The New York Herald Newspaper, February 17, 1853, Page 1

Sy ‘THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 17362. MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1858. NEWS BY TELEGRAPA. |; PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS. Passage of the Deficiency Bill by the Senate, and Post Office Bill by the House. Senatorial Onslaught Against the Consus Superintendent. Bebaie in the House upon the Extraordinary Manoer of Trensacting Business. satan eee INTERESTING FROM ALBANY. New Proposition for Completing the Canals, The Mechanics Strike at Baltimore, &e., &e., &e. TUIRTYSECOND CONGRESS, SECOND Senate. Wastixeton, Fob. 16, 1853. CANAL AROUND ‘Tite O110 FATLS, The Cia laid before the Senate the report of the board of oilicers appointed to survey fora canal around the Falls of the Ohio. PASSAGE OF THE DEFICIENCY BI—TUN PACE TILL, Ete, Mr. Hunrer, (dem.) of Va., moved to take up the Defi eieney Dill. Mr. Brrorr, (dem.) of Ind., said he hoped a half hour ‘would be given to other business. He supposed the Sena- tor made the motion as a matter of duiy, and would take its being voted down kindly. Mr. Hurer said the Senator should speak for himself. He wanted bis motion to be carried. Mr. Hunter’s motion waa agreed to—ayes 21, noes 12, ‘The question pending was on the motion of Mr.Walker, 40 strike ont the provision increasing the salary of the Superintendent of the Census from $2,500 to $1,000, from Ahe time of the establishment of that oflice, in 1850. Mr. Downs, (dem.) of (a., eaid the matter was a very #mall one, and he could noi understand why there was #0 much noiso gade on every occasion when (his Census Superintendent: came before the Senate. ‘Ten times the amount of increase had Leen expended in debating tire matter. Mr James, (dem.) of R.I., concurred entirely with the Senator from Louisiana. Mr. Watxer, (dem.) of Wis., said this mon, Mr, Ken- nedy, stood before the Sonate pertinaciously determined not toabide by the oft-repeated decision of the Senate and of the House as to his salary. The Senate had threo times decided that his sulary was $2,500, and yet be had perpetually beer insisting that it was $3,000. Would the Senate now back out? The amount already appro- riated for the census was over $200,000; and ‘an addi- ional sum was asked for this year. besides allowing him the $9,000 he had been so porlinaciously pursuing since he had been in office. In the items of the account revised by the head of the Census Office, of the ex- penses of his trip to Europe, were two amounting to | nearly 400, for his passage in’ the steame to and from Liverpool, which items were returned and certii to by Mr. Kennedy as sums actually paid by him, in faet, he had never paid a cent for passage mong: way—he being allowed a fice passage. No voucher had ever been rendered for tliose items for the voucher had been refused by the company, because they could give none. ‘The whole trip to Europe was useless, and was wholly un- authorized or sanction ny law. The large expanse of the census so far was atiributable, doubtless tothe em- Noyment of the large number of clerks to enable the perintendent tocomplete hs history, which was to be ished for his pecuniary benefit, by Lippiucott, Gram- ho'kCo,. Tub census cf 1840, on which thirteen clerks were employed, was made one of the serions charges under which the administration of Mr. Van Buren broke down. Yet, what was the expense of that compared with the present, under the charge of this clerk, who seemed 80 disposed to get money for himself? Yet thts immaca- late Kennedy, with his ‘one hundred and ninety clerks, and the enormous sum of over $200,000, was unable to complete it without further appropriations. Were this | man’s accounts ina court of justice, and one item had had been thus proven to haye been fraudulent, the whole would have been looked upon with suspicion. His friends had better not press the immaculate character of Ken- Red, OF perhaps other charges might be produced to le! it RAILROAD Mr. Russ, (dem ) of Texas, opposed the inercase of a salary inn deliciency bill. Mr. Davis, (whiz) of Macs., said he knew this was a small matter, and bad been frequently Before the Senate ; but it always caine there by | means of the importunities of ‘this individual to have, by rome manner or other, a salary which had been refused him, It was to the manner in which it was sought to obtain the end that he objected. In the first place, this perscn was secretary to the Census | Board, ata salary of $5,000. When the consus bill was passed, the salary of the snperintending clerk was fixed at $2,500. He was appointed to that post. Upon the supplemental census bill Mr. Kennedy obtained a provi- sion, which passed unnoticed, under which, as Secretary of the Board and clerk of the censns, his salary might be construed at $5,000. He demanded the » The de- partinent sustained him: but the Compicoller 9! the Trea- suury would not fas the ‘accounts, becouse there was no Jaw under which he was entitiod to it. These facts com ing to the knowledge of the Sexate, a joint resolution was introduced at the session declaring that under no law could aay person be allowed any compensation as Secretery of fhe Consus Board, thus confining the ind dual to his salary as clerk of the census. This resolution passed the Senate, but remained unacted on in the fouse ‘The Sceretary of the Interior, under the sin- gular impression that the » ct of the House to act on the resolution was a rejection of the constraction of the ‘Senate, ordered the disbursing clerk to | y Mr. Kennedy at the rate of 35,000. The isbursing clerk, who had been a faithful ‘ofieer for twenty vears, said there was no law for such an allowance, and refused to pay it. fe wax dismissed for Fusal, and another appointed, who yielded obedience, This in dividus herefore, beon paid this 23,0099 year, this provision in the bill was to cover up and sane unauthorized payment made by the order of the Seere- tary, One of the very first acts of tha House, a wession, was to pass the resolution of the Sevate, ex Piatning ¢ js very subject. He object f a which this was attempted {o be accomplished. Lad this officer come forward, und, ina candid and opon mamier, | stated that his salary was inadeqnate to the dutics he | 3 had to Psi there would have been a disposition to t this men as meriting an inerease of salary. I ha intimated that he had a bias on this subject. Tak factsas he had stated them, and was there not sufficient in them in which every one maf tly rest his op- treat the application with respect. But that has not | deen his course; he has pursued every other means but | this 10 obtain his increased salary. did not consider | | position’ A select commitieo had made a re. on the census returns, which report this elerk h ised in almost libellous terms, and laid his eriticien | | on the | tables of Senators. Moreover, he had gone into the pub: We press, and bad made the most slanderous assaults | upon several Senators who had made opposition on s former oceasion to his movements. | Mr. Heyrer exprossed an ea:nest hore that a yote would be taken. Mr. Dowss said he prepared the supplemental act spo ken of, and under which it was stated that this person might have drawn two saleries. He justified the removal | of the disbursing clerk for refusing to pay the $3,000 thon | -allowed by Jaw, for at that time the explanatory resolu- tion had not passed both Houses. | Mr. Rrex moved the postponement of this bi'l, with a view to take up the Pacitic Railroad bill. He would re- gerd the vote on his motion as a test vote on that bill. Mr. Hunter raid he did not sec why the appropriation Hills should be postponed because the money itens were debated, and to take up another bill which would also be debated. Unless the pproprlation bills were now con- midered, they would be deferred to the last hour, when hey would be arranged by Conference Committees, “Mr. Betrer, (dem.) of 8. C., said he knew no bills ‘which should be debated more than those appropriating gmoney. Mr. Done, (dem.) of Towa, said he would regard this @s a test vote on the Railroad bill, and he would stand By the senator from Texos in gotting that bill through «even to the death or total exclusion of the appropriation Pills, if necessary. Mr. Bortanp, (dem.) of Ark., thought the Railroad bill ®hould pass, and ought to be taken up now. The question was taken, and the motion was rejected Py—Yeas 2, nays 25, as follows: Yras—Mesers, Atchison, Rell, Borland, Bradbury, Chase, @larke, Davis, Dodge of Wis., Dodge of 1 Towa, gles, Gwin, Janes, Jones of own, Jones of Tenn., Pratt, Rusk, Sebastian, Smith, Sumner, Underwood, Wade, BValker, and Weller—24. Nays—Mesars. Bayard, Bright, Brodhead, Brooke, But- Jer, Cooper, Dawson, Deenusslere Downs’ Fetch, Fite rick, Hale, Hamilx, Hunter, Mallory, Mason, ‘Mller, i Pettit, Phelps, Feward, Soulé, Spruance, Toueny Mr. Houston, (dem.) of Texas, said it was bad polie: fo Increase the lieried of clerks tsproportionate ta theit services, partioularly when the indiyitual did notdeserveit. Officer's mission to Europe had com- ‘mended him to the favorablo consideration of the Senate. Some time since there was « Worki’s Fair in London, and hough there wes no law for it, it was coneidered highly tment of the Interior should be k to produce the order, Dut was not th Bincer of the trearury until after be had eterna ene Bocope, Then he rendered hin aceount tor 81 166 is account for $1,750 ox- (Fenses. He had previously obtained the money on th ‘order of the Seoretary of the Interior. He presented no of other than the memoranda of his expenses. Hee comptcover refysed to pass the same to his credit, No vouchers have yet been presented. The Comptroller thought he would wait for vouchers, and wrote to Mr. Collins, of the New York and Liverpool Steamship Com pany, to know if he would not give a voucher on the two Items for passage from New York to Liverpool and fiom Liverpool back to New York—amounting to about $400, Mr. Collins answered that he could give no such vouchers, as nothing had been charged for those passages, it being represented that Mr. Kennedy was go- ng on government business. The account of ex yenses furnished by Mr. Kennedy was certified to y him as expenses necessarily incurred by him on hia tiip, and as falling much short of his actual outlay. It was not, Lowever, sworn to. Yet here were two impor- tant items of the account which were fraudulent on their face. A Mr. Mason, who at the same time travelled farther than Mr. Kennedy, returned as bis expenses $800, and another person returned as his expenses $600, He then entered into a critical examination of other items in the bill, and commented upon them with considerable sev crit ‘The question was then taken, and the amendment was agreed to by yeas 36—nays not counted. Mr. Bout ANp moved to amend the provision making ap- propriation for the continuaneo of ‘the capitol extension, by providing that none of the money should be expended till after the Ist of April next, in order ‘lat the investi- gation now g#ing on may be finished. ‘The subject of frauds, &e., in the work, was further de- bated, afier which the amendment wasagreod to. * Other amendments were submitted amd agreed to, and the bill was then passed. THE TEHUANTEPEC QUESTION, The Senate then took up the resolutions of the Com mittee on Foreign Relations on the subject of the right of way across the Ist}inus of Tehuantepec. Mr. Brooks, (ehiz) of Migs., resumed and concluded his remarks in tavor of the resolution, in reply to Messrs, Seward and Hale. Mr. Gwin, (dem) of Cal., moved, as 9 test question, that the revolutions be laid on the table, pending which the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives, Wasiincron, Feb. 16, 1353. PASSAGE OF THE PORT OFFICE I ‘The House took up the Post Office Appropriation bill when Mr. O1ns (dem.), of 8. C., moved an amendment proposing to change (he compensation of the deputy postmasters. This was ruled out of order, and the bill | was passed, ‘THE RECIPROCITY BILL. The SFrAKKr announced the next business to be the bill heretofore reported from the Committee on Commerce, to extablith reciprocal trade with the British North Ame rican colonies, upon certain conditions—the question be- ing on recommitting the bill to that committee. Mr. Svymove (dem.), of N. Y., said a desire had been manifested that the consideration of the subject should not come ori to-day, inasmuch as the report was laid on the tables of the members only yesterday, and aa tho bill iteelf is important in detail; he was willing to accede to the wishes of gentlemen. provided the bill will not lose its priority during the morning hour. Mr. Jones, (dem.) of ‘Tenn., thought that under the cireumstances the Dill was reported, the gentlemen skould consent to let the bill go to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, Mr. StyMoUR said the bill was reported by unanimous consent. When he stated ho should call it upat an early day, if it should be the pleasure of the House, he had made the usual motion to reeommit the bill, to keep it from going to the Speaker's table, and had moved that its consideration be postponed until Thursday. He now moved its consideration stand over, without prejudice to its priority, until to-morrow. Agreed to. The House went into Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union on the CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION JHLt., Mr. Dayiy, (dem.) of Va., remarked that it had been his intention to say something as to the condition of our foreign affairs, not, however, what should or ought not to be done in any contemplated contingency, nor still less, to say what we would not submit to in certain con- tingeneies, because he knew from the history of the coun- try that such a declaration beforehand has led to embar- rassment and no goed; but he had desired, so far as his information went, and lhe believed he had accurate infor. mation, tolet the House and country know as near as might Le, the precise condition of our foreign affuirs. However, as the Chairman of Ways and Means had changed the order of taking up the Indian and navy bills, owing to the ab- sence of the chairman of the one, and the sickness of the other, he (Mr. Bayly) did not rise to submit the remarks he desired. In the course of the debate yesterday, it was stated that the cause of delay in the public business way owing in a great measure to the ineffieiency of gentlemen at the head of the leading committees, although he knew the allusion of the gentleman fiom Georgia ¢ Stephens) was not designed for him personally. Ye! he vas at the head of the moat important committee— that of Foreign Affairs—the country might not so under- stondit. Although that committee ia of very great im- portance, yet, as far as the ordinary legislation of Con- gress is cozeerned, it has perhaps less connection with the business than any other. There are but few bills to eport or act upon. Tie desired to say, in justice to the ecmmittee over which he was proud 10 preside, that there has never been one day on which their docket has not Leen clenred. Onc of the causes of the advancement of business ix the diligence and promptitnde of that com mittee. Everybody knows that the French Spoliation Lill, which lies at the bottom of the huge mass on the Speuker's table, is the main bar to the getting at other bills which have there accumulated. ‘The fault is not in the rules, which are good and wise, ond easily understood, but inthe members. Instead of letting business come up in ils order, a ruspension of the rules is invoked every day, to act upon particular measures, @ rule which was only adopted to meet cmergencies and carry bills of press- in duce public mischief. Tt was due to the former Speaker of the Honse (Mr. Cobb) to say, that during the time he piesided, there was rot such a large accumulated mass of business as there is now. The only matter before the Committee of Foreiga Afairs is that of reciprocity, which will be reported tomosrow morning. ‘The subject was only brought to their notice a few since. This dis- pored of, there would be nothing on their docket, and no- thing belonging’to them, on the calendar, except the French Sypoliation bill. Mr. Narors, (dem.) of Miss., said he was deeply im- seed with the retiection yesterday, that the very first specch he ever had the honor to hear from the gentle manfrom North Carolina (Mr. Venable) was made noto- viously out of order. However, by the courtesy of the committee, the gentleman was permitted to speak an hour. Ard the first speech he (Mr. Nabors) desired to make, nid if made at all, it must be made of order. A gentleman who undertakes to lecture House should be satistied that he comes forward with clean hands. If he and the other members occupied as much time aa the gentleman, there would not be » nee to take a single vote. (Laughter.) ‘The gentle. san made a specch against fillibu-tering and Cuba, and ieifay one against the rules. He was surprised the entlemiin did not votice one prolific source of delay in iusiness, nud that is, muking precisely such speeches as the gentleman has ‘made. It would be recollected the gentleman recently said he aequiesecd in the Compromixe in obedicace to the views of North Caroliza. was known the gentleman opposed thos men sures for the reason that they would restrict the area of slavery: and yet, in his specch about Cuba, he said be st its acquisition, because it would increase Aare of N. the area of slavery. Ir. Vexanie, (dem. C., rose to reply. Gr of Ohio, rose to a question of her, under the Baltimore platform, ‘lemen over the way have a right to agitate. raises oad ie had objected to the compromise ures, beeause they limitcd slavery on our own terri tory, and he objected 10 filibustering and plundering Cuba, because we have no right to extend the area of slavery in ‘8 tervitory. Navors resumed—The speeches of the gentleman are in print, and any oue who has an interest that way, can exemine them. He further replied to Mr. Venable, soying among other things, one of tke causes of delay in business was making speeches about whieh members knew nothing. Such was the case yesterday, the gen tleman having admitted he knew nothing about the rules. Mr. Houston defended the Committce of Ways and Means from the charge of delaying business, and sh how bills had been obstrueted heretofore. From 17: the present time, in nineteen cases out of twenty the general appropriation bills have not been passed before the ddof March during the short session. ‘The delay in ansacting business has arisen, in part, fromthe lauda- ble desire of gentlemen to procure action upon the rail read bills, the French Spoliation bill, and others, but not ob: tlie, ed order of business. He had been told by gen- tlemen that the Lah rae bills shall not be passed unless the Speaker's table be cleared. The gencral debate now ceased, Mr. Brenton, (whig,) of Ia., moved an amendment, to Aicpense with the present per diem of members, and in- stead give them annually a salary of two thousand dol- lara. ‘The CHamMan declared it out of order. Varions amendments of little or no public importance, were made, when the committee rose. MARRLK STATUES OF THE PRESIDENTS. Mr. Brown, (dem.) of Miss., asked leave to introduce a joint resolution, authorizing the Secretary of State to contract with American seulptors for marble ‘statues of all the Presidents, commencing with Washington. Objections were made, and the House adjourned. The Stxtke in Baltimore, &c. THE MPCHANICS STILL PIRM—ANOTHER TURN-OUT— OPPOSITION MANIFESTOES, ETO. Bartimone, Feb. 16, 1853. The Paltimore and Ohio Railroad mechanics still re- fuse to go to work, the directors having only conceded $1 per week additional pay to each, whilst their demand is fifteen per cent advance on their former salaries. The President of the Kne has called another meeting of the board to-morrow, to endeavor to settle the difficulties, Tho engineers and brakemon threaten again the mechanics do not get, tholt demands Tee regattas promises to use his exortions to obtain the full demands of the men. The strikers haye issued a strong reply to tho add; sane employers, and declare their delormination nel te eld. The employés at the Gas Works struck to day for At. bag Bw cent advance, which was immediately accorded em. ‘The mechanies of Washington have tendered $290 weekly to support the strikers, importance, the delay in passing which might pro- | LEGISLATIVE DOINGS—AOTION ON MATTERS OF LN- TEREST 10 NEW YORKERS. SPRCIAL CORKSPONDENUE OF THE NEW YORK IKRALD. Aiuayy, Feb. 16, 1853. Mr. Vanderbilt's proposition to amend the constitution in order to obtain funds for the completion of the canals, is regarded as a counterpart of the nine million bill. From the manner in which it was received in the Sonate, it is evident that it will meet with opposition from high sources. It does not pledge the faith of the State. ‘The bill making a new state office, to be called Super- intendent of Railroads, elicited considerable debate, but ‘wae not decided. It is agreed to divido the Eighteenth ward of Now York, and a proposition has been submitted to divide the Se- ventecuth also. The Police bill will pass in nearly its original shape. A petition was presented complaining of the practice of giving free railroad tickets to members of the Legisla. ture. A law is asked to make it bribery to give or receive such tickets. The petition called out Mr. Burronghs, who denounced the practice in strong terms. Mr. O'Keefe contended that it was not bribery to be invited to ride in cars. Tho subject was referred to the Sudlciary Committee, where it will sleep to the end of the veasion. The members of both Housea transacted business with becomingdignity. During the whole day nota scene of disturbance ocourred. This argues well for the future. Governor Marey is expected home evory day. SEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. Arnany, Feb. 16, 1868. THE CANAL ENLARGEMENT QUESTION, Mr. Vanpenant (dem.) presented a paper containing resolutions embodying certain amondments to the consti tution providing for the enlargement of the canals. Ho asked consent to refer them to # aclect committee of five, part of which should be the Canal Committee. Mr. Wiuar (whig) intimated that the Champlain Canal was not embraced in the resolutions. Mr. Vanderbilt's motion prevailed, by ayes (Mr. Cornell). ‘The following is a copy of Mr. Vanderbilt's proposition:— Resolved, (If the Assembly concur,) That the following amendment be proposed to the Constitution of the State, that the same be referred to the Legislature to be chosen at the next general election of Senators, and be published for three months previous to making such choice, in con- formity with section one of article thirteen of the Conati- tution ; Strike out the third scetion of article seven, and insert the following instead thereof: Sec. 8. Atter paying expenses of collection, superinten- dence and ordinary repairs, and the sum of on6 million seven hundred thousand dollars appropriated by the first section of the said article seven, for the payment of the Principal and interest of the existing canal debt, and the sum of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars in each fiseal year, as a sinking fund to ay the principal and in- terest'of the debts in the second section of said article mentioned, the remainder of the revenues of the canals shall be applied in such manner as the Legislature shall direct, to the completion of the Erie canal enlargement, tothe enlargement of the Oswego canal, to the enlarge- ment of the Cayuga and Seneca canals, and to the com- pletion of the Geneseo Valley and Black River canals, and to the payment of the moneys which shall have been received into the Treasury for canal revenue certificates under chapter 483 of the laws of 1851, and the interest stipulated in said certifieates, until the said enlargements shall have been completed and the said canals finished, and the expense thereof, with interest, paid. And when the said’ objects shall’ have been accom- plished, the snm of one million five hundred thousand dollars ‘shall be appropriated and get apart out of the surplus revenues, in each fiscal year, as @ sizking fund, to pay the interest and redeem the Principal of the gene. ral fund debt, and of the other debts specified in the second section of raid article seven, until the whole shall be fully paid; and instead of providing for the appropria- tion and senaren rt of the said sum of one ion five hundred thousand dollars annually at the timo specified in raid second section, loans may be authorized, when necessary, to extend the time for the payment of any of said debia, with the interest, until the ssid remainders of the canal revenues shall be eufficient for that purpose, which remainders, as herein provided, shall, be sacredly applied to the purpose of paying the interest and extin- guishing the principal of all loans that may be so made; and when the said object shall have been accomplished, the remainder of the canal revenues, ager paying the expenses of collection, superintendence and repairs, shall be paid into the treasury of the State, subject to appro- priation by the Legislature, for the expenses of govern. ment. and for any other purposes authorized by the constitution. Yer the purpose of completing the said enlargement of the canals, and the finishing of the said other canals as herein mentioned, and for the purpose of repaying the said sum of money so received into the Teeasury, with the ure may anticipate the remainder of , by borrowing a sum not exceeding fifteen millions of dollars, in portions of not more than three millions of dollars in any one year. and the sole and exclusive credit of the remainders ¢o pledged, and expro :s- ly disevowing any obligation to imporea tax upon the Jeorle of this State, or to apply auy funds or revenues of he State, other than the raid remainders, tothe pay- ment of any part of the principal or interest of any sums ko borrowed. The proceeds of all such loans shall be severally and exclusively applied to the purposes for which eaid remain- der is hereby pledged. And the said enlargement of said canals shall be made and completed, and the others of said canals, herein mentioned, shall be finished, within six years after the adoption of this amendment by the people of this State, without imposing any direct tax for the same, or auy tort thereof. I deem it necessary that the foregoing amendment be made to the constitution, or some similar amendment, to enlarge the canals, and hereby submit it. JOHN VANDERBILT. 3, mays 1 XDUCATION IN NEW YORK—LUNATIC ASYLUM. Mr. Concer (dem.) reported a bill relative to the edu- cation of children in New York ci Mr. BrexMman (whig) a bill to establish a Western Iu- patic asylum. SURSTIIUTE FOR THE PACIFIC RATLROAD TILT. Mr. Bavcock (whig) asked leave to. present his substi- tute for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad bill. Mr. Benxrrr (dem.) objected. THE REGULATION OF RATLPOADS. The Committee of the Whole considered the bill to provide for the better supervision and regulation of rall- roads, the detsils of which were examined at length, and the committee reported progress. The Senate then adjourned. Assembly. Aimay, Feb, 16, 1893. PRUTIONS RATT ROAD TRAVELLING, Among the immense number of temperance and other petitions presented, was on asking for the enactment of a Jaw making it a penal offence for members of the Legis Inture, State Oficers and Judges, to receive free tickets on railroads. Mr. Bernovous, (Ind. dem ) of Orleans, moved that the petition be referred to a select committee. Mr. A. C. Hatt (dem.) of Oneida, moved that it be laid on the table. Mr. Garpner, (dem.) of Sullivan, moved that the petl tion be rejected. Mr. Burrovcas called for the ayes and noes, ‘The resolution of Mr. Gannsme was lost, by ayes 22, 9 noes 79. ‘Lhe resolution of Mr. A. C. Hatt was nays 52. ir. Cuawpri, (dem.) of Alleghany, moved the refor- ence of ihe petition to the Committee on the Judiciary. by ayes 45, Mr. Vivens, (whig) of Genesee, hoped tho subject vould be investigated and reported on. Mr recedents old and such subjects to 3 was @ universal Ber cus said there were new and good, for referring a a favorable select committee. custom. Mr. O’Keere, (dem.) of New York, said—I must can didly confers that I do not see the importance of the subject now under consideration, as my friend from Or- leans does. Without imputing any unworthy motives to the gentleman who presented the petition, | must char- acterize it as a gross and unwartantable invasion of our private rights, snd a palpable violation of our per se privi- leges. After the motion to lay en the table has been lost, I must either vote to refer it to a select committee, or to the Committee on the Judiciary. Iam op; to a #0. lect committee, sir, because there are no facts to invea- tigate. They ore plainly and nakedly stated in the peti- tion itself, and as plainly and nakedly accuse members of being eurceptible of corruption and bribery, be- cause they receive free Pg by compliment and courtesy ‘from some the rail companies. Are the parties who give us these tick vate corporators, and do not give them as an act of personal courtesy merely? Sir, it is monstrous that a man, even if he lator, cannot receive an act of kindness without open to the charge of corruption. For one, by voting for a committee of investigation, T will not it the chat even of susceptibility, and shall vote to have this matter referred to the standing Committee on the Judiciary of this House, because ae have been selected, not only on accouut of their legal learning, but on account of their plain, common sense, and, I may say it, conservative views on these out of the way and irregular matters. fr. CHAMPLIN said he would scorn any gift contamina- ere the odor of bribery, but there was nothing of the ‘The petition was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. EDUCATIONAL MATTRRS, ETC. Mr. Patterson reported by bill to authorize the New York Central C to sell real ontate. Also, adverse to & bill in regard tofree achoola. Also, in favor of a survey of the State, and supplying school districts with county and State maps. w ed amend Taw in regard to i Mr. Waaxa re) w in regat ncorpo- rations. Also, i nyiaked law in relation to joint stock associations. WILISAMERORG WATRR COMPANT. Mr. Hewom: reported to gmend chartey of Williams. burg Water Co ang. PRICE TWO CENTS. MLECON FRAUDS. Mr. Haoruy reported favorable to the bill for the sup pression of bribery at elections. Hr WGITERNTH WARD. Mr. £1. Joun, from the select committee, reported to divide the Fighteenth ward in New York. THE MILITIA LAW. Mr, Texvtx, on leave, called up a Senate resolution re quiring the codification of the militia law. Concurred in, BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. CLavr to elect the Auditor of the Canal Depart ment by the people. By Mr. Gary for a penny savings bank in New York. Nothing else of interest transpired prior to adjourn- ment. Fatal Fight between two Sallors, &. Baunmorg, Feb. 16—8 P, M. A man named Robert Redmond, a sailor, just dis- charged from the frigate Raritan, was killed in a fight with a shipmate, at Portsmouth, on Friday last. The murderer, it is supposed, escaped to Baltimoie. New Orleans papers of Thursday are received, but we find uothing of importance in them Another Fatal Rallrond Accident, Rocierer, Feb. 16, 1353. Charles Hodges, a brakeman on the Syracuse and lto- chester Railioad, was instantly killed last night, from bin head striking against a brid; Ship Henry Pratt Sunk. PunLaDRLrHra, Feb. 16, 1855, ‘The ship Henry Pratt, lately arrived from Palermo was yesterday afternoon sunk at her wharf in Southwark, by a block of marble falling through her decks into the hold, ir consequence of the breaking of the slings. The block passed down end foremost, crushing its way through both decks, and starting her planks. caused her to settle down ina very short time. She lies in eight feet water at low tide. “All her cargo is out, except about 160 tons of marble. The block that fell weighed five tons. The vessel is owned at the eastward. Departure of the Canada, Boston, Feb. 16, 1863. The R. M. steamship Canada, Capt. Stone, railed at to-day for Liverpool, via Halifax. She takes out 7,060 In’ American gold. The Southern Steamers. Savanwan, Feb. 15, 1853. The steamship Florida, Captain Woodhull, has arrived at her wharf in this city, in fifty-seven anda half hours from New York. ez CuaRteston, Feb. 15, 1853. ‘The steamship James Adger, from New York,’ arrived at the bar at sixo’clock, and at her wharf in this city at nine o'clock on Monday night. City Intelligence. Inqeresnind LECTURE BEFORE TH M¥CHANICS’ LysTrrUTE. —A_leeture will be delivered this evening, at cight o'clock, before the Mechanics’ Institute, by Mr. Aloxander Jones, on the subject of free education and industrial free schools. Tur Weatinr.—Yesterday a very unpleasant change in the weather took place, “At an early hour in the morn- ing, the wind changed from the west to the east;in a few hours after, the rain begun to descend rapidly’ and continued to do so all day without intermission. ‘This rain will be the means of giving the sidewalks a good washing, which has latterly been very mueh needed. ‘The thermometer at the HERALD office ranged from 50 to 65 deg. above zero. Postronrp.—1lie lecture to be delivered last evening, at Metropolitan Hall, by Rey. Mr. Fitch, on “California,” bin stponed on account of the very severe state of the weather. Miss Bacon commences, by invitation, her course of Historical Lessons in Brooklyn this evening. See adver- ticement. ‘Tus Comm Surtivax.—Deputy Sherif Gilmore yester- ay conveyed Jamos Sullivan from the city prison to Stile prixon at Sing Sing, there to remain during his na- tural life. Sullivan, it will be remembered, was to havo been executed with ‘Joseph Clark, but through the cle- meney of the Governor his sentence was commuted. Sirammoat Accrent—Lire Presernvers.—We hayo al- ‘ways maintained that it is the duty of government to see that steamboats engaged in passenger trafic, were fur- nished with a life preserving apparatus, sufficient to suve all on board, in case of accident by collision or fire, re- rdless of expense to the companies to which they’ be- fong. As the new steamboat law comes into operation, we trust that the executive will remember our maxim, that the preservation of the lives of the traveling public is of the first importance. We are led to these remarks by the inspection of s simple article, called the “Nauti- Jus,” or “‘Yelf-inflating Life Preserver,”’ forwarded to our office by Mr. John W, Bennett, late keeper of the Minot’s Kock Light House, Mass., which can be put in use in a moment by drawing the ends apart and. inserting a plug. Upon drawing it around tho body, it fully inflates, and is capable of sustaining two persons in the watcr with safety. The “Life Preserver” has been examined, and is strongly recommended by the President of the Board of Underwriters, the Chairman of the Humane Soci- ety, Marine Inspector, and the leading ship owners of Boston, with other gentlemen of like standing in New Redford, Cleveland, Racine, Kenosha, and other places The Nautilus appears to be very worthy of patronage. We have also reen very strong testimonials, written after actnal experiment, of the “Stanton Life Boat,” patented by Colonel Stanton, of the United States army. Firrs.—About half-past two o'clock P. M., on Mon- day, flames were discovered issuing from the dwelling houre of Mr. Mildeburgher, No. 106 Waverley place, near Washington square, and were not extinguished until pro: perty to the amount of $500 was destroyed. The fire origi- bated in the attic floor, from. some defect in the tore pipe, and to this floor alone tho fire was oonGned. The roof’ was very much damaged, a great portion of it being burned off. "The house next door, No. 108, was somewhat damaged by water. If it had not been for the atronuous efforts of the fire department—who were promptly on the ground—the entire building would no doubt havo buen de- stroyed. At 83g o'clock, on Sunday evening, a fire broke out ina three story frame house in Thirty-rixth street, near Ninth avenue, belonging to Henry O'Farrell, but was quickly extinguished with a few pails of water. The fire originated in a closet on the third floor. ACCIDENT FROM BURNING Fiuro.—Anothes of these acci- dents, »hich we have so often to record, happened on Sun- day evening, at the house No. 546 Houston strect. It appears that Mrs. Bucknell, who occupies the house, set fire to a dress which was hanging up in her bedroom, and in attempting to Se the flames she upset the lamp, which immediately exploded, burning her bands and face ma very severe manner. ‘The room also took fire, but it was quickly extinguished by the occupants. Excursion ov Excrne Company No. 8 to Wasuincrox.— ‘The members of this company will proceed on an exer sion to Washington, on the 28th instant, stopping at Fhiladelphia and Baltimore on the way. Their principal object in visiting Washington is to be present at the Pre sidontia! inauguration, on the 4th of March. AcciprNts.—On Wonday, a man named William Schacher fell into the yault in front of the new building, corner of Vesey and Church streets, severely injuring himself. He waa conveyed to hi nce by the police of the Third district. voy, employed as a porter in the store of T. T. Kelle Front street, fell from the third story of the building, through the hatchway, to the ground floor, and was seriously injured. He was conveyed, by order of Mr. Kelley, to his residence. Acaent.—About 9 o'clock on Tuesday evening, a man, named John Henry, fell from the window of a house in Washington street,'and was reverely injured. Dr. De Forrest was immediately sent for, and dressed his wounds. Bunstixa or Croton Waren Pires.—During Tuesday night no less than threo Croton water pipes burst in different stores in the lower part of the city. ‘The stores of Mr. Griffin, No. 118 Nagenu xtrect, Mr. Aubery, in the same street, and the store No. 106 Wall street, were all flooded from the bursting of these pipes, Coroner's Inquest Merancuory Drati rrom [vreMrKRance.--Coroner Hil- ton held an inquest on Tuesday evening, at the house No. 88 Hamilton street, upon the body of ‘a woman named Rose Carrol), who died in her bed suddenly, about. six o’elock in the morning. Mathew Carroll, husband of the deceased, deposed to the fact that he came home about one o'clock in the morning; I was in liquor; I went to bed soon, and was sick; the deceased held up my head; she had her hand under it when I went to sleep; she had made a bed upon the floor for me; I awoke about six o'clock this man and found her lying on her left side w the floor, with her head near mine; her face was cold; called her, and she did not answer;I then got up and went out, d upon returning in ten or fifteen minutes, T opened one of the shutters; upon looking at the deceas. ed, I thought her in a fit similar to what I seen her in before; she was in the habit of getting intoxicated occa- sionally; when in such a state, she was accustomed to have fits; I have seen her have them ten or twelve times; she drank three or four glasses of brandy yerter- day; I did not notice her to he intoxicated; I been inking pretty freely myself. The witness them describ- ed his raising up the iy and finding ad. Other testimony corroborative of this was given. Jr. Witherell made a post-mortem examination of the bod: In my opinion the deceased died of congestion of the brain, produeed by intemperance. Verdict accordingly. ‘The deccased was twenty-three years of age, and a native of Ireland. Svppen Deata mm Tam Crry Prison—INTHMPERANCE.— Coroner Wilhelm held an inquest, yesterday afternoon, at the Tombs, ‘upon the body of Daniel Camerdy, who died there suddenly on Agar y ibgren A It appeared im ovi- dence that deceased had been rc] a ae for drunkenness. About four o’clock on Tue: afternoon he was rent in intoxicated; he was placed in a bunk in one of the cells. Ina short time he fell out, and was put in 5 At five o'clock, the day men re} the man i; however, it was found that he sti!l breathed, and after exertion to recover him, he died about eleven o'clock at night. Doctor Covil made anexamination of the body a expressed the opinion that deceased came to his dea! a xy, produced by intemperance. Verdict ac - ively. eceased 7 @ native of this city, and about thirty-nine years 5 Dekri tx tue Ore Hoserrat.—Coronee Hilton will hold ‘an inquest this morning, at the 4 Hospital, upon the of a woman Anno Wolfe, who died there yes: ‘Sthe? vp ton the traned auetee Cine she reoekred ei falling or jumpi=g from ip Mleventh street, a short time since. "| MOVEMENTS OF PRESIDENT PIERCE, AIS ARRIVAL IV NEW YORK, Bey Bln dere Our New Hampshire Correspondence. Concorp, Feb. 1, 1853. Dipariure of General Pierce—The Now Cabinet Definite'y and Unchangeably Formed-—Nobody but General Pierce and the Members themselves jincw its Composition—Has Senator Hunter Declined ?—Where is Ex-Governor Marcy Trouble Among the Buckeye Democracy in Ohio— Chance for a Speculatiom—Snow Storm—News from Washington. General Pierce, accompanied by his Secretary, Sidney Webster, Esq., willleave town thi ter. General P. will probably arrive in New York on Wednesday. He expects to reach Washington somewhere from the 1Sth to the 24th inst.—on Tues- day or Wednesday of next week, most probably. After reaching Boston, Mrs. Pierce, who is now there, at the residence of the late Amos Lawrence, will final- ly determine whether to accompany him further or not. At any rate, she will probably not proceed be- yond Philadelphia until after the inanguration. Gen. Pierce desires to make the journey in as private and quiet a manner as possible. He leaves here with the best wishes of the great mass of his fellow citizens, that his health and strength may be spared ‘to ad- minister the affuirs of this great nation daring his term of office. He would be escorted out of town by a large delegation of his fellow citizens, had he not expressed his wishes to the contrary. In view of his recent domestic affliction, it is to be hoped that he may be allowed to proceed to the seat of government quietly, and free from personal importunity. Office- seekers should bear in mind that they will gain little by presenting their applications to him at this time. This is a great country, and contains ‘‘a great many beebles,”’ as the Dutchman said. Its new President cannot attend to all of them at once. General Pierce starts for Washington with his cabinet definitely and unchangeably formed. I state this upon good authority. The New Hamphire Patrict of to-morrow will bear out the statement. ‘The cabinet is as fixed as the laws of the Medes and and Persians. I learn, also, that General Pierce has communicated the names of the cabinet to no person in this town—not even to his most intimate friends. No one but the distinguished gentlemen selected, either here or elsewhere, probably know who will compose it. As the Hkraup’s correspondents from this place have frequently predicted, the seal will not |. most likely be broken until the 4th of March. The newspapor ramors that General Pierce has written letters to Wathington announcing the names of cer- tain cabinet members to be, as well as a similar state. ment that he has advised Major Lally of his inten- tions, have no foundation. Itis confidently asserted here that Senator Clemens, of Alabama, has not been appointed in tho cabinet, and has not desired to be. One or two bets of beavers can be obtained among some of the wiseacres, that General Cushing is not to take the State Depart- ment, nor Commodore Stockton the navy. My pre- vious inquiry, whether Senator Hunter has really re- fueed that place, has not yet been definitely answered from Washington. It is also worthy of remark that ex-Governor Marcy is enjoying the mild weather of a Cuban winter with a sang froid unprecedented for one of your New York politicians, considering the near approach of the Ides of March. What does it mean? ‘The “ bards’ and “ softs’ also appear to have become suddenly tranquil, thanks to that oyster supper at the Eagle Hotel, in this town, and the firs rate notice given it in the Heraup. In the mean time, the Buckeye democracy of the Buckeye Stat seem to be at sixes and sevens about the Postmaste Generalship. Had they begun their quarrel a littl earlier, it might have been fatal to Ohio, and may have been as itis. All things considered, the com- position of the new cabinet is an enigma. It bids fair to astonish the natives when made public, as much asthe nomination of General Pierce did the Seward & Co. whigs. What is the New York mar- ket price of “ Fluid Extract of Valerian,” “ Watts’ Nervous Antidote,” and ‘Galvanic Necklaces ?” ‘There is now a chance for a speculation in these ar- ticles among the anxious seats. Yesterday, about six inches of dry snow fell here— wind east. To day, with a pretty strong north-west wind, it has become itinerant. On the hills, I learn, it is badly drifted. The cars were but slightly de: tained this forenoon. Thermometer, at snnrise, 16. Letters received here from Washington, announce that there is now but little speculation on the c: among the democratic members of Congress; that they seem to be almost universally of the opinion that the matter isin good hands, and are willing to abide by Gen. ce’s decision. In the meantime, there is much anxiety among a large number of office-holders, very recently converted from Seward whiggery, lest Gen. P. may make a mistake. This anxiety is likely to be realized. From incontrovertible statistics, I am able to state that, of the whole number of active whigs holding office at Washington on the Ist of May last, there were only three who dared avow themselves friendly to Mr. Webster, out of the State Department. The remainder were noisy Seward-abo- litioniets of the rankest stamp, many of whom busied themselves in ei low personal abuse of General Pierce, and were still more severe on Mr. Webster. Ina letter from Washington, written for the Henan, Feb. 1, 1852, I predicted Gen. Scott's nomination, and advised you that Mr. Webster had no strength in that city—thut the whole force of office-holders there was acting under Senator Seward's orders, against him and for Scott. Did I not predict truly ? PENNACOOK. Axzival of General Plerce in New Yerk. INCIDENTS OF THE JOURNEY FROM BOSTON—? FELLING AT NEW HAVEN, ETC. General Vierce arrived in this city a few minutes afier twelve o'clock last night. The President elect left Boston rather suddenly, in the train via Now Maven, at twenty-six minutes past three o'clock yesterday after- noon, and was at the depot of the company, in Twenty- seventh street, New York, at the above hour. He was accompanied by Governor Seymour, Sidney Webster, Feq., private secretary to the President, and Sergeant O'Neil, his faithful veteran attendant. ‘he distinguished party occupied a rear car during the entire journey, and did not quit it until the train stopped at New Haven. ‘The delicate appreciation of the feelings of General Pierce, displayed by his fellow-passengers at this point, was highly creditable to them. There was no crowd, no bustle, and no staring, but each vied with the other in showing a respectful deference to him, both on account of his position and private sorrow. The General supped at New Haven in the ordinary room. Having arrived at Twonty-seventh street, the party was shown to a private carriage by the conductor of the train, and drove rapidly to the Astor House, when General Pierce immediately retired to his room, after expressing an earnest hope that no demonstration would be made during his short stay among us. We were pleased to find that the people here bad anticipated his wishes in this respect, for no crowd assembled either at the railroad depot or the Astor House. The politicians and placemon werefupon the qui vive from early in the morning; but neither politics nor hope of place were allewed to super: sede the good taste and politeness of the democracy of New York. More Work for Gen. Pierce. WHO ARE TO BE THE COLLECTORS, POSTMASTERS, UNITED STATES MARSHALS, ETC., ETC. After the result of the recent Presidential election was made known, we decmed it our duty, as faithful chroniclers, to give the names of the aspirants for places in the Cabinet. Now that the Cabinet is agreed upon, and the list snugly put in Gen. Pierce's pocket till the 4th of March, and the useless lumber cleared away, the smaller offices in the gift of the President attract attention. These offices are im- portant in local points of view, and we give lists of the candidates, as far a’ we have been able to a4 certain them :— NEW YR'RK. U. 3, Attorney, Sonthera Dia. “ « “ “ « « « « dobn McKeon. Lorenzo B Shepard John Van Buren , John Cochrane, 1... P. Y.Catler Anthony J. Bleecker. Enoch &. Camp. “ “ « Ivaiah Rynéers “ “« “ “ C. 8. Bogardus val Officer New You. Daniel EK Delavan. Nathaniel Pearce, Augustus Sechelt William F. Havemeyei William B. Maclay. Nelson J. Waterbur, Aaron Vanderpoel John J. Cisco General Randa! Jobn Vernan. -Suryoyor of the Port,‘ ‘ollector of the Port, — “* ib ‘Lreasurer, : S. Marshal, Northern Hin. < “ “ a “ « « “a INNECTICUT. Postmaster of Hartford. “ « “ « MASSACHUSETTS. Benjamin F. Hallett, Charles L. Woodbury. Adams Pailey....., Nathaniel Hawthorne. Charles Thompson Tudpe Bishop. CB OEE Joveph ©. Kent..... vostmaster of New Bedferd. MISSISSIPPI. . U.S. Marshal in Vicksburg. D, RYLAND. + Collector of Baltimore. “ “ Madison McAfee. . Carrol C. Spence. W. G. Krebs... George W. Allen. ‘Thowas Brashear John B, Roberts... Postmaster of Zanesville. YLVANIA, -Collector of Philadelphia. -Postmaster of Philadelphia. .U.S Marshal, Western Dist. ALABAMA. +++. Judge U. S. Supreme Court. ILLINOIS, Jommissioner of Land Office. ISCONSIN. -Commissioner of Lani Offtee. Nathaniel B. Eldred J. Severns... Charles Lyman John A. Campbell... Robert Smith Charles H. Larrabee... TELEGRAPHIO, The Latest Cabinct Btmors. Wasnixewtr, Feb. 16, 1868, ral Pierce, ina letter to a friend in this clty, stages unequivocally that his cabinet will be formed before he lcaves Concord, and that no infiuence which may be ex- erted at Washington will induce him to change it. ‘The difficulty of adhering to a determination of this king against the pressure of politicians at Washington, may | be inferred when it is remembered that Presidonts Jaek- cn, Polk, and Taylor, came to Washington with the same pre-determiration, but were indaced to re-consider apd change their cabinets, either partially or completely, after rcuching the capital. Atmaxy, Feb. 16, 1858 Reports are flying about that Judge Greene C. Brousom is to go into Gen. Pierce's cabinet. From Rio do Janeiro, (Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.) Rio ps JANERO, Jan. 3, 1868, Advices received to-day report the loss of the American bark Ottawa, of New York. She capsized and sunk om the bar going into Rio Grande. All hands safe. Sehr. Sierra Novada and ship Grey Eagle arrived to-day. On the Ist inst., our Minister gav public reception. ‘The newly appointed consul (Mr. Gordon) for Permam- buco arrived cut in ship Banshee, and will proceed to his post ina day or two. Since the morning of the Ist it has rained contim keeping colle back from market, and also increasli ravages of the fever, which is now raging to a fearfulex. tent, more particularly among the shipping. ‘The amount of coffee shipped from this country daring the year 1852, to all parts of the world, was 1,950,000 Later from Fort Laramie and Salt Lake, A telegraphic despatch from Independence, Mo., dated Yebreary 5th, says: — The falt Lake mail reached here yesterday, bringing us dates of the 12th of January from Fort Laramie, that point thecarriers have not been able to 0 or come, for three or four months, on account of snow. Such a winter has not been known in that regionfor many years. The American Fur Company have it many of their cattle and horses. Bufinlo and antelopes are found dead in some of the canons—having been froven. Tutt’s com- pany, of which I wrote you last, have moved their camp a few miles, over to some neighboring timber. Quite a pumber of the men are frostbitten, and a few more cattle have died. The snow between Laramie and Kearney has not melted much—its average depth is fifteen inches. ‘ihe mail had to follow the meanderings of the river, and pack their provisions and mail. Not much news from either post. Messrs. Meer and. Mechelle came as passengers from Laramie, We have no local news of interest. The thermometer icaied one degree above vero this morning ing Marine Affajrs. Tur Catone Star Enucssoy, which left on Tuesday after: noon for Norfolk, returned same right and anchored near the Hook. She proceeded again yeaterday morning, du- rivg the blow. Mars vor Carirorsia.—It will be seen by their adver+ tirement, that forthe convenience of the public, a letter bag is made up under the late United States postal ar- rangement at the office of {he Vandevbilt Line, No. 9 Bat- tery place. Bag closes on cach suilmg day at 2 o’elook P.M. Letters six cents each ‘Tor Steamsme Sura Nevapa, Capt. Wilson, which ar- rived at Rio Janciro Jan. 3, on her way to San Francisco, from this city, made the run in twenty-two days. ‘Tae Su ANTARCHC.—At the requost of the consi, Dr. R, H. Gordon, of this city, consonted to go on bowed the ship in Hampton Ronds, and visit the sick, on Wed- nesday. He has since communicated with them, and we Tearn that there were between seventy and eighty sick, chiefly of ship fever; but only one case of small pox re- maining, the rest who had that disease being conyales- cent. ‘There haye been three or four deaths, but no new case of disease since the ship came into the Roads. Her condition is most horribly filthy, and itis astonisht that the havoc among the passengers was not qreatere ‘To add to the appalling misery, several births took plaoe on the pas. br. Gordon deservos much praise for thus venturing, were, into the very jaws of death, in the cause of humanity, for we learn that he extended his professional assistance throughout the ship, and in an in- folerably feetid and nanscous atmosphere. Messrs. Mal- lory & Co., the eonsignees of the ship, recived a tele- genie despatch on Thursday, from her owners in New york, announcing that the ateamtug Titan would leave that evening for Hampton Roads, to tow the ship around to New York, aud she will probably leave the Roads to- day.—Norfolk Herald, Feb, 12. Lavyet.—A beg ta ship of 1,400 tons, called she Storm King, owned by Measrs. Snow & Rich,’ was launched om Friday afternoon by Mr. John Taylor, Cholsea, and was immediately taken under the shears at the Navy Yard her masts, She will load for San Fransisco im ¢ Williams’ line, and will be commanded. Naval Intelligence. Siraemp Pownatran.—The following is a list of the officers of this vessel, which left Norfolk last Sunday for Jepon.— Captain William J. Mectaney, Taeutenants— son, R. B. Pegram, F. 8. J. HL Adai W. I. Boudinot. Surgeon—C. D. Neem Passed Ast ‘itapt Surgeon—C. Hl Wheelwright. Assistant Surgeon —Albert Schriver. Purser—J. C. Fld Master Aet- ing, Nicholson, Captain's Clerk—J. M. Bibby. Par- ser’s Clerk—Thomas C. Dudley. Pas dshipmen—K. Y. McCauley, J. K. Wilson, . Gray, R. Seldea. Brevet Capt. Marines—R. Tansill’ Master's Mates—J. P. Wil- Kams, J. Rogers, T. B, Schaeffer. Chief Engineer—G. Sewell; First Assistant, J. P. Whippio; Second do., W. H- King, G, Gideon, J. Fatren; third do., 'W. 8. Sta Youth, L. Arnold. Bostswain—W. Whiting. 8. G.’ City, Carpenter—J. 0. Butler. Sailmaker—@. Parker. She had been ready for sea several days, but had been detained for two first acsistant engineers. ‘The Nor- folk Beacon says she will probably touch at Madeira om her route; also, St. Helena, Cape of Good Hope, island of Madagascar, Ceylon, island of Borneo, Singapore, and from thence to Macao. ‘The U. 8. steamer Engineer, Master Olmstead, Roget arrived at Norfolk 14th instant, from Washington, tanks for the U. S. steamer Alleghany. OUR NAVAL, CORRESPONDENCE. Norrouk, Feb, 12, 1853, ‘The United States steamer Powhatan raised steam this morning, with the intention ofp to sea, if the istant engineers made their appearance timore. er for hom she has been waiting pod Wednes. day last; but they did not arrive, consequently the steam: any ital tags Sows Tubtaaned tte opi he will ge, to sea to-morrow, whether he has pre ment of officers or not. Court Calendar—This g Ustrep Stares District Court.—Nos. 27, 33 to 42. Surrewe Court—Gencral Term.—Nos. da, 22, 7, 23, 25, 31, 27, 88, 35, 36, 37. # COURT—Circuit.—Nos. 5, 54, 24, 21, 140, 18, #3, 449, —| inches .)—Nos. 200, neat ae shh 21,"622,'623, 624, 525, 626, 927, Sad