The New York Herald Newspaper, February 24, 1853, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 7369. MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1853. SALES AT AUCTION, mi OI ood etl vg DRIAN H. MULLER, AUCTIONEER. —VALUABLE A, rty on Vesey street at Auction, Adrian H. ‘uller will sel! at auction, on Vriday, Feb. 25th, 1863, at 32 o’elock M., at the Mercliants’ Exchange, the’ yery de- sirable lot of pround, togetlier with the buildings thereon, situate on the north + t Vesey street, between Broad- way and Church streets, known as 28,’ being 2! feet 10 tnches in width, with party walls on both sides, by 76 feet in depth, more or less. "For further particulars, ap- ply to the auctioncer, No. 7 Wall strect, corner of Ne Mi —DESIRABLE Ao H. MULLER, AUCTIONEE! residence on Stuy street at auction,—Adrian H Muller will sell at auction, on Friday, Feb. 25th, 1853, at12 o’elock, at the Merchants’ Exchange, the two story and attic brick house and lot No, 86 Stuyvesant street, ‘opposite St. Mark’s Chureh, with a convenient stable en ‘the rear on Ninth street, with under cellars and stalls for | vesant street and 25 on four horses; lot, 50 feet on St Ninth street: House 26 5 feet in depth, built in the ‘dest manner, with baths, water closets, &c., and most conveniently arranged. NTHONY J. UL! and peremptory # near aud between le, fen Island, lute the property of Dr. J. G. Westervelt, viz. :—Anthonty J. Bleecker wll sell at public auction, on Thursday, the 10th day of March, 1853, at twelve o'clock, at the Merchants’ ixchange, in'the city of New York” he following desirable property, viz.: about 3:0 eliwice building lots. forming nearly eight Dlocks of ground, situated and bounded by Westervelt avenue, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh avenues, and by Brook street, situated at Siaten Island, and between New Prizbton and Tompkinsville, ‘The whole of this property is within five minutes walk of | both the New Brighton and Tompkinsville ferries, The ayerage time from any portion of the property to either of the above ferries, and from the ferry in New York to Wall street or its vicinity, is within forty minutes by | steamboat either from New Brighton or ‘Tompkinsyille every half hour, fare 614 cents, and, by commutation, lower than auy stage line in the city of New York. From ‘the entire property there is a fine view of Sandy Hook, “the ocesn, the whole of New York Bay, Long Island shore, from Fort Hamilton to ‘Wiltemsbarg, the East and North rivers, Newark, and Newark bay ‘of the property may be seen every day during the weok, between the hours’ of 10 A. M. and 3 o'clock P. M, at alones’ Nautilus Hall, at Tompkinsville ferry, Staten Inland, who will give all the necessary information, ‘The streets are opened and graded. The terms are ten per cent and the auctioncer’s fees on the day of sale, forty per cent on the delivery of the deeds, and the balance may remain on bond and mortgage for five years, if re- guired. For maps deseribing the above property apply the auction ser, No. 7 Broud street, New York. DRIAN H. MULLER, AUCTIONKER.—VALUABLE B. Mw roperty on Sixth strect, near avenue D.—Adrian r willsell at auction, on Friday. Feb. 25, 1858, at 12 o'clock, at the Merchants’ Exchange, the two three Mory modérn brick houses and lots, Nos. 381 and 383 Sixth street, near avenue D. ‘The street issewered, and a rain is made from the sinks and cespools through the yards; Croton water, &c. Two-thirds of the purchase money can remain on bond and mortgage. NTHONY J BLEECKER WILL SELL AT AUCTION, on Friday, February 26th, 1863, at 12 M., a; the Mer- Chants’ Exchange, the following very desirable property, Viz: On Forty-Atth street, two choice lots, with te new frame buildings thereon, situated on the south side of Forty-fifth street, between Yourth and Lexington ave- mues, and commencing 150 feet, east of Fourth avenue. The lots are each 25 fect by 100'feet 5 inches in depth. B: JOSEPH HEGEMAN, AUCTIONEER.—FRIDAY . AUCTIONEER. —LARGE bout $20 beautiful buil ighton and Tompkins ‘The agent Feb. 25th, at 2 o’clock P. M., in Smith stroct, third use north of Baltic, Brooklyn, household furniture, walnut chamber furniture, feather beds, palliasses, ma- yy dreas bureaus, marble top washstand, mahogany parlor furniture, tetea-tete, &., &., and the usual assortment of kitchen furniture. ¥ H. H. LEEDS & CO.—ON MONDAY, FEB. 28, AT No. 597 Broadway, opposite Niblo’s—A the stock wines, cordials, liquors, &c., with the fixtures, appa- Ratus, &c. Wines—Madeira, sherry, port, &c., of fine uality and rare vintage. Clareis—Chateau, Lafitte, Ghstesn. Margaux, and’ Ta Rove. Burgundy’ Wines! Beaume, Chambertin, Hermitage, Cote Roti, Clos de ‘Vougeot, Romané, Couté Pomard. ' In casks—Hermitage, Pomard, Tavel, Cornas. Liquors, &c.—Cognae and P. C. &Co, brardies, Holland gin, Muscat, &c,—in all about 100 dozen bottles and 17 casks. Also the entire fixtures, consisting of counters, desks, measures, bottling appa ratas, and a complete assortment of utensils, suitable for a wine merchant. ‘Ihe ubove wines, &c., with the fixtures, will be positively sold without reserve, for ac- count of whom it may conce: y¥ JAS. M. MILLER—AT AUCTION.—IMPORTANT sale of valuable property on Thursday, February ‘@Uth, at the Merchants’ #xclange—House No. 136 Nas- agau street, corner of Beckman. Two-thirds of the pur- chase money can remain on bond and mort , at reven: r cent per annum, for two years. For further particu- ra, apply to the auctionecr, ‘81 Maiden lane. OLE & CHILTON, AUCTIONEERS.—PEREMPTORY tale of the valuable double house and lot No. 99 St. Mark’s place, at auction.—Cole & Chilton will sell at auc- tion, on Monday, February <8th, at 12 0’clock, at the Merchants’ Exchange, the valuable three-story and attic ba: and under cellar brick house and lot’ No. 99 St. Mark’s place, (Eighth street), the lot is 37 feet 6 inches, front and rear, and 110 feet deep; the house is built and finished in the best manner, with mahogany doors, mar- Ble figure mantel pieces, plited grates, &c., Croton water, Pierce’s range, bath room, and dining room painted in fresco. The house covers the whole front of the lot and in 54 feet deep, exclusive of an enclosed piazza of 6 feet 5 inches deep; there are fourteen rooms, besides kitchen, Darement, Ac. Three-quarters of the purchase money may remain on bond and mortgage fora limited time. For more particulars, apply to the auctioneers, No. 9 Wall street. Title perfectly clear. The house may be seen at any time previous to the day of sale, Monday, 28th instant. OLE & CHILTON WILL SELL AT AUCTION, AT THE ¢ Merchants’ Exchange, Friday, Feb. 25. at 12 M., ety nine of the best locaicd and cheapest lots in the vicinity of New York, situated at Jamaica, L. I., conve nient to railroad depot, churches, schools, academies, and, in fact, all of the advantages of the city. with the addition of a perfectly healthy climate, and within thirty minutes of the South ferry Commutation by the Lon; Island Railroad $40 year; but there is to be railroa from Peck slip ferry t0 Jamaica, which will reduce the price to half now charged, Those who wish to view the property can do so at half fare, by the 12 M. train gn Monday, the 21st and Thursday, the 24th inst. Tekets an be had at the office, foot of Atlantic street, Brooklyn, of the ticket master. (an return at fifteen minutes be- fore two P. M. XTENSIVE SALE OF REAL FSTATE, BEING 250 Building Lots at Hurlgute, at Auction —Our readers will please notice that ANTHONY J. BLEECKER will sell at public auction, this day, at 12 o’clock, at the Mer- ehants’ Exchange, the following desirable property, be- Tonging to the estate of the ate Nathaniel Prime, consist- ing of about 260 building lots, with the mansion house and other buildings thereon and the valuable water right in front of said pro st river. The lots are beautifully situate improvement either for cottage or villa sites, or for dwellings, being on Kighty- sixth, Eighty-seventh, Eizhty-eighth, Fighty ninth, Nine- tieth and Ni ty frat strects, on Firat avenue, avenues A and B, and on the East river. Theze lots offer great in- ducements for the investment of capital. The terms of sale will be liberal to the purchasers. For maps, with further particulars, apply to the auctioneer, 7 Broad st. He H. LEEDS, AUCTIONEER, WILL SE auction, on Thursday, February 24th, at 734 o'clock P.M, at the Academy ‘of Design, 663 Broadway, a valuable prisate collection of oil paintings, selected during a series of years by a gentleman of taste, and all handsomely framed and in good order. The collection embraces a number of original pictures, and a good por. tion of them were formerly in the galleries e@Cardinal Feitsch and the Cassandra family of Rome; also in the collection of the late artists of Persico and Agate, Among others are the works of A. Caracci, Murillo, soth, Zuoherelli, Van Orley, Beisch, Rosa, di Tivoli, Van ‘Balen, rt, Carlo, Maratti, Venderveer, Boucher, Morland, &c. The paintings are now on exhibition at the Academy of Design, as above, and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings until 10 o'clock. Admission free. ENRY if, LEEDS WILL, SELL AT AUCTION, ON Saturday, February 16, at 11 o'clock, in the galle- in the rear of store No. 8 Wall street—Executor’s sale f choice oil paintings and wines. Palntings---An. ex- ceedingly choice collection of fine modern and old oil Paintings, just reeeived from Boston, and to be sold by order of executors. Among them may be found a fine landscape and cattle, by Kobel, of the Hague; do. by Nor- ton, of London; Doming Players, by Jeak; Moonlight, by Peters, of London; also, the original drawing of Henr, Clay, from life, by Danbourgal, engraved by Goupil ‘Co.: flower piece, by an old ma Holy Family; copies from Teni other cele! masters; original anda variety of fine modern Ei Hlly Family and Madonna, Carlo lei, St. Agnes, Bea- ice Cena: ndscapes, from Claude; sketch, Vernet; several beautiful gxizing re vi red; Holy Family, Guido; ings, from Landseer, ‘scene. Wines---A choice assortment of wines and liquors, to be sold bE ed of exeeutors, consisting of about 60cases, viz:---Blackburn’s E. I., vintage 1836; New- ton, Gorden & Co., do. 1849; Southside, do. 1843: C. D. 8., do, 1838; P. W. Co. 1841; "Leacock’s, do. 1881; Hungarian Tokay, 0. D. & 'Uo.’s brand, 1840; and P. C. & Co,, 1842; do. ‘cherry brandy; Nicholson’s gin, very old; and reai Bash Mills whiskey; all of which are in fine order, in cases of one and two dozen. To be sold without reserve. N. B.---The wines will be sold immedi- ately after the paintings All of the above are now seady for exhibi until the day of sale. EWEIRY, &.—TO THE TRADE AND OTHERS.—WM. IRVING &CO.. willsell at suction, on Wednesday, 234, ‘Thursday, 24th, and Friday, 25th, at 10 o'clock each day, at 72 Chatham ‘street, the entire stock of Louis Anric! successor to the late John Brock, comprising diamonds, and other precious stones, set an ae vert silver ware, &c., together with a general as! ent of jewels Sale without reserve, as Mr. Anrich is retiring from ¢ business. Terms— iter; fine copy of Rafael’s Boucher, Watteau, and proved paper; under that amount cash, city funds. ARGESALE A. C. we degee| Auctioncer, will sell this morning ‘at 1055 o'clock, at 102 Broadway, a large and elegant as- sortment of superior rosewood and mahogany parlor, hall, | patent under whieh they are sold, but bsreis Mean dining and bedro tentes t room furniture, comprising every variety, to be sold without reserve, for cash, Catalogues ready. , On Staten Island, | | O'clock at18 Vestry street, SALES AT AUOTION, pt UCTION NOTICE—EXTRA SALE.—THIS DAY, BY order of the Marshal, furniture, children’s clothing, | an entire invoiee of jewelry, watches, guns, &c half pipe Holland gin, 200 boxes segirs, show cases. fancy goods, Ac. Also, groceries, cheese, picklod herring. ke. K. Forrestal THOS. BELL, Auctioneer. | OUSEHOLD FURNITURE.—WILLIAM IRVING & CO. H will sell at auction, thisday, (Thursday,) at 103¢ the furniture in’ the above house, consisting of Brussels and ingrain carpets, carved i | mahogany and black walnut parlor and bedroom furni- ture, beds and bedding, crockery, mirrors, kitchen fur. niture, &c. LINOIS AND MICHIG —GREAT SALE OF na! lands and town lots in Illinois.--Under autho- rity granged by the State of Illinois, as set forth ia the asts of February 21, 1843, and March 1, 1845, and in the deed of trust executed by the Governor of the State, June 26, 1845, duly recorded in the counties of Cook and Will, the Board of Trustees of the Ulnois and Michigan Canal will offer at public sule, in the eity of Chicago, on the 9th ay of May next, all the unsold canal lands and town lots cnging to said eanal, that is to say, 116,24 acres of land lying on both sides of said eanal, and within five miles of the same, between Chicago and the town of La Salle. Also, all the unsold town iots in Chicago, Lock- Pe 't, Du Page, Kankakee, Morris, Ottawa, and La Salle. ) lote in all. With the exception of town lota in La Salle, to be otfered for sale in that place on the 11th of May, all the property will be olferod for sale in the city of Chicago, on the 9th of May. ‘The terms of sale are onc fourth cash, the residue of the purchase money in three annual instalments, with interest at 6 per cent per aunuia, payable annually in advance. WILLIAM H. SWIFT, ) DAVID LEAVITT, ' -Mlinois aud Michigan JOSEPH B. WELLS, Canal. Office of the Board of Trustees of the Minois and Michi- gan Canal, Feb. 21, 1853. GG, HORTON, AUCTIONEER, WiLL SeLL, ON Fe Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Morehants’ ixchnnge, at twelve o'clock, the two story and attic brick house, No. 25 Warren place, Charles street, Lot, 22 by 75 feet; house, 40 fect deep. Trustees of the C. KEMP, AUCTIONEER—MORTGAGEK'S SALE OF « rich furniture, pianofortes, &c., to-morrow (Fri. day,) at 103% o'clock, at 85 Nassau street, near Fulton. R. C. Kemp ‘will sell at auction, on Friday, as above, by order of mortgagee and others whom it may concern, removed for convenience of sale, a very largo assort- ment of valuable rosewood, mohogany, black walnut, parler, dining room and chamber furniture, of good qua” ity, consisting of one elegant pianoforte, carved rosewood arlor furniture, en suite, covered in rich French satin rocatelle and velvet; carved rosewood and walnut cham- ber furniture; painted chamber furniture, en suite, to match, with and without marble tops; library and secre- tary book cases, carved mahogany ‘sofas, tete a tetes, easy and rocking chairs, spring seat parlor chairs, in & great variety of styles; extension tables, marble p centre and fancy tables; marble top dressing and plain bureaus and waslistands;’ best curled hair mattresses, and a general assortment of house furnishing articles, all of which are well worthy the notice of housekeepers. Also, three superior rosewood 634 and7 octave pianofortes, of excellent tone, which are well worthy of attention of purchasers. ‘Catalogues on the morning of sale. JRABINS, HERRINGS, SEGARS, &0—AUCTION—FRI- day, February 26th, at 103 o'clock, at57 Dey streot, corner of Greenwich, raisins, currents, figs, prunes, pre- serves, pickles, teas,’ black and green, coffee, herrings, fish, tobacco, brandy, gin, snuff, &c.' Also, macaroni, icilli, lentils, salaratus, WELLINGTON A CARTER, Auctioneer, 10 BE SOLD AT AUCTION, BY W. H. FRANKLIN, Son & Co., a two story and basement cottage house and lot, situated in Thirty-sixth street, between Fighth and Ninth avenues, north side of the street. The house in 25 by 48 feet nine inches, lot 98 feet nine inches by 18 feet 9 inches, Croton water, drains, &c. On Friday, Feb. 26, at 12 o'clock, in the Merchants’ Exchange. M. W. SHIRLEY, AUCTIONEER.—200 PACKAGES glassware on Thursday, February 24th, at two: o’clock, at 82 John street, in pac ‘and lots to suit dealers and grocers, all kinds, tumblers, wines, decan ters, owls, sugars, &., on a credit of four months, over ‘ATCHES AND JEWELRY. selling all descriptions ot GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILVER WAR, at retail, at much less than the usual prices. Real Jules Jer; aes fr ived by rival, al Jules Jergensen watches received by every arrival with certificates from him with each watch, warranted perfect time keepers. COOPER WATCHES, Duplex and levers, in hunting and magie cases, perfect time keepers. INDEPENDENT SECOND, and quarter second watches, for timing horses, in gold and silver cases. CHRONOMETERS. Splendid gold pocket chronometers, which run witliout any variation. EIGHT DAY WATCHES. ‘atches which run eight days. ENAMEL WATCHES for ladies, some in hunting cases. DIAMOND WATCHES for ladies, some in magic cases. ‘MAGIC WATCHES, which change into three different watches. WATCHES WHICH WIND and turn the hands without any key. e gold lepine watchos, four holes jeweled ine gold detached levers............ Gold enamelled watches for the ladies Gold English patent levers........ Goki English patent levers, hunting ca: Silver potent levers as low as, Silver detached levers as low as. i and all ofher styles of watches at equaliy low priees. DIAMONDS. Diamond ear rings, pins, bracelets, finger rings and crosses, for sale at much less than the usual prices. gest esseess res JEWELRY All kinds of gold chains, pure gold wedding rings, gold keys and seals, gold pens and pencils, gold and silver thimbles, bracelets, breast-pins, cuff pins, lockets, ear- rings, gold and silver spectacles, gold toothpicks, charms, Chateleine chains, &c. SILVER WARE. Sterling silver spoons, cups, forks, pic knives, napkin rings, fruit knives, wedding cake knives, &e., &c. Watches and. jewelry exchanged. All watchos warranted to keep good time, or the money returned. REPAIRS. All kinds of watches and clocks cleaned and repaired in the best manner, at much less than the usual prices. GEORGE C. ALLEN, Importer of watches and jewelry, wholesale and retail, No. 11 Wall street, (up stairs,) mear Broadway. MUSICAL. R. ANB MRS. EDWARD BARTON, PROFESSORS OF p'rging, guitar, pianoforte, and that truly wonder- ful instrament, the concertina, (scarcely known in this country), beg’to announce that they continue to give instruction at their residence, 88 ite street, where their terms can be obtained. Mr. Barton professes to impart a sufficient knowledge of the guitar in six les- sons, as to enable any person to accompany themselves in vocal music. USICAL.—A GOOD READER, AND ONE ACCUS tomed to quartette singing, would like to engage ae soprano in some church? Notes addressed to A. B., He- rald office, will be attended to. USICAL INSTRUMENTS —A SOCIETY. NOW BREAK- ing up, have for sale a collection of musical instru- ineuts, in good order. This is a rare chance for a col- lege club or society, as the instruments will be sold at the lowest possible price. Address Musical Society, He rald office, or apply to M. H.N., at the advertising les. OLIAN PIANOFORTES.—T. GILBERT & CO0.’S celebrated pianofortes, with and without the Aolian.—The subscriber, who is the sole agent in this city for the sale of these instruments, (the reputation of which has become werld-wide,) is now prepared to offer them at prices which, to those wishing to purchase, can- not fail to be satisfactory. Possessing facilitios for ob- taining pianos unsurpassed, if equalled, by those of any other house in the city, he does not hesitate to say that he can present inducements to buyers not to be found elsewhere. He has constantly on hand an extensive as- sortment of second hand pianos at bargains, which he fearlessly asserts will defy competition. Gilbert's elogant boudoir or cottage: pianos, for small rooms, Also iC Sumoplens, by Ramsey, lish paintings. Also, | York, at manufacturer’s prices, upon applic: ‘inal water colors; proof | tation. three months for all sums over $200, C meloiions, of Prince's and Carhart’s make. Grand Zolian and other pianos to let. HORACE WATERS, 803 Broadway, corner of Anthony strect, up stairs. IANOFORTE AGENCY.—THE SUBSCRIBER, WHO hhas been instructing pianoforte pupils since 1826, in this city, has established an agency for the purchase of inatruni¢nts from any manufactory or wareroom in New ion from any part of the United States. He will give his personal sttention to selecting, effecting insurance, and transpor- Persons desirous of purchasing through this agency, can have, free of expense, a cireular forwarded to them, containing terms, also any special information required, by addressing, st paid, Post, WOOD, 625 Broadway. NAMELLED FURNITURE.-WARREN WARD, WHOLE. sale manufacturer of enamelled furniture, No. 144 Grand stree' ‘W. W. gives his whole attention to the ranufacturing, and,using the best materials only, can offer better goods, at the’ prices than can be found elsewhere. Suits to match from $25 to $2650 per suit, com) rising dressing bureau with glass, bedstead, washstand, com: mode, toilet table, towel-stand, nurse rocker, and four chairs. No. 144 Grand street, one block east of Broad- way. ‘TION. WHEREAS, THERE HAVE LATELY BEEN sold to randy persons patent rights to, ase certain 2 ga ments in the running gear of carriages, under the ame of Bvett’s patent coupling, notioe is hereby given, ‘that such pr dod righte wil give the the improvements sol murehasers no claim to undor that name, as said improvements are mot included in the to the subscriber, or the inventor "4 New Haven, Conn, G. Al . =~ = —— PRICE TWO CENTS. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. INTERESTING CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS, ene Remarks of Gen. Pierce on being Officially Notified of his Election. Important Amendments to the Army Bill by the Senate. Debate on the Beciprocity Bill in the House. ANOTHER FIGHT IN WASHINGTON, N THE STATE LEGISLATURE, BUSINESS IN THE STATE NEW YORK FREE DEMOORATIC CONVENTION, Extraordinary Speecires and Resolutions, Nominations for State Officers ny thy fonnec= cut Democrats and Ohio Whigs.. &e., &e. de. From Washington City. ANOTHER F1GHT—INDIA RUBBER DECISION. Wasninoron, Feb, 23, 1853, An occurrence took place at the Treasury Department today, between Colonel Greesy, # clerk in the Solicitor’s oftiee, and Mr. Thompson, a lawyer, of this city. We Moultrie, Charleston, $110,000; for’ the harbor of Balti« more, $50,000; for fort Delaware, at Peapatch Island, $160,000; for forte Warren ami Winthrop, in Bos. ton harbor, $74,000; for fort Knex, Penobscot river, Maine, $55,000—making in all $1,134,600. Mr. Howren was in favor of fortifichtions, tat objected to legislating for them on the army bill. Wr. Gwin, (dem.) of Cal., said a aiggle «hip could blockade and lay under contribution the port of San Fran cisco, out of which a hundred millions of old wus ship- ped annually. ‘The question was taken, and the amendmont was agreed to, by ae 30, nays 14. Mr. Gwin moved an amendment, appropriating $200,- 000 for the exploration and survey of the mout’ practlea ble route for a railroad to California. The amendment was debated, and then ru¥d out of order. Mr. Mattory, (dem.) of Fa., submitted an amendment, authorizing the President to accept the troops secentl raised in Florida, under sueh restrictions and upon:suc terms as’ he may devise, to effect the removal of the In- dians from that State. This amendment was debwted until half past four o'clock, when it was rejected. HON. W. R. KING TO BE S#ORN INTO OFPICE. Mr. Burtrr, (dem.) of 8. ¢., By unanimous convent, then introduced a bill euthortztog William L. Sharhay; United States Consul at Havana, te administer the ooth of office to William R. Kirg, Vico President elect of tie United States, at-Havana, ca the 4h of March, or any. day thereafter. Also, authcrizing emd empowering an 4 jodge of a United States court’ to‘atwminister to Willian + R. King the oath of office at any place in the United States, on the said 4th of Marc's; or any day thereafter. Mo». Mason said he’ had just heard, by an arrivalat New York, that news wag brought that Mr. King had left Ha- vana ard gone to St. Thomas. The* Arwrican Commer. cial Agent there had better be allwwed ‘aie@ to administer the oath, Mr. Butter said thai’ as soon as Mr. Kix of this bill; he would repair to Havant’ or take the oath. ‘The bilf then passed unanimously. POSEAGES RECEIVED UNDER THE POSTAL CONPRYTION. ‘The Cram laid before tle Senate a report of the Post- was advised ry West, and learn from Mr. Thompson that Col. Creeey owed him, that the debt was secured by a deed of: trust on Creeoy’s property, and that Thompson notified’him that the debt must be closed up, unless arranged, before the 1st proximo, that last evening Creecy wrote Thompson an insulting letter. At ten o'clock, Thompson called at Creecy’s office, told him the letter’ was ingulting, and he could not pocket tho insult, but would give him forty- eight hours to retract it; and if, at theend of that time, he did not do s0, they two-could not breathe the same at: mosphere, Thompson saying, “You must kill me, or I will kill you.”” Wherowpon Creeoy said, Steotme now;”” and at the same instaat grasped a heavy rule and struck ‘Thompson, who drew a heavy pistol and inflicted several severe blows upon Creeey's head, blood sowing freely. Cries of “murder” from Creeey attracted some persons the spot, and the parties were separated. Thompson was but slightly injured. Both were arrested and bound to keep the pence. Commissioner Hodges announced his decision, at great length, in the India Rubber Patent case, at 12 o'clock to- day. His conclusions are, that he can do: no less than di¢miss the application for the extension of the patent prayed for by Goodyear and Hayward. the applicant having, with a full knowledge of the value ef the patent, sold it for the valuation fixed by himself; and, therefore, that there is no good reason either from the ingenuity of the invention, or its utility to the public; to warrant the extention of the patent for seven years further. ‘The President has officially recognized Henry George Kuper as Consul for Great Britain ter the State of Ma- rylan THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wasnincton, Fob, 23, 1853. ‘THR PRESIDENT ELECT—PREPARATIONS FOR TAE INAUGURAs TION, BIC. Mr, Hunrer, (dem.) of Va:, from the committee ap- pointed to wait on the President clect, made a report that the President had accepted the odice to which he had been chosen. [The President’s reply will be found at length in the House report.] Mr. Baraat, (dem.) of Ind., offered a resolution, direct- ing the appeintment of a committee to make arrange- ments for the inauguration of the President elect, on tho 4th of March. PESSTONS. ‘The Senate bill granting a pension to Mrs. Thompson, was returned from the House, with an amendment grant inga Pension to Mrs. Lomax, and was taken up, and an amendment added, granting a pension to the widow of Col. Dade, massacred in Florida. TUE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL waa token up, anda number of amendments, of no great ublie importance, proposed by the Committee on finance, were agreed to. Mr, SumELDS, (dem.) of Ill, moved to amend the bill by striking out the following words:—* Provided that, from and after the first day of July next, so much of the Act of Congress of August, 1842, as places the national ar- mories under the superintendence of an officer of the ordinance corps, be, and the same is, hereby repealed; and from that day the said armories shall be under that system of superintendence which existed prior to the passage of said act of Congress."’ Mr. Dav1s,"(whig) of Mass, asked for some reason for this motion. Mr. Hate, (free soil) of N. H., said he desired informa- tion on the subject. He was in favor of placing these armories, as well as workshops, in navy yards, alf under civil superintendence. He saw no reason why these workmen in armories and navy yards should be subject to the rigorous discipline of the army and navy. While in favor of this change, he would hesitate to make it if it were any Imputation on the character or conduct of any officers in charge of the armories. ‘Mr. SuTEDs said the reasons for the change ought to be given by those who sought it—who sought to disturb the present law, and establish civil superintendence. The system, while under military rule, had been the best managed branch of the army expenditures. He saw no reason for making the change, unless that if they were under civil superintendence there would be a better chance for speculators to engage in government work. If this change were made he would be in favor of abolish- ing all the armories, and leave the manufacture of arms to private competition, and allow the government to pur- chase its arms and ordnance wherever it could get them best and cheapest. Mr. Mruur, (whig) of N. J., saw no reason for the change, and would vote for the amendment. Mr. Davis said he did not kn ow enough of the contro- versy to decide on either side Whichever way he voted, he might do injustice to one side or another. men complain that the rigors of military distastefulto them. He thought the Preside: cide this matter better than the Senate; and therefore moved to amend the pad by so modifying the act of 1842 as to allow the President, if in his opinion the pub- lic service required it, 10 appoint a superintendent who is not an officer of the beni Mr. Prance, (whig) of Md., said that when the policy of employing civil’ superintendents of armories com- menced the army was in its infancy, and there was no ordnance corps. In 1842, when Mr. Spencer was Secre tary of War, that corps was fvell organized, and Congress placed the armories under its charge. A commission was fore that time appoiuted, who made an able report, showing the manifest propriety of putting these works under the superintendence of army officers. It was a singular fact that, before 1842, one of these national ar- mories was under the sugerintendence of a minister of the Gospel. Mr. Bavoen, (whig) of N, C.—Where is the singularity of that? Mr. Pearce said he thought there was something strange in this combination of employments, though per- haps it was not so strange, as the army and the ministers of the Gospel both deal ‘in “canon” law. Laughter.) ‘That was the only similarity between the two professions. The minister's name was Robb, and whether there was anything in that name indicative of the proper busi- ness of either profession, he would not say. acer) He was for leaving these armories under the charge of the army, and by so doing, Congress would have the guaranty of the ‘superintendency being competent, which would not be the case if civil appeintments were made. To select these superintendents from civilians would, it is true, in- crease the patronage of the President, but he thought without any corresponding benefit. It would tend to in- crease the lust for office, which had become almost as universal as the elective franchise, and so disgraceful to the country, It would increase the occasion for impor- tuning members of Congress for aid to get office, which had become so annoying that if they attended to half the applications made to them all their time would be thus consumed. It was, indeed, making members of Congress mere office brokers. It was said these workmen com- plained of the exactions made of them by the rigors of military discipline, as administered by army officers, but it was reasonable to suppose that the President and Secre- tary of War would interfere and protect them from un- just exactions. Ever since man was turned out of Eden ¢ had been endeavoring to cheat the decree that he should earo his bread by the sweat of his brow. Men were always endeavoring to cheat that decroe by expend- ing noneor, as little as possible, of the sweat of their brow. Mr. Hatp—Yes, that’s the reason why we had negro slavery. (Laughter.) Messrs. BoRLAND, Sumzips, Butier, Baut. and Paxurs fa- vored striking ont. Mesars. Tovcey, Davia, Hatz and Sumyer, supported the motion referring the matter to the decision of the Presi- de lent. Mr. Mason, (dem.) of Va., was provision as it bre in the bill. Mr. Davis’ amendment was rejected, Mr, Hate moved to amend by Np for a commis- sion to examine and report to the next Congress on the expediency of changing the i intments of superin- tendents from army officers to civilians. Lost. ‘The question recurred on Mr. Shields’ motion to strike out, and it was rejected. Mr. Smeips submitted a large number of amendmonts, The work- in favor of leaving the which were to, they being reported by the Com- mittee on Mil pf Affairs. Mr. Surenps said he considered this the only 0] unity to pasa anything for the national defenses, which were in & most deplorable condition. He therefore moved to amend the bill by Ys for the fortification of the harbor of San 000; for forts Jef- ‘and Key West, in Florida, ferson and Taylor, on $175,000; for fort Pulaski, in Georgia, $20,000; for fort waster General, showing the amount of postages received under the posta! convention: Referred. THE LOSS OF THE DRUEGEN. ARMSTRONG, ET. Messrs. Dawis and Unpxrwoop, by consent, offered a resolution, which was agreed to, calling. for the corres- pondence relative to the loss of ‘the brig Gen: Armstrong. Four private bills were introduced and'referrod. A'committee of conference was appointed on the Mili- tary Epes bill. ‘The Army bili was not disposed of, when-th’ Senate ad- journed, House of Repr: naontatlves. Wastuneton, Feb./23; 1853. REMARKS OF GEN. PIERCR ON ANNOUNCING HIS» ACCHPEANCE OF THE OFFICK OF PRESIDENT. . Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Tenn., from the joint committee appointed to wait upon’ Franklin Piereo and inform him of his election, reported they have performed tho duty assigned to them, and the President elect signified’ his ac- ceptance of the office to which he has been electod>by the people, and said—‘: You will please communicate to the respective Houses of Congress my acceptance of the trust confided to me; and, at the same time, express to them my grateful acknowledgements, and assure them of the deep sense of obligation with which I regard this mani festation of confidence on the part, of my countrymen; and it will be my earnest desire to prove that their con- fidence has not been misplaced.”” The report was ondered to be entered on the journal. ‘THE RECIPROCITY. NIL.. ‘The House resumed the consideration.of the bill ostab- lishing reciprocal:trade with the North. Ameri¢an.pro- vinces on certain cenditions. Mr. Tuck, (whig) of N. EL, resumed his remarksfrom yesterday, in favor of the bill and concluded by saying, if it should fail now, and it should be-his fortune to be here next year, he would go for a more comprohensivo system of reciprocity. Mr. CisncMan, (whig) of N.C., said he was disposed to settle our fishing difficulties. If Great Britain.willallow our people to fish where her people do, he was willing to Jot hor altizens sell their dash in eur markets on: aon conditions, He ohjeoted not to the general prinaiples: the report which accompanies thi Sin, but to the limi- tation of the trade proposed. The uavigation of the St, John and the St. Lawrence Rivers is no equivalent to the country st large, and in only confined to one section. If there is to be free trade let {t be a general system. had no idea of secing this system carried out seasion, nor did he believe the bill now under considera. tion was likely to pass. He would not say he should yoto to repeal our navigation laws entirely, but he would con- sent to this if Great Britain will give a similar equivalent. If we can beat Great Britain five to one in the direct trade, there will bo no detriment on our own coast. He had introduced an amendment which woukt not injure the revenue, namely: the throwing open our ports to the free competition of Great Britain on condition that she will reciprocate. He had proposed this in good faith, and if appended to the bill he would vote for it. Mr. Towxsnex, (dem,) of Ohio, said—The gentleman from Maine (Mr. Fuller) seemed to be afraid the agricul- tural interests of the Northwest will be sacrificed by this bill, and that the gentleman from Nev Hampshire en- deavored to relieve the House of their fears. It is known that Upper Canada last year produced twelve mil- lians of bushels of whest, and Lower Cauada three mil- lions, and everyone is aware that wheat in Ohio, Minois, Indiada, and Michigan, is the great staple. The amount which Canada produces is limited by soil and climate, While ours is ilimitable, A single county (Wayne) in Ohio produced two millions of bushels of wheat, and there are eighty-tive counties inthe State. He repeated, with this capacity for producing wheat, we have no reason. to fear competition with Canada. We wanta market for our beef and pork in the British provinees, and they have articles which we need—amongst them lumber. Ohio is ready for free trade and direct taxation. ‘The provisions of the bill, however, are too restrictive. The word ‘‘eoal’” is not in it, and unless this be inserted, we know Canada will not aceept of the measure, It is well known that Pennsylvania at present monopolizes five millions of tons of coal, and obtains for it $5,000,000, annnally. The coal of the British provinces is highly bituminous, while that of Pennsylvania is anthracite; and being used for different purposes separately, and sometimes mixed, he thought Pennsylvania would not{be affected to the extent anticipat- ed by the people of that State. The people of the West can- not obtain lumber from Maine and North Carolina, where there is an abundance of the good article, but must look toCanada. ‘They haye now to pay 20 or 30 per cent duty. He likewise showed the importance of obtaining the free navigation of the St. Lawrence—this was abso- lutely vital to the Northwest. The morning hour here expired, and the House went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union on ‘THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL, .. The amendment. pending was to pay the Creek nation of Indians $1,769,000 for lands taken from them, and for which no compensation was ever rendered. Mr. Howarp, (dem.) of Texas, contended that an ample equivalent had already been received by those Indians. Mr. Jonsson, (dem.) of Ark, replied in advocacy of the amendment, which, on the motion of Mr: Toons, (wbig) of Ga, was amended by adding that $305,107 shall be applied to payment for depreda- tions committed on certain citizens by the Creeks. ‘The amendment thus amended was disagreed to. After further proceedings, the committee rose without coming to a conclusion on the bill, and the House adjourned. Hon. George M. Dallas. PurLapEtpaia, Feb. 23, 1853. George M. Dallas did not accompany General Pierce to Washington, but still remains here. Ohio Whig State Convention. HON. NELSON BARRIERE FOR GOVERNOR, ETC. Covusavs, (Ohio,) Feb. 22, 1853. ‘The Whig State Convention assembled here to day, and nominated the following as their candidates for State for Governor. iout. Governor. State Treasurer. Secretary of State. Attorney General. Supreme Judge. Henry Brachman N. H. Van Voorhees, |. Gibson Connecticut Democratic State Convention. GOV. SEYMOUR AND OTHER STATE OFFICERS RE- NOMINATED. Mippietown, Feb, 23, 1853. ‘The demoeratic convention held here today was very large. Silas Camp, of Stamford, acted as President, as- sisted by twenty-one Vice Presidents, and eight Secre- taries. Goyernor Seymour was unanimously re-nominated, to- gether with the remainder of the old State ticket. It is as follows :— Thos. H. Seymour. . Governor. Charles H. Fond sees ...Lieut. Governor. Edwin Stearns, Treasurer. J.P. 0, Mather, Secretary. R. G, Pinney Comptroller. The New Jersey Legislature. ‘THE AIR LINE RAILROAD AND ANTI-LIQUOR BILLS DE- ATED. = ‘Trenton, Feb. 23, 1853. The prohibitory Liquor law was defeated to-day, by a vote of 9 to 45. ‘The Air Line Railroad bill was also lost. It received 22 votes, 31 being necessary to pass a bill. Items from Raltimore. THE |ANICS’ STRIKE—MR. MEAGHER, ETC. = Lapeer Feb. 1853. The strikers held another mass meeting to-night; there still about 2,800 whose employers refuse to give the advance, They are determined to stand firm, rnd look with confidence for material aid from their bretiaren at the North. Mr. Meagher is the guest of Governor Lows, at the executive mansion. The Southern mail to-night arrived too late to connect North; there is nothing, however, beyond Petersburg From Albany. LEGISLATIVE DOINGS—RAILROAD TICKETS, EFC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NTW YORK HERALD. Auuawy, Feb, 23, 1863. At the meeting of the Senate to-day, ten members only appeared. In an houra quorum was found in attendance, and, in the absence of the Lieutenant-Goyernor, Mr. Mor gan took the chair. A petition was presented authorizing the Attorney General to advance « euit in the Court of Appeals, in which the People vs. Trinity Church are parties, Me. Cooley strongly opposed it, and said the persecution of that dimrch was commenceri by Aaron Burr, andhad been contiaued to the present tirag, by other infidels. Considewable unimportany business was transacted } with deserum In the Assembly, the whole day was spent in relation to the {qnestion of railroad tickets given to members Some thought it was bribery to take them; others ridi culed the idea that some tenor twenty dollars would influence members in theirvotes. The subject was finally referred to tlie Judiciary Committee; where it will sleep forever. Da. B. Taylar’a scruples against voting were excused, ‘The Canal Booed met to-day, but te msacted no public Dusiness. THE WEATH@E—FRESHET ANT? FROM 4 REGULAR CORRISPOND ALMANY, I has teen raining heavily here since’ midnight, and the Qwater'in the river is rising rapidly. In the neigh bdrhaod of Whitehall’a foot of snow fell yesterday. At Utéea the rain has foilen heavily, and the Mohawk is mueh swollen. A heavy freshet is anticipstsd-here. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Atnayy, Feb. RELIGIONS MATTERS, Screral petitions for aad against the Eeccleriastical Grants bill were presented. Als 3y*several from Now-York and Duchess cour tive torproperty held by Trinity Church. THE HARLEM RATLROAD—AMERICAN AUTHORS The Sarlem Railroad bill was recommitted, w'tl in. structions to make it conformable with the goneraidaw. Prograss was reported on the bill for the distribution of standard works of American authors among the pub- lic achoo/e. THS STBAMSIUP ACT—EDUCATION OF THE POOR, The bills to amend the G teamship act, an to rovide for the education of destitute children, were or- 353. 7, rela- |THE NEW ADMINISTRATION. The Pollticians at Washington, &e. TELEGRAP,ATIIC SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THY "RW YORK HERALD. Wastuxcron, b, eb. 23-949 P. My A tremendous fire in the rear hag been opened upow Governor Marey, but the pateh remaing, Whatever may be the cabinet of General Pierce, he will dy "¥>tess keep it to himself till March, thus leaving the ch 1¥es to fight each other in the dark, as they mre doing, too ‘h and nail Thas goes on the bitter wrangling concernk 1% Judge Campbell, of Pennsylvania, who seems to be let,’ Uapro- tected except by Mr. Buchanan, As for Mr. Dallas, | ua derstands he is not in the city. General Pieree opened his rooms today te members” of Congress, and a considerable number ealle@ in, but none of them learned much of cabinet making. The Ge- neral has otherwise had a good time, being very little troubled by@e crowd. They bide their time. 0. P. @ A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT, Wasucvoroy, Feb; 23, 1368, Senators Houston, Dawson, Cups, James, Secretary Conrad, Speaker Boyd, and ¥, P. Blatr, had aw interview with Gen, Pierce, at his lodgings, this morning, This afternoow the Geneval walked out for he frat time since his arrival, appearing in good health. Ex-Marshal Tukey, of Boston, is here, looking after the moarshalship of Californi FROM RYMORED CHAN@S IN THE WASHINGTON UNION. Lovisviig, Feb, 22, 1853. J, H, Harney, editor of the Louisville Democrat leaves heraj to morrow for Washington. It is understood be goes at the solicitation of a majority of the damocratie meters of Congress, fo take charge of the official organ of Gen; Pierce. The Unson to be the ‘said organ. BY MAIL. THE NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL. {From the Chieazo Democrat, Feb. 18.] The Northwest is likely to have just the represenfa- tives and just the position inthe cabinet that it wishes Governor McClelland has been in the Northwost since 1833, and se can sympathize with the suférings of the pioneer settlers. We notice that he is abcut the age of Gen. Pierce, being born in 3307, whilst Gent Pierce wab born in 180%. Gov. McClelland was born in Green Castle, Franklin county, August 1, 1807, He praduated at Dickinson Cel- lege, Carlile, Pa. He was admitted to the bar in 1832, and settled in Monroe, Michigan, February, 1883; where he has since xsaided, a In 1805, he was elected from’ Monroe county a member iered toa third reading. ‘THE CRYSTAL PAKACE EXHIBITION, ‘The bill to amend the: charter of the Association or the Exhibition. of Industry was ordered to a third readicr, as was also tho bill relative to an efficient police force“or the protection of property at the Exhibition, ‘The Sena ce then adjourned. rey Assembly. Atpasy, Feb. 23, 1853, THE SEVENTEENTH! WARD, Mr. O’Kerve (dem.) presented a petition a: division of the Seventeenth ward of New York. FREE TICKETS ON RATLWAYS, Mr. Martin presented a remonstrance against granting | members free tickets on railways. A long debate ensued on the disne: ot the remonstrances. The matter was finally referred ‘to t mittee, by ayes 71, nays 18. Mr. D. B. Tavton, (dem.) of N. ¥., asked to be excused from voting. He was sick of tho whole subject, and hoped his name would not appear on the journal respect ing It. It was ridiculous to suppose there free tickets could have any influence upon legistation here. Granted. ‘THE NEW YORK CITY CHARTER, dem.) of N. ¥., presented a petition for an p made of Judiciary Com- natidnigut of the custter ot New Nock et fe charter of New York city. tr. , advocated the motion to ro- Gatn, (dem.) of N. Y.. for it to a xelect commit! from New York city. Mr. R. Surra, (dem.) of N. Y., said he had moved to re- fer a similar petition to.a select comraittee of five, as the New Yerk delegation was so numerous that they could not act efficiently together on a committee. Mr. Gate said the subject was of interest to the entiro city of New York, and all the delegation ought to be con- sulted in regard to it. Mr. Nonrk said the entire delegation from New York city should be consulted on a question so momentous as this, There were sixteen members from that city, and there was no reason why they should be deprived of action on the subject, and one only act upon it. This was unjust to the people of the remaining fifteen city distriets, and placing their interests in the hand of one. Mr. Loomis, (dem.) of Herkimer, thought, as the mem- bers from the entire State were to act on the subject, the committee should be chosen from the House at large, and not given exclusively to the delegation from New Yor! Mr. Gag said the question was one of a purely local na- ture, and it was a universal custom to refor local matters to the representatives of the location concerned. He could not understand why the represontatives from the city of New York should be disfrauchised and deprived of the right of being consulted in the maturing of measures deeply affecting their constituents and thom only. The select committee appointed'on Saturday on a similar peti tion, had been. formed in the absence of several of the members from New York, and without their knowledge. The motion to refer to the New York delegation was then carried. RAILROADS IN NEW YORK CITY. Mr. Snaw, (dem.) of N. Y., asked leave tointroduco a. bill in relation to railroads in New York city. Granted. ‘Adjourned. Free Democratis State Convention, Syracuse, Feb. 22, 1853. The Free Democratic State Convention assembled at the Congregational Church to day. S. Tapscott was chosen President. Antoinette Brown and Miss Pellett were present. Gerrit Smith reported an address, with twelve resolu- tions, reaffirming the old principles of the party, and he expressed the hope that the free democracy would take the same ground. ‘The resolutions declare that no civil government, but piracy, upholds slavery—denounee dram shops—in favor of restricted land holding—go for no North, no South—no white, no black—no male, and no female. They rejoice that nobody had been convicted for violating the Fugitive Slave law; andas to the trial of Enoch Reed, the judicial proceedings are denounced as so disgraceful and inean as toexcite the deep scoru of the world, and the deeper shame of a virtuous posterity. The Jerry rescuers should henceforth, on trisl, neither deny the charge nor disclaim the honor, but simply hold the court and jury responsible for trampling on humanity and defying God, by punish- ing as crimes deeds of justice and mercy. A general ac- quiescence in such a legal outrage was one of the fearful evidences that on the subject of slavery the people were deeply corrupted. ‘The convention was addressed by Gerrit Smith, Prynne, Antoinette Brown, and Frederick Douglass. *. Doverass said—White} men had usurped the ne- gro’s monopoly of shaving. Negroes must now learn trades, and be useful, or lawmakers will not regard them, The prejudices of the whites were against the negroes ac quiring employments, but duty demanded that they should conquer such prejudices. Several reports were adopted. Gmnrir Saitn said—The course pursued by Judge Hall, at Albany, on the rescue trials, surpassed in outrago any thing in the conduct of the infamous Jeffries. He quoted the words of Waggoner, one of the jurors on the trial of E. Reed, who had acknowledged his deep regret at the verdict of conviction, and avowed that it was caused by physical exhaustion. ‘he resolutions were adopted. Gerrit SuiTn spoke again. He was glad of the Albany acquittals, but would haye been more gratified had the accused boldly avowed their agency in the Jerry reacue. He would have done so. He and the Rey. Mr. May were the responsible rescuers of Jerry. [May assented to this.] If they wou'd put him on trial he would tell them all about it. CHARLES Wiraton demurred. He would not, he said, like to prescribe such a course to persons involved in such transactions. Swimm defended his point. He said ho sat by Judge Hall while the rescue trials were going on, and argued that point with him, and brought him round virtaally to his position upon the question of slavery. ‘Adjourned till evening. Destructive Fire at Geanga. Patnesvitie, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1853. The Geanga Iron Works were burned down about four o’clock this poreet Nothing was saved. The loss is estimated at about $15,000. The property was insured. The amship Golden Gate. TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK ItERALD. We notice in your paper of yesterday morning, in the article headed ‘‘Talk on ’Change,’’ that you entertain fears that the voyage of the Golien Age te ‘Australia may be prok for the want of supplies at the Cape and other pointe; and that it was said a steamship was detained for some weeks at that point, waiting for coal. Your infermant must have been wilfully ignorant, as no such detention has ever taken place at th: pont, and there is at all times a full supply of coal to be ha there. The ne hopin poe > Mico ig = there was as low as ei ant 2 only detention of a steamship is that of the West Wind, at the Island of Ascension. NT — Mcrper.—The jury in the case of Pet "o ie, charged with the murder ‘of he on the 29th of January last, pielamed ‘a verdict of murder in the first, degree. The , it is stated, received the verdict with the oat indifference.—Philadelphia Inquirer, Fo inst the tee, compoved of the delegation | of the convention that formed the Michigan State conati- tion. The same has he was elected to the Hovse of Re- presentatives. Ife declineda re-election until 1839, wher he was again elested for Speaker, the whigs hoving the majority. In 1820 he was again nominated, and declined. In 1842; he was again elected, and ade Speaker In 1843 he was chosen Representative to Congress, and was reelected to the two next Congresses, the Twenty- ninth and Thirtiet. In 1851 he was elected Governor of Michigan, and was re-electedjin 1858. He publicly de- clined being a canditate in 1852; but he was unanimously i thus forced to accept. During his course in Congress, he was distinguished for his devotion to harbor and river improvements, and bed known as one of the best friends that the West ever ad. | Naval Intelligence. COMMANDER NicHorson.—The following letter of the etary of the Navy fully approves of the verdict of ther Court of Inquiry; which aequitted cholson of the charge brought against him by Lieutenaat: Noland=—= sim—The Departmer AY, Dmmarace, , Feb, 10, 1858. Sm—The Department has carefully reviewed the ceeilings of the Court o€ Inquiry, which was ordered to- genvene on the 20th of October last, at the Navy Yard, Memphis, for the purpose of investigatin pre- ferred by you against’ Lieutenant Wm, Hi Noland, and. also charges preferred by Licutenant Noland against yourself and against Surgeon Robert Woodworth. In the case of Lieutenant Noland, the court are of the inion. that the accused, the said Lieutenant Win. H. ‘oland, should be tried by court martial for the offences of intoxication, disrespect to his commanding officer, and porrowing money of the mechanics and laborers employed atthe Navy Yara. od ie In_ the view of the Department, this opinion ip amy Justified, by the evidence afddueed;’ and the sont tion of the court in the case of Lieutenant Noland would have been adopted; but the inconvenience of assem! a proper court at Memphis, the difficulty and expense procuring the attendance of the numerous witnesses, at some other suitable place, and the fact that the testi- mony left no doubt as to tha-truth of the charges against Lieutenant Noland, determined the Department to mark its sense of his misconduct inva summary manner, by placing him on furlough. In the case of Surgeon Woodworth, the insufficiency of the evidence adduced in support of the charges agataat himwas such that the court deemed it unnecessary te. arraign the said Surgeon Woodworth before it. In this opinion the Department coneurs. With respect to the charges against yourself, the court, after a patient and protracted examination of’ numerous witnesses, is of opinion that further proceedings against the accured, Commander Wm. . Nicholson, are Sanmes cessary. In’ this opinion, also, the Department fi concurs: andT take pleasure in Stating that, during extended and minute investigation, nothing has beem. developed which should subject you in any mamner to the censure of the Department, er induce it to hesitate in according its entire approbation of your conduct aa Commandant of the Navy Yard.at Memphis. [ am, re- spectiully, your obedient servant, JOHN P. KENNEDY. Commander Ws. C. Nicuorsos, U. 8. Navy, Washing- ton, D.C. Obituary. Dearn or A Hero.—The Nashville Banner of the 5th inst., has an extended biography of the life and public services of Dr. W. P. Lawrence, who died in that city a. fow days previous, aged 69 years. Dr. L. was born in. Massachusetts, but lived in Tennessee for more than half acentury. On the breaking out of the war of 1812, he Promptly tendered his nat for the defence of his country, and wa8 appointed Regimental Surgeon, by the venerable Willie Blount. He served in. one‘or tivo cam. igns against the Indians, and when the gallant Tennes- 8 repaired to the south in 1814, he went with t! and remained with Gen. Jackson until after New Orleans had been delivered from all fear of danger. In the great battle of the 8th, Dr. L. was at his post throughout the entire day, and rendered most efficient service wherever his assistance coukl prove advantageous. During the Progress of that battle, the result of which reflected such signal glory on our arms, the Doctor, while busily e inrelieving a wounded soldier, narrowly escaped : wikis ife. Abomb thrown over the lines by the British, fell quite near to him, and several persons who were atan in the immediate vicinity, were killed by the explosion. Gov. Cnarues Lyncu died at his residence near Jack- son, Miss., on the 9th inst., at a very advanced age. had filled several stations of public trust, and was Gover- nor of Mississippi from 1836 to 1838. He leaves a nume. rous family connection and many friends to mourn hia loss and emulate his virtues. Died at sea, on board the steamship Tennesace, in the Pacific ocean, of yellow fever, on the Sth of January, while on the voyagefrom Panama to San Francisco, Capt. Geo. Clinton Westcott, of the second regiment of infantry, U.S. Army. Capt. Westcott was the seventh son of late Judge Westeott, of New Jersey. He entored the army asa second Heutenant in 1836, and served with credit im Florida for three years. Subsequently he was stationed at Buffalo, Detroit, Saut Ste. Marie, Toledo, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and New York, in all of which. places he has many friends. He served in Mexico under General Scott with his regiment, commanded by the intrepid Ri- ley, and at the storming of Chepultepec he juished hie post in the sta‘, and volunteered with. the forlorm hope detailed from his regiment. His conduct secured merited piss! from Lg] commanders, and he was breveted for his gallantry, and was subsequently promot- ed to 8 fall captaincy. Ia 1848 he accompanied his regi- ment toCalifornia, under Gen. Riley,and served there two years, and when he died he was again on his way, under orders, to join his regiment. ‘The Common Council tn Court. SUPERIOR COURT—SPRCIAL TERM. Before Hon. Judge Duer. Fyn. 23.—The People ws. the Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen of the City of New York.—Twenty-six more of the Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen appeared before the court, and entered into their own recognizances, im the sum of $500 each, to answer for the alleged contonapt, in disobeying an injunction iseued against the Broadway Railroad: and attachments, returnable immediately, were issued against the following Aldermen and 4 ants:—Wells, Brisley, D-berty, O’Brien, MeConkey, and odman. The whole Common Saturcay morning, to Keer ofr THs Flow a! inn] legal decision was pronounced by Ju b of the Court of Common Pleas of Balhae afew days bee he effect that railroad companies are not liable for personal injuries where the same to passe! while stan: on the platform of cars, a the wamings of the conductor. case was tat of Temple vs. the Philadelphia, mington, and Baltimore Railroad A pears that, eer had his foot uence of a of the train in whicl Hee » with speed Wee a the time he ion, however, it was shown in testimony ple was standing on the of the car, in direct violation of an established regulation of the railroad pinay and after having been specially warned his peril by the conductor of the train. penta sha elioclesce Ware Convextion—The Whig State Conven- tion of Connecticut, for the p' of nominat Governor, Lieut. Governor, Secretary, Fasc tes ton Gomptrelicr, will be bell to-day the city of Hartford. ag