relative to ecizures in Juckson’s and Van Buren’s times, and thought this administration bad roared as loudly ae ever they did. As Groat Britain had made no change in her policy, the complaint of a want of notice of course failed. ‘There was no ground for alarm, for things remained just as they had been for years No fear could be entirtained that the President would negotiate away the revenue, for, in December fast, he suid to Congress he would not negotiate, but submitted the subject for legizlation ‘The complaint that the Pre- tident bad not sent all the navy to resist the Britich force failed, because the British forer had been reduced instead oferlarged, ‘The Mistesippi had been sent. and it now wovid appear on # fool's errand, No seizures have been made except within three miles, which could not be pro tected, and ail without that distance required no protec- tion He examined Mr. Soulé’s argument that no bay Was within apy untion’s exelurive 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 Ue thought this proved too much; if if were correct, then the harbor of Boston, Long Inand Sound. Delaware, and Chernpeske bays Aibermarle Sound, and the Bay of Mon- terey, would be divested of the exclusive control ef the United States He referred to Mossrs, Cass and Soule, as having based their arguments on newspaper authori- ties, and. following their example. he concluded there was anend of the watter. by reading from a colonial peper that Admiral Seymour and his forces were not there to enforee the legal and rigid con- struction of the treaty, but to prevent the pro. vincinl erujeers from deing so fle argued that England coold bave vo interest in a war with the United States, and pointed out the injnries that. would result from such a course to her trace, commerce, and finences. He said be knew well that a war concerning thore cclonies, would ena in their independence, or au- nexation to the United States While he would rejoice at this. be desired no euch event at the price of a war, He defended the administration upon several other points contained in Mr Soulé’s speech Mr. Soure rose to reply, but gave place to Mr Weiter, who moved that the subject be postponed till Tuesday, on which motion no quorum voted, andthe senate ab four o'clock adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasuixctox, 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 bri structures and post routes, . ee Tuomas M, Howe resumed and concluded his remarks, mee them to Se naenees. ir. Mintson spoke in defence of the brid, exphration Of the morninghour. bata cyong 2 he House then took up THE ARMY api IATION MILL. ,, The Houre. by a vote of 38 against 106, non-concurred in the amendment appropriating $20,000 to test the practicability of employing camels om the Westera plains, as ae 18 Dat for . ¢ bili was then an PR eng te Passed, and the House went into PRIVAT CALENDAR, The consideration of the mill for the relief of David Myerle was resumed, 1t proposed togive him thicty thousand dollars on account of @ contract made with the Seoretary of the Navy. in 1839, to supply the navy with American water rotted hemp. Tbe question whether Mr. Myerle did or did not introduce the water rotti rw was discussed, and the merits of the sever a ‘inds of hemp considered, ee a among other things. Without journcd, Democratic Mass Meeting at Hillsboro’, N.H. Boston, August 14, 1852, Letters have been received by the Chairman of tho ¢ bill. the Committee rose and the House From the Fishing Grounds, ANOTHER VESSEL SEIZED—HONORS TO THE OFFIOERS OF THR MISSISSIPPI, ETO, Bostox August 14, 1852, Fishing vessels arrived at Gloucester report that the schooner Pilot, of Gloucester, belonging to the samo owners as the Florida, also seized, has been taken by am English veesel A telegraphic derpatch states that the Helen Mar seized for having freeh bait on board, and taken into Publico, has been released. St. John, N. B., papers of the 12th inst., state that the ball to Commodore Perry and the officers of the Missis- sippi, was to take piace this evening, and that the band of the 72d regiment would perform on the oceasion. The inhabitants of St John were paying every attention to the officers of the Mississ: pi, She was to sail for on Friday ” A Briiish war steamer has made its appearance off Bathurst. New Brunswick, ‘The St. Johu papers «xult over the announcement that Lord Derby har teu the power from Mr. Cramp- ton to interfere ip the 1\-hing question. and think that the’Evglish Premier wil) siand by the Colonies in the matter. The Cholera at Rochester. Rocnesrer, August 14, 1852. ‘The Board of Health report, for the twenty-four hours ending four PM. nine new .¢. and seven deaths, from chelera Four of the deaths were children, who had been eating green fruit. The Liquor Law in Massachusetts, &e. Bostow, Augnst 14, 1825, The first liquor care, under the new law, in Boston, came up in the police court to-day, against an Irishman, for selling one pintof Gin The case was postponed to this afternoon and bail required in the sum of one thou soyd dollars ‘The compiaint was made by an Lishmany Matiers are very duil bere. Three of our bl churches have closed for one mouth, owing to the abseno@ from the city of tLeir congregations, From the West, THE WEATHER AND CROMK—ILLNESS OF CASSIUS ML OLAY, ETC. Cincinnati, August 14, 1852, The weather continues dry, and with but little prods pect of rain. We learn from the interior papers of Ken« tucky and nerthern Obto that copious rains fell there om Monday end Tuesday. wbich had geeatly benefitted the growing crops. A private letter trom Burlington, Io states that there wili be a lurger erop of corn in thay State than ever before, Cassius M, Clay continues very sick, at White Hall, Kentucky Death of the President se of the Pennsylvania te. gure Pu ruta, August 14, 1852, Benjomin Mattbias State Senator from this city, died this morning. He was President of the Senate, 1 Observations. BNO, 2 WALL STREET, Satunpay. August 14, 1952, Burra.o, 9 A. M.—Buarometer 28.40, Thermometer 78, Wind northwest, Clear und pleasant morniug, 9 P. M.—Barometer 239, Thermometer 78, Wind west, Cloudy, but pleasent evening, Rocursten, # A. M.—A_ bright, sunshiney morning, Warm and pleasant, ‘Thermometer 75, Wind larathwenk, 9 BP, M—Cool, 1 evening, Rather cloudy., Wind routhwest, | Thermometer 77 Avnvxy, 9 A, M—Pleasunt morning. Thermometer 79, 0 P, M.—Cloudy, but a fine night. momcter 78. Wind south. Wind weat, Ther- Syxacuse, 9 A. M—Fine morning. Wind north, Thermometer 74 9 P.M.—Warm, but pleasant evening. Thermometer 76. Wind west. Urica. 9 A, M.—Clear and pleasant. Wind west. Ther- mometer £0. 9P.M—Very warm. cloudy evening. Thermometer 79, Wind light from southwest. Anavy. 9 A M—A bright, lovely, clear morning) Wind south ‘Thermometer 74. Barometer 20.850, 9P. M.—Very cieur, pleacant evening. Wind west. ‘Thermometer § P y Inve. Pppisercnons Svicice.—A young man named Samuel B,! on, put a period to his life at an early hour yesterda; morning by cutting bis throat with a razor. his bed room, at the boarcing house No, 165 Chambers street. oe cae was Mig! eae ip the wre and bad acne ere only a weel je appeared of a retiri le tion and pervous hubit Not spposring at reabfant, the lady of the house went to room and found the door open. Decessed war io a kneeling position. with his throat In 8 book was found the following = “Take my body tomy mother, at Jamaica, Long Islan During the day Corover ives held an inquest on the body? The first witness calied was Gcorge W_Codwire, who identified the body to be that of Samuel B. Areson, a native of this State. 23 ears, Whose family resides at Jamaice, Long ‘he witness testineo that tbe deceased was a elerk for A. ‘'T. Stewart. iu Broadway, and further. that he know bing to be a young man of respectability. and of sober babite, and that he could not account fur the act committed. Mre, Lavinia Carpenter, daughter of Mr. Henry Baker, the proprictor of the boarding houre, testified that the deceased came to board at the boure. a werk ago last Thureday. During the time he was noticed to be very Tetired and quiet, sud never spoke only whem ~ He kept good hours, On Friday afternoon, about four o'clock, the deceased cume home. and was not seen to go outagain. He did not come down to tea Witness seat: to bir door and knocked. but no answer was given, Wit- ets Was Ot Aware that any ove went to his door after thattime, Ax the deceased did not come down to break- fast. on the following morning, Mrs. Carpenter went aguin to his room. and fonnd the door open. and. before entering the room, she saw biood spots on the wall. On entering the room. witness bebeld the deceased. on his knees bis head and arms restingon the bed, He had only bis shirt and stockings on. 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 brovgh' ber father and others io the bouse, to ber aid, os ef Sate : i the ro ee found thet the eee: Was dead. and found the bloody rasor I; on the pilow, evidently the instrament used Oy the es te destroy his life. On the nbove facts the jury rendered the jollowing verdict:—* That the deceased eame to his death by bis own band by cutting his throat with a yaxor. at the house Nu. 165 Chambers street.” ‘The body was tak n charge of by the friends, and will be rent to the afllicted mother, according to the writtem request made by deceased, It 1s believed the upfortu- Dale young man was insano. Tue Wratner.—At daybreak, yesterday morning, @ heavy mist hurg ov-r the city, which, however. rolled away before th- atvancing sun, and at «ix o'clock it be- came warm and clear. Toward noon it was very ward, and continned so during the day “Ths thermometer. at the Henacp building ranged as follows:-At noon. 8234; at thrve PM. 83; and five ?. m.82 After sueset there was a refreshing breeze now and then At ten o'clock, night. the eky was dark, with ajorisk wind and a threaten- ning of rain Finemay’s Fuxerat.—The funeral of Mr William Tuck, who was murdered a few days ago. in South Brook- Wer of the fre department, eh ft is thought dhat many 3 iment, it is it firemen will be present, | ye Daraprun Acoiwexr —As Henry Stump, a bricl residing at No 170 Third street Tia seantted atte standing poe seuffold of the building now erseti bs corner of William and Awn street. a brick from the story Of the heure accidentally fell down and bit bint upon the bead. snocking him into the cellar. The fall was awful. as in the dercent he went through all the seaffolding and alighted uj & heap of brick. When taken up, it was found that eculi was fractured, and that be was dreadfully bruived He was takeu to the City Hospital. by officer Shea. of the Second district. It is thovgbt be will not recover. Supven DeatH oF a Cnitp.-The child of a German emigrant. about two years of age, was attacked with vio- lept epasms during a fit of whooping cough, on Frida; bs ae and died in the station house of the Erie rail. road It was brought to the station hcure by officer Lochead, of the Fittb ward police, Inrant Fouxp ix an Bwray.—Mr. John Hi a re- sident of the house No 24 James street, Serger of about two months old, lying tn the entry at a on Fricay night It appeared very weakly, and Dr. Trapbagan was rent for. who procured # nurse for it ey points but it died at four o'clock, A. M., yose lay Run Over sy 4 Stace ~A boy named Francid Meyers, Was run over on Friday night «t the corner of Broad- Way and Grand street by stage No 429, of the Fifth ave-~ nue line, He was very badly injured ond waa taken to the City hospital, by officer Perkins of the Righth ward, Four Drowsrn —The body of an unkoown man was found in the dick at the foot of Spring street, at four o'clock, yestercay morning. The Coroner was nolitied, nor A Loxatic.— A man. named John D Smith: ‘was found at sn early Lour yesterony morni wander- ing in Third avenue, and perfeotiy naked. He wat arrerted by the police of the Eighteenth ward, and it was found that he wae a lunatic avd bad escaped froay Blackweli’s I-lend by swimming the East river, Fine.—A_ fire broke out. on Friday evening. in tha house No 63 Etm street. coroer of Anthony. which is oo- cupied by a number of poor faailies “Che fire com- Democratic State Committee of New Hampshire, from Williom H. Polk, Member of Congress AP tethenen 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 iin Hillse boro’. and address the meeting Charles 0° and D8. Dickinson of New York, are. also expooted to be Maine, 14, 1852. |, has been re- lot. Congressional Nomination in Ponriann, Me., Al fon. Thomas J. D. Fuller, (democrat hominated for Congress from the 8ixth D! Clay Monument — mtaly Killed zimons, August 14, 1852, A monument Association bas been formed i nity Gilicbe: and « meeting called to hiware the Pr Claiborne, Mississippi, took @ dose of nu tase in mistake for quinine, The James Adger at Charleston. Cuarceston, August 14, 1852. ‘The United States steamyhip James Capt. ppl Ree wiast hewy st 6 deloek ’ opens sere ibee /LADELPHI, The of ailed menced op the roof outsice, and burnt away a quancity of the thingling. Captain Breunan and men. from the Bixth district. succeeded in extingui-hiog the flames, Axormen Maw vourn Drowxey —The bod: _ known man was found floating in the wamaos tne toot oy Say ih React, men officer Leary. eo Tren! di ras notifed to old an inquest, | The coroner A Rich Man Hovusriess.—A man, named Benson, was found at a late bour on BF ie wien atleep upon @ stoop in Duane street. He was roused 1; pon Ma person; oud Tous 'ne ddeehty be pektae § upon bis perron. a no difficulty in lodging in consequence, . =e r U. 8. slooop of war Preble Zu ill yell, “Bho Preble sed of young midehipmen on board. of the clase of 1861" rae remain about 8 week at Fayal, and thence proceed, The frigate Com! the harbor of Athens on the 17th of July. Bap Jacinto, O Bro Henin ins Pee, r ench, one of-war were in port,