The New York Herald Newspaper, January 7, 1853, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD: MORNING EDITION-~-FRIDAY, JANUARY 7% 1853. ; PRICE TWO CENTS. DOUBLE SHEET. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. DREADFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. Son of Gen. Pierce Killed. Mrs, Pierce and Several Other Persons Severely Injured. FMPORTANE CONGRESSIONAL PROCKKDINGS. Whe Clayton and Bulwer Treaty. Bxplanations of Gen, Cass and His Colleasues, Relative to Foreign Affairs in the House, ‘The Contemplated Fund of Ten Millions for Gen. Pierce. EORETARY CORWIN AND THE ALLEGED " GARDINER FRAUDS. BUSINESS IN THE N. Y. LEGISLATURE, Progress of the Revolution in Mexico, or, den cer Speeches Particulars of the Awtul Railroad Accident. Boston, Jan. 6, 1853. The 12 o’clook traim over the Boston and Maine Rall- secad was threwn off the traek, about one o’clook this caftertoum, near Andover, owing to the bresking of an caxle or a wheel. ‘The train was golvg pretty rapidly at the time, and ‘One or two cars, filled with passengers, were thrown down ‘an embenkment of considerable height. General Franklin Pieroe, lady, and son, were amopget tho passengers, they having taken the cars at Andover tor Concord. Gencral Pierce's son, lad of about tweive years of age, vas instantly killed. The cara were badly smashed, vavd several passengsrs severely bruised, but we have aot Jeard of any further loss of life. Some ten or twelve perrons were more or less injured. Among them was a Mr. Peck, of this city. Ths down train just arrived, brought six or eight of thy injured passengers. ‘here was only one passenger car, which was filled by Totween sixty and seventy passengers. ‘The accident happened just provious te reaching Law- zence. The car was throwa down an embankment of twen'y feet; it turned a eomplete somerset, landing upon ™ pile of rocks. The car was knocked into fragments General Pierce was amongst the first to extricate him- elf om the ruins; bis som was crushed to death, and his wi'e reverely, though mot fatally, injured, The (General -auid he felt that his limbs were sound, but coniplained of a pai in his back. Sirs. Pierce was carried into a neighboring house, as were others of the injured. Mr. Newell, of Lawrence, had a leg brokem, but ail ths other parsengers escaped without serious injury. SECOND DESPATCH Conconn, Jan. 6, 1855 News bas just boen received here of a terrible accident os the Bostem and Maine Raliroad, one mile north of An_ dover. Beversl persoms were severely injured, and the vouly child of Gem Pierco was killed. The train loft Boston at # quarter after 12. Gen Pierce, wife, and child, were in the cars—the latter having been killed. The General is said to have ‘eon considerably injured, but hia wife is unhurt. They “bed been visiting friends at Andover. The boy was Swelve years old, and was fine little fellow. Gen. Pierce appeared composed, but Mrs. Pierce was “taken away in very high stateof mental avguish Her wereo inc were agonizing. The little boy was their only wehild an elder brother havikig @gd some ten yours ago. ‘The name ef Gen. Pierce's son wae Benjamin. He \saaid to be the only one killed. ‘The pacrenger oar ran off the track and fell among the sa, down» precipice twenty fect, and was turned 60 as Co'chenge ends. Four pereons were badly injured. I glean this tnfor- smation from Mr. Pussice, a paesengor, who bas just ar- sived, with his head cut severely. There is great sensation here WLegislature adjourned immediately The New Hampehire THIRD DESPATOH Conconn, Jam. 6—6 P M. Go ier as Tcan learn neither General nor Mrs. Pierce was materially injured. I have seon two geatiomen who ‘were in the car. Mr I. W. Peaslee, of Gilmaatown had his head severe %y cut, but the surgeons whe have attended him at the Egio Hotel, where I write, think that ho is not seriously Injured. ‘The train was composed of a baggage and a passenger gar only. The exact cause of the accident is not de witely aeeertaimed; one of the axle treests supposed to ‘Lave moken—some ray it was tho journsi om which tho “beet plays. The car went down the bank with a gyration which scaused it to change the direotion of the emis, It las -somplete wreck. The litde boy's brains were dashed ozs Wher Gon Pierce took him up, but did net think che poor Little fellow “wae dead until he took off his oap, Mra Pieree and the deceased som had been absent four were on a visit to relatives im Rostom acd Andover. fhe ecoidemt happened near the latter place. General Fieres went to Boston on Tucsday mornisg, and with whem attended the tuneral of Mrs. Plerce’s uncle, Hom. 4 mca Lawrence, ov the same afternoon. Yesterday, they ermained at Mr. Aiken’s, in Andover. whose lady isa vister of Mrs, Pierce, and wero expestivg % zeturain tle evening ‘The train in which they were to day left Boston at mecn andthe accident happemed just af Andover depot, at about one, ‘They had not beso fa the war Gye minutes ‘The little bey was a great favorite with our towa people Ge wus agreeable, kind, and generous, aad much deioved ‘ey bis playmates, When acked, the otver day,“ Wet Renny. how do you oxpect to like living at cae White Hove?” be replied. “I don't knew abou: going saere ‘20 live st all. I would rather go out to live ane farm '’ We wns four or five years in advance of mst boys of Lis tc in his fatellectual scquirements, Thersis o sad icom here to-night, ocossioned by hit Las, The body of the boy has beontaksn jo Mir. Aiken’ thoneo, T learn Andover is about fifty miles from Conecrd, an¢ twaaty ‘Hom Boston. ‘The worning was very cold—tbe shermotsater pointing vat Zero; and the acoideat wae doubtiess swiag to che Wro-t in the fron works of the Lil fated oz FIVTK DESPATCH Comoonn. Jai Covsiderable apprehension is fait here | \s meen ato y casualty may prove serious in Its oomseqaenmces to ‘Mre Pierce. She bas beom for several years ta delionte Bealth caused partly by the loes of her frst child The “Roy killed to-day was almost idoliscd by his mother aud Sather Tie announcement of the seoidems, ab four o'cicei, taused grent excitement in the House, A member camo ‘tm avd stated that General Pleroe, Dimvclf, was dead, ‘The floor and galleries were crowded—the obargs of Dribery agalmat Judge Butler beteg ander consideration ‘The Governor, Jouncil, and most ef Benators wore prerent. Instantly overy member waa om his foot, and exclamations of regret wore heard from every jaarter. The veteran Ichabod Bartiett, of Portemeuth, ths olf art member, « political opponeat, sut stroma persons Friend of Genoral Pieroe, wes obsscysd to weap itke a @hild, Others wore muck affected The House adjourned instantiy, and (the memisre turhed to the hotel and ‘elog-aph offiow, aad tho mort it left che | \ intense amxtety to obtain particulars has prevailed ever sivoe. Haty-rasr Ficht O'O.oce, P.M. —The ovening train baa just arrived The ccepse of young Ploces was taken to the Andover Almshouse near which the accident hap- pened. Geveral and Mrs Pierce went back to Mr Aiken's. It is thought that neither he mor his lady are sertously in- jured. although both were somewhat bruteed A little girl of Mr, Newall, of Hillsborough, had her foot crushed, and it must be amputated. Mrv. Newall was badly injured. One man bolovging to Andover or Lawrence will die Mr. Herace Childs, bridge builder of Hoaniker, was badly. but not seriously, bruised. Another man’s leg was badly fractured. Another had both legs broken. Several women were coverely bruised. ‘The car was nearly filled with passongors. General Pierce. lady and son were sented Cour or five seata from the forward end of the oar The boy was struck om the forehead by a fragment of the framework. ‘The car Is rald to have broke near the middle The baggege car im front was mot thrown off. A brakeman stood om the end of it, and witmessed the socidontgin- harmed, ss An extra train wiil go up over the Contral Rellcoad to Manchester, Honmiker, and Hillsborough, te convey Mr. Obild's and Mr. Nowall’sfamilies Tho latter are not re lated to Gem Pierce, although residents of Hillsborough, his native town THE LATEST DESPATOH. Boston, Jan. 6--10 P. M By « special train, just returned from Andover, we learn that General Pleroo was uninjured, except seme spratns and bruises. Mrs Pierce also escaped serious bodily harm, but is almest frantic at the loss of her son. The poor hoy’s head was nearly mathed to a jelly. Mr Newell was the omly passenger who had a limb broken, General Pierce and his wife returned to Andover, with the remaias of their child. The report of the accident here was considerably ox- aggerated, and at first caused much excitement, THY EYFECT IN WASHINGTON, Wasuiwarow, Jan, 6, 1853, The ‘intelligence of the secident to General Pierce's family waa recelved here early this evoning and causes universal exprescions of regret and commlsseration. THE KYEKCY IN ALBANY, Acsayr, Jam. 6, 1858. ‘The news of the death of the son and the severe injury of the lady of General Pierce om # railroad, onused the greatest reonaation all over the city this evening. From Washington City. THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN RELATIVE TO CENTRAL AMBRICA—I78 PROBABLE ABROGATION— SECRETARY EVERETT’S REPLY TO THE PROPOSAL FOR A TRIPABTITE TEZATY—GEN. PIERCE AND THE LEADING DEMOCRATS, ETO. SPXCIAL CORREMONDENOS OF THE NEW TORK HERALD Wasnincron, Jan, 6, 1863. According to the remarks of Gemerel Cass, in the Benate, to-day, the Clayton and Buiwor treaty was rati- fied. in utter ignorance by the Senate of the private un- derstanding between Messrs Clayton aad Bulwor, that Honduras and the adjacent islands were excluded from the compact, and thus left open to British colonization ‘This disclosure accounts for all the subsequent British aggressions im that portion of Central America, and we may expeet the result to be an entire abrogation of the Clayton treaty, and ali coliateral stipulations—to be fol- lowed by fresh negotiations, more in accordance with the Monroe doctrine, as fac as British ovicnisation is con- cerned. Mr. Kverett'e letter Cube strikes the Nationa! In- democrata, though it is regarded as anew Fillmore move- ment for 1656. Ail parties hore consider annexation, in the meantime, however, as inevitable. We shall have * powerfal biaat next woek from the Sonate it is reported here that General Pierce complains that the chiefs of the democracy do net give him the light of pees. On the other hand. we are satisfied a waiting to be invited-like Marcy and Bunter, A funered men here would iike the trip to Concord, but are afraid, without an invitatiow. to rivk it. FUNEBAL OF COM. MORGAN—THE WATER WITCH—MR MARSHALL'S SPRKOH, ETC. FROM A RAGULAR CORRESPONDENT Wassincton, Jan. 6, 1853, The funeral of Commodore Morgan took piace from his official residence at the Navy Yard, this afternoom. and was attonded by a aumerous assemblage, including Gen eral Scott, Commodore Morris, and many other officers of the army and navy, the Scoretary of the Navy, and istingulsbod citizens. The Rev. Mr. Hodges, Episco- palian, delivered an appropriate ditoourve. The Rey. Dz, Butler assisted, and read the Koisoopal sevvi the d ‘The foilo wing officers acted as pall bearers :— Commodores Shubrick, Skinner, aad Smith, G Henderron and Totton, Coiorel Abert, and Cupt Montgomery and [errett Minute guae wer: other marks of respeot were rhowa, as the » moved to the Comgr onal Cemetery, where thi were deposited mer Water Witoh. recoatly repaired at Wash- y Yard, and assigned for the propose 6; aries of the Lo Plata pected to leave. under commend of Captain Page 6 course of mext week. _ Mr. Marshail, THe f Celiforaia made a brilliant specch the Bours. ; but eays that under pressure for he dig imself at be intended on certaim prints, and does aot wish to be held responsible for senti- Mente uttered, until he has aad an opportunity to revise than CONGRESS. SKOOND MRISIOW Seunte, Wasrisatow, were presented Jaa. 6, 1358. inv iNTo COM MOR. tom inquiring ixto © Morgaa, coming up in order t Buixtoa moved that it be laid om the table. that tae Senater who bad fatroduced that resolution was not 'm his seat, and he would prefer (he resolution should remain on the ca: lendar cil! it would be eum what iinposition that Semator would make of It NOT OF Tite Mr. Broe.os withdrew bis motion, ami the resoiation wes laid over. a the correspondence re Jommodore Jones, was taken up and Sxed for Wodacsds; MENTS MBLATIVE TO THE TRIPARTITE TREATY. . Mason notice that on Wednesday wext ho would move to t to the Committe ‘ore! ie ‘tena the message of the Preshient r ic to Cute, com lonted yesterday, amd om taat day the devate could take place THR WORKMEN ON THE CAPITOL, ‘The bill granting one months pay to workmon on the capitol, tor the time they were out of work last spring. was Loken av and mjeated-— Yeas 17, aeys 21 A ptivate bill was passed. AMPRIOAN C UMAG Gwin effereda resolution. ci formation Fi tlog the weight aad Saemess of age ef the United States, aad the cause of its comparative dobase Aen. TAR ABTORND ARDY CWT, ‘The Vill to ‘across the e@iciensy of the acmy by are tlred Unt was taker up mud nil of it celsting to mevy om iazine corps stricken cut. THM TREAD Deut The bli! moxicg provision forthe paymont of the Texas dobt, fizedter today, wan token up snd posspomed sill Momdey next, THE CLAYTON AND NOLWER TREATT—REPLAMATIONS OF #490 sree mode a personal expiana- Mr. Cass, (dena ) of Mi tlon He oald that rom: wer colony im Crateal Ths Seoretary of of a paper drawa up Mr. Clayton, goatles fieratary of Btate, aokaevlodged €x} lanetion aad constr acti 0 troaty by tho British govermment In 0 British clatws fn thes quarter were fally rescguived conteary to ¢ epitic amd letter of the treaty, ile (Mr. Gass) now do- thet had hi supposed that ort 8 at the i ths power. dewiaion and control of Great Britain iw Cemtrat Armsation ware awant awey by ths troety Rut it mor angered for ‘Ne Orettimo thet Werere Clay feo wO4 Buwwor umterivod wash oho ie Qentral the conduct of | not inciude Central America, $hat to the rest of it Groat Britein as she thought best. He did not belleve the treaty admitéed of any such construction; he believe a single Benator woald it beam supposed it would 4 mot the slightest Joabt, when he voted for the tresty, that its restrictions against cclonizution embraced the wiole of Cen‘ral Amer- ica and he believed every other Semator thought so Mr. Clayton fortber states im his Jot’er. that after the treaty hed been returmed from Kogland with this quasi ratifica tion, he oalled upon Mr King. them chairman of the oom mittee on Foreign Relations. in the 4emate. and inforored him of 1¢. and that Mr King toid bim that tne Senate perfeotiy umderstood that the treaty did not include Bri- tith Honduras. There was a mistake upom this point. He (Mr. Cass) bad called on Mr King this morning who stetemest to Mr Cisyton. ‘ aid that be made po such On the contsary. when Mr Cisyton showed him th: dition to the ratifoation by Great Britain and asked him if it should be sent to the Senate. he (Mr King) told Mr. Clayton that if were sent to the Senate with that qualia cation to it it would not receive a ingle vote, Col King ted to him (Mr (ass) that he told Me. Ciay- ton he bad better dismiss the qualidoation altogether for it wouid defeat the whole treaty, and that he (Mr King) supposed till this morving. that such had been done. Mr. Coss repeated that be would never bave voted for the treaty hed be suppored it did mot exolude Great Britaia frm the whole of Central America. Mr Downs, (dem p) of La., also made an explanstion. He raid thut be would never have voted for the treaty led be supposed it hed been liable to the construction aud qvelifcation which he was astonished this morning, to set bad been piaced upon it by the Seofetary of State, Mr Clayton. No Senator would have voted for the treaty with that understauding. [be whole ob- ject of the treaty was to de away forever with the dominion of Great Britain over thet part of Central America; acd Fappoting that to be the objest to ‘de aoc mplished, it bad been voted for His only doubt at the cime was, whether the words “(Central America” were sufiiciont to shut out all claim om the part of (reat Biivain. and he ro expressed htmrelf to the So:retary of State. end that gentleman aesured him thas the treaty, asit stood, fully amd completely excluded (reat Britain from 4}! Central America. Had ho not been s0 assured; he would vever have voted for the treaty. The ebjcot of the trea'y was to get rid of Grea: Britain im that quarter; and the explemation and qualificstion atteched to it by Mr. Clayton. defeats that object comp! This mat y. F ter folly expiained what had mot been understood. the continued and repeated efforts by Great Britai Central Ames: er einoe that treaty was ré Mr Cnase ( s0it) of Ohio, said that w! for the treaty, he, and to bis knowledge many press belief that Senators voted for it umder the don- included in Central Ameria, as described in He did not believe the treaty would ever ratified had the construction of it admitted by tir Clayton been anticipated. Mr Davis, (whig) of Mass.. called the attention of Sena- tors to the fast, that under a treaty with Spain in 1780, Great Britala hud acquired certain rights to out log wood, &c in Honduras Mr. Wriuzr, (dem ) of Oal., said he was surprised to bear the Senator from Louisiana sey he was astonished at what bad been done by Mr. Ciayton He was surprived to bear any one express astonish ment at aay ast of Mr Clayton.*no watter how stupid He nover kn-w Mr. Clayton to be engaged in any public action in which he had not shown himself to be excessively stupid. COMMUTATION CER: IFTOATES ‘Tho Fenate took up the bill allowing interest on certain commutation certificates issued to the heirs of an offiver im the revolution, and after two hours debate rejected it. TUR LANT REVOLUTION IN FRANCE Mr Mason, (dtm ,) of Va., eubmitted the following re- solution, which was lai wReuslved. That the Pr over:— ident of tho United States be re- if in his opinion not incompatible with toe publio , to Communioste tothe Senate copios of any further dence that may have taken place betwren the Minister of the United States at Paris and the Department of ening the rvolotion im France of December; 1851, the eorrespondenoe communicated $0 Congress in January, 1552. FRAUDS UPON THE GoveMNMeENt, Mr. Ho Jem of Texas) offered @ resolution— agreed to- ng the Select Committee to enquire into abuses. brib and fraud tm the prosecution of claims, obtaining cor .acta, &o THE DISMIS)\L OF &ENOR MARCOLKTA, THE NICARAGUAN MINISTER, Mr. Brooxr (whig, of Miss ,) submitted the following ~ partment of State to refus hold her official inter- Course with Se or Don Jove de Marsolets, Envoy Extraor- id Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ni- » pear this Go: mont. Senate then adjourned to Monday. o ‘The House of Representatives. Wasutsaron, Jan 6, 1683. SECRETARY CORWIN AND THE GARDINER C116, Paxstow Kino, of the Select Committee hereto ore ap Pointed to examine the charges of Mr. Olds ag:iatt Secretary Corwin, in connection with the alleged frandu- lent Gardiner elaim called up the report of ths Com mittee, the question boing on recommitting it. - The bill accompanyiog it, to prevent frauds on the treasury of the United Btates, was read. when Preston King explained ita provisions Mr. Kine eaid when the committoe made iiir report, it was their desire to submit the testimrony, and report a bill which they hoped might provide a remedy against frauds on the government, and correct the imputations made on the choracter of members of Congress ani offi- cers of the govornment, which he believed to be ground- less, It was due to the honor and character of the gov ernment and Congress, that there be no mistake about the !aw with regard to any act of impropriety impeaching their motives. By this biil all tramsfers and assignments hereafter made of any claim upon the United States, or any part of the interest therein shall be null and void, unless the samo shall be freely made and exvouted {a the presence of at least two atteeting witness. It also probibits apy officer or perzon holding any pleco of trust or profit under the United Staves from provecuting claims for their private benefit—such isfractions. on conviction to be visited by a fine not exceeding twice the amount of gratuity, fea, or compensation received by the person 80 convicted or suf- fer toprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding one yeur, or both. as the court in its discretion shall adjadge. Members of Comgress are prohibited from reoviving any gratuity for prosecuting elaims, and are likewise subject- edtoe timer Lecony @ It applies to all offixers of the government from the highest to the lowest. The propo- tition was @ plain one, and he asked for its consideration He proposed several amendments so as to include the presecution of claims acquired by isheritauce or mar- riage, Mr. Haven. (whig) of N. Y¥.. proposed an additional eeotion, that smy person who sball directly or indirectly attempt to bribe any ono helding an office of public trust, ball on conviction, be sent to the penitentiary for three years, and be forever dirqualified from holding apy office of trust under the United States. Mr. Oxvs, (dem ) of Obio. addressed the House, re- viewing im detail the Gardiner transaction. He was aware that pensicned dependants, hired correapoadents. and paid Relig! aged have beon employed to forestall public opinion. the opinton of tho report of the com mittee; but knowing the facts would be spreat before the public, he was willing to wait fur and abide the ver- Giot of the people betcre be aguin noticed the subjest He complained that efforta were made to turn the odiam of Dr. Gardiner upon him. and from this attempt ho pro ceeded to vindicate himeelf at length reexpitulating many of the ciroumstances attending Sr. Uorwin’s oa necticn with the Gardiner claim, which induced him, during the last seesion. to move for the committee of in vestigation. He maintained the position heretofore as: sumed by him. adverse to Seoretary Corwin. and said the bill reporied from the select committee supported him to te tle was to prevent fraud on the treasury of tee Uni States. and this does not exonerate Mr, Jor win from the charges. Dr. Gardiner a private man, has been made to dlegorge, and would Thomas Corwin and Waddy Thompson, now that they know a naked | fraud bas ‘been committed upon che treasury, come for. ward and give up their here of the plunder. (During the delivery of Mr. Olds spereh. t childten. with their ‘ather, were {ntrodueod in'o the hall ® 1 their levee tm the lobby.] The House without dlepostog of the rubject before it wert inte committtee nominally on the THE UNPICIENCY MILL—= THR CONTEMPLATED FUND FOR CaN Ratomen PIERCE Mr Maxsters (dom ) of Cal., said he ha’ Intended to cffer a resolution to this effeot—namely, that the Com mittee of Ways and Means report a bill setting apart and putting at the disporal of the President elect, flve or ten miiliona of dollars, to be used at his discretion. to meet the emergencies in our foreign affalrs particularly. and the general condition of the country, whioh it is ad- mitted onell hands, are likely to arise He wanted to presen! the rerolution to the House, because it would afford an opportunity of debating @ measure whieh bas rome tignitcance apd mesuing avd because the demo oratie party of the Houre could come up to some fall end significant expression by vote ox to the affairs of the eountry be Committee had been engared ta jistening to abstract optnions.and discussing questions whioh may never arieo. instead of looking to those wh'ch immediately in'erest the country; for 0 fer as the matter hes been decided at all America now stands in the eyes of ali its citizens and the word degraded and dishonored. He should yet {mtyoduee the resolution, and oall upon friends of the House to announce to the incoming ad ministration their confidence—snch as that receatiy given ty the people at the ballot box. A vote of the proposed was not witheat precedent in this coum try. and in that form from which our oustoms and usages ore derived. LHe would now call the attention of the Honre to the condust cf the government in relation to Heyti apd Niearagua He bad selected these two spe- cles of complaint sgainst the administration, because Callformia feels a special interest Im them. As a general principle it is true that tho more rowote States the confederncy Like California, feel ronritively every refleotion om our nationel honor and every evi- eros cf our naticnal weakness The expression, “I am an American citizen ” fe nowhere so heartily uttered as onthe shores of the Pacific Ho turns his eye tothe federal centre with the seme Interest in the honor of the country they of the centre do the extremities of the country, which would be powerle:« and insignificant if it wore not for the power of the whole Vaion They lean on tt for cuppert, aud on ne people dos the degradation of che government strtke im the came slokening sens: a9 people of California, who believe that the is enough to bear ite flight all over the conte and its k end talons sharp enough to heve the comn Rent committed to its Cort though the lion of Eng: land arrayr itself against itin its acknowlelged pow-r. Fal amp of California have aw interest in Gulf of Mexioo and the ports on its chores. They tranmm\c—and are obliged to from commercial nenessity—every monch: Dearly as much as three millions ef gold. under the vary june of hostile forte, and through foreign territory. Seesters, the question of Cubs was ommeciaily impartant to his constituents, He did mot. however. consider Cabs a practicable questiow. aad with whica this gemeration probably would be called upon to deal Me would, these- fore. leove it, with whatever difficuities surround it, to the wisdom. courage und patriotiam of ‘tise to whom it it will become im the courre of events, a practiosl quea tiom. In this connection he noticed 4 curious fact, chay the Amenean consul, Mr Owen, pursued grootsely the: quiet and insignificant conrse which the adrrtaistration Tee‘ mmended. and ix this vory administration kiexed him oat of cflice and handed bim over, degredsd, to the most profouud indignation, perhaps of every ona in the community Yet the administrative never expiained the Feason for this.* The genticmaz from North Uerolina, (Mr, Venable ) who led offin this debate. objected to the apnexation of Cuba under avy circumstances, and sald this goverment bad already aoquiced an uumansgaable extent of termtory. He (Mr. Marstrall) believed, if the gentleman Pad given the true reason against the annexs- tion of Ouba, it would sigaify this—namely. that it is imponribie for the United Btater to acquire any uddition- a texriteny which will be slave territory that, owing te the cond'tiva of the public mind upon the suljeot. and the obaidoter and developement. and more aciive oner- gies of the North, there oan never bo any mora slays ter- Titory annexed to the Union; and. according to the opt- niows expressed by the gentleman his opposition arises not from the dunger ofadditiensl territory. but because the bes of the North would be strengihemed by the acquisii.on of avy more free territory But the time, in bis (Mr Marebali’s) opinion, had passed when thé ec- qvisition ef territory would disturb our peace. for the compromise measures heave settied the question and Ira’ the people of this territory to frame euch institutions they sball deem proper “The acquisition of territory in the abstract, basa tendency to strengthen rather than weaken the govenment. It is a blessiug diffusing demo cratic opinions and practice throughout the world, which de then hastened to question, saying, there is am island He jae clear and positive advantage consider a practicable of greater interest to this Union than that of Quba mesat the istand of Hayti. with its fine ports, climate wil. It holds Cuba ab:olutely @ prisoner. which woul powerless, unless in the reme hands with Gayti verpment in its action with regard to it had a ry American right and violated the Monroe every principle of manhood and honor. The cantral democratic journel!—he would blush for it if he could have seleoted out this most disgraceful traasaotion for Javdation. He wisbed there could be some permanent democratic paper established that did not want to make Butt! money, which wou'd attend to its business as ® political organ, 6nd leern something, and tell it. (Laughter ) ‘This print has got too rich. and ix trying hard to kosp nich. The Union newspaper has exbibited the utmost possible ignorance on the subject upon whics it attempts to treat, cr deos not exprees the opinions of the better in- formed part of the masses he editor's articles. to which he referred had boon copied by the Republic, the orgen of the whig party. which commends and eulogi it, This is enough. (Leugh’er.) The argumenc is conclusive. The Union, by ita own admission. lauds the administration for its instructions to make peace, or & truce for ten years, between the Dominican ‘re- public ant the Baytien empire. Our agent goes out thers, and Soulouque says to him, “Go to the dovil--I wil fight with whom I please’—and the Unien commends this American whig diplomacy. Dominica hada right, be said, to call upon us, and we ought to have interfered; and aftor speaking further on this point, he proceeded to another. that of Nicarag this administration, by allowing Great B: fere in behalf of the so called Mosquito kingdom. did do ite duty. It violated the Monroe dootrine, not end made all kinds of promises to the Nicaraguan government, aad did mot perform them. The Clayton and Bulwer treaty was utterly disgraceful in all its partioulars; and it was to him a matter of astonishment that it was not held up through the mation to the detestation of all free Ameri- ean citizens. Im fact, it provides that we ehsll mot do as we wish, but only what England permits. ‘The gentleman was listened to with profound a‘ten- Me by many gentlemen who drew their chairs around Mr. Howanp (dem ) of Texas, sald, the importance of Cubs to Texas consists in this—that if tho former were in the bands of an unfriendly maritime power, it would be impossible for the States bord on the Golf to get thelr staples to southern markets; therefore, this not esos) Oe yee and it must be dis pored of in some Yorm,. He sdmittod with the gentle. ian from Now York, (Mr. Brooks.) that it isthe duty of this government to suppress all private enterprises for ita selaure; but why did not this sdainietration pre- vest the Pampcro US Poe venting the ecourrences which followed. [he correspon- dence of Becretery Buchanan, under the Polk adminis- tration, showed that orders bad beem given to prevent such expeditions, aud suppress them Therefore, the genticmsnm could not sccuse the democrats of any neglect iv this particular. Mr. Howard avowed him- self im favor the Monroc doctrine, but was not willing to sustain the reso'ution introdaced in the Senaic by Mr. Case He was opposed to serving a John Doe and Kicbard Roe notice to the world; whenever s European nation undertakes to make tlement on this continent. and interferes with our townl interest and safety, he was willing to assert tl last argument, if this beowme necessary. While Cubs remains quietly im the power of Spain, and the present dcomertic relations are continued he could sec no neces- sity for attempting to advance upon it. If there should be danger of any my taking Cuba. and safety. under the international code, laid down by Grotius, we would be justified in ¢ hag ago and waking compensation to “pain afterm He ditagreed with the President, that we ought not. under any cir cumstances to acquire Cuba. If Cuba can be ceded then our highest mational interests require the cession from Spair. He then argued the queation in a milit point of view, and replied to Mc. Brooks coutending that the fifty Americans executed at Havana were not pirates; that Spain violated tho treaty in mot giviag them a fair trial, and adverted. in condemnation, to the admioistra- tion. in relation to the Thrasher and Crescent City affairs Without one word being aid relative to the Deficiency bill, (he Committee roe. and the House adjourned. disturbing our as The Lateat from Mexico, Barrivore, Jan. 6, 1852 Four wails from New Orleans arrived to-night, oring- ing dates as Jate as due ‘Tbe papers contain the detaile of the Mexican news to the 14th ult. Im relation to the resignation of Senor Yanez, the Minister of Foreigm Affairs, the Siglo says:— “Tt is generally believed that the resignation of Senor Yaney will change the policy of government in the Tehu- antepeo yucstion—resuscitating the Baliange Company, Spanich reclamations—sgreeing to all kinds of abuses— and also in other affairs The enemies ot Senor Y have effected his removal, becaus honesty aud triotiim presemtod an obstacle to their iniquitous de al "The prounciamento at Vers Cruz was not confirmed by any subsequent demonstration Oo the ah of December an earthquake was felt at Mexico, Puebla, aud Jalapa, but no damags of impor- tance reeulted ‘The San Luis and Potosi papers contain the advertine- ment of Heory May. ing a reward of $500 to any ome that will give exact inrormation as to the where- abouts of the silver mine iu the Rio Verde owned by Dr Gardiner and $500 more to auy one that will show im the same district. the quicksilver mine pretended te be owned by Dr, Mears. THE REVOLUTION RAPIDLY SPRRADING New Oareans, Jam, 6, 185% ‘Tampico dates to the 25th ult are received ‘Tae re. volution was spreading with amazing rapidity over Temeulipseand all the adjoining States. Most of the lading officers of the regular army kad pronounced in favor of the revolution ‘There is overy tmdisstlon that Arista’s government will soon be overthrown Later from Texas, Barvimone, Jan. 6, 1852 Dates from Texas to the 2ith ult are reesived, but the news is of little importance. Gonoral Harney had arrived at Austin, and taken command of the Eighth militery department, during the absence of Gon, Smith Licutenaat Duff 0. Green, im command of the escort of the Boundary Vomtuission, arrived at Austin on the idth ult he cotton crop of Texas would be double that of last JePililam C. Stowe, formerly of Buifalo, shot bimself, at Galvertom, on the 20th uls ‘The British mail steamship Conway bas arrived ab Savannah. from Nasseu. with dates to the 22d wit, The choleea was still prevailing there. Fire at Owego. Ownco, Jan, 6, 1863, A fire beoke cut ot half past twelve o'clook thls morn. Ing in the engine house, which re-ulted im the total de struetion of the building, one engine and ome valusbie hoce carriage, and doing considerable other damage, ‘The fire is thought to have been the work of an invendta: grosing OUtof a diseatisfastion on the part of the firemen in the election of trustees the day previous, — ait . From Boston, COUNTERFEITER ARRESTED—-ALDERMAN DEAD. Bostox, Jam. 6, 1853, Oning toa large number of counterfeits being traved to this city, the pelice bave just arrested an emgraver, named W. Wilson, and have seized at his plice of business a number of counterfeit dies, coins, plates of different banka, which bave been lately comnterfeited, umeipued bille of benks Kc, Mr Wileon is the agent of the banks hers to detect counterfetters roan Perr: leoted to the Board of Alder 4 this morning lig wos om jotta. iy eotecmed citiven sadians oes BUSINESS IN THE LEGISLATURE— IMM, *RTANT BILLS INTRODUCED. ETO SPECIAL CORREAPONDENCE OF THE NEW YoRR HERALD. Aunany, Jan. 6-43 P. M The *Pnusl report of the Inspectors of State Prisons was reon'ved im the Senate to dey. It appears i? bt a very elaborate dopument, and, we learm, contains my impou'tant suggest.'ons and recommendacions concerning’ eur pri.von discipline. It was drawn up by Mr. Angel, to whom th. arduous ta-k was assigned by his colleagues. A bill was imtroduced im the Senate to-day, by Mr. Cooiay, embreoiog many eXterations in the present laws Felating to cavimge beaks, A large number of papers, pravemted at the last rezsion by claimants agsisst the State, who could not thrust their bands into the treasury them, were ordered to be teken from the files and referred so the Vommittee on Claims. My. Jones, who ‘x chairman of that rejected them last year. and will do se again. sspnnattion, Alter being im session Shree-fourths of hour the Senate adjoursed, for want of business, which iy not yot matured bn committees of the Senate remain as at the last senciom Senator Otis, whe was absent early the whole of last winter, appeare newin bh perteotiy restored. He is 60 much — that some of his prother Senators did not recognire bl. In the House, Mr. D. B. Taylor gave divide the Eighteenth ward of Now Yor! Mr. Howard gave notice of @ bill electing the Ohief of Police by the peopie. Mr. Noble gave notice of @ bill to divide the Sixth Judioial District. hir. J, Ely, (dem.) of Broome, laid upon the table re Teepeoting comity between the States of the bearing upon the slave question When oat exciting and extended discussion will ‘The remnant of the gallant soldiers of the war of 1812, aro arking the Btate for pecuniary aid. They hat notice of a bill to Kk. they are a8 much entitled to thepounty of the ry the Mexican volunteers. Why Hot apply to Congress, the most Sgpropriate body? ‘The remainder of the proceedings were of no moment 'T. Burwell, the democratic contestant for the seat iu the House, ocoupied by Isreel N. Ely, whig, of Brio county, i the city ewaitiog the decision of tho Court of App im the State Treasurer’s case. The principles involves his oaee are the rame as in the Treasurer's, and should Mr. Welsh be detained, Mr. Burwell will claim bis seat NKW YORK LEGISLATURE, : a Aunany, Jan, 6, 1853. INTRODUCTION OF UIL The following bills were introduced :— To distribute standard works of American authors among common school libraries. Kolative to the organization of the militia. Authorizing ocrtain railroad companies to consolidate their etcek. Authorizing the Metropolitam Ingurance Company to increase the mumber of directors. To incorporate the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. Adjourned. Assembly. ‘Axnanr, Jan. 6, 1853, THE SLAVERY QUESTION, Mr. Tayior, of New York, made some explanations im reference to an article om slavery in last evening's Jour- nal, NOTICES, ETC. Mr. Tavior gave notice of a bill to divide the Eigh- teenth ward of New York. cite Ross, to regulate the Moensing of pilots in: New or Uti: Howann, of bill te amend the police law of New ‘ork. Mr Nonrx, ofa bill to divide the Sixteenth Judicial district of New York. ‘The mersege of the Governor was made the special or. der for Thursday next. Mr, Weexs gave notice of a bill taxing banks and cor- Porations; also one te amend the Homestead Hxomption Mr. Kexnepy offéred eoncurrent resolutions that Jon grece should a homestead bill, giving 160 acres to every head of a family. Ko. It was laid an the table. Mr. Coox gave notice o fiom debte contrasted by Mr. 8 A bill in relstion to Surrogates. A bill to amend the general law. hen adjourned. ord, N. I. THE NEW HAMP#HHIRE LEGISLATURE—EXCULIATION OF JUDGE BUTLER FROM THE CHARGE OF BRIBERY GOV. HUBBARD, ETC. From to: Coxconp, Jan 6, 1853 ‘The Legislature have exculpated Judge Batler from the charge preferred against him of attempting to bribe Mr. Pierce, the member from Northwood, to use his infla- ence in favor of uniting the Concord and Claromont and the New Hampshire Central Railroads. The subject was ae pacial Committee. The vote was 125 to Gov. Hubbard, who broke his arm last Tuesday even- ing, has left for his home at Charlestown. dhe Maine Li gislature—Senator Bradbury. Bostow Jan. 6, 1853, The Maine Legislature met at Augusta yesterday. Lewis C Talbot, (wild cat democrat,) was elected Speaker of the House, by 25 majority, In the Senate, Lewis Cowan, (whig,) was elested Clork. For President of the Senate mo election was made--. the democrats refusing to vote and thereby preventing « thelr object being to stave off the eleetion of permanent President until the vacancies are filled, when they will have a majority The Augusta papers contain a letter frow Mr. Brad- bury ing re-election to the United States Senate. MERTING OF THE LEGISLATURE—GOVERNOR’S MES- sack Axvarouis, Jan. 6, 1853 ‘The Maryland Legislature fully organized today, and | the message of the Governor was received. The Gor- ernor states the finances of theBtate to be ina flourish- ing condition—the surplus revenue of the year being $645.000, after paylng $677,000 for current interest on the public debt. He estimates the revenue for the coming year at s million and @ half, with reduced ex- | penditures under the biennial system, and urges the abolishment of stamps and other indirect taxes. New Quis . 1858. ‘The steamship Black Warrior, Capt. Shufeldt, from New York, via Havana has arrived a! Mobile. Her da‘os from Havana are to the 2d inst., but the news is wholly unimportant. be Cherokee, from the same port. has not yet arrived re The steamship Pampero wil! leave hers for San Juan Nicaragua, amd the Falcon, for A+pinwall,on Thursday Extensive Robbery at Troy. Troy January 6, 1853. | Last might, the store of B. Montague, No 7 Cannon Pince, was entored by robbers, with felve keys aud worth of property stolen; consisting, principally. of black silk eerges, cloths, vesiings. &c, A reward of $200 in offered. Salling of the City of Ma Priavecema, January 6, 1853. The sotew steamship City of Manchee'er sailed for Liverpoo! this morning, with pasremgors and a fuil cargo. Markets, New Onteans, Jan, 8, 1853, The rales ot cotton to day were 6.00) bales, at frm peices; strict middling 87, ac. The stock ow hand here ia 320.000 bales The Avia’s mews came to hand at elght c'oleek this evening. Prime molavee is selling as 230, Meteo ological Observations, Monen’s LINE, OFFTCR BateMEnT NO. 24% WALL STREET Tronepar 6, 1853, Burrsro, 10 A. M.—Olondy, Harome' 3. Ther momoter 32, Wind southwest. 9 P M-rClondy but plessant. Wind cast north- | cat, Thermometer $2 Barometer 20 36 Kocnrerwn, 10 A. M.—Olear, cold morning. Thermo- meter 27 Wind southweat 9 P. M.—Cloudy and warm. Wind west. meter 36 Avwunn, 10 A, M.—Clear and pleasant morning. Wind wost meer 30. 9 P. M.—Olear and very plearant evening. Thermo meter $1 Wind northeast, Sinacese, 10 A M.—Oloar and pleasant morniag. Wind weet Thermometer 28 | Thermo. 9 P. M.—-Considerably warmer this evening Thor Unica, 10 A M—Clear and pleasant morning. Wind east, Thermometer 30 mometer 30 Looks like storm. Wimd southwest 9 P. M.—Olear, Wind east. Thermometer 32 Arnaxy 10 A. Mo=Olear rant morning Wind north. Barometer 20, Meroury 60. Thermometer 35. oP. M.—Clenr, Wing souh, Bavometer 39 000, ‘Thermometer 86 Executions —L. A. J. Stubbs, who was eon- vieted in Maryland county. 8, C., for muriloring « negro; David Johneon, # slave, who was sontenced at Annapolis, Ind., for the murder of Thomas Cote and a negro by the name of White, convieted oa a charge of rape, in Mont ry county, Md., will be hung to day | preper perren. the Marine Affairs. Tue New Curren Birr 6ni® OF THe Union — Thi. beautiful vesel, now loading ft Sam rmampmatop | 17 Kast river, is rapidly filling, aa will leave on the of the coming week. She is © strongly bullt vessel, of 1,908 tons burthen, is 182 feet log Om deck, amd 200 over all 36 feet beam and 213 fect deo). She isa very sharp Vessel. with concave lines, aud hee bow is ornamented Wish « likeness of the late Daniel Wet ster, with an Amar. ican sbield on each side, besidew ot. ber carvings. Mee mvdel is very handsome, and at onveadtacts the eye— im fect, ebe ap;vears every inch a clip yer. ‘The wood com- posing h. frame is of seasoned whit@ ovk, a# well es all her knees .\d sta:tohions in the hold, Her timbers are very heavy, end sq.vare fastened thro wheut. Bhe iso falf rigged ship, with .wade fore and main saasts. Bhe bas two cabins which, es we Use thestate-rooms are very rlohly’ deowrnted and evunfortat Ny arranged, as wel: 6 thoroughly ventiinted and iighted. She ie fitted wit © windlass, chaizs stoppers, pumps, stvering m@>paratus, . tad two cap- stans, ail of the most” recent mad ire roved pat vnte, and le farnished throughout with all the tig provements in ship- copstrusting that mefern discoves 6 have Naraished, Her materials and constvnotion are of the best oharscter, and ehe will undoubtedly, with ever am erage fair weather wake very quivk tims Skewne builda ¢ Medford, Mam.’ by Mr oO é i {r. John Ogden's line oC Californie clippers kar Socncy sider ls Captain Witlis, who superimtended hor constructs °™- Tue Sreamenir Manion, Capt. arrived from Charlerton yesterday morning, >y which’; ’ Feetived the usual favors of our Charleston contemporan **- THE RESOUB OFTHE CREW OF THE Jessq } STEPHENS BY CAPTAIN NYE. Lompox, Dew” 18,1852. Sin:—The attention of the committee for mm *¢ing the affairs of Lloyd’s having been called to an ara °¢ tm the Tomes. of the 14th inst., relative to an act of rm © 18nity ow the part of Capt. Nyo, of the U 8, mail steamsh peapepls on her recent passage to Li im saving ty = crew the Jessie Stephens, from Quebec to Belfast, am‘ direot- ed to request you to make inquiries into-the mena . 3 of the caso, and to report the particulars for the informa ‘tiom of the committee. Iam, sir, your obed’t servant, . (Signed) GEO. A. HALSTED, dm 't’y. To H.C. Crarman, Buq., Liverpool. 58. Livenroor., Deo: 1%, 18 Sim:—In reply to your letter of the 16th, | have, teat pleasure im being able to confirm the statement im #2 Times relative to the gallant conduct of Capt. N: whe is known as one of the most skilful commanders the day. My friend and late partner, Mr Bowman, wase pp > senger on boerd the Pacific, and saw all thaé piel o The Jeseie Stephens was descried about half past oa ‘* o'clock A. M., dismasted, distant ut eiges milion Oapt. Nye was oonfived to his cabin 8 severe couch accompanied with fever, but he immediately turned out, and took charge of the deck. It was blowing.» heavy gale at the timo, with high oross sea running For wards of three hours attempts were made, with foating casks and rockets, to get a line fu:t to the vessel, bat without success. Towards noon the gale somewhat mode— rated, which enabled Capt Nye to place the stoamer io the porition he wanted. He them ordered the lifeboat be lowered, and seleoted Mr. Tompktns to take charge of her, which he did without hesitation. The boatewainand two other seamen volunteered to acoompany him. Mr. Bowman deecribes the cool conduct of Tompkins as be- yond all praise. When he got alongside tne Jessic Ste pheps the boat was full of water, and was nearly swamp- ing ; be bailed her out and then got all the crew.into th boat and returned te the Pacific, or as I understemd it, was hauled to the Pacific by the line which was fast to- the steamer, and all were piovidentially saved. Half hour afterwards a sea struok the Jessie Stephens. and went all to pieces. Capt. Nyc sailed on Wednesday. and oe, much ccanmiee to make tai ple ‘am sorry te cay, very unwell, from fa end ex- posute. Mr Down ays it is impossiole to bestow too much praise on the admirable conduct of Captain Nya, Mr. Tompkins and the boat's crew—it showed how weil ia knew his men for an emergenoy. I will endeavor to ob- tain more particulars to morro\ ‘Tompkins was third mate of the Pacific. 1am, your obedient servant. Signed, HENRY C. CHAPMAN, Capt. G. A. Harstep, R. M , Seoretary, Lioyds. Testimonial to the Late Mayor Kings'and, Previous to the retirement of Mr. Kingsland from the civic chair. the potice captains of the majority of the wards in the city were anxtous to preeent him with veme testimonial of their respect for him as a magistrate, citizen. and gentlemap, and waish might be: at the same time, a memento of their gratitude for his eourteous aud urbene attention to them. in their official capacity, during bis tenure of office. Upom consideration, 1t was deemed more in sccordarce with go:d taste to defer the matter until after Mayor Kingsland bad retired from bi position as chief magistrate A maneaive silver pitoher, very chaste derign and exqulcite finiah, was purchased, and last Monday evening the Chief cf Police, accompsnted by a deputation, consisting of ten ward captains, walted upon Mr Kirgsiand at his residepoe in Fifth ayonue, in order to present it to him, The pitcher was suitably Iu- soribed as follows :-— g00000000000000000909809900 ° ry YRESENTED ° $ wr tHe ° © — Carrains or Potice oF THe City of New Youre @ ° ° 0 ty oO e Hon A C. KINGSLAND, Mayor, ° ¢ As a teken of their respect and esteem. bd ®000009000000009000000990009% The deputation was introduced at eight o'clock, and Mr Kingsland having taken his place, stamdiag at the head of the tebie, Captain J. id. Hartt sevonteenth prota advanced to the foot, and addressed him as fol- lows :— Mr Mayor :—Sir—My brother captains of the police department heave conferred ou me the henor of soliciting you to aecept from us a amall token of the estimation in which we regard you, both as @ magistrate and # man, At the conga ob wore iuatalled inte the dstioguished and honorable office you have se nobly filled, many of ws were strangers +0 you; or, in other Words, we knew you only as one of our first amd most cnterprising citizens, having at your command all that wealth and high social position could wirh or desire. And I kmow that [ speak the tincere thoughts of my associates, when I ageert that your kiad. impartial. and gentlemavly conduct towards us. have won ihe lasting regard of each member of our body. We never appealed to you in vain in You were ever ready and willing to reovive nad give your advice and countenance, and alwi ioe. Under such citcumstances. air, we hav. taken the liberty of ashing you to accep? from us this tilver piteher. Re- ocive it, sir, ag cur expression of “ well done, good and faithful,” ai 2 emblem of honor unto whom hoaer is due paratively a small. end, perhaps, um- It is worthy token; but, air, we would atk you to bear im mind, that it is not the gift, cor its cost that forms iis value, but the motives that sctuate im Presenting it; and we assure you {t is not intend. ed a8 mere hollow compliment. or idle coremo- By, bus the homest expression of men who have ed many sote of kindness from you And ight advert to your course om a recemt ooee- sion the events of whiob are still fresh in the memory of ‘we all en avatcky. disorder aud defiance of. law, our midst; when as with a mighty surge, iis of the ecena, it threa'ened to sweep ever this great metropolis--It was then sir. whem 70 were called to face the wid snd infariated b—to tread the path of | dazger—even them you. sir, accompanied by our worthy Obief, was there; your feet trod the way with our, Promptly presenting aud firmly upholding, ia your own sjesty of the lawin the dignity of the man—ihua leaving on the records of the past an ex anpie worthy the imitaticn of those whe may come after you. Also in wavy other respeots relating to y: as head of the police department, of whic! ma wight be said. To say less would be to de Breas injustice Finally. im conclusion sir. allow me to add that you will retire from the responsible office fill vith » reputation une ullied. with clean hands; or. in other words am hosest man one who tans done his uty May your future days eontinue to be prosperous and happy. acd wher at last you. in oommon with weall, are onlled to part with friemds with all that is sear ‘ox In life, may your end be peace, and you be welcomed home by Hin who reigms above, ie the ardent prayer of your humble friends Ceptain Hartt having bi nded the pitcher to the Mayor he expressed himself highly pleased with the testimenial, and replied to the gentlemen in the following ter Gontlemen—I receive with pride and gratification thiv beautiful present which yon desire me to ncospt. [am pleneed to receive it at youn hands. for It evimoes au ap. preciatin of my past efforts to discharge faithfully the reeponetble duties which have devolved upon me, as the head ot one of the most important departments of the city government To your faithful and resdy 6o Opers- tiow in every measure Whioh has been suggested with a view to place the police deyor im 1 & pedtion te juatity ihe high confdemce repowd in it by our fellow citiaens. I owe much, and [ am gind tobe enabled thus to acknowledge it. Circumstances bad placed me in com- mand of # large, usfol and Important body of citizens in the police department of New York. and the daties, cares and responsibilities of that commend would have wen fer more onerous than they have been, but for tae ready promptners with woich you. my immediate aids, have di-charged your Variedand atd vous duties J cannet expeot to heve pleased all: [have not striven to de 9; but bave endeavored to walk in the straight path of knowing uo officer out of his position in the com ond, that you appreciate those efforts, this cconsion. shia pfs bees leaving witners I thank you, gomtlomen, for (bis friendly mark of your regard. and beg to asmare you that, though Iam separated from you officially, L uball not canre to cherish a deop int®rest for the honor and credit of the department iu which wa have labored togother for the past two years. nor to wirh for it aud Jourrelves individually a continuation of the regard aad confidence of the community a After 9 few appropriate remarks from Chief Mateell, the party retired te an adjoining room, sad partook of « very elegant supper provided by the ox Mayor. Tur Mase Lanps.—The Council voted yaster. day not to ratify the snle of the Meice innds. Tt ts stated that the Council was tied on the question, ont that ¢ his ovstiag vow agsinst tha measur mal, Jam. 8 Gov rmot = Boron Je