The New York Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1853, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 7350. MORNING EDITION----SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 5, 1838.' NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. Aa . Marriage of Louis Napoleon. Great Commotion in Paris. Beeline in the Funds and Resignation of Ministers. EXTENSIVE NAVAL PREPARATIONS. England Getting Ready for any Emergency, Denial of Francesco Madiai’s Death. Scarcity of Provisions in Australia, THE CHINESE REBELLION. LARGE SALES OF COTTON AT AN ADVANCE Provisions Advancing—Brcadstuffs Declining, &e, &e., PORTLAND—THENCE BY THE BAIN LINE TO BOSTON—AND THENCE TO NEW YORK BY Tix HOUSY PRINTING TELE- GRAPH, OFFICE 21 WALL STREET. | Haurax, Feb. 4, 1853, The royal mail steamship Canada, Capt, Stone, arrived at this port at half past seven o’clock this morning, ha- ving sailod from Liverpool on Sunday morning, January 28, She brings thirty-two through passengers, London papers of Saturday evening, and Paris advices, by tele- graph, to Saturday morning. Owing to a heavy sea and low tide, the Canada was de- tained at Liverpool from Saturday noon till an early hour on Sunday morning. on the 8th, «arrived at her dock, at Liverpool, at elevon o’clock, A. M. on-the 20th ultimo; and the screw steam- ship City of Manchester, from Philadelphia, reached her dock in about one hour after the Atlantic—the latter having passed the former a short distance from the mouth of the Mersey. Thé Canada reports having passed the packet ship Henry Clay, from New York, going into Liverpool. The English news by this arrival is almost a blank—no- thing having transpired in the political world worth hronicling. The Carlow Parliamentary election resulted in the ro- turn of Mr. Alexander, a Derbyite, over Mr. Sadlier; and Mr. Gladstone is re-elected, over Mr. Perceval, for Oxford University. There is some talk that the Duke of Newcastle will succeed the Earl.of Dalhousie as Governor General of | India. The Bank of England has advanced the rate of interest to three per cent. Apprehensions are evidently felt, though not admitted, of a coup de.main of Napoleon MII. against England. Amongst other-symptoms it appears that government is making inquiries of the various railroad companies, how many men and horses, with munitions of war, they could carry to any specified point, in case of emergency. Ar- rangements are also making to have the regular troops and militia available at a moment’s notice. A large military station is to be founded near Birmingham, and no more of the regular troops are to be sent from home at present. In the navy yards the greatest activity pre- vails. ‘The celebrated.case of Achilli vs. Newman, is again be- fore the court, and is exciting some interest among the partisans of those gentlemen. The Hon. J. R. Ingersoll, American Minister, partook 07 ‘@ public dinner with the principal merchants of Birming ham, on Friday evening, the 21st ult. The dinner is un- derstood to have been a very splendid affair, and to have | elicited several very happy speeches from the distinguish- ed guest and others. Robert Ferdinand Pries, charged with forgeries to an | immense amount, (the particulars cf which were received in the Africa’s advices, last Monday,) has had a hearing before the court, which resulted in his being remanded to prison, to.await his trial before a higher court. Paris advices, of Friday evening, state that a rumor was in circulation that a Bavarian Princess had been found willing to accept the honors of Empress; but the Countess Montego is to be the lady, and the marriage was understood to have been fixed for Sunday, the 30th Jan., to take place at Notre Dame. ‘The government will, it is said, ask fora dowry of five millions of francs for the new Empress. M. de Drouyn de l’Huys persists in his resignation, which, however, the Emperor has refused to accept, at Teast for some days, to allow the minister time to recon- sider his resignation. _ William Mason, the Boston pianist, has appeared, with success, in London. Nearly £2,000,000 of gold is reported shippod from ‘Australia to England since previous advices. Rey. Dr. Rice, of London, has committed suicide. Charles %. Lawrence, Governor of the Falkland Islands, announces that guano has been discovered there. The French Republic. MARRIAGE OF THE EMPEROR—DESCRIPTION OF THE BRIDE—GREAT DEPRESSION Of THE FUNDS— STRENGTHENING THE NAVY—DISASTROUS FLOODS —MINISTERIAL CHANGES, ETC. . The news, to the exclusion of everything else, is the Emperor's marriage to Mile. Montego, which has taken Paris by surprise, and was unfavorably received by the Bourse. Mademoiselle is a Spaniard, twenty-five years of age, a blonde, and grand-daughter of the British Consul at Malaga. Her mother was an Irish woman, named Fitzpatrick, and her father the younger son of a Spanish family, who fortunately, by the death of his elder brother, succeeded to the titles of Count Montogo, Duke of Teba and Pennamando. Her sister is Duchess of Abba, and Mademoiselle is herself Countess of Teba, ‘The proposal for her hand was formally made by the Emperor on Sunday last, and was of course acceded to. ‘The next day, the happy bridegroom communicated to his ministers that his determination was taken, and that it was a marriage of affection. One report says, that all the ministers, except one, resigned, but that’ the Empe ror refused to accept their resignations. It is said that the civil marriage has already taken place, and that the religious ceremonies were to be held on the 29th of January, on which occasion Prince Napo. Téon Jerome would espouse the daughter of the Prince of ‘Wagram, grand-daughter to Marshai Berthier. Hho ssuate, legislative body, and counell, were sum- moned on the 23d ult., at noon, to receive a commu nication from the Emperor relative to his marriage. Simultaneously with the matrimonial schemes, has taken place a disastrous fall on the Bourse; but the government assert there is nothing in the state of the country, cither financially, commercially, or politically to cause distress. They ‘attribute the fall solely, an: probably truly, to the check of speculation, and say’ that when the reaction thus caused shall have restored things t their proper level, the funds will be in harmony with ‘what the Pays calls “the general prosperity.” eless, the Bourse, on Wednesday, the 19th, was more depressed than since the coup d'etat of December. Prices of 434 per cents were on the 17th, f.105 45; on the 18th, £.1C5 10; on the 19th, f.103 50; on the 20th, f.104 60. Three per cents, on the mith, £.7040; on the 18th, £.79 80; on the 19th, £.77 90; on tho 20th, f.19, ‘Twenty line-of-battle ships, eighteen frigates, and fit- teen smaller aap war, fitted with the screw propeller, are building in F navy yards, Napier, the ship builder in the Clyde, recently received orders for sixteen frigates from France, but the British ¢ order, and gave similar orders for Sogn cancelled snd. e budget for 1854 presents an increase over that 853. i An article, believed to be written by the Emperor him- self, in the Moniteur, complains bitterly of the Paris cor- respondents of the London Times, Morning Chronicle, and Advertiser. Some hostilities towards England. Government has before it proposals for three lines of trans-Atlantic steamers—one to Brazil, another to the Gulf of Mexico, and the third to New York. The accounts of the floods in the departments are de- ble. The Loire, Seine, Moselle, Aisle, Villaine, lle, and Sarthe, were overflown, doing great injury to the towns along their banks. A severe storm happened at Dunkirk on the 16th. A mast, with an "amerioan flag attached, was seen floating at sea. The whole of the Orleans property is now alienated. the year allowed for its having y, expired. St. meee tees says, will be succeeded in the War " . Caurovert. Dea maid a dow attempt at tasion between the Count de Chambord and the Or! Princes promises success. The Collins steamship Atlantic, from New York at noon \ ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA AT HALIFAX. THE NEW YORK HERALD. | Dandriffet is again spoken of as Minister of Finance. Gen. Allonefas de Montreal is selected to succeed Gimeau at Rome. Gimeau is made a Senator. The Paris merchants take account of stock at this season, and business was therefore limited. ‘The export trade, moreover, was checked by the determination of South American'merchants not to purchase, except at long credit. ‘The rain has dulled the retail trade in the manufacturing towns, and a marked depression was ex lied. | pretend to see in it a seheme to excite | i, + seeching a recall. | are treaied with kindness, humanity and Since the beginning of January the Paris corm market had been unchanged; and since December, business in the departments had’ been quiet, with barley, rice, and outs, declining. Spain. From this country there is nothing important. Gen. Narvaez has written a pathetic letter to the Quéen, be- Italy. DENIAL OF THR DEATH OF FRANCESCO MADIAT. ‘The Tuscan Moniteur officially contradicts the death of Francesco Madiai, and says that everybody knows that the prisoners confined in the prisons of the Grand Duchy philanthropy, Austria, DEATH OF ARCH DUKE REGNIER. A telegraphic despatch from Vienna, of the 7th ult.. announces the death of the Arch Duke Regnier, formerly Viceroy of Lombardy. ‘ THE PROGRESS OF BRITISH ANSEXATION. The details of the Indian nows add little of interest to the telegraphic intelligence already published. Great complaints are made of ‘the inactivity of Gon. Godwin in Burmah. Pegu was captured by twelve hun- dred men under Godwin, while five months since Major Cotton took the place, and would have kept it had his in- structions permitted. The intention of the Indian government is belived to | be to annex Pegu only, but competent authorities strong- [BY THE NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK AND MAINE LINES TO | ly urge an advance on’ Ava In the Bombay markets, from the 3d to 16th Dec., a good demand existed at moderate rates. Cotton piece joods were rather dull, the stock being small and specu- tion limited. Metal little charged. For linseed there there was a fair inquiry at 3 to 3 1-16th rupees. Cotton had rather dec'ined—the new crop was expected. Freights were higher and tonnage scaree, To London £3 12s.; to Liverpool £3,178. 6d. Exehaage higher. In the Calcutta markets, Dec. 6th, imports and ex ports were without notable change. Money was plenty, and freights were tending upward. Sugar to London 6d a £3 53. China. SUCCESS OF THE IMPERIAL TROOPS OVER TUE REVOLUTIONISTS, ETC. Hong Kong dates to November 29th say that in the early part of the month the rebellion was successful, but lat: terly, rumor states, the imperial troops have gained de- cisive advantages. The transit through ‘the disturbed districts was less interrupted. Agnerican credits, 4s. 10d. ads. 93¢d. Freights from Canton to New York, $10 for tea, and $25 for silks. Shanghae dates to the 25th November state that the import market was favorable, Transactions in teas had been large. and prices were maintained. The exports show a deficiency of 2,000,000-pounds, as compared with the previous year. ‘Silk was lower, and the exports amounted to 20,900 bal ‘The United States sloop of war Plymouth wasat Macao. Later from Australia. THE PRICE OF VROVISIONS—SHORT SUPPLIES, ETC. The overland mail brings Sydney dates to Oct. 15, Mel- bourne to Oct, 25, and Adelaide Noy. 6. Flour at’ Mel. bourne was worth £40 to £47 per ton, and four pound loaves brought, 2s. 6d, Gold was valued at £3 7s. 5d. to £5 10s. 6d. per‘ounce. Immigration continued large. ‘The news from the diggings was ofa mixed eharacter— some were doing well, but many were dissatisfied. Farm labor was very scarce. The Sydney papers apprehend temporary inconvenienco if supplies of breadstuffs do dot arrive from America, The steamship Great Britain arrived at Port Philip Nov. 12. She left Cape Town Oct. 7. Commerelal Affairs. . THE MONEY MA&RKET. The Bank of England has advanced the rate of discount to three per cent. Consols closed strong at 9934. Bell & Son report but little change in American securities this week. The business had: been on a moderate scale, with a fair inquiry for sound stocks. Messrs. Baring say that monef has been in great de. mand. The amount of bullion in the Bank of England, by the last returns, was £19,765,620, showing a decrease of £700,041, and the exports of gold have since been large. Consols have declined, leaving off at 99 for money. American Eagles 76s. 4d. per ounce. AMERICAN STOCKS, ETC. Messrs. Bell & Son report a moderate business in Ame- rican stocks, for the week preceding the departure of the Canada, at about previous prices :— United States 5's, 1865..... United States 6's, 1868 (bonds) United States 6's, 1867-88 (stock) New York State 5’s, 1868-60. Pennsylvania 5’s, (ex div 100% 2 110 a 1103¢ ++ 10836 a 1091¢ or a 8 Ohio 6's, 1870-75, 105 Maryland 5's... 98 Mastachueetts 5) 108 Kentucky 6's, 1868. THE NDS Closed on the 20th, as follows :—3 per cents, rentes, 70ft 95c.; 434 per cents, 105f. CONTINENTAL BOURSES. ‘The latest prices of the other continental bourses were thus stated :—Amsterdam, 2st, 4 per cents, 95%; 214 per ceuts, 65; Antwerp. 5 per cents. 0014; 3 per cents, 741; Berlin, new 43g per cents, 10234 a 10244; Brussels, 5 per cents, 004; 415 per cents, 9934; Madrid, 8 per cents, 413¢; redeemable bonds, Ist class, 1034; 2d class, 514; Vienna, 5 per cents. 9524; bank stock, 1,872. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. [From Brown, Shipley & Co.'s Circular, Jan. 22.) There has been a steady and good demand for cotton throughout the past week, ending last Friday evening, The sales reached 58,390 bales, with 11,000 on specula- tion, and 6,740 bales for export, at an advance of fully 34d. in ordinary and middling qualities, and of 144. to 44d. per pound in the better descriptions. To-day the business is called 6,000 bales, with 1,000 to speculators, the market closing more quietly, in consequence of the Bank of England having rather unexpectediy fixed their minimum rate of discount at three per cent. The im- provement in prices is mainly owing to the accounts re- ceived by the last two steamers, of a reaction in public cpinion in regard to the probable extent of the crop, few now estimating it at over three millions of bales.’ We uote— Bair Orleans... 6d. Fair Middling do .. 5)4d. Mi Fair Mobile:: iddling do |: Inferior and false packed, unsaleable. The stock of cotton at this port is calied 604,000 bales, of which 885,000 bales are American, against a stock at this time last year, of 417,000 bales. ‘In Manchester the demand for yarn and goods has beon toa fair extent, at steacy prices. HAVRE COTTON MARKET. Our correspondent states that the sales of cotton for the week, to the 16th, inclusive, were 9,548 bales, against 3,640, leaving the stock 2,250 bales.’ The market has been very active since the reception of the Canada's ad- vices, at’ an improvement, to-day, of f.134 @ f.2, on last week's prices. We quote tres ordinaire at £.88, Mobiles £.863;, and Georgia f.85. There were some sales on ship- board at £.86 for good middling Orleans. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. Frown, Shipley & Co. say the corn market has been very quiet, notwithstanding the continuance of bad weather, and prices of flour and wheat area shade lower. Indian corn is dull at the last quotations, viz :—96s, for white, S48. €4, for yellow, and d4s. for mixed. We quot: white wheat Te. 2d. to Ys. §d., red, 6s. 6d. to 70 lbs. Western canal flour 278. €d.; Baltimor delphia, and Ohio, 28s. 6d.; Canadian, 27s. a 288., and sour, 268. per bbl. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. [From William Gardiner & Co.'s Circular, Jan. 22.) Beef continues very firm, but from want of an_assort- mant, transactions are not above the average. We quote United States prime mess pork, per 304 Ibs., at 57s. a 110s. ; ordinary, at 80s. 2 95s, Pork maintains the advance, and holders keep back for a further rise. Bacon is 1s. ver ewt. dearer. Lard declining—we quote ordinary at 404. ad6s. ‘Tallow has declined 6d. Cheese in demand at full rates. Linseed cakes neglected. LIVERPOOL MARKETS. Brown, Shipley & Co. say that about 3,000 bbls. com- mon American rosin have been disposed of at 6. 6d. per ewt., and 300 bbls. turpentine realized 12s. ewt. [From the Brokers’ Circular. Ashes are in moderate demand. Sales of pots at 26s. €d., and pearls at 288. Spirits of turpentine, 55s. Rice has not much changed. Sales, 80 tierces Caro- lina, all faults, 20s. €d. a 228. A moderate business} has been done in palm oil, at £33 a £23 10s. Sealand rape oils are in demand, the former at £37 108, ‘There have been small transactions in dyewoods. Sugars were quiet all the week, at 6s. decline generally. No sales of molasses. In coffee the business has been quite unimportant, at 408, a 54s. for Jamaica. A moderate business has been done in new tea—old supported. Guano.—Sales of 700 tons Bolivian, at £7 5s. a £7 10s. Jute is higher. We haye no chi to notice in other articles. A good business had been done in tobacco at previous rates. The sales of damaged Virginia wont off with con- siderable spirit. THE LONDON MARKETS- From Bai ’s Circular, Ji 5 ‘The colonial snd frag Shoe ‘saarbins Lave been prod dull this week, Coffee 444, lower; cotton firm; sugar and tea dull; breadstuffs quiet; tin 5s. dearer, Mr and Mrs Laween, ite ond Mra Johnson and child, Mr and Miss M Capt anders, il i Smith, Perryero, Degoes, Buckley, Vuves, Moore, Russell, Bandelott, Bettingham, Jen y, T Russell, Col Hotmer, Bearer of Dispatches. Shipping Intehi: e Arrived from New York—Nov i8th, Three Brother 27th, Borneo; 16th, Mentor, Somabaya; 17th, Lebaron, at Hong Kong: Jan 17th, Hudson. at Liverpool, Arrived from Norfolk—Jan 16, Hahnemann, at Liver- pool. dfrom Wilmington, NC—Jan’ 17, Susannah, at Arri Liverpool, leaky. paces from Charleston—Dee 22, Burlington, at Port fahon. Arrived from New Orleans-—No date, Ibwa, at Genoa; Jan 13, Azme, do; 18th, Horizon; 19th, Eve, Charles Coop- er, Bellearig, and Hebe, at Liverpool. failed for New York—Novy 6, Tartar, Avitelope, Kate Haves, Nestorian; 8t) “hooting Sia 2ist, Argonaut; 18tb, Cusquette Hyde; 25th, Audobon—all fromvShanghae; 15th, Union, from Singapore: 16th, Lenhumtley;”” 19th, North Bend, from Batavia; 17th, Reindeer; 1tt%, Hornet, from Canton: Jan 7, Alida, from Madeira; 16th, Hendrick Hudson, Sir R Peel, Sardinia, Cxtharine, Prince Albert, from Portsmouth; Gertrude, ‘ind Uneas, from Sovthamp: ton Garriek, Plymouth y of Devon, from Cardiff, 18th, Messenger, Cowes; 19th, J Head, Waterloo, De Witt Clinton; Guy Manneving, F P Sage, from Liverpoo! Sailed for Bangor, Me——John H. Jarvis, from 1 Failed for Poston—-Léth, Actress and P foomn the Clyde: 17th, Otemocto, from Liverpool; 19th, Glenburn, from do. Sailed for Provid poo) Sailedfor Philadelyhia—Sth, Furopa, Madeira; 17th, Arcadia, Birkenhead, John Rutledge, Fastern Queen, and Pheonix, from Liverpool Suiled for Charlestou—17th, Clur Harriet “Mass; 17th, Australia, Liv Milford. piled for Virginia—17th, Currituck from Liverpool. iled for Baltimoze—16th, Scotia, Moro Castle, Peter- hoff, Liverp Sailed for Savannah—18th, Planter, from Whitehaven; 16th, Cameo, from the Clyde: “Bunbrody,” from Water: ford; 17th, Jessie Miller, Milicete, William Miles; 19th, Industry, Liverpool. Sailed for Mobile—18th, ja Me -RI—Anglo Saxon, from Liver: vait, fluron: 19¢h; pool; Woodstock, Elizabeth, Washington, Tory, Scotland ; 16th, L nry, Liverpool; 17th,C Jerome, attain that desitalle position, if of discoumaing foreigners from the commercial relations of Jife. Mr. Tovvgy, ¢dezh.) of Conn. passed noy, and in its presen: 5 Mr. Davis, (whig) of Mass, toa rection, by adding thereto these’ word: tll extend the time ther, that nothiag Herein contained s1 for withdmwing goods for eonsumption beyond oxu'year.” He said that if tlzis amendment were not concedes He de- sired to address the Smate in opposition to the bili After ne debars a4 to whether the bill should bepost- poned wendwent adopted, or debate the bill, this amendment was agreed to, Mr. Hunter said hewould wait till next session to corry that provision out. Mr. Muu, (whig) ef Ni J., moved to amend the bili!in the fourth ceetion, after the'word merchandise, by insert? ing these words :—“Exoept irom, in bloom, bars, pigs rods, slabs and castings of all kinds.” This amendment was zejectod, by 14 yeas to 83 nays, as .. Bell, ead, Clark, Cooper, Foote, of Tenn., Miller, Morton, Pratt,’ Smith, Underwood, and Wade—14, essrs. Adams, Atchison, Badger, Bayard, Brad- Butler, Casa, Chase, Charlton, Clemens, .. Dodge of Iowa, Douglas, Down’, Felch, atrick, Gwin, Harlhy Houston, Hunter, Jones wa, Mangum, Morris, Petit, Rusk, Seward, Shields, ner, Toucey, Walker, and Weiler—33, DAv1s said he bad not yoted on the amendment, be. ¢ did not know the effect it would have on the im- portation of iron. Mr. Jams, (dem.) of R.L, said*he had not voted be- caure the amendment of the Senator from Massachu setts had been adopted. He would-vote against the bill. Mr. Bucur, (dem.) of Ia., said he Ind voted against the amendment, and would vote for the bill, because he believed it to be one step towards free trade. r. Fisn, (whig,) of N. ¥., moved to strike out * joint,” and insert “ separate,” in the fourth section, s0 as to provide for separate locks by the owner and gov- ernment on all cellars and vaults sod’ for warehousing. Agreed to Other verbal amendments were agreed to. Mr. Waikke, (cem.) of Wis., moved to’nmend the bill by excepting from the articles allowed tebe warchoused wheat, corn, barley, beef, and pork. He said Canada they sdepted the polic: engaging therein ‘ aul i = ? Plymouty ler, Milford; 18th, Denmark, Ports. mouth: 19th, American’ Union, Mary Caroline, Liverpool. led for Apalachicola—18th, Columbiana. Sailed for New Orleans—Jan 7, Flica Keith, Martha Ward; 19th, Allegro, New York Packet, Brandywine, Liv- crpool; 18th, Lucas, Dover, Kdward Johnston, Bell Rock, Paithenia, Hyperion, Wm Perry, Prince of Wales, # Mont: gomery, Ellen Maria, Excelsior, ’ Monongahela, Ellen Oli- ver, Charlrs Chalener, Jessie Munn: 18th, Olympus, Tita- nia, Suson Hineks, Oregon, Salem, Lord Ashburton, Lex ington, Tyrogham, Albion,’ Sesostris; 18th, Forest’ Mon- arch, Hamlet, all’ for Liverpool; 1, China, Medoneak, i 10th.’ Devonshire, Robert Heoper, from the Clyde; 17th, Canada, St Lawren Nymph, Acton, Portsmoutn ; 191! (Am) Westmorland, from 'Truxo; ner, from Liverpool. ‘y, Amn sailed for Boston, 8 Salling of the Canada and Exropa from Halifax, &e. Haurax, Yeb. 4, 1853. The Canada sailed for Boston at 9 A. M., and the Europa, from Boston for Liverpool, at 2A. M. The Nova Scotia line fell this morning, but was promptly repaired, not, however, without causing some detention in the transmission of the foreign news. AFFAIRS IN AMERICA. INTERESTING CONGRESSIONAL PROGLEDINGS Passage of the Warehousing, Bill by the Senate. THE POSTAL TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN The Latter Country Charged with: Yiolating its Agreement, THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. EXTRAORDINARY EXCITEMENT. The Broadway Railroad Affair in the Senate. The Charges Against Canal Commis- sioner Fitzhugh in the House, &e., &e, &e. THIRTY.SECOND CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wastaxaton, Feb. 4, 1853. VARIOUS PEZITI Mr. Sewarp, (free soil,) of from Lewiston, Buffalo, and Ne’ suspension of the steamboat Jaw. Messrs. Coorrr and GRropuxap pre ented petitions for giving all who were engaged in the war of 1812, one hun- dred acres of land. Mr. Fisn, (whig) of N. Y., presented 2 memorial of the Senators of the New York Legislatuic, in favor of securing freedom of eon» ice to Americans in foreign lands. ‘TNE VOTTS FOR PRESIDENT, ETC. Mr. Honter, (dem.) of Va., from (ho joint committee appointed to report measures for counting the votes for Pyesident, &e., reported revolutions that the two houses assemble on Wednesday next, in the hall of the House— that one teller be appointed by the Senate, and two by the House, who shall count the votes, and that the result be announced by the President of the Senate. It was adopted, and Mr. Hunter was appointed a teller on the part of the Senate. NIAGARA FALLS AND LAKE ONTARIO RALROAD. Mr, Ferran, (Jem.) of Mich d back a bill, grant ing the right of way to the ls and Lake On- tario Railroad Company al the river sido of the mili. at Fort Niagara, New York, which was considered and passed. The bill for the relict of C. 1 LANDS FOR ORBGC The House bill, extending the time for two years for emigrants to Oregon to become entitled to grants of land, and granting widows there the land whichtheir husbands could have received, was taken up and wnen¢ passed, presgnted memorials w York city, praying a passed, THE WAREHOUSE BIL Haying been taken up, Mr. Fextan ) that if the ion to this bill which had been urged was persisted in, he would consent to abandon the pro- vision sooner than lose the bill. Ho still thought the provisions extending the time to three years were whole- some, and ought to be retained. ‘hoc Senator from New Jersey was yery much mistaken in <upposing the Vill would result in the larze accumulation of goods here, which will be dr out ke any ad. vantage of the market. The oflect of the bill will be to keep co ly on hand in this coun. try a large supply oods, prevent any searcity erve that which is so desira a steady supply, and eon- It would gieatly benofit the t. It will benefit American ing the navigation interest to obtain from these warehouses goods not manufactured Lere, so as to make up complete mixed cargoes in this country, without compelling them to go to Europe to get them. He thonght the ence to be eft this bill will be to have those mixed cargoes supplied by our own manufacturers, and from these warehouses, instead of sending them to Europe {9 getall. If these cargoes are not made up from our warchouses, they willbe from British storehouses. Is it not better to give the profits of this business to our own citizens, our own private warehouse eopers, and our own navigation inte- rests, than to put,the business into the hands of British merchants? He read from Mr. Walker's report on this subject, showing the immense profits derived by Great Britain from this business. Nothing could be devised so much to the advantage of New York and San /Francisco, which were destined to become the great commercial depots of this continent, as to encourage the warehouse ing of large quantities of merchandise in those ports, wherewith to supply the wants of tho world, If it was necessary to obtainthe passage of the bill, he would abandon the provision allowing goods intended for con- sumption to be wareboused for three years, Mr. Gwin (dem.) of Cal., ho) the Senator would in- sist on that provision of the bill. Mr. Bropuxap (dem.) of Pa., did not approve of this ex- tension of the warehousing system, but he was not very familiar with it. He did not think New York was des- tined to be the great depot of commerce on the Atlantic. He thought Philadelphia bad equal chances and prospects with New York. This bill was to benefit the importers in New York, who were mostly all foreigners. He did not approve of legislating for their particular benefit, when it might prove detrimental to American domestic interests. He hoped the three years pigisice would be abandoned, Mr. ‘ARD (freesoil,) of New York, said his convic- tions were that this bill was not only right as it stood, but that the provision objected to was most important, and ought to te passed. He hoped the Senator from Vir- ginia would insist on it. The private warehouses was an excellent provision. This government would have been much better off if it had never had a public warehouse. It was much better to leave that business to private en- terprise and competition. He thought the storage of ir,y. pete three years ought to be allowed, for it wyuld we the eflect’ to prevent the sudden and spar inodic changes in the t. He would not dispute ‘yhother New McA yom gang to be the great, Atlantic commercial depot and market of the world, tat he would ey to the Senator that neithes one nor t'xe other would or any fluctuation ble to Amerie: sequently ste American ni 7, owing to present facilities, three feoks earlier in the apring, and six weeks later in the fall, im her com- niaieation with New York, than the Western and north- western States. These articles were brought there bj Canada, in anticipation of these States. This amend- ment was to prevent her from warehonsing these ar- ticles in New York, to take advantage at ssasons when the Erie Canal was impassable for the products of the northwestern States. . Mr, BRopuAD thought all the reasons for: this amend- ment applied equally to iron, and he movet'to add. to it iron, && Lost. Mr. tluntzr thought there could be nothing accom- plished by the amendment; by it the bill would be de- feated. ‘The law at present allowed storage for consump- tion for one year. 1] il did not change that pro- vision—it only extended the time on. goods. intended for exportation. These provisions could never be.warehoused for three years. Mr. WALKxR said that one year was allowedfor storing for consumption, and that was all Canada wanted. The iron interest was not so situated. Pennsylvania and New England had got their railroad iron when the-duties were removed, and now clamor for duties which. the other States require. Mr. Davis said the greater part of the New Eagland rail- road iron was obtained before the act abolishing duties on it was passed. Mr. Gwin eaid that hereafter he would propose to abol- ish all dutieson breadstufls. It was idle to say this nation required protection in that conmodity. He-would also move to repeal all duties on iron. The question was taken, and Mr. Walker's amendment was rejected by yeas 19, nays 20; as follows:— Yrat—Messrs. Badger, Bell, Clarke, Cooper, Dawson, Fish, Foote, Geyer, Jones of Tennessee, Maxgum, Miller, Morton, Pratt, Seward, Smith, Spruayce, Underwood, Wade, and Walker. NavewMessrs. Atchison, Bradbury, Bayard, Bright, Prodheal, Butler, Cass, Charlton, Chase, Glemens, De Saussure, Dedge of Iowa, Douglas, Downs, Felch, Fitzpat- rick, Gwin, Hamlin, Houston, Hunter, Jones of Iowa, Mallory, Norris, Rusk, Sebastian, Shields, Sumner, Toucey, and Weller. ‘The bill was then passed. REGISTER FOR THE STEAMSH'P ALBATROSS. On motion of Mr. Sswax, the bill granting a register tothe American built steamship Albatross, now owned by Simeon Draper, was taken up and:passed. MX. CLEMENS AND TIE MONROE DOCTRINE. Mr. Cenexs, (dem.) of Ala., gavo- notice that on Mon- day he would ask the indulgence of the Senate to allow him to speak on the resolutions relating to the Monroe doctrine and Cuba. ‘THE PACIFIC RAILROAD, BILL was taken up, and Messrs. Davis and DowGuas warmly argued in favor of its passage. Mr. Dawsox, (whig) of Ga., opposedit; and favored Mr_Bredhead’s amendment. Mr. Burien, (dem.) of 8. C., got the floor. THK POSTAL TREATY WITH ENGLAND, The Chair laid before the Senate a message from the President, replying to the resolution calling for informa- tion respecting the execution of the postal treaty with reat Britain. The correspondence shows that Mr. Law- has been urging a more liberal construction of the elfth article of shat treaty, and Great Britain denies it, The Postmaster General, in a note-to Mr. Everett, of the ith January, 1853, gives it as his opinion that the twelfth article has been violated by Greaé Britain. ‘The message was referred. The Senate then adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasurxatoy, Feb. 4, 1853. REUGIOUS FREEDOM TO AMERICANS ABROAD. Mr. Brices, (whig) of N. ¥., presented a memorial of the New York Senate, asking such action as will secure to Americans abroad religious privileges, similar to those enjoyed by foreigners in this country. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. THE ELRCTORAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT. Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Tennessee, from the joint com- mittee on the subject, reported a plan for counting the electoral votes fer President and Vice President on Wednerday next. The two branches are to assemble in the House at 12 o'clock on that day, one person to be ap- pointed by the Senate, and two by the House, to make a list of the votes. it shall be dclivezed to the President of the Senate, who shall declare the result, which, to gether with the votes, sha!l be enterod on the journals of both houses. ‘The report was concurred in, and Messrs. Jones, of Tenn., and Chandler, were appointed tellers on the part of the House. IME WISCONSIN RAILROAD LAND BILL, Mr. Dra, (dem.) of N. ¥., raised a point of order ro- specting the motion made by Mr. Doty yesterday, to re- consider the vote by which the House refused to lay on the Senate bill. granting to Wisconsin the right of way, and a donation of public land, for thé purpose of locatin and constructing certain railroads in that State. He sai that the motion could not be made any more than to re- consider an adjournment. ‘The Sreaxer thought the argument was with the gen tleman, but the precedent the ather way Mr. Drax moved to lay Mr. Doty’s motion on the table. ‘he Sreaker repeated that Mr. Doty’s motion was in order, and if it should prevail, the effect would be to take the bill from the table and again bring it before the House. Mr. Jous, (dem.) of Tenn., appealed, but the Speaker's decision was sustained, by yeas 109, nays 57. The question recurring on Mr. Dean’s motion, Mr. Stanty, (whig) of N. €., said that there were other similar railroad bills from the Senate lying behind this; therefore, rather than waste the time of the House on all of them feparately, le hoped this would be made a test question, and he should so regard it. Mr. Dean's motion was disagreed to, by yeas 82, nays 91. ‘The question was now taken on Mr. Doty’s motion to reconsider the vote by which the House refused to lay the Wisconsin Railroad bill on the table, and determined in the aflirmative, by yeas 86, nays 80. ‘The question recurred on laying the bill on the table, when Mr. Hovstox moved that the House go into com: mittee of the Whole on the state of the Union. Soernens, (whig) of Ga., said, if tae. gentleman wanted to facilitate the public business, ho must not run covuter to the sentiment of the House, Mr, Hovston regretted that he was evar. compelled to do so in the discharge of his duty; but if the army bill hall not be passed to day, it will not be passed till the week after next. Then, how much time will there be to act on the other appropriation bills? A motion was made that the Houso. go into a commit: teo on the private calondar, Mr. Houston withdrew his motion. A Mr. Sackerr, (whig) of N. ¥., mayed the re-oommit- ment of the Wisconsin bill, for the purpose of ‘seeping it before the House. ‘The Sreaker decided the motior,to re-comnyt could not now be made. Mr. Dean moved that the Hovse adjourn. Negatived by yeas 61, nays 104. ‘the yeas and nays were ordered on going into commit- tee on’the private calendar, when Mr. McMuLiEN, (dem.) of Va., moved the Honge adjourn, Disagreed to, by yeas 77, nays 84. , After further proceedings, at 4 oetock, the Hense ad- journcd. by 78 against 70..” The bill zonsequently goes to the Speaker's table, in 4a@ fifth ckes. The U. 8S. éqnatorabtp for Maine, Avavera, MR, Feb. 4, 1858. ‘The Maine Legi@ature did sot go into a third ballot for United States enator today, but postponed the subject till Thuraday mext. ACams House on Fire in Boston, Bostoy, Feb. 4, 1853, ‘The ¢ plendid hotel, in Washington street, known as the Adar sg House, and kept by 8. B, Robbins, was on fire to- nip'nt. From the hold the flames had it was feared at va i, = Uogulsheds The damage was chiefly confined to the roof outbuildings in the rear. ‘The Turf. 4X" Green's Racape "von the On th i day, C, and N. Green's won first race, Beating Elisabeth Minary. ‘Time, theee tailo ts, 3:47-3:60. Facon’s Nina won the second race = two mile heats—in 3:47-3:60, Very Intesédting from Atbsny. ANOTHER EXCITING SCENE IN THE SENATE—THE BROADWAY RAILROAD FLARE-UP—CANAL COM: MISSIONER FITZHUGH REPUDIATES TI CHARGES AGARNST MIM—THE VECRRAN CORPS Ov 1812, BTC. SPECI: CORRREPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK WERALD. 4emany, Feb. 4—3 P.M. The whole of the morning session of the Sanate was spent in debating the question whether Mr. Sullivan had insulted’ the Senate, and whether its dignity was impeached by tis sareastic communistion. Mr. Cooley opened the deiate'the moment the ciirgyman’s payers fell from his wWps, and Defore many ofthe Senators’ Lad time to respond amen. Mr. Conger agathdefemfed Mr. O’Suliitm; so did Mix, Pierce; and Mr. Vite Schoonboven argued chat the paper Was a petition, and!ii@ had a right to preset it. Mr. Babcock offersi‘a’resofwtion that the "gaper be re- (arted to the Senator who presented it, Mr. “onger. This brought the intter gewtleman on 1 i feet, who male'a pointed and exstting spereh, alleging sat the in- temtion was to make hiat a victim. Severs! Sénators followed. Some regarded the*paper as highiy insulting to meisbérs, and a slander von the Senate, and in order to prerorre the dignity of tlt body, the Senate should vindicate ‘itself by erasing it {9m the journals‘and throwing it back’upon the author. Others took grownd that Mr. O’Suilivaznwas justified by tg pro- yoeation of the Senate, in first passiag the Anti-Re' toad bill, and then, when too late, appointing a committye of investigation. ig ‘The debatewas extremely sharp until the hour of tuiing the usual reeess, without being concluded. Mr. Babsosk’s resolution, returning the obnoxions paper back to’ Mr. Conger, will not? provably, be adoptot, as was manifest from the cours taken in the debate: Indeed, if it sifould, there would be‘ten chances to one whether Mr. C. would not tender his resignation imme* diately. ‘The debate will be resumed to-morrew, when a motion will be made giving Mr. O'Sullivan leve to withdraw the paper, and the committee instituted torinwestigate those frauds will be discharged. In the afternoon, the Pacific Railtond' Dill was again under discussion. It is impossible to prediet its fate. The House spent two hours on the Fitzhugh resolutions. ‘The sting of the preamble was finally stricken out, and the remainder sent to the Judiciary Committee for exam- ination. It is supposed by many thet tliere can be no impeachment in the case. Mr. Fitzhugh? obtained the opinions of John C. Spencer and Hiram’ Dénio, previous to his accepting the nomination of Canal:Commissioner. The Veterans were received by Gov. Seymour this morn- ing, in the hall of the Capitol. His Exceliimey made a short and appropriate speech in allusion to:their services in the war of 1812. He signified his willingness to aid in granting them the bounty of the State, whish they so much need in their declining years. dhey took the three % WwW. o’clock train on their return to New Yor! NEW YORK LEGISLATUR®D. Senate. Atpany, Feb.-4, 1853. MORE EXCITEMENT AROUT THE BROADWAY RAILROAD AFFAIR— MR. O’SULLIVAN’S PETMION, ETC. Mr. Coorzy, (dem.) called tho attention of i%e Senate to the abominable, scurrilous, grossly insuiting, shameful petition presented by Mr. Conger, and signed by John L. O'Sullivan, in which gross charges were made. against Senators, followed up, as it was, by the article in the Naticnal Democrat, emanating from Mr. O'Sullivan, He denounced the memorial ns without precedent for its in- sult, and commented with great severity on the course of the Kenator from the Seventh, (Ir, Conger.) in presentin the memorial, and arguing that he had implicated himself in the insult by his endorsement. He appealed to the Senate to vindicate its dignity, by taking prompt and efi. cient measures in relation to this high-handed outrage Mr. Concer (dem.) repelled the charge made agai him. of that right, would goon and do his duty, whoever at- tacked or whoever opposed. He averred that-he had fully read and examined the memorial before he hed presented it. The petitioner bad been abused and traduced un- heard. He had struggled to give that man the samo fair opportunity that had been accorded to others. Mr. C. continued at great length in vindication of himself as having asserted the right of petition. If it be proper to deny to one individual the name of a gentleman, because he is excited and heated, where is the exclusion to siop. Mr. Cooixy considered: that the Senator from the Se- venth, by avowing his kmowledge of tho mensorial before reeenting it, had included himself in the disgrace belong- Tigto tt, end'that he had no cbjection that the separa- tion between them should be fina Mr. BeeKxaN (whig) regretted that the Senator from the Seventh had ‘avowed his knowledge of the disgraceful memorial which had elicited such angry words in the e- nate—such most unusual words—seldom in their viru- lence exceeded. The memorial of Mr. O'Sullivan was so bad, so insulting, so abusive as to be without excuse. It was agiatuitous, unnecessary insult. If Mr. O'S. had Gesiredin good faith to get back his memorial, he could have accomplished his purpose by a resolution of transfer from the Assembly. Mr. B. then pointed to the position in which these petitioners were seen, at one day exhibiting a furious desire for the investigation of the pointed charges made against their character and integrity, and then their evasion, their skulking away—one day 't would be heard, nobedy should stop them—the next day they would not'be heard, nobody could persuade them. Mr. Bancock, (whig)—The first petition of this man O'Sullivan, implicates the Senators from the First, Second and Fifth districts. The second memorial “insults the whole Senate: and concerning this, the Senate should takeaction. The very eloquent harangue of the Senator from the Seventh happens to be +o utterly wide of com- mon sense that it may well be allowed to go past the mind of the Senate without peculiarly affecting it. It must_ rest along with the notions of the Senator from the Seventh, that the city of New York is a co-ordi- nate body with the Legislature. These views belong to him. The presentation, knowingly, of a false and scandalous petition, deserves the censure of the Senate. The Senator presenting it should deem it his duty to make an ample apology. He was surprised to hear the Senator from the Seventh avow that he knew the contents of the memorial he presented. The Senate should urge its files of such » document. He sent up g reso- ution providing for the return of the pettion to Mr. Conger, the Senator presenting it. Mr. Rartext (dem.) gave a history of all the cireum- stances of the presentation of this memorial, and the pro- ceedings of the select committee. ‘The petition had been read, because he had deemed it proper that the Senate should be acquainted with its contents. It was not pre- sented by him, nor reported on by him. Mr. Coxcer (dem.) said, when he presented a. petition which he thought scandalous, he would apologise for it. He suggested a sceret session for the further proseention of the enquiry into the fact alleged, whether the memo- Hal did contain assertions insulting to.the Senate. The suggestion was not pressed, and Mr. Concer re- viewed the memorial, quoting from its language. Mr. Moxnor (whig) moved ro. to amend the resolution as that the petition should be returned to the petitioner— not the Senator presen Mr. Bancock said we | O'Sullivan, The debate was continued by Mosers. Joxrs and Brasror, Mr. Pr dem.) contended that the Senate should consider itself always amenablo to be arraigned before the tribunal of the people—singly or collactively—for their acts, and such scrutiny woud be given, whether the Senate rejected or dismissed memorials or ‘not. If any Senator feels aggrieved, he has. an instant remedy, by a committee of investigation, If the language of a memo- rial is scandalously indecont or profane, if it contradicts and shocks the publie mind, it might be returned; but else, the remedy is not in suah violence. If character and conduct are assailed, live tho elanters down. Mr, Cootey denied that he had ever been influenced in st i it. aud nothing here to do with this his course upon this bill by his private interest. It had been on a high public principle that he had guided himself. Mr. Barcock—The language ie insulting—indecorous am? insulting to the Senate, and, by tamely submitting to it, the Senate seems to recognise If the Senato de- termines to retain it on their files, he could only say that he did not desire to bo a member of a body which gave itself such a reputation. Mr. Warp, (whig,) answered the remarks of Mr. Pierce. ‘The petition was scandalous. It was a message, which, in his private capacity, the Senator from the Seventh Id: not have delivered to a fellow Senator without for- feiting his position as a gentleman. Put this i shape of a petition, and ix she Senate bound to zaceit Isa refusal todo so an invasion of the right of petition? He thought not. He woudl far rather the Senator from the Seventh should staud before the public identified witb the prosentation of such memorials thaa himself. ‘And here this somewhat famous petition was again ad, yr Warn—Now, coud not a Senator havo been called to ordor for using sueh language? Mr. Pierce—Not according to any eorstruction of the parliamentary rule. Mr. -——— alluded to the eminent position occupied by Mr. O'Sullivan, he being at this time a regent of the uni- versity. He hoped the Senate would not by indireotion impeach Mr. O'Sullivan, without giviag him an opportu- nity to be heard. Z recess was here taken. THE PACIFIC RAILROAD Brite In the afternoon the consideration of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad bill was resumed, in committee. Mr, Prerce moved the followiag, as an additional sec- tion, viz. :—‘‘ The officers of the company shall be within the State, and the capital shall be taxed, and the charter to be forfeited if the taxes should not be paid within ome days after they become due.” The motion was lost. Many other amendmonts were proposed and briefly dis- cussed, but without coming to any result, the committee rose and the Senate adjourned, Assembly. Atnany, Feb. 4, 1853. ‘THE NEW YORK PASSENGER LAW. Mr. Wepexixp gave notice of a bill to amend the law relative to passengers arriving at the port of New York. REPLY TO MR. GALR'S CHARGE AGAINST CANAL COMMISSIONER FITZHUGH—AN INTERESTING DEBATE. Canal Commissioner Fitzhugh sent in a communication in reply to the charges of Mr. Gale. He admits the own- ership of the mills and transportation line, but not in ————— PRICE TWO CENTS. He vindicated the right of petition; and in defence | violation of day existing law, In which he is sustained the opinions of Judge and J.C. In to the charger of favorithm, and other official he pronounces them false aml calumnious, and asks am investigation without delay. Tir. Gaim (deuz) of Nim the after part of the, day called up his resolutions in regan \ to Canal Commissioner Fitzhugh. | Mr. G. amid suffcten, * testimony had been placed in his hands, before offeria, ¢ the resolutions, to make it proper they should be jt, Oduced, and he done so without any motive of disvem, et Mr. Lirrixsony, (whip) lof Oxwege, th ought such resolu tions should be introduesd with geowt , caution. He them éxplained the provisions of the kw im tegard to the in- terest of Camal Commissfoners in boa, *, of hydraulic work, showing that it ong prohibitedthe if acquirement of interest in such boats or worksafter the * clegtion; bat thet it did not affect their ownership in thea Boao ts eleetion, Mr. Fitzhugh wag interested ims ‘ch Proper before his election, but he had acquired no 1 eae of the kind. ‘The ‘preamble smi’ resolution 9 ME. Galo. therefore, were needless and improper. Mi. Fier =! ouly member of the minority in the Canc} Bow“) ANG 16 cid not think it the desire of the House to’ rem V° from hia position, ie Mr. Hastisas, (whig) of Monroy, desired thet “if rn quiry to bé made into the conduet'of Mr. Fitelig "™) {F the protection of that gentleman/s character fram ‘ wspicions cast upon it. of Mr. SHaw, (dem.) of N. Y., said the matter was‘ isterest to the State as well as to Mr. F. If faatema 2 te she knowledye of any member of this House in-royga to tho conduet of State officers, it waa his duty tropa the same to the Mouse, ‘The law was aesigned to provea © the State from’ any interested condwet- on. the part thos»having charge of the canals, Mr. S. said he knew Mr. ¢; knew him to be a man of the highest honoy; tlie’ greatcst purity of character, and the investigation would redoud to his credit, while a suppression of ing would be injurious. He did not think tho mnjority were willing to'doan act of injustice to Mr. Fi, hungry as+ were the democrats for oflice. s Mr. D. B. Tavtox, (dem.) of N. ¥., was surprised at this® bandying of coarse opithets in both branches of the Legia- lature. ‘The dignity of legislation was dereaned by it, The character of theState of New York, and’not merely ¢ of Mr. Fitzhigh or the mover of the resatution, waste involved in what should'be done. Mr. T. desired to who had furnished the information on which the resolu- tion was based.’ The nea, was one of a very grave cha- racter, and should not bo lightly made. Who is responsi~ ble for it? The character of Mr. Fitzhugh was above im- putation. Neither'the people nor the two democratie: canal commissioners make any reflection upon the eondust- of Mr. F, Had he acted'improper y, it was the duty of his colleagues to bring:charges against him. But ty have’ not done it. He would not place a high State officer on trial upon anonymous testimony. This was carrying perty ran- car too far. No dagger, held in an unknown hand, should be! struck at the heart of a Stzte officer by his consent. Mr. F. holds no more interest in boats or mills than he did on his entranceinto office and if he has dove anything adverse to the welfare of the canals, the fact should have long ago been made publi by his colleagues. They would themselves deserve impeachment had they suppressed {t. Vague and indefinite rumors were not proper authority for an exercise of the impeachment power. Not the first complaint has yet been made against Mr. F. If he is guilty of misconduct, why does not some responsible per- son openly ask for inquiry? He hoped the resolution would lay enthe table until the House could have some~ knowledge of the source from which the charges ‘were derived. He exonerated the mover of the resolution from= any intentional wrong, r. Loomis, (dem) of Herkimer, concurred in the im-+ yortance of tho charge thus brought against a igh public functionary. Mr. L. wished always to be uninflu- enced by party considerations in his legislative action. Mr. Fitzhugh does not deny the charge madeagainst him, but asserts that his acts are not unlawful. Now, the questionis, whether the acts of Mr. F. are illegal or nots It is for the House to consider this point. We must look at the object of this law. Was it not to prevent canabi> Officers from having any personal interest in the canals?:” Mr. L. hoped the resolution would go to a committee. ‘The subject was proper to be investigated. and he moved that the resolution be referred to the Judiciary Commit- tee. Mr. Fitzhugh desired an investigation, and Mr. L. hoped none of his friends would oppose it. Woon, (dem.) of Onondaga, did not desire to shield the official conduet of Mr. Fitzhugh from any Proper in- quiry. He believed in holding every public fuue - tionary to the strictest accountability. The resolution involved more the character of the House than that of Mr. F. ‘The preamble misquotes the statutes of the» State, He would go for the resolution of inquiry if it could be stripped of its charges of misconduct, Should- he vote for the resolution with such a preamble, it would be an endorsement of the charge. This he could not do. But let the resolution: be so changed as to require # strict investigation, without making any allegation of mirconduet, and he would go for it. Mr. Garx had not attempted to recite the statutes im. his resolution: he merely meant to give its spirit. He- believed the intent of the law to be to exclude the oftice of Canal Commissioner from any business inter- ested in mills using the water of-the canals. He had: acted from a motive of duty in offering the resolution. Mr. Hxxpix, (whiz) of Livingston; had. read. in the early history of this country of a clam of men who loved: to torture their prisoners. “They lived on the Mohawk, which he believed runs through Herkimer county. The movement to refer the resolutions to the Judiciary Com- mittee was instigated by the spirit of the Mohawk, for the. purpose of protracting the torture of Mr. F. A investigation was due tohim. The: clarges against him: should not be kept back from inquiry in any committee. Kither dismiss them as unworthy of attention, or have them investigated at oneo. He did not wish to impugm the motives of the gentleman who had introduced resolutions. All he asked was that the inquiry might, be carried forward as speedily as possible. Let the investi- gaiion take place at once, that Mr. F. may be acquitted, or the chargesustained at once. Mr. OsGoop, (dem.) of Rensselaer, moved that whea- the House adjourn, “it does so to Monday morning. Carried. Mr. Loom1s moved instructions to the Judiciary Commit- tee to present the question in a proper form. Mr, C (dem.) of Onondaga, moved that the resolu- tion be referred to the Attorney General for his opinion. Mr. LimTuwony said we did not need to refer this sub- ject to 2 committee to perfect the charges. The chai are already made. Let us now haye a committee to in- vestigate them. Mr. Loamr, (whig) of Livingston, moved that the sub- ject be referred to the Judiciary Committee, with instrue— tions to report next Thursday. Mr. Woop said the political friends of Mr. Fitzhugh de- sired an investigation, if the misrepresentation of the law in relation to his ease could be dropped from the resola— tion. Mr. Jacksoy, (dem.) of Chemung, called for a division of the question, striking out the first two recitals of the preamb] he ayes and noes were called on the preamble as pre- sented, and resulicd as follows :—ayes 29, noes 58. The resolution was then adopted, and. the House ad- journed. 5 THE GREAT INDIA RUBBER CASE— TURAL SOCIETY, ETC. Wasuncton, Feb. 4, 1868. The India rubber caso.continues on trial in the new pa+ tent office building, to which the Commissioncr has re~ cently removed. As the Goodyear and; Hayward patents is about to expire, and millions of property are involved, in the proposed extension, the case has excited unusual. interest, and all the India rubber men have congregated. here. Among the parties opposing the extension are the, railroad companies interested in the rubber car springs. R. H. Wilett, Eeq., counsel for H. H. Day and others; Na- thaniel Richar@son, and E. F. Hodges, Esqs., of Boston, counsel for the Edgeworth RubberCompany. The argu against the extension was opened this morning by Mr. Richardson, who ocenpied the day in an effective argu~ ment, and had not concluded at the hour of adjournment.. He will be followed by Mr. Hodges. James 'T. Brady, Eaq.,d will make the closing argument for the applicants. The Agricultural Society, shortly before dispersing, yeas terday, clectad Professor Henry, of the Smithsonian In~ stitution, honorary member of the Society. The body ad~, journed till the last Wednesdey of next February. Mr. Fuller continues in a vory critica!.situation. Henry L. Stevenson, of New Jersey, has been appointe®. commercial agent for the port of San Juan Nicaragua, WR Neglnal Iweliigoner thie morning, cayn:—Yeaiaet ‘The National Intelligencer, this. morning, says:— ; ny we alluded to some statements in the New York rier and Enquirer, having reference to negotiations stood to be pending with England, We are inf from, a source in which we place entive confidence, that ther statements quoted by us, and similar ones in other jours nals, are thoroughly inaccurate, and in reference to,aom@ most important details, wholly unfounded. From the South. ATTEMPT OF A NEGRO TO MURDER IIS WIFE—GOY. MARCY—TRE PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN TOUR, ETC. Baxrimore, Feb, 4, 1858. A colored man named Samuel Howat, living in tha western part of this city, deliberat put a pistol to his wife’s head, this afternoon, and discharged a Leavy load of shot, producing a fright'n! and fatal wound. con- troversy had previously taken place between them, im which he charged her with inddelity. in making his escape, and has not yet been arrested. faThe Hon. W. L. Marcy and son have arrived at Sas 4 yannah, from Florida. Secretary Kennedy will, it is understood, accompany President Fillmore in his proposed Southern tour. ‘The Southern mail, this evening, bi New Orleana, papers of Faturday, but they are barren of news. ‘Trial of the Jerry Rescucrs. pe tia es eT Feb. ‘The whole of this day has occu) dence on the part of the prosecution, against Ira H. 188%, avie New Onteans, Feb. 1653. Cotton has been in good demand, the sales Prices favor buyers. 10,000 bales. ers. Good quoted at 93¢c. @ 93c. Bacon sides have 400 sold at 8c. Rio coffee is dull at 94¢c. te Liver- : are at 19-824., and rice sells at 4340. hoa i Ni i Fob. 4, noon. RW ORLKANS, 4 A heavy rain fg phi igor phrmng my ness, and barely 2,000 bales of cotton have Prime molasses sells at 24c. Lard ia deolining—pri me, bbla., 93¢6. Rio coffee is dull at 9}<¢. Feb. 5, , Fob. * 1858. The rales of cotton to-da; 1,100 bales, for eae en lay wre eae ee 8 of the week are 13,000 bales, Paria aman 500 bales. We qui ‘uplnds ja L066,