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WHOLE NO. 7357. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. names IMPORTANT CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. British Movements in Central America. Report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. CANADIAN RECIPROCITY IN THE HOUSE. Arrival of Hon. W. BR. King at Havana. ‘The Canal Question in the New York Assembly, EXCITING DEDATE DETWHEN CITY DELEGATES Extensive Strike of the Employees on the Baltimore ghd Ohio Railroad. NUMEROUS MARITIME DISASTERS, &o., &., &o. From Washington City, HE TEHVANTEPEC DIFFICULTY—TEXAS BONDS— RESECTION OF JUDGE BADGER; ETO. SPROLAL CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE NEW YORK HERALD. Wasurnaton, Feb. 11—734 P. M. ‘The abolitionist onslaught on the Tehuantepoc ques- tion by Mr. Seward, to be followed, on Monday, by Mr Hale, bes greatly strengthened the feeling in favor of the resolutions of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. ‘The bill for the relief of the Texas creditors will undoubt- diy pass the Senate. The States’ rights speech of Mr. Hunter, a4 also General Houston’s remarks to day, have failed to shake in the slightest the impression created by Mr. Pearce’s eloquent exposition of the case, Mr. Badgor has at length been put out of pain; his no° wwination having been rejeeted to-day, by one majority. AIR LINE RAILROAD TO NEW YORK—THE INVESTI- GATION RELATIVE TO THE CAPITOL EXTENSION— PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS, ETC. ¥ROM 4 REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. ‘Wasminaton, Feb. 11, 1853. Mr. Doty, of Wisconsin, is about to introduco in the ‘Houe, under the rule, a petition, accompanied by a bill #ppropriating $500,000 for the immediate construction, wander tho direction of the Postmaster General and To- pographical Engineers, an air line post routo railroad from Washington, vis Baltimore and Philadelphia, to New York. By referring the proposition to the Com- mittee on Post Offices and Post Roads, he hopes to get the report, cither for or against, and thus bring the sub- af Se espe the House. If the committee do net re rt, will move it as an amendment to the Post Route ifn . Mr. Clemons was absent from the Senate to-day when ‘Mr, Badger's nomination was rejected. Faward J. Phelps, Second Comptroller of the Treasury, \ Fraigoed to-day. John M. Brodhead, formerly Chief Clerk: fr) be etary, wes appointed in his place, and confirm- The President has nominated John Randolph Clay ‘as Envoy Vixtraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at | Pee and Theodore Jay as Charge to the Swiss Confe- ration. The Comittee of Investigation on the charges against connected with the Capitol extension, are ‘Pusily sogaged in taking evidence. From the testimony taken, #0 far, it would appear that the chai of corrup- ton are fully substantiated. One the Committee of Investigation states that, judging from the evidence al- — takea, he on pe MET owl Ke mount ($600, approvria’ Congress for the AS Capitol ei f ; erection of th ‘nsion, has been squandered; au that various parties, high and low, are implicated in Any landlord or keeper enticinga seaman to desert his ship, or harboring a de- sorier, shall forfeit $100, and be imprisoned for not ex- ceeding six months; the fine to be paid to the ownor or master prosecuting. ‘The rest of the bill provides forthe numerous details of these new provisions. It was referred to “he Committee on Commerce. PASBAGK OF RELIRF BILIS, ETO. ‘The bills for the relief of ‘Willlam Weeks, for the relief of the town of Bellevieu, Iowa, the relief of Mary Wood- ward, J. G. Pitcher, Christine Barnard, and tho bill a: thorising exchanges in the location of certain land offices, were severally ti up and passed. THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA. Mr. Miuuxr, Chie) 08 N.J., gave notice that on to- morrow he would ask permission to address the Senate upon. the subjeot of recognizing the independence of ria. : ‘WM TEXAS DEBT BILL was taken up, and Mr. Hoveton, (dem.) of Texas, addreased the Senate for an hour, in opposition thereto. Ho said Texas in- curred the debt, and she best understood her own rights and honor, and the rights and equity of her croditors, and should be allowed to settle her own pecuniary affairs in her owm way, independent of the interterenco of the United States. Texas had maintained her honor and her faith in the darkeyt hours of war and weet, and that honor should not now be questioned by the United States, at the instigation of speculators, none of whom came forward during her struggle for independ- ence to aid her; but who, when they saw the star of her glery asconding brightly, came there and by corruption and fraud. invol her in speculations in which they risked but little, and that little at cnormour premiums. EXFCUNVE SKSSION—MR. BADGER'S APPOINTMENT REJECTED. The bill was postponed till Thuraday next. The Senate then went into Executive session, and while therein Mr, Badger’s nomination, by yeas 28, to nays 25, was post- poned indofinitely. The Senate then adjourned. House of tatives. Wasmrsaron, Feb. 11, 1853. EXPENSES OF AN INDIAN WAR IN OREGON. ‘The House passed the bill for settling and adjusting the expense incurred by the people of Oregon in the Cayuse war. RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA, ETC. Mr. Szyaour, (dem.,) of N. Y., from the Committee on Commerce reported a bill to establish reciprocal trade with the British North American Provinces on cortein conditions. [A full report of the bill is given in another portion of this edition of the Hera.) Mr. Seymovx moved that the bill, together with the report, be printed, which was agreed to. He then moved to recommit the bill, and that its further consideration ‘be postponed until Thuraday next. Mr. Jonzs, (dem.,) of Tenn., said the bill came in under upanimous consent, and to postpone ita consideration to a eertain day, would be tantamount to making it a special order. . Mr. Seymour said he merely made his motion to keep the bill from going to the Speaker's table. Mr. Cuncman, (whig,) of N. C., said there was so much confusion, that he was unable to hear what the bill was. ‘The Sreaker said its title had been read twice. Mr. Cuxcwan—No doubt about that, if you tell me 20; but the confusion was so great I could not hear. ‘The bill was again read by its title. Mr. Cuxcman—When was it introduced ? The Srraxkr—By unanimous consent, a few miuutes ago. i Swymour, there being objection, withdrew his motion. Mr. Jonxs, of Tenn., moved that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union; Fending which, the House went into Committee of the ole on the state of the Union Hh Tes (eee ARMY BILL, ir. Davis (whig) insa.. Op) fore ofiered, to restore the civil perintendency at ‘the armories. Mr. Faurxner (whig) of Va., supported it, and, aftera reply by Mr. Stanly, the amendment was adopted. e Committee rose, when the amendments made in Committce were concurred in, by yeas 87, nays 57; after which the Dill was passed. The House adjourned, and for the third time passed over the order for an evening session. the amendment for the military su- Affairs at the State Capital. ALL QUIET IN THE SENATE—CANAL BRERZE IN THE THIRTY-SEOOND CONGRESS. | SECOND SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasmraton, Feb. 11, 1359. OURRKS IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT. ‘The Chair Inid beforo the Senate a communication from - the State Department, giving the number of clerks in thet depactment. THE STEAMBOAT LAW. Mr. Sewanp, (free soil) of N. ¥., presented petitions €rom C. Vanderbilt, from the owners of the Collins line of steamers, and from those engaged in steamship business, praying for a suspension of the steamboat law of lest gession. Wetitions ofa like nature were also presented from Lake Huron, Hartford, and other places. THE CLAYTON AND BULWER TREATY—REPORT OF THE COM" MITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Me. Mason, (dem.) of Va., from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, to which were referred the President's message on the subject of the establishment of a British colony at the Belize, and also the resolution to inquire whether any action of the Senate be necessary in conse- ‘quence of the explanations by Messrs. Bulwer and Clayton, at the exchange of the ratification of the Central Ameri: cap treaty, made report, of whieh the following is a | synopais:— The committee have pending the hostilities between in ttre k Ss meme, cies gi ; 18 ent set- tlers there pushed their oceupaney far beyond the south. ern limits assigned to them by treaty, and it now appears ‘that a right is exerted to maintain such occupancy as it | ‘stood in 1821, wihen the solonies rere dim om | are questions properly the powers of Great Britain and Guatemala, but tho questi ef Selon is of diferent charaeier, and i is one in jisposition of whic! is rament can never be indifferent. Whether it shalf ultimately be detormined londuras aro in to express an opinion. n on Hy oe on the subject, and the whole, the committee there- report as their opinion to the Senate—That islands of Roatan, Utila, Barbarit, Helena and Morat, in and near the Bay of Honduras, con” tute part of the territory of the Republic of Honduras, nd, therefore, form a part of Central America; and, in ponsequence, that any occupation or edlonization of these at of 0th April 1850" The commitive foore the ‘ine , 1860. ‘The committee, from the in- ormation before them, entertain a decided opinion that ithe British settlementa at Belize, as define! by the with Spain, Ne within the tetritory of the Repub- ‘of Guatema! a ie ‘constitute & part of Uen- America. Should auch bo the fact, whilst the com. ites are not to aay that the engaganents of ‘treaty of Tes wock require that these settlements | hall be abandoned and discontinued on the part of Great tain, yet this government would have just eause of int against any extension of the limits of these nents those prescribed by Spain, or as far: allowed by the republics where may be founded; ind that in any manner to enlarge or cl the charac- of these settlements by any mode of jurisdiction, iid -be in violation of said treaty. that it is the opinion of the Committee that ‘on the of the British government, the reply thereto by the Secretary of State, as pre: Bimiinary to the exchange of the ratificationa of tho treaty boneluded at Washington, beiwean the governments of Britain and the United States, on the 19th of April, 1880 nothing more ¢han an adwalssion on the rt of the tvo governments, or their functionaries at time of such exchange, that nothing contained in the treaty is to be considered aa affecting the title or exist- rights of Great Britain to the lish settloment in Honduras bay; and consequently, ittee, no measures are necessary, on the part of the Kenate, to be taken in reference to such decation | to the ruinous pol i ll the report wore orderad to be Me, Uxoxnwoon, (whig) of Ky., said that he was a mom- ‘of the committee, and lest his aflenee might he con- ‘AS ROqI ), he desired to say that hedid not ey ria oie unkenness, wrfal orders, \rrelli r y, tof | a wise system of expenditures. They call attention to | the constitution, ASSEMBLY, ETC. ‘SPRCIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Aupanr, Feb. 11, 1863. Business to-day progressed in the Senate with dignity and decorum. The crowd gathered to liston to eloquence on the Broadway Railroad and O’Sullivan’s missile, were disappointed. ‘That matter will be taken up on Monday, after Mr. Beekman’s return, when Mr. Conger will defend himself. In the House, the discussion on Messrs. Loomis & West's resolutions was resumed. Danicl B. Taylor offer. ed a substitute as a basis for the bill to raise $700,000 for canals. He wanted something tangible. The House adopted t by 55 to 35. Most unexpectedly a re-consideration was carried; when Mr. Shaw accused Mr. Taylor of being dis- respectful to Mr. Loomis. Mr. Taylor, under the excite- ment, commenced a sharp reply, which the Speaker ar- rer The House, lobby, and galleries, were expecting a fracas, but Mr. Taylor changed his course, and the ex citement cooled off. The Senate restriction Railroad bill sleeps in commit- tee—that body not having yet reported upon it. The sus is excruciating on all sides. The committee say nothing, neither will they until they report. ‘The chaness now are that tuey will report against it. W. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Atmayy, Fob. 11, 155% BAVINCS BANKE—UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS, RTO. ‘The Favings Bank bill was referred back to the Com mittee on Banks, with instructions to amend by striking out so much as relates to unclaimed deposits, and confine the bill to New York city. BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS. The bdill to authorize the formation of building associa- tions was taken wp, and referred to the Judiciary Commit. tee, TRACHRRS” INSTITUTES. ‘The bill relative to Teachers’ Institutes was taken up in cemmitiee, and ordered toa third reading. No other business of special importance wae transact- ¢d prior to adjournment. Assembly, Ausaxy, Feb, 11, 185% ‘Me CANAL, AND FINANCIAL PoLtoy. Mz. Wren, (dom.) of Jefferson, was glad Mr, Leomts had brought his resolutions before the House. They would | elicit the views of members, and lead to the adoption of the misapplication of the public moneys, The bill of Mr. Bush, calling chnal superintendents to a public ac- conntability, would greatly promote a reform. Mr. W. was not aware how Mr. Loomis designed to etfect the re- form in expenditures, contemplated by him. It would be difficult to manage the canal expenditures, without leav- ing great (iscretion to public officers. The discussion of our canal bill had takes a wide range, and he must in some degree follow it. The minority had started from their burrows and made a venomous assault upon the sition of the majority, As one of the majority, Rev test repel ths’ “audeserved | sasault s canal bad been constructed in the face of debt and taxation, and consequently under great disad vantages. But as soon as it was completed, it began to pay ita debts, and provide means for its greater improve- ment. When Mr. Seward entered the executive depart- ment, he recommended a system of extravagant expendi- ture, tho reverse of the policy of wise economy which had been acted on by the democracy. Hin first su; was to incur a ferty million debt, and an extend: of railroad construction as well as of canal enlargement. ‘The enterprises recommended by him would have brought vpon the State adebt of a hundred millions of dollars. ‘The credit of the State, previously good, snapped under this shaky policy. The democracy, who went out of in the opinion of the | power leaving @ full treasury, and returned to an empty one, again assumed the seo tion whe would’ prevent. the in constits wi wor pended snotber like calamity. jut Eo ne of this, the attempt was made in 1851 to trampledown the constitution by the nine million law. This seheme was Tepes ner ne offs an aac ta y over undertaken by a legislature. The ved bribery tiem, and corrup- finaly carried ‘by the uboll- est mag- referred nd putastop inserted an is now fa ‘and are responsible to the people Bor the poliey to" be ; Trey havea lgeey of deb: drafts, and diminishod revenues. The tution reatricts the Legislature from contracting « of dollars. Yet are em! Sneb in the present circumstances we are million He needful frend: “"Falurw Lagielatures could of a sailor's boarding-houro, | adjust thoir own taxer than this—a loan, Mr. W. bo- the people would not sanction—and an amen- ment of the constitution would require considerable time to perfect, — which nothing could be done. ‘The suggestions of the Governor were of @ practical and efficientnature. Puring tho present year, eight hundred thousand dollars are needed to be used on the canals for rermanent structure, to accommodate large boats. The deficiency in its revenues rendered it impossible for the canal committee to make any specific recommendations until the House should determine how much revenue it could raiso, and how. When this should bo done, the committeo could recommend the manner in which it should be applied. Speedy action onght to be had, so that contractors may know how to proceed during the suspen- sion of navigation. Mr. W. explained what was needed to bring the Black river canal into effective use. and in- creare ita actual navi, th to fifty three miles. It would open one-eighth of the State to market. That por- tion of the State was of the most valuable charactor,and its Priced would add immensely to the toonage of the canal, ‘he expenditure required now amounted to only seventy thousand dollars. To confer this would greatly beneilt not only the northern portion of the Stale, but would add greatly te the canal revenues. Mr: W. repelled the charges that the Canal Committee had been constituted with a view to prevent the enlargement of the canals. He was not aware that any portion of the majority were adverse to the enlargement. But the Canal Committee were embarasacd in their recommendations, there being no surplus funds on which they could base their mea | afew He hoped the finance quostion would be settled is specdily ag possible, to et the committee to make recommen tations to the Hou Mr. I. B. Tayvor, (dem.) of N. ¥., had not intended to offer any remarks on the resolutions under consideration, but the reference which bad been made to him by tho Seay nen who had just taken his eeat, required’ some- in from him. Although the resolutions of Mr. mola had been before the House a week, he was not aware pS he any person was hettor prepared tO act than before. ntlemen who had ‘ed the resolutions relative to Inance andthe canals, did not seem to approve of each other’s resolutfns. There is no policy foreshadowod upon which we can act. ‘The resolutions from the canal committee were of an extraordinary character. We are told that there is a heavy unconstitutional debt weighing upon us, and in connection with it we have a recommen- dation to raise more money than the constitution admits. How are we to do this? Would it not be better toondorse the recommendation to tax banks and railroads, to the amount of 700,000? Tho House, he hoped, was unwilling to do this. He had heard no argument which bore directly on our own difficulties—we have no position of a practical character. We have had political speeches here, better calculated for an electioncorin; campaign than for tho halls of legislation. Political cthies are dealt out to usas if we were pupiis in demo- eracy. When he came here, Mr. T. forgot party conside- rations. He did not consider the democratic party to be the only friends to the canals. They had as sincere friends among the whigs. Party inations ad no business with tho discussions of the canal policy, and would only embarrass harmonious action on {t. y af- ter day we aro discussing the canal policy, yet no ono brings’ forward any definite plan. It was time thore was one. The session would goon expire, and speedy action was demanded. He would yote in favor of any Dill, however much it might fall short of his wishes, which would be likely to meet the approval of the Legislature and aid in the enlargement. The Chairman of the Caral Committee, as well as that on Ways and Means, are silent as to plang, although it is from them we are to ne a project. The only intimation we bare of their policy, is that banks and railroads are to be taxed. ‘The latier, he thought, were enough in debt now, without supplying’ the State Treasury—tho stocks of most of them were much below par. A resort to direct taxa- tion was not bey greed with the people, bat if there is a debt to be they would, doubtless, promptly assont to taxation for the purpose. We are told that we must raise money to expend on the canals, but we are not told how it is to be done. Tho time foraction hasarrived. We must have money—how are we to get it ina way compati- ble with the constitution? Resolutions are not statutes. ‘There has been no form of bill proposed for our considera- tion. The bill which has been commonded in regard tothe publication of the expenditures of canal superin- tendents, was an indirect charge ‘inst the Cans! Com- missioners. One had already becn ht under review by the House—are there to be additional charges against others, or are they only to be attacked by inuendoes? ‘The resolutions before the House were indefinite. Suppose they are adopted, have we then adopted any plan? Are wo any nearer a result than before? Ho closed by sub. mitting the would bag the Hou tho adoption of which he thought would bring the House to the consideration of 8 definite bill to meet the ex; tures of the fiscal year:— Resolved, That the Stai Committee on Cunals, of this Houre, be, and is hereby, instructed to report at an eariy day, a bill providing for the raising of seven hun- f the ee ben , en Be forcigion, o ate, for the purpose fraying the expenses the canals during the a ent year. ‘The resohution (whi aasnmnd the form of an amond- ment to, or substitution for the resolutions of Messra. Loomis and West) was carried by 55 to 35. Mr. Hastives, (whig) of Monroe, moved that the Coia- mitice on Ways and Means be instructed to report the bill, and not the Cana} Committee. Mr. Burrovans, (ind. dem.) of Orleans, moved to sus- pend the order of business, to receive petitions. Mr. Hasrixca withdcow his amendment, to make the motion of Mr. B. in ordei Mr. Loosms explained the attitude of the question. Aw the result of the whole matter, the committee were re- quired to raise a sum of $700,000. This would fall short of paying the canal debts, and leave nothing to carry on the public works. Mr. Burrovons renewed his motion. Lost, My. BorRovans moved to suspend the special order. st. ‘The SPRaKrn announced the tion of the amendment of Mr. Mr. Suaw, (dem.), N. Y., said resolutions had been pre- sented to the House, framed’ with great care by the Com- mittee of Ways and’ Means, having in view the adoption of a comprehensive and efficient financial alioy. The Canal Committce had also brought forward a ries of xe- solutions. Thoce committees had plans already matured to present to the House the moment these resolutions were adopted. But after all the labor expended on thom, youcarp at and scorn those resolutions. Ho was sur- prised; the Committee of Ways and Means bad beon drawn from the House—their jurisdistion had boen taken from them. This wns disgraceful. Hoe implored the question to be on the adop- faylor. | verse parties, | areto do, and not discuss what has been done. House not to adjourn until they had retraced their atepe. Ho trusted that somo one who voted with the majority would move a reoonsideration. It was a thoughtless act. He did not believe members know what they were doing when they said “aye” to the: resolution they had just adopted. $700,000 was not the sum to be raised. Mn. Havisy, (dem.) of Seneea,. moved « re-considera jon. Before the question was taken, Mr. Burroughs rose to ‘& point of order. He said the gentleman from. New York, (Mr. D. B. Tayler,) had in a distinct ard loud voice addressed the Chair before the question was put, but for rome reason had pot been recognired by the Shair, Tho Srxaxer decided the point of order not to be well taken, ‘The motion to reconsidor was then carried, by 52 to 46. Mr. Hasnives had objectioas to the resolution of Mr. Tnylor, because the sum designated to be raised was too stall; and because it took the work from the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolitions of Mesars. Loomis and West were not only respectful to the House, but would lead to harmonious acjion by the House. ‘They might have frat reported Ly bill, but he thought the House should first agree upon a plan, and then frame a bill in accordance with it, inetaad of rummaging the hic tory of the past to find arrows with which t Hict ad- Tt would be better to consider what we If the reealutions were taken up in a spirit of candor, he be- lieved good results would be achieved. The errors of the past hage thrown difficulties im our path. We cannot ehut our eyes to them. Itis difficult to provide for the prosent. He hoped the substitute would not prevail It could do no possible good, and was disrespectful to the committees. Mr. D. B. Tavtor expressed bis astonishment at the freedom with which impatath 1 motives been made against him. He ber could disagree in opinion, with certain others without heing asemulted in this odiohs manner. The nature of his *rerolution had been misapprehended. He was. not dis pored toreive all the money needed for the precent year. it was not diaposed to affect existing sources of revenues, ‘Those could be applied at apy time. His: only purpose war to have a bil reported to supply the deficiency. He did not intend, nor did the House in adopting his revo- lutions, any disrespect toany one. He euppoved every meraber hada right to mave amendments or substituses for the resokutions of committees, without being charged with insulting any one, or being himvelf charged with impure motives, wards the conclusion of Mr. T.’s remarks he hore heavily <n some of his colleagues, and was calied to or. der by the Speaker, amid considerable euctiemect. Har- mony haviag been restored, the debate wax continued in a more dispassionate mann<r urtil the hour ol ed jougn. ment, The Jerry Rescue 'Srials, Armast, Feb. 1, 58. ‘The fury in the ease of Cobb, one of the Jerry res ouera, wese unable to agree, and have been discharged. Election of a U. 8. Senater for Now, Jersey. ‘Trmwrox, Feb, 11, Vaich, ‘The Legislature, tm joint aeoting, bas just elected Joha.R. Thomson United States Sonater, in place of Com medore Stoekten, resigned. ‘Tho vote was, for Thompson, 47; Willfam I. Dayton, 27. New Osreass, Feb. 16, 1858. Both Houses of the Legislature today refused, bye large majority, to gointoan election for United States Seastor, in place of Mr. Bonjamin. f The Maine Seni Avavera, Me, Feb. 11, 186%, No baltotings were hed to-day fora United States Se- nator, and the subject was postponed to the 4th of March ext Pasvage of « General Railroad Law by the Drrrorr, Feb. 11, 1853, The Kenoral Rastroad tam parsed the House eee bg Uy @ large majocity, wit, however, ‘a! hiled ia the Seceie, , - Late and from Havana. ARRIVAL OUT OF VICK PRESIDENT KING IN IM- PROVED HEALTH. Cuantestox, Fob 11, 1853, The steamship Isabel, Capt. Rollin, from Havana on the 8th inst., and Key West tho morning of the 0th, bas arrived at this port. The United States steamship Fulton, with the Hon. W. R, King on board, arrived at Havana on the 6th inst. Mr, King was in improved health. An English man of-war at Havana offered a salute, but the courtesy was declined. ‘The United States sloop-of-war Cyane sailed on tho Tth for Tortugas and Pensacola. ‘The political news is devoid of interest. ‘The loas by the great fire at’ Cardenas is estimated at fully $1,000,000. MAVANA MAKKETS, Since the 28th ultimo, the weather had been favorable, and sugars nad arrived more freely. They commanded the highest figures. Molasses was selling at higher prices. A few vosrels had been chartered for Cowos at £3 5s.; and for New York, at 11 reals per box. Exebange was dull. Sterling, 10 per cont prem.; New York and Boston, 14; a 1g discount. THR RECIPROCITY BILL UNSATISFACTORY, BTC. Bostoy, Feb. 11, 1863. Halifax dates, to the th Inat., have reached us. ‘The papers having received intimation from Washington as to the nature of the Reciprocal bill, which the Committee on Commerce propose te introduce into Congress, say that it will be unsatisfactory to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, because the duty on coal is retained. ‘The winter in Halifax continues unprecedentedly mild. Strike Among the Employees on the Balti- more and Ohio Railroad, EXTRAORDINARY EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE, FrC. Barmuons, Feb. 11, 1853, One thousand workmen from the Baltimore and, Ohio Railroad workshops, with all of the conductors, brake men, and enginecrs, of the transportation trains, struck for higher wagos this morning, and marched to Monu- mont square, where they wore addreased by Frank«ial- lagher, and where they were subsequently joined by a large number of machinsts and workmen from all the other shops in the city. The whole number of oporativos who have joined in this mevement is between two and three thousand. A grand procession will take place this afternoon. ‘They demand an increase of fifteen per cent on Uepthetpe prices. All business, except the passenger trains, on the Balti- more and Obio Railroad has been suspended by the strike. No burthen trains went out last evening, aud nono this morning or evening. Heavy promiums had to be paid to ony to take ont passenger trains to day. meeting in Monument square this morning was at- tended dy about 8,000 men—1,000 from the Haltimore and Ohio Railroad shops, 800 from Rora Winans’, 600 from Murray & Hazlehurst's, 400 from Adam Denmead’s 170 from Bentley’s, and a number from other shops—-all hay- ing stopped work to sustain the raitroaders, although Murray & Hazlehurst and Denmead give the full prices. This afternoon tho men again assembled in Monument square, with two bands of music, and bennera showing them to eomprixe engineers, brakemen, engine builders, machinists, cor builders, machine makers, moulders, an strikers. The procession was quite imposing and orderly, and wena mile long, the mon walking four abreast. Opera- tives from the Susquehannah and Philadelphia roads Joined the processton, and it is spid that other branches of mechanics will join to-morro ¥. Despatches were «ent last night to Martinsburg, Cum- berland, Wheeling, and all the principal stations on the ; and the operatives, and those connected with tho transportation trains, struck on the road, and put the fixes out. ¢ + Barrmors, Feb. 1—P. M. ‘The operatives from the Suffolk Works, Hayward and Rartlett’s, Poot and Hunt's, Millbolland’s, and other foundries, have joined the strike. Mesars. Restor, Wells, and Millot's men, end the carpenters on thagbridge de- partment of the Baltimoi Ohio Rai ving r0- ceived the price asked, did not stop work. Mosnra. Murray and’ ret, Benson and Denmead, havealso signified their intention to give the advance. ‘Tho operatives again axsembled in, Monnment square to-night, aud addresses were delivered by Messrs, Joshua ‘Yon Sant, Mabury, Turner, and others. Alettor from ihe Prosident of the railroad company, authorizing the foremen of the shops to pay the men the highest waxes received in the city, was received; but it ia Not satisfactory, ax {t does not accede to their demanded advance, and prices in other foundries are not yet per- Toanently fh No Strike at Philadelphia. PHILapEnpstta, Fe 1, 185, ‘There has been no strike in this city mmong the ra’ workmen, or machinists. Highly Interesting from Key West. LARGE NUMBER OF MARINE DISASTERS, KYO. Ker Wear, Feb. 9, 1860. Capt. John C. Hoyt, agent to the underwrltars at thi place, has gone to San Francisco in the eame capac and his place has boen filled by Cupt. Welch, of New Ye ‘The Sand Key Lighthouse is progressing. | Provisions are scarce here, and » cargo of butter and | groceries would find a ready gale. Numerous wrecks have taken place. ‘The Fxglish bark Colony, trom New Orleans for London, went ashore on the 24 Teb. on Collins’ Patches reef, and bilged. It was feared her cargo would prove a total lows, ‘Lhe bark Edgar, frem New Orleans for Norfolk, went ashore on North Key Reof, om the 224 Dee. ‘The vosse) was a total lors; her cargoof molayses, whiskey and sugary was partially saved in » damaged condition. ! ‘The shtp Union, from New Orleans for Livorpool, wens | ashore on the Jat Feb. on the Quicksands, where she re- mained 24 hours, and got off unaided. ‘The schooner John S. Burgess, from Kingstou, Jarl: ea, struck on Delta Shoalon the 28th Dec. The wreckers- extricated ber with dificulty, and she is now at Key Wont, repaizing. " ‘The brig Motto, trom Cardenag for Portland, was taken into Key Wot on the 6th, leaking, and was discharging. The bark Mopamz, which left San Juan on the 17th of December, with logwood sides, arrived at Key West on the 24, with the oaptein and crew siek with fover. k. ‘The salvage on the cargo of the bark F. A. Everett. was awarded at Fio,000, ‘The cargo had been re-shipped for New Orleans. * ‘The British brig Cambyses had heen condemned ; the silvage on her cargo was $5,000. Capt. Wilson had gone to Havana, to charter a vossel to take the cargo to Liver 00, ‘the salvage om the schooner Elza was $5,000. } 1,600 bales of eatton had only been saved by the wresk- { e rom the ebip Nathaniel Kimball, ashore at Sand | Key, The wasther wes bad, and the ship fhad bilged. | 1,100 bales of cotton were submerged, but probably the j divers would save it. The ship Lucy had been brought to Koy West by wreck- ers, with loes of spars, &@. Sho haddischarged her eargo of cotten. For severad weeks at Nedsau the weather had been very hazy dugiunfavorable for veewels crossing the banks. ‘The bark Harmony was ashore for tio day# at the Bala. mas, but was finally foreod off, with loss of ancher, et2ins, ke. She arrived at Key Weet on the 4th, and sailed again on the Osh, Martine IntelligereosDinasters, Ac. Boston, Feb, 11, 1859, About Sity vessels, delaysd by head winds, arrived 3% this port this morning—araong them, the xb and Jola M. Méyo from Clloutta, and bark 5 Fays), January 23, ‘The Snliotte reports :-.bett at Peyal, backs Race Hoow from Liverpool, for New York, in three daya, put In with steering apparatas bro¥am; Nimrod, for New York. Seiled is Jan., bark William, for New York. ‘The brig Elvira, from Port au Primon Jan 18, reports } | his nearest fr ward, who rescued him from peril that the mortality arsong the shipping, from yellow fever, sti continued. The hrig T Crosby waa to sail for Boston in ¢ight or ten days; she had lost her mate and cue man. ‘The captain und mate of the schooney Silver Clond, from Buckeville, were bath deav, and there was no owe to take ‘charge of the vececk. In consequenes of long continued wet weather, bat lit: tle coffee or had come in, Coffee was qaoted nt Mo. » Wee., Haytien currency. ;Deubloons were at $0. Kothastecwe Heception af Mr. Meagher at Fall River. Wart Kreme, Feb. 11, 185 Mr. Mesyber arrived here this afternoon, in the steam- doat ivom Providence. On approaching the harbor, he was received with » salute of thirty-two bras field picees, and the w'!' hugzas of thousands of people. Phineas W. Leland 1, M.D.; Voster Hooker, Faq, M. Di; James Guffingiun, Faq.; BT. Davis, Heq.; @ 0. Palsbanks, Eeq.; Lewis Lapham, Msq., ands large num- ber of distinguished citizens, were in attendance ot the wherf, and welcomed him to Vall River. at et tet es repeay he appeared where, npon on the balcony, autld the utmost enthusisem, the people for their kind jon. He lectures this even ead all the tickets are daponed An wend this, an Irish band is lay Merona tee N can equal the enthusiasm in his favor. Te cont 3 upon him have aroused an extraordinary feeling in his bohalf, and he will carry all before him. —_———$_———— ‘The Black Wanstor Detained at Mobile. Moana, Feb. 11, 1863, ‘he steamship Black Warrior ia so hoavily laden that che hea ner been able to cposg the bar, amd wil be de tained hee urtd Mowlay. | corner of Grand and Columbia streets. on ConSeston of a Double Murder. Bowron, Fob. 11, 1363, Thomas Casey, who is in jail on a charge of murdering Ouvra Taylor and bis wife, at Natick, in Septomber last, has made a full confossion of his guilt. He says he quarreiled with Taylor about half a dollar and killed him and that Mrs.Taylor being awakened by the struggle, came to the door, when he also killed her with an axe. Casey is twenty years of age. From the South, Baurowony, Fob. U1, 1855. We have no mail South of Richmond. The Susquehanna Bridge bill, was made the order of the day, in the House of Delegates for Monday next. A section laying the capitation tax at Afteen conts on each Passenger passing over said bridge was adopted. A letter from an officer of the U. 8. frigate Congross, dated Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 22, states that that vossol was to be towed out of ihe port by the steamer Saranac, a4 yellow fever threatened to be more futa! there than ever. Itis rumored, but the romor requires confirmation, that Lieutenant’ Heywood, of the Saranac, had fallen a vietim to yellow fever. Markets. New Oriana, Feb. 11, 18 The rales of Rio coffee during the week have been 15,000 | bags, mostly at 940.8 9}g0, The stock on hand to night ix 51,000 bags. Monte, Feb. 11, 185%. ‘The saler of cotton thia week foot up 19,000 bales, and the recolpta 22,000. Middling is quoted ai 0. —_— Important from Boston—Movements of General Plerce. CORRESPONPENOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. ‘Tiaxmont Hovax, Bostox, Feb. 11, 1893. General Pierco arrived in town last night, with Mrs. Pierce, from Concord, and put up at the house of a friend. In the course of the evening, ho catled in at the Tremont House, where General Cushing has his headquarters; and the wise men of the Fast, are sanguine that as far as Cushing is concerned, the question is settled, and that the State Department, at least, is a sure thing. To the surprise of the old fogies, this may turn out to be the case; though there is no telling what may transpire be- tween this and the fourth of March. General Pierce went over to Andover this morning, and will return here from Concord on Monday, and on Tuesday or Wednesday, accompanied by his invalid wife, it is understood he will prooceed as faras Now York on his way to Washington. Ho may, perhaps, remain in New York a day or two, if his friends will only let himalone. Such, from several of Gen. Pierco’s friends in Boston, f understood to be the pro- gramme of his intended movements for the next three or four days. Perhaps a week may intecvone before his arrival at Washington. OHIO. Letter feom Gen. Picree. It will be seon by the following letter to Mayor Gilpin, of Philadelphia, that th declines the invitation for a public reception, extended to him some time since, by the Councils of that city. The circumstanees under which Gen. Pierce performs his journey to the capital, hive induced him to decline all public demonstrations :-— Coxcorn, N. H., Feb. 7, 1853. My Dear Str :—Circumstanees to which I neod’ not ad- vert, will, Tam sure, plead my excuse for thedelay in acknowledging the Kind letters of yourself and the com. mittees of the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia, While I nm constrained to decline all public receptions on my way to the seat of government, I beg you to be ssvured that Cam truly grateful for the prodo‘el hospt- tality, and for the personal kind wishes expressed by the city authorities. m, with the‘higheat respect, your friend and obedient servant, FRANK. PIERCE. Hon. Cnaxies Grurix, Mayor of the eity of Philadelphia. inq.—Fdgar Welsh, the great e singer, became’ sick and reduced in ciceum- stances about eighteen months ago, at which time he en- tered Bellevue Hospital without the knowledge of his friends. He died there onthe 2d of September, 1851, and his bedy was sent to Potters Fick, Randall’s Island, for interment. There he remained until within a fow days, when his friends discovered where he was. They reincved him to the vault on Ward’s Island, by the diree- tion of Anthony Degro, one of the Governors of the Almahousé, who knew him very intimately when he was ving. Hix body will be brought feom War jand to- morrow, to the undertaker’s, whe handsome mahoza- ny cofin is in attendance to receive it. The fane- ral will take place from the house of Hency Strick! nd. AML his friends wilt De in atiendance, to pay the last kon will be buried at Calvary Cometorr, ea Long to the departed. He was thirty seven years of age. horn in New York. The su ef his bas len entrusted to Wil Webb, who was D Movexnts or THOMAS Fra: #.—Mr. Meagher, after a moat successfa ut tour in Ne laud, where he lectured to crowded and enthasiastic xu- diences, will arrive ia this city this mornmg from Fall River. Hewilllecture on Monday evening next at Me- tropolitan Hall, on Grattan and the Volunteers ot 1782. From a sketch of this lecture, which we have published, we regard it as replete with most brilliant aud soul stirring passages, and worthy of his greatest efforts. What adds to the interest of the occasion is, a statement which we have heard that Terence Bellew MeMunus, who ercaped from Australia to California, will arvive here in time to be preserit on the platform with hls brother exile. Mr. Manahan’s excellent band, kindly offered by Me j its leader, will diseoorse sweet musio inthe hall, and many an old air, full of reminisconces of Ireland, will be alternated with the glorious music of the republic. Fira.—~At a Inte hour Thursday evening a fire was dis- | covered in tho frame house 166 West Thirty-fifth steoet, near Fighth avenue, occupied by Mr. Mackiwen, which was caused by the explosion of a bottle of varnish on the premises. Were it not for the promptuess of the police, | who extinguished the flames with « few paila ef water, the fire in all probability would have been » serious one. Fouxpnxe.— hursday evening, abort 614 o'clock, a gen- tlemnan named Jobn Barnes, residing at 250 West Twonty- second street, found # child, apparently about six months old, in the open lot in h avenue, between Twenty- second and Twenty-third sticets. It was brought to the station bonse and from thence to the slurs house, in change of the police, Rasovrp rnom Drowsie.—Abou night, a man named John C. Heope overboard at the foot of Broome street, and would have met a watery grave bot for the exertions of the police of the Thirteenth ht o%elock ‘thursday ‘Theatrical and Musical. Bowwny TuratuceeThe nactical drama of the ‘Lost Ship.’ The part of Ben Trenant will be swat by Mr. Eddy. The scenery is beautiful, and. tho acting throuzh- out exeellen’ Miss Dawes and Mr, Fletoher will dance a “Pon de Dew. This will be followed by the drama of the ‘Robber’ Wife,’ in which Mr. Stevens and Mr. Kddy will sustain the leading parts. All wilb close the drama ot “Kit €arson.”’ PROARWAY TARA‘ The receipts of this evening are for the benefit of M'lle Pougand, on which occasion the celebrated actress, Mixs Fitzpatrick, will appaar; as also the French and Spanish dance: ‘The comedy entitled “She Would and She Would Not,’*will commence the entertainments, Mixes Fitepatrick as Hypelite Two grand divertissements will follow, end ell will clow with the “Fwo Bounycantles.” Benron’s TaATRR.—The “Serious Family,” a comedy whieh evewybody likee, and which alwave draws the largest audiences, will commemes the amusements. Tt is upnecnrssry to say that these who-visit Chambers street theatre will enjoy a rick treat fy Barton's Slook, Fisher's Murphy Maguire, Miss Weston's representation of Mrs Chas. Torrens, Hughes’ capital porsonation of Me sonerby Creamh wud drs. Skerrett's Widew Delmaine. “Nickolas Nickleby" concludes alk @ Natrona Tyxaren—The new 1 drama entitied “O'Neq) the Great,’? which Is a capital pleco, ani inter- sporeed with appropriate music, will be prowonted again Bis eveniny. Mr. W. @. Jonen tales the leading: charac- ld More O'Brion; Mr, Clark as Shine O'Neal, Mra. Nichols us Eleanor O'Neal, and Mra. Jones as Judith O'More. A medley dance by Miss Partington; and all will close with the famous drama of “Jack Sheppard.” Wattack’ Tuparns,—The greatest enthusiasm prevails throughout the city rmanee of Bul- vers gbewutifel ply of the ‘Lady of Lyens."? Ryery night the theatre is crowded, although it has been played for twelve nights, proving conclasively that the charac tere in the piece are ably envtained, particularly those of Youlipe and Claude Melnotte, by laura Keene and Mr. Jester, It will bo repeated to-night, together with the “Review.” Amanicay Musvw.——The new eomle cvama entitled the “Old Folks at Home,” which has beea placed npon the rtage in @ vory superior wenner, snd which has aitracted crowded aveemb! all this week, is to be repeated both this afternoon and evening. Creevy —The uxual Saturday afternoon entertainment ig announced at the Bowery Amphitheatre to-day, and the performances advertixea for bath day andevening are of & very attractive character. Currit's Orema Hovwn.-—Chr sty 's Min.trels offer a Ane selection of songs, dances, instrumental pieces and bur- lerqnoe for thls evening. Woov’s Mrxerrms have provided « very excellent pro- gramme for this evening, comprising vooal and instru- dancing. ter, Dor he appeared ental pieces and . and thanked! gg aol Romer Hiauwn’s Some Mrvienicses continue to be attended by érowded and fashionable andiences. Hin programme for this sfternooa and evening is exceedingly attractive. Ristev’s THamms AND Baxvany’s Horr Laxp are to be exhibited this afyernoon and evening, at their respective halts. Hon. Py ag ee Kontuck; /; Hon. Fred. P. Stanton, TU" chatrean ‘of the Committoo of Naval At “alye; sirived sestentoy fa the city, and are stopping at the Metropolitan Ha: PRICE TWO CENTS, ‘SEW YORK COMMON COUNOTL. (OFFIGIAL.] Boarp ov Atpxxumn, Feb. If, 1868. Present —Richard ‘T, Compton, ., President; Alder- men Moore, Haley, Stvrtevant, v5 Barr, ‘Tweed, Brisley. Frapcis, Bard, Ward, Denmas, Cornell, Alvord, Dobe?ty, and Peck. : The minutes of the last meeting were readand ap- . proved, PRITIIONS. By the Prsspext—Petition of Thomas K. Smith fer re- mission of tax. To Committee on Finance. Alderman Douriyy—Petition of Edward Kennety and others for a sewer in Fourty-fourth . street, betweon Sixth ard Third avenues. To Committee on Sewers, By Alderman Brustxy—Petition of Griffith Thomas to be relieved from tax. To Cummittee on Finance. Alderman Douxkty—Petition of A. M. Allerton, Jr., to have Fifth avenue regulated, graded, &c., between Forty-second and Forty-ninth streets. To Committee om Ry Aljerman Arvory—Petition of Wm, Hagadorn for reli¢f from tax. To Committee on Finanoe. By Alderman Fraxces—Vetition of Henry V. Vultee te be appointed a Commissioner of Deeds. To Committee om felaria and Ofiice lorman Sruxrevant—Petition of Wm. 4 rman io le appointed a Comalscloner of Deoda tte oss. mittoe on Salaries and Offices. RESOLUTIONS, Resolved, That the counsel to the ‘ation be, and he is hereby, directed to memorialize the Legislature, now in session, for the pavaago of a law authorising and ere- ating one hundred additional Commissioners of Deods in and for the city and county of New York. Adopted. By Alderman DrvaAx—An ordinance to amend an ordi- nsnce, entitled ‘Ap ordinance relative to the use of Cro- ton water for street washing,” &c., pansed July 3, 1844, The Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonality of the city of New York, do ordain as follows:—So much of the ordi- nance entitled “An ordinance relative to the use of Croton water for street washing,” &c., as allowa the use of Croton water for washing strecta, sidewalks, sepa, or buildings, after § A. M., from the first day of May to the first day of November, 'and after 9 A. M. from the first day of November to the first day of May, in each end every year, be and the same ia hereby repealed. Adopted on a division. Affirmative—The President, Aldermen Moore Sturtevant, Oakley, Boyce, Barr, Bri-ley, Boanels, Hest Ward, Denman, Doherty, Pock—14. ; REPORTS. Of Committee on Fire Department—Relative to Henry 27 50, for damages to his property by hook and ladder Forty-sixth street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues. man, Alvord, and Doherty—12. z bar on a division, viz. :— Ai Francis, Bard, Denman, Alvord, Doherty and Pecx—16. ' ments. Adopted. fifth street; also, concurring {o set curb and adopted’on a division, viz: Dater, Foreman of engine company No. 25. Adopted. Decne Coomitaren favor of allowing to John Ritter company No. 4. Adopted. Of Committee on Roads—In favor of regulating, &e., Adopted on a division, via, -— ae ed Afiirmative—, mn Moore, o Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen ipo tod Of'same committee—In favor of regula fourth street, between Fifth avenue rmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Oak- ley, Boyoe, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen Of Committee on Repairs and Supplies—In favor of erecting a new office for the Superintendent of Pave- Of Committee on Roads—In favor of regulating, grad- ing and paving Tenth avenue, from Forty-fifth to thy. ter stones in Forty-Gifth street, between Second and Third avenues, and fag sldewalks'four fect wide, which were Affirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Oak- Iry, Boyew, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen Bisley, Francia, Bard, Denman, Alverd, Doherty, Peck—16. Of Committee on Roads—In favor of regulating sud grading Seventy ninth street, from Broadway to Tenth avenue. Adopied on a division, viz: Afirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haloy, Sturtevant, Oak- ley, Boyee, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen Brisley, Frencis, Bard, Ward, Denman, Alvord, Doherty, Peck—16. Of Committee on Koads—In favor of regulating Forty- third street, from Broadway to Fifth avenue. Adopted on a division, via: : ae eee seat Baley, Sturtevant, BX: ley, Boyee, e President, Aldermen Brisley, cis, Bard, Ward, Denman Alvord, Doberty, Peck—15. Ot Committees on Roads—In favor of re; evenue, from Forty-second to Forty-ninth s and Forty-fourth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, and resetting ee Re ienay and flagging’ sidewalks. Adopted on # diy : Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Oak- ‘Afirmative—aldersoen ley, Boyce, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen eS ¥rancis, Rard, Ward, Denman, Alvord, Doherty, Peck—16. Of Commutice on Roads—In favor of &., Forty-first atreet, between Seventh and Kighth avenues; also, in fav.r of Sagging, &c., Forty-efgith street, be- pene: — and Tenth avemues, which were adopted on a division, y Affirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Onk- ley, Boyce, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen Brisley, Francia, Bard, Denman, Alvord, Doherty, Peck—15. Of Committee on Police—To concur tu pay the medical bills of Docters R. Dillon, J. Simmons, and L. J. Henry. Adopted. . Ut Corwmittee on Finance—In favor of helling gore of land to Peter Lynch. Adopted. Of Committee ou Finance—In favor of donating $26 te Stephen Bird, for damages to his horse on pier at foot of Vesey street. Adopted. Of Committee on Streets—In favor of sidewalks in South street, from No. 252 to 238. Adopted on a divi- sion, viz..— S Affirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Boyce, Barr, ‘Twted, the Vresident, Aldermen ‘Brisley, Francis, Bard, Cornell, Alvord, Doherty, Peek. od Mt Of Comuittee on Streets—In favor of flagging sidewalke in Rutgers street, from Cherry to Monroe at and from No. 25 io the corner of Henry street. one division, viz-— Affirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Boyce, Barr, Tweed, the President, Aldermen Francis, Dard, Ward, Denman, CoraeN, Alvord, Doborty, Peok—I4. . Of Cormitiee on Finance—In favor of reducing taxes of John Kelly and Abel Spaulding. Adopted on a divi rion, viz 4 ve—Aldermen Moore, Haley, iy cod, the President, yy eed red ng nan, Cornell, Alvord, Doherty, Peok—16. On motion, the Board then adjourned until Menday evening, the Lith instant, at five o'clock. D. T. VALENTINE, Cleric. BOARD or ASSISTANT ALDBRMBN, Fray, Feb. 11, 1853, resent, Assistant Alderman Brown in the ng ol ant Alderiuen Tait, Mabbatt, O’Brien, Maybee, Breaden, Woodward, Ring, Wells, Hunt, Bouton, McGown, Stewart, Wheelan, Barker, the Prosiden!, Crawford, 01 , McConkey. ‘The minutes were correated in the resolution of Asslst- ant Alderman Ring, last meeting, ax to advertising assess ment lists for one week, that it be intended to refer only 40 assesement for Second avenue. FROM THE ROARD OF ALDERMEN, Resolution—That Counsel to the Corporation memorial ive the Legislature for «law authorising 100 additional ommissioners of Deeds for the city and county of New York. Concurrod in. RESOLUTIONS. By Assistant Alderman Bovron—That the present fixh market east of bulkhead at the foot of Catherine be taken down, so that the alterations ordered in the flip between piers New. 34 and 85 may We pre rly oar- ried into ofiect; and that the fishermen, an others’ ooeu- pying seid building, be provided with etands on the east end of the market house on Catherino street; the — to be drawn from the appropriation for publie buildings ‘To Committee on Markets, By Assistant Alderman O’Knark—That the Manhattan ‘ompany lay the gax mains in Eighth avenue, ‘ty fourth: street to Fifty-firet street. Adopted. REPORTS. Of Coummittee on Potlee—In favor of paying the bill of Dr. Hill, for a ta rendered at the Twelfth ward station Adopted, ce on Finance—Recommoending the applica- tion of Charles Campbell be referred to the St Comn- mittee; in favor of remitting personal tax of J. F. Keoler; to conour to refund to Joseph J. West, taxes erroneously pald; te concor in granting applications of D. Lathzep chars, for correetion of tax; to concur im ing petition of Andrew Leeson and Julla A. Bui same, All adopted. Of same committee—To coneur to psy John B. Lore- poon, $10 per month for oe edurt room of seeond District Court. Adopted by the following vote :— Afirmaative—'the President, Messrs, Brown, Tait, Mab- Hatt, O'Brien, Maybee, Breaden, Ring, Bouton, MoGown, Stewart, Whelan, Barker, Crawford, O'Keefe, and MeCom- key—16. Of same—To concur in petition of Martine for a reduction of tax in 1847,—Referred back. Of Committee on Seowers—To covour in extendit to H. N. Warts on cowers in Tenth avenue, from ninth street, to and through Thirticth street, to avenue, and in Nieetcenth street, ‘rom Eighth to Seventh avenue, Adopted, Of Committee on Croton Aqueduct—Adverse, for the prevemt, to lay water pipes and set a in Thirty-third street, between Ninth and Tenth avenuen Adopted. OP Committee on Repairs and Supplies—In favor of veferring bills paid by pans mittee on Fire Department. Hose No, 22, to Com- ‘The Board then adjourned to Saturday afternoon, at @, o'clock. From the minutes. C, T. McCLENACHAN, Clerk. Resignation of Commodore Stockton. ‘The following 1s Commodore Stockton’s letter to Abe Governor of New Jersey, resigning his seat in the 8 gate of the United States :— To Mrs Fxcmixxcy Grorce F. Fort, Sunsey. or New f Six :—With a high apy tion of the honor re sponsibility of my position, and with a teat meek o my obligations to my for their vonfidence and soppert during the brief time 1 have thom in the councils of the nat I lease. to tender my resignation as a of United States from New Jerrey, to take effect on, or after dhedth af Mach next. Your exeellency will be werd to, It this com munication to the durirg their prosent aps. sion, Faithfully, your of, RO'AERT F. be setamt mo hei son United States sloops of waz Levant, for Barcelona, St. Loula, Commander Wario coe Macwilles 06s Tack | Moto om tie ati wt.