The New York Herald Newspaper, February 26, 1853, Page 1

TH tcl sticeneeren —-—a— es a WHOLE NO. 7371. ¢ IRK HERA MORNING EDITION----SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1853. _.|NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, AEE. SEW BERT, ae, "ATCHES AND JEWELRY.—THE SUBSCRIBER IS selling all descriptions ot GOLD AND FLYER WATCHES, JEWRLRY AND SILVER WARE, at retail, at much less than the usual prices. JERGENSEN WATCHES. Real Jules Jergensen watches received by eve with certificates from him with each watch, warranted perfect tine Leepers. COOPER WATCHES. Du and levers, in hunting and magie cases, perfect time keepers. INDEPENDENT sXicOND, and quarter second watches, for timing horses, in gold and silver cases. catrononirut Splendid gold pocket chronomet any variatio EIGHT DAY WATCHES. Watches v.bich run eight days. ENANEL WATCURS Yor ladies, some in hunting case DIAMOND WATS Sor ladies, some in magi DIAG , which change into three aicerent watches warcies Wied Y up and turn the hands without any Fine gold lepine watches, four Wine gold detached levers Gold enameleri watches f Gold English patent levers... Gold English: patont levers, hus Silver patent levers as low as Bilver detache levers as low end all other styles of watebe. DIAMO. Diamond car rings, pins, beacolets, finger rines fad ‘eronses, for sale at much less than the usual prices SuWELILY All kinds of gold chains, pure gold wedding rinzs, gold | keys and seals, gold pens and pencils, pelt GN Sinhls) besbeirte Dreast-pius, cuif ping, lockets, eur ; silver spectacles, gol i Ghetelsine chains, ke Baa OCE AMPS, SHAE, eiarcr a SILVER Wane, | ing silver spoons, cups, forks, pie knives, uapkin ings, fruit knives, veeding eno knives, fe. Watvhes | jewelry exchanged. watches warranted to kee 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 ©. ALLEN, Importer of watches and jewelry, wholesale and retail, | No. 11 Wall street, (up stairs,) near Broadway. | LIQUORS, 100.000 22.2888, & 00.8 AND. nour. A Mander’s Dublin stout; Burolay, Por- kina & Co.'s Tondon porter and stout; Dove’a Falkirk Youngers & Tennant’s Scotch ales; Bass's & Allsop's Last pale ale; extra Philadelphia ‘ales; porter and brown ‘tout. for sale, at lowest prices, by WM. H. UNDERHILL, 430 Broome street, corner of Crosby. 20.00 OLD STYLE JUGS SCHIEDAM GIN, i pronoun cases. w at equally low prices > 100 cases Schnapps.—The above are sed by the medical faculty to be the best and rest article imported. Brandies, wines, whiskey, cor- Is, syrups, in all their variou: des, wt 20 per cent. below usual prices. WM. H. UN VEREILL, 430 Broome CHAMPAG! HEIDSIECK, street. Hiedsieck, Temple, Bounzy, and BASKE' 1,000 cissies ‘other choice wines; white French and German wines; choice claret wine, from $150 per doz., for sale, by W. 3. UNDERHILL, 430 Broome street. N. B.—Choice old Jamaica shrub and lavender brandy. CA3KS MUIR & SON’S ALE ; BARCLAY, PER- kins & Co.’s, and Robert Byass’ London porter, and quarts ; Grape leaf, Mumm, and Heidsieck’s rabampagues ; Sauterne, hock and claret wines, and an ‘extensive assortment of prime old Havana segars, for sale by PETERS & CHAMBERS, Importers, No. 300 en p= ABOUT TO PURCHASE THEIR SPRING stook, should not fail to call at 300 Broadway, and examine the stock of PETERS & CHAMBERS, who, owing to their connection with many of the best houses in Enrope, are prepared to sell a better article, for less ‘money, than any other house in the trade. & CHAMBERS, 300 BROADWAY—IMPORT- ers and dealers in all grades of wines, brandies, ‘And regars. Goods sold in bond, subject to debenture, in amsorted packages, at the lowest market price. Buyers | ‘@rerequested to examine our stock. ee AGENCY. og eae AGENT FOR traporter of fetes, such as porte: git kinds of brushes, umbedia and, porssol sticks, cancs, hatter’s articles, paper weights, segar “boxes, lamps, shirts and collars, and other articles. Fo THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ANY OBJECT, study the right employment of appropriate instru Wrntalities. The right use of right means will secure right resulls. At the Advertising Agency, Tribune Build- ings, this course is especially recommended. How, when, and where advertising may be done to the best advantage, ts nted to thoughtful minds, by the agent, V. B. Pi who believes that he can explain it satisfac- ‘torily. He may be consulted personally, between 10 and "3 o'clock, m MITH DUNNING HAS OPENED AN OFFICE AT 135 | Greenwich street, corner of rs Peli for the sale and leasing of houses, siores and lots, collecting rents, loaning money on bond and mortgage, and the transact- <= matters relating to real estate. Sales of house. farniture at auction solicited, and attended to with and References—James Van Nos- President Merchants’ Bank; D. Randolph Martin, President Ocean Bank; A. B. Hays, Cashier North River (0 WESTERN MERCHANIS.—UNION COMMISSION and Forwarding Company—J.C. Buckles & Suced, ‘Wheeling, Va.; J. C. Buckles chi retire Ohio; 3.0 Buckle & Uo., Louisville, Ky. icular atfention paid to Alling orders for produce, and to forwarding mor- Ghandise to and from the East. Louisville, Jan. 18, 1858, ~ EEGAL, NOTICES. Suet COURT.—IN THE MATTER OF THE AP- lication of the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of of New York, relative to the opening of 160th atreet, from Fifth avenue to Kighth avenue, in the ‘Twelfth ward of said city, the Aldermen and Goramonslty of the said city of New York, horeby gi rsuant to the statute in such case , that the said the Mayor, Aldermen monalty of the City of New York, intend to make appli aation to the Su) Court of the State of New York, at a term of said court, to be held at the City Hall ‘of the eity of Now York, on Monday, the 7th day of Hares, 1856, at the opening of the court on that day, or soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, for the ap tment of commissioners of estimate and assessment the above entitled matter; that the nature and extent of the wement hereby inten 8 opening of One reat (100k street) from Fifth avebus fo Eighth avenue, in the city of Now York, as laid out zpon the map or plan of said city, under and by virtue of an act of the ture of the Sinte of New York, en- ‘titled ‘An act relative to improvements, touching’ the Iaying out of atreets and roads in the city of New York, and for other “a?” od April 34,1807. ROBERT J. DILLON, Cou Dated, New York, Feb. 7, 1353. to the Corporation ath Amboy, cars to Bor- dentown, and steamboat R. Stockton to Philadelphia. Fare—$3. Express lino, at 27. My by steamboat John Potter to Amboy, thence direct to Camden by car: yh in four hours. Fare—$3, Returning, lave jelphia at 7 A. M., and 2? jxoad.—Two daily express Yraina, at 9A. M. and 3:45 1. M., connecting ut Albany with central lines of railroads, North and West, from the new , corner of White, Elm and Centre streets, where through tickets can be rocured, ‘and baggags checked for Schenectady, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester and Passe! also received at Broome and Bowery, . and Twenty-sixth streetand Fourth avenue stations. The above trains will land passengers at Croton Falls and ‘Chatham Feur Corners only. All other trains will start from City Hall station, corner of Tzyon Row and Ventre street, as heretofore. UDSON RIVER RAILROAD. and Troy :— ers, which ran without | INTERESTING CONGRESSIONAL BUSINESS, The Army Bill in the Senate. Adoption of the Pacifie Railroad Amendment, | The Naval Bill in the House, | | | wee Overhauling the Old Commodores and Old Ships, | PROCEEDINGS IN THE N.Y. | Negi pipes | Spirited Debate in the Assembly on the : Canal Question. RA nnn TERRIBLE MARITIVE DISASTERS, LOSS OF AN ENTIRE CREW, &eo., &o., ke. LEGISLATURE, From Washington City. VILLMORE SL. LEV E—M FAIR, ETC. Wasuisros, Feb, 25, 1853. President Fiilmore’s last levee took place this evouing, The Fast Room and the various anterooms were so crowd- ed as to render it extremely difficult to promenade. ‘The Mechanics’ Fair has been attended by thousands of strangers. éx-Marshal Tukey, of Boston, was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court to-day. PRESIDENT THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wasmincron, Feb, 25, 1853. REGISTER GRANTED —THE VLORIDA CONTESTED SEAT. Mr. Hasan, (dem.) of Be., reported a bill granting a register to the bark Mary, of Baltimore, which was taken up and passed. Mr. Moxzon, (whig) of Fla., submitted a resolution to pay David L, Yulee an amount equal to his per diem and mileage while contesting a seat in the Senate from Flori- da. Laid over. REIIEF BILL—THE INVESTIGATION O¥ CLAIMS, Mr. Box.anp, (dem.) of Ark., reported a bill for the re. lief of the widow of Lieut. Cochran, of the United States Army, which was passed. Mr. Brapaury, (dem.) of Me., introduced a bill to es- tablish a court of the investigation of claims it he United States. Referred. a eA PATENL THRESHING MACHINE. Mr. Feicu, (dem.) of Mich., asked, as a particular fa- vor to himself, and the last he would have to ask of the Senate, that the House bill extending the patent fora threshing machine to Moore & Hascall, be taken up. Mr. Hoyer, (Gael) of Va., oppoyed the motion, insist- ing on the consideration of the Army bill. the bill was taken up—Ayes 17, nays 15, Mr. Hunter said the bill would lead to a long debate, and moved to lay it on the table. Lost—Yeas 17 noes 24. Mr, Jamra, (dem.) of R. I, said the patent expired in May, 1850, since w! ich time the invention had been in general use. It was unjust torenew the patent, and thus ive them a rightover 4 iiaéhing which for years has Fomine common use. He entered into general argu- ment against renewing the patent. Mr. Watxrr, (dem.) of Wis., followed in o »position to the bill, and moved its recommitment to the Patent Cot mittee, which was agreed to—Yeas 22, nays 18. THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL. Mr. Dovatas raised the point of order in recording the vote on reconsidera‘ion. Senator Bright's name was not recorded; that Senator had voted in the negative. Mr. Bricur (dem.). of la., said he had eo voted. ‘The Cain decided that the vote should be again taken, pending which the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. Wastixrton, Feb. 25, 18: HON, MR. STANLY AND COM. JONES. The Srraker laid before the House a letter from Fd ward Stanly, a member of the body, replying to retlec- tious upon bim contained in certain papers from Commo- dore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, relative toa private claim heretofore referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs and ordered to be printed. Commodore Jones ac cused Mr. Stanly of being extremely inimical to him; and the letter cays that eo far from being inimical, his wish in moving that only some of the papers be printed the other day, was to suppress libellous attacks upon him. He would not refer to the proceedings of the court martiat 2, being inclined to throw » et m,) of Mic! able gi » moyed that the letter hoped not, as lis was n (ue gentleman and tle THE NAVY Ab LATION BIL, went into Committee of the Whole on the ¢ Union, after refasing to take up the private calendar, and procecded to the consideration of the bill muking sporopriation for the naval service. Mr. Sra: (dem.) of Tenv., said it was well known the committees Lavo not reported for twelve mouths, and it was equally well known the Committee on Naval Af- fairs have liad important matters prepared to present to the House. In the early part of the seasion, ae was instructed to report a bill authorizing the President of the United States to cause to be built, equipped, and armed with the most effective ordnance, for the uavy, three frigates and three sioops-of- war, all to be propelled by steam, or heated air, as recently applied by Kriesson, if that should prove to be preferable to steam, and for that purpose $10,500,000 be appropriated. . Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Tenn., said it his colleague should offer this as an amendment he would make-a question of order. Mr. Stanton replied—He expected this from his worthy friend and colleague. After the efforts made to Prevent reports being made from the committee, it has been the pleasure of gentlemen to rule out, by raising ques- tions of order, measures designed for the prosperity and defence of the country. A month ago the principle of Ericsson had just been developed, but now something more has been done. He had been informed that the Secretary ofthe Navy has so much confidence in the principle that he proposes to build two ships of the largest class, se- curity to be given that they shall acquirea certain dezree of speed, and consume but eight tons of coal each per day. Whether we desi the system of caloric or not, it is indispensable to build the vessels themselves. We now expend $1,500,000 annually for the repair of ves- sels, which amount might almost as well be thrown into the ses. Inten years fifteen millions are thus expended for repairs, and every vessel is constructed on the same old model, instead of having [ee ind efficient vessels. Mr. Swuxrser, (dem.) of Olio, inquired whether the evil has not originated from the fact that the Navy De- partment assumes to repair, even at the original cost of the ship, to avoid objections, there being no law author- ties f em to be built. ir. STANTON resumed—There has been a very great in- disposition in the House to build ships, but no indisposi- tion to appropriate millions upon million; to repair them, without inquiring into the objects for which the mone: is expended. We are obli, to keep up a navy, and Congress will not build, they must repair the vessols. There seems to be a universal apprehension that there will be a difficulty between France and the rest of Eu- rope, and he asked whether, in this contingency, we ought to psy, a neutral part, as we did from 1800 to 1812; and whether we are to be trampled on by belligerent 8, a8 we were at that period, without resistance? it is our bounden duty, if we will not increase the number of our vessels, to render them more odi- cient. You hear gentlemen maintaining that it is The question pending was on Mr. Walker's amendment providing for a survey and location, by the direction of the President, of a ‘railroad to the Pacific; every alter- ee leap oe and in twelve townships, on each side of road, to ven al sled fre of shame a to renminteeg-westions to we oy ‘the Uni! States, ‘of which axe to be applied to the construe: tion of the road. Mr. Cass, (dem) of Sichigan, favorable to the Homestead bill. He doubted, howaver, the propriety of this amendment, It was too Toosely drawn, ard by its terms seemed to involve a pledge on the part of the government to construct the road. Mr. Doucras, (dem.) of IN, replied, and supported the amendment. Mr. Gwix, (dem.) of Cal., thought the Senator from Wisconsin ought now to withdraw” his amendment, and give up this contest for a railroad. The Senator fom Michigun had expressed his doubts of the proposition. That Senator, on Saturday last, by the foree of his doubts | then express¢d, destroyed the railroad bill. His doubts now would produce the same ctivct. Mir. Cass said the Senator's remarks were in bad taste, and wholly uncalled for. He preferred the constitution to the good will of the Senator from California. He en- tertained constitutional objecilons to the Senator’s bill, and expressed them, as he hada right todo. He was a friend of the bill if ‘it could be properly shaped; and see ing constitutional objections to it, he expressed the hope that they would be removed. That was all he had dono. Mr. Gwrx said he introduced a bill for @ railroad, which contains no grant but of land. The Senator objected to that, and it was put aside for the hill reported by the Select Committee, and the Senater said he could not vote for it so long as the corporation was in it. From this remark of the Senator it was naturally supposed if that feature was removed, then he would vote for it. The friends of the bill had no suspicion that the Senator had any other constitutional objections to the Dill till Satur- éay, at four o'clock, when he suggested those which were so fatal to the bill. ‘ Mr. Cass said that he made his objections as the differ- ent parts of the Dill came up. Mr, Wauxen, (dem.) of Wis granted to settlers woul be rapidly filled up, and when oue-half of this whole belt of country, seventy-two miles wide, was settled, the remaining sections would be worth five dollars an acte, and woul afford a fund sufficient to pay for the read. {The report of the Committee on Conferenes on. the Military Academy bill was received and concurred in.} Messrs. BORLAND and Rusk supported the amendment to the Army bill. 5 Mr. Cask, ([ree soil) of Ohio, opposed it. ‘The amendment was then rejected, by yeas 17, nays 36 Mr. Chase’s amendment, providing fora survey and ex- ploration of the most practicable route to the Pacific for Prailroad, was then adopted, by yeas 31, nays 16. Mr. Boxiaxp, by direction 'f the Committee on Military Affairs, moved to amend the bill by adding thereto additional sections, appropriating $100,000 as a recom- pense for the discovery of the anaesthetic used to render persons ingensible to pain when undergoing surgical oper- ations, and providing for a Dill in equity, to be filed m the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of New York, to which Drs. Morton and Jackson, and the heirs of Dr. Wells, shall be defendants. ‘The issue, when the pleadings are made up. shall be which of these parties was the true, original, and just discoverer of this beneti- cent agent; and to whorasoever the said court shall de- cree that fact, to him shall be paid the $100,000 appro: riated by this act. An appeal to the Supreme Court rom such decree is allowed. Mr. Bronurap, (dem.) of Pa., moved to. amend the amendment, by providing that neither party should re- ceive the moncy until he had sworn there had been no collusion between him and cither of the other parties. Messrs, Huwrer, Buriat, and Nonars, opposed the amend- ment. Messrs. Hare, Bortaxp, and Watker, supported it. It was then adopted, by yeas 26, nays 23. Mr, Dovcras moved an amendment, providing for the construction of a wagon road or emigrant route, from the western frontier of the Mississippi States to California and Oregon, the contractors to establish posts on the road, at which there are to be twenty mon stationed, who are to keep the road in repair, ag well as bridges, and provide ferries—for this they ate to receive four section; of land at each post. This was agreed to, by yeas 25, nays 23. Mr. Dawson (whig,) of ‘N.C, moved an appropriation of $10,000 to enable the Commissioners with the funds now in hand to purebase Blue Lick Springs for the West ern Military Asylum. Messrs. Sues, Cruse, Brict, Bortanp, and Mason opposed the amendment, They desired no place to be ressed himself highly , said that these sections ra street, for Alban; Express train, 6 A. M.—th: in four hours, connect: rain, through in ars, } reaching fag with trains Buffalo or Montreal at 3 o'clock evenit ng. ‘Mail train, 8 A. M.; through way train at 1P. M train, 6 P. M.; accommodation train. 6 taken at Chambers, Canal, Christopher, teenth, and Thirty-first streets. Senday trains, from Canal street, at 73¢ A. M., for pai, and at6 P.M. for Albany, stopping at all fwaptations, EDMUND FRENCH, Seperttfontont, ‘qrapeueantor AT WASHINGTON ON THE FOURTH of March—New York and Philadelphia, vin Now Sersey Railroad, foot of Cortlandt street.—Extra trains ‘will leave New York at 7 A. M., on Wednesday and Thuri ay next, 24 and 34 of March, enabling persons ° rs the inauguration at Washington on the 4th. Excursion tickets for Philadelphia by the above trains will be sold by the New Jersey Railroad Company, ‘to return from Philadelphia in an extra train, via Cam- den, at 614 P. M. on the 6th; and also via Kensington at 136'A. M. on the 6th; or at 7A. M. on the 7th and 8th. re for the excursion, $4. Extra trains will leave |, for Baltimore and YORK AND PHILADELPHIA—DIRECT UNITED States Mail and Lines, through in four hours, Jersey Railroad, via Jersey City—Loa York, foot of Cortlandt street, at 8and 9A. M., and 4 and 6 P.M. Fare in the 8 A. 'M. and 4P. M., $2 75, and in the ‘A. M. and 54 P, M., $3. Leave Philadelphia at 1, 7 and ‘A. M., and 6% P.M. For first elass, $3; second do., and 9 AME and 4 P. 3) $2.50.” For Baltino aahington, Norfolk and’ Charleston—through tiakets th carried, in the 8 and 9 A. M. 535 P.M. from New York. Passengers iz & & = z é the ferry Afteen minutes bafoce the ye designated. Messrs. Dawson, Joxrs of Tennessee, and Uxperwoon, supported it, and it was agreed to, by you 25, nays 20. {The Indian 4 ppropriation bill was here received from the House, and referred to the Finance Committee. ] The Army Dill was then reported, and all the amend- menta made in Committee of the Whole were concurred in, without objection, except three, viz,:—The first was the one strikinz out the section placing the armories ¥ der civil superintendence. ag non concurred in, by yens 23, nays 25. The next was the one establishing the wagon road to California and Oregon. This was con- curred in, by yeas 25, nays 22, The other was the one concerning the purehase of the Blue Lick Springs. After a long debate ‘blue Licks’? was stricken out, and ‘site '’ inserted, £0 as to leave the question open to the Commis- sioners to purchase what site they saw fit, and it was then concurred in. Mr. Bayanp, (dem.) of Del., moved to reconsider the vote by which the Senate refused to concur in the amendment made in Committee of the Whole, by striking out the provision placing the armories under civil super- our duty to enforce the celebrated Monroe doctrine, and itis said, in all quarters, that our citizens are not protected, and the goverpment’s honor ia infringed. He was in favor of asserting the Monroe doctrine, but we are enforce now. He heard, every day, of | anes being insulted, and had learned that Ameri- na of this continent were obliged to deolare themselves +hmen to procure protection, for the reason that we do not assert our rights and protect our citizens, We are not prepared on tae oceanto do it. Inth2 admira ble letter of the Secretary of State, the trath 18 pro claimed that territorial developement is the law of our litical existence. The possession of Morida, Louisiana, xos, Oregon and California, gives us an im: mense shore line’ on the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific, which increases a necessity for defen- sive preparations. As to Cuba, he ‘believed it to be indispensable to our national security. No question of right is involved in it. Whenever it is convenient, on the whole, it will be our duty take it. But we will never be ready to assert our rights and do what ouc country requires untilwe havea change in our naval preparations. lt is said, if there should be a war be- tween the United States aud England or France, Havana would bea neutral port. Not sa. Either of them, in such an event, would not hesitate to seize Havana. It is now yirtuaily within their power—for we allow them to send their vessels of war there to maintain, as they say, our own luws. He then showed the necessity for an efiicient force in the Pacific, that coast being entirely delenceless. Mr. Eowir, (whig) of Md., spoke of the poor defence afforded to our country, and said that we are only the fifth naval power in the world, notwithstanding our com- merce ix the largest. We have reason to believe that our foreign relations are of the most delicate character. The public mind of the country is now holng preparod for some great national struggle, by men who delight to feed the appetite with wrongs ‘perpetrated halt a century ago. If we are to become the defenders of republican principles (hroughont the world, as many gentlemen de- sire, we must be panoplied for that purpose. If there ever was a time when the despotic powers were combin- ing it is now. He pressed the importanee of protecting our coasts from maritime invasion. Mr. Cancis, (whig) of Florida, said it was his intention to address the committee on the subject of the import- ance of establishing a line of steamers between this country and China; but aa {t was impossible for him to go into the discussion now, he woul! defer his remarks. Mr. Toowns, (whig) of Ga., said the House has not time to consider the propositions of the gentlemen from 1d Tennessee, therefore their measures ought jected. It was known to all that we have voted milliors of dollars for mail steamers, which, it was said, could easily be converted into war steamers. But now t we have no efficient versels. , of Tenn., said he had a proposition from ompanies to alter one of those ships, and put fn an armament, and subject ner to a test, on condi- tion that if she proves inefticient she shall be thrown on the hands of the company, and if efficient the govern. ment shall take her. This shows that the mail steamers can be made efiicient for war purposes. Mr. Toomrs resumed, saying, we have no occasion for so large » navy as the despotisms of Europe; for in Russia, France, and other countries, they were in fpart made uze of to keep down the people. We only wanta navy to protect our commerce, and when it is sought to comipete with England the expense will be too great to be borne, and the people will abolish it. Mr. StAxros, of Tenn., then moved to increase the pay of officers and men to three million one hundred and twenty-six thousand nine hundred and forty-eight dol- lars, provided the number of seamen in ordinary and boys may be increased to nine thousand. and the Secro- of the navy may pay them, at his discretion, ten per cent in addition to resent rate of pay. Mr. Stanton explained the amendment, and in the course of the debate Mr. Fronence, (dem.) of Pa., spoke in its favor. He said that there is one voice throughout the country in sisting on navy reform. There should be less shore duty and more sea duty. There are too many. idlers—too much old fegvism. Hie wanted to infuse the spirit of Young America into that branch of the public service. On motion of Mr. Staxtox, (whig) of Ohio, that part of theamendment increasing the number of seamen was stricken out and the ten per cent feature retained. Mr. Srastox, of Tenn., offered an amendment, appro priating two million five hundred thousand dollars for Building, equipping, and arming three steamers, with screw propeliene and three aloops of war—at loast two of the frigates to be built by Capt. Erfesgon on his plan, on such terms as may be required by the President. Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Tenn., raised a question that the amendment was not in order, the Dill fe for such objects only as are now authorize: wy Ws The Cnamman, (Mr. Presicn King.) decided it out of order, on tho ground that there was no law for it. Mr. Stanton, (dem.) of Ky., said that there is a law establishing a navy, and the object proposed was to con- stitute a part of the navy, therefore the amendment is in erder. | ‘The Ciiarmway, however, adhered to his decision, and was sustained by the committee. Mr, Stanton, of Tenn., offered another amendment, that the President, instead of repairing old vessels, for which the bill makes appropriation, may, in his discretion, ap- ply the money to the construction’ of propellers of an ef- ficient character. The Cuarmman ruled this out of order, and was sus- tained by the House, by ayes 70, nays 50. Mr. he ts of egg orig rye ; the repair of vessels. sai go far M was mepened to repair a certain ship, in his judgment it was thrown away. The House ought not to preva, ate more than to purchase fuel and repair the ri ‘ retaining the sum of one million dolla: intendence, and the was reconsidered, by yeas 23, nayw22. Several motions to adjourn were voted down. Mr. Davis (whig), of Mass., moved to amend the pro- vision concerning armorica, by inserting “that the act of 1842 should be so modified as to authorize the President to place the armories under the care of a superintendent, . who was not of the army, when the interest of the go- yeenment required it,” to which Mr. Snieuns (dem.), of Hl. moved to add, that ‘‘n mixed commission of civilians and officers be raised by the Se 1 inquire, and report to Congres: rarmy superintendence, is the bes ‘The debate on this vexed question was resumed, and ontinued til after ve o'clock, when ra. Mr. SWEETER agreed with the gentleman. Not only the old vessels, but half of the rusty commodores, Me it to ‘be sunk Ce ae Some of them have not smelt gug- owder for thirty years. “3 Mr. Browy, idm) of Miss., defended the navy, and shielded the officers of it from reproach. In former wars these rusty commodores performed gallant duty, and would again, if their country required it. The remark that the old’ navy ought to rot came with a bad grace from the Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs, Mr. Sweeren explained—He did not to det act fi , but t e the abuses. = the navy, but to ex et err Hanger, wt 8 ir, CARTER, (dem.) Lae and one gun, took Alvarado, aud they 4 for it, ec ottet gentlemen took art in the debate, but, witiou ; 8 conclusil Lj seussi fi ink to.a conclusion on the subject of the discussion, TUE IMPUTATIONS AGAINST #kCRETARY ‘STUART, Mr. Lercurn, (dem.) of Va., wished to present a letter from the Secretary of the Interior, explanatory of certain charges made agninet im in the’ House yesterday, and have it re rjection bei oved a susper nono he roe ng made, he moved a suspen rr. Ost, (dem.) of S. C., supposed, by unanimous con- sent, ie Daper could appear {a the’ Globe of te money Mr. Exrcner, with that understanding, bi: motion. It tion from the Secretary Several gentlemen called for the reading of the pay ‘The SrranwR said the Chair had no eoutrol over the Glole newspaper. Mr. Lurcue® again moved a suspension of the rules. Mr. Bayty, (dem.) of Va., insisted this was a que would withdraw ‘as a mere statement of fact in vindiea- B io Fa vileve, on the ground that when a public off aes athing which makes impeachment necessary, and tho officer sends in a sort of plea to the charge, ‘that it was due to the offiger that the House should hear it rea ‘The Sreazex overrulod the point, Mr. Bayty a + Mr, Pairs, ma.) » moved that the appeal bé laid pom the fable, ‘and this Was agrted to. Mr. Sraxty, (whig) of N.C., then obtained poas of the paper, and presented ‘it ‘as a question of priyi Mr. Jones, of Tenn., suggested that the paper be with- drawn for the present, a¥ the gentleman (Mr. Gentry) who made the charge was not ia the ball. Pending the question, the House adjourned, Events in Albany. LEGISLATIVE DOINGS—CRYSTAL PALACE—TAE OA- NALS—APPOINTMENTS BY THE CANAL BOARD—? MILITIA LAW, Pre. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OP TUE NEW YORK WERAL Atpany, Feb. 25, 1853, Mr. Tabor will briag s bill in the Senate to make a ship canal around the Overstaugh, in the Hudson River. This is a private company, and is intended to bring the largest ships to Albany. The project is feasible, and ff encou- ragement is given, will suecced. Monsicur Genet origi- nated the plan fifty years ago: A waste of time on the canal’ resolutions occurre*in the House to-day, ‘Zh discussioa was unprofitable, as the whole matter must go under review when the canal bills shall haye been brought in. The metubers of the House’ have been most profligate in the nso of time, aad the sooner they depart the better. Mz. Loowsis will report canal bill on Monday. He has it completed. ‘The bill to increase the number of Harbor Masters is under way in the Heuse, It aneeta witle strong opposi- tion. ‘The Crystal Polace Police bill, and to fzerease the capi- tal stock of that association, both passed, and are before the Governor for signing. The bill to confirm titles in Morrisania has also pussed. The Canal Board have appointed Willis Saveuar collector at Oswego, and Mr. Ellsworth at Pen Yan, ix place of Mr. Ogden, nominated for appraiser. General Swan, of Kochester, and General Bentley, of Morrisville, will meet, on the first of March, te codify the militia laws, except those applicable to the First I Senator Snow stilt remains seriously indispesed at his residence in Montgomery county. There is not much prospect of his taking his seat inthe Senate again. « If 80, the whigs hold the power, and executive sessions be prevented. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. ALBANY, Feb. 25, 1863. OVERSLAUGH CANAL—HARIEM RAILROAD. Mr. Tauor (whig) gave notice of bill to incorporate a company to construst.@ canal around the Overslaugh. The bill to amend. the charter of the Harlem Railroad ‘was passed. The Committee of the Whole then took up the bill for ‘THE BETTER REGULATION OF RAILWAYS. Th? diseussion on this bill took a range identical with: that which had been given at a preceding day, and at its conclusion the bill was re-committed. NSW YORK AND VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP COMPANY. that the first business of the Legislature was to provide for the {nancial difficulties of the year. Ths present rust be called for before places for the future are taken into consideration. The necessities of the prosent year ave pressing upon the Legislature, and these should be provided for before we talk of loans, or the amendment of the constitution, for the future’ improvement of the canals. Fimbarrassment would arise from an attempt to combine plans for the present and the future in a bill. ch a course was calculated to defeat prudent and wise tion on either question. It was more calculated to swer political ends than to serve the exivencies of the e. Mr. W. said the Governor's Message had charged “with equivocation. He read from the Message in proof that the enlargement of the canal was distinetly recommended, and the commence ment of the enlargement where most needed is wisely suggested, Weare informed how the canals may bo so proved as to make the can usceptible of having boats one bundred and fifty tons burthen in a brief period. In delaying a on the necessary appropriations for this object, a diminution of the revenue and great cost to forwarders is occasioned. The embarrassment thrown around action is of immense injury. He charged the op- position with causing these injurious delays, and he call ¥ ed upon the majority to hasten the appropriations, t the work on the canals might be undertaken at once. The revenues of the year will not suyply the cesrary to be expended on the canals this year— ciency is to be provided for, ‘The Canal Comm urged forward action on the subject. They do: the means provided before they can recominend 4) prop ions. ‘The Finance Committee have proposed a tax of $700,000, and if this tax is levied, we are prepared to suggest how it shall be appropriated. The matior had been brought to the consideration of the House, ‘There was no olternative if taxa ‘ion 3 not adopt A law could not be reali.od in time to be used this year. The plans submitted by the majority have been venomously attacked, but uo substitute hay been hinted at. ( ver profession of friendship for the canals, the opposition are averting the adoption of efivetive schemes for their improvement. Their whole course has the tend of delaying relief to our public works. Weeks haye been wasied in discussing all projects having in view the adjustment of the qnastior W. had proposed, on the part of the Canal Committee, a series of resolutions ip regerd to the canals, and for this they were charged with corrupt and mischievo' igas. This was grossly unjust. The gentleman from Orleans, pte. Burroughs,) seems determined to opposs whatever the majority inay propose to relieve the State of itsembatrassments. The Yoajerity ld go on with the performanes of their duty, without regard to what the opposition might do. Mr. Marenty, (dem.) of Albany, asked the gentieinan to ayy way for him to move the previous question. Mr. Hortey, ewhig) of Niagara, rose to a question of privilege. He was entitled to the floor, and bl given way only for a sperific purpose. When the gentleman to whom be had yielded the floo «i concluded, it reverted again to him, and he would not give-vay to a'call for the pravious question. ‘The Cuam decided’ the gentleman from Niagara (Mx Ho'ley) had yielded tlre tloor venerall y, and was uo longer entitled t Mr. Horsey raid sush had not besa his intention ia giving way to Mr. West, and that therChair had misun. | derstood him. He insieted on being eatitled to the floor. | The nai decided that the motion c@ Mr. Malburn was in order. Mr. Honey appealed from the decisiomof the chair. ‘The Houce sustained th decision. Mr. Byrrovens, (ind. dem.) of Orleans, asked Mr, Mat- burn to withdraw his call. Mr, Weer joined in the request. Mr. Mateurn refused. Mr. BURROUGHS rose to a question of privil He had been charged with falsehood and factious1 and he hoped the House Would have the justice to indulge him in making a reply. He arked that the call for the pre- vious question be refused bs the House, that he might speak on the subject under discussion. On this motion the ayes and noes were ordered, and the call for the previous question was not sustained—ayes 29, noes 66. M.. Burrovens thanked the House for voting against the previous question. The yote of others was a imani- festation of a disposition whicli he would not character- ize. The gentleman from Jefferson (Mr. West) had been ° taking notes all winter on questions before the House, and bad now delivered them all in one speech. The im.’ portant resolutions of the Canal Committee had been called up on Saturday last, when there was no quorum, and when.no one expected it. The whole hopes of future ‘Tho bill amending) the; charter of the New York and Virginia Steamship Company so as to allow them to uso small yessels as tenders, was pesset through commitiee. ‘TIE WORKS OF AMERICAN AUTHORS. ‘The committee resumed the consideration of the bill to provide for the distribution of standard works of Ame- rican authors in the libraries of district schools. Mr. Concer (dem.) defended the bill. It was urged as an objection that to communicate with the trustees would be expensive. It might be obviated, so far as the expense of circulars was concerned. by sending to the town superintendent. It had become very desirable that the State should settle some uniform policy with respect to the books to be used by the State in its educa tional policy. At every seasion the applications for par- ticular'patzonage 1 Dooks are renewed. ‘The object of the bill is to create a system—ono in the full knowlodge of which all book publishers and book buyers might act. Whatever tends to build up a district school library, is a mensure of 80 much importance as to demand the best consideration of the Legislature. He had discharged his duty in respect to it. ‘The scheme is not a pet one of his. Mr. Cootky said it would undoubtedly be a matter of serious congratulation to the Senate, the State, the uni- verse, that if the measure failed, it would not disturb tho equanimity of the Senator from the Seventh, (Mr. Conger,) with his wplendid talents and elegant acquirements. ‘The bill would be defeated—it would crumble as a rope of sand; it would fail, thongh introduced by that Se- nator. He thougbt the talk about democracy, and all that, which that Senator gave forth was utterly contra. dicted by his course, which did not look to free trade and free literature, but fo a system of restriction and excla- sion. It sought to make the Secretary of State a great book factor—his office a great advertising machine The book cireular would become a yolumindus catalogue, of which eleven thousnnd copies would be published.’ It could not be done for less than forty thousand dollars; and then comes packing, drayage, correspondence, freight —all the incidentals and extraordinaries of a vast cor- responience, and ull to be paid by the State! The book: sellers could not have anything better. It would be de- lightful for them, as it would be an official afvertisement of cnormons circulation. It would be an erroneous, un- justifiable, unnecessary and improper tax on the State. If the bill was to pass at all, he would hopo to see it a free trade bill. and nothing else. He moved to strike out the word author: Mr. CORNELL (dem.) desired to be excused from being sueh a free trade man as the Senator from the First dis- trict, (Mr. Cooley,) if his ideas in relation to this bill indicated what he considered the policy of free trade. He (Mr. Cornell) if he discriminated ut all, would do so in Debalf of the poor American author, and not for the rich uublisher of New York city. If this bill is to set aside fhe author, and protect the publisher, he declined an in- yitation to any such free trade feast. Mr. Cootay ‘interposed He did not desire to oppose the authors; onthe contrary, he would do all he could do, to benefit them; but it was a mistake to suppose that allauthors were poor. There were many American au thors who were rich. He withdrew his amendment in reapect to authors, and confined it to copyrights, Mr. Conxeit, continued in advocacy of the bill, as re- ported, as ameasure of benefit to the anthors. Mr. VAN Sctooxnove, (whig)—Will the Senator say whether \his bill isdesigned to protect and benefit au- thors? It bas been claimed as a measure intended for the prosperity of district schools. Mr. Connsit considered the billas likely to benefit both authors and schools, Mr. VAN Scooxnovis—The day has gone when a worthy American author will not receive support, and all the encouragement he deserves. But if he publishes a good work, the American market will give him a return that will abundantly repay him. Worthy authors are well paic, wer they avail themselves of the ordinary means to make themselyea known. Any author whose work is fit fora library, and proper ina district school Vbrary, to guide the young mind of the country, will meet compensation, Truth requires that this should be said. The day bas come when American purchasers wil reward the author of a good work. He did not believe there was such a thing as a poor American author, if he is a worthy author. There are poor trashy authors—poor indeed—whoattempt to delage the country with their worthless literature. Mr. would regret to sce the control of the selections of «i trict libraries given to any one than. If the present retary of State was the most competent man in world, his sueceseor might not be. Let the people select thelr agent, the trustee, judicious, prompt, and saza- cious men, to choose their libraries. Amend this bill inany way, it is yet an uncalled for measure, and ought not to be adopted. Mr. Bristor, (dem.), said the bill is denounced by those who oppose it, asa humbug, Driven to the corner for an argument—such a stale word is the remedy. The speech just closed has a natural division of parts—Lst, that the common schools will be obliged to adopt the re- commendation of the superintendent; 24, that they will not. Mr. Concer aid it pleased the honorable Senator from tho First (Mr. Coeley), when he spoke ot him, always to allude to him as an individual, avoiding to speak of him asaSenator. Mr. C. told the story of Carran’s encounter with the yoluble market woman of Dublin; when the emi- nent counsellor was horriblyabused bythis virago with ter- rible force, he answered only that ‘she was an individual. ‘The Senator from tho First always suiticiontly indicates his individuality. ‘The rope of sand to whieh that Sona- tor likened all measures introduced by him (Mr. Conger) will not hang itself. The CHAIR suggested that the hour for adjournment had ived, var, Coorry asked unanimous consent to say one word in reply. 4 ‘The Prasipenr said it could only be done by unanimous consent. t Mr. Coo1zy—It is the first time I have asked it. Mr. Cornrit—Has not the Senate adjourned? ‘The Prexipxnt—The session can only be prolonged by unanimeus consent. m Mr. Bexnetr (dem.)—I object. Adjourned. Assembly. Ainany, Feb. 25, 1853. ‘HE CANAL RESOLUTIONS Wore called up by Mr. West, (dem.) of Jefferson, who said that he had intended to make no remarks thereon, but the speeches that had been made on the subject re. quired a few words from him in reply. He then observe promotion of the mover of the resolutions seem to rast upon them. That gentleman lad all-ded to Mr. B. in terms not only upparliamentary, but meanand dastard- ty, Me hid never changed aay wan ou this floor with falechood. He had sald the “statements were incor- rect, but he bad attributed nothing dishonorable to the mover of them. Honest men make mistakes. It is raid that for a small sum the canal com be rendered navigable for boats of 160 tons. Mr Bo wr rected this statement, and read from the eet od in proof that boats of 120 tons only could pass through the canals after the proposed improvement. Yet the resolu. tions of the Canal Committee say the appropriation called for will increase the cupacity canals for b: 150 tons. He said this error wax not intentional; was an error, and calculated to deceive the peopie. Mr. B. did not intend that his vote on the resolutions should commit him to any bill. The Commitice on Finance snd the Canals, instead of presenting bills and supporting them by reports, offer resolutions w they wish the House to return to them ua instructions. “And yet, before the House could act upon the resolutions, the previous question was sprung upon them, ani members were required to vote on questions ap: on which they had no information and were the placed in a false position, Defore the majority about factiousness, let them treat the mino candor and fairness, and not with such geoss inj acterised the majority heretofore. It i: 000 to be expended upon the canals. to be provided cannot borrow, nor alize tax until nest year, But it is said the money can be advanced from cerfain State funds, and re paid io those funds afterward. And thus the ingenic gentleman from Herkimer, who had aided in forming the constitution, bad found means to cvade that instrament. ‘The tax would not be realized untila year from next June, and if the money is borrowed from another fund to use now, what is it but an indebtedness of the State? The money is to be borrowed and then paid again, To anticipate the tax of next year, and appropriate it, a debt is contracted. There is a better way to get_out of the financial difficul- ties of the State." If by levying a tax to be collected next year, you can borrow the money to expend now, you can in the same way anticipate the tax of the next sear, and the vext, and forty subsequent years. Would it not be batter, instead of thus violating the constitution, to propose an amendment of the constitution, which ean be carried as speedily as the tax could be realized’—that is, in June, 1864, The gentlemsn from Jefferson (Mr. West), on the 14th inst., so far forgot his position as to vote with a “fuctious ininority,”” against the resolutions of the gentleman from Herkimer (Mr. Loomis). Where has he gct authority for not training in the ranks of his caytain—for yielding to discipline only when he pleascs: Joifervon must do better than this. Jeierson must not booome factions. Mr, B had been charged with an un- worthy disrespect ond ill-natured feelings towards the Governor. He would confess that his ill-nature was roused when he saw ill manners in others—at no other time. What right was there to charge him with ill-na- ture simply because he could not approve the message of the Governor? That functionary hud promised the peo- le that he was in favor of amending the constitution— '¢ had broken that premise, They hada right to com- plain—Mr.B. had a right to cowplain. So far as he bnew, every bedy at the west so understood the Govern or. Mr. B. could name o gentlemen from Alleghany, then in the House, of the highest respectability, who 80 understood the Governor. Mr. Cuampux, (dem.,) from Allegany—Does the gon tleman allude to me? ; Max, BuRnOUGHS—Unless he is the only person living in Alleghany county, he cannot put the question as one of privilege. Mr. Cnawrtiy—I understood him from Alleghany. Mr. Burnovons—No, sir. [said ‘a gentleman from Alleghany.” I beg his pardon if he misunderstood me: Mr, B. had been charged with haying proposed no plan for the enlargement. He had not done +0, because he kney the fact of a recommendation coming from him would from that fact occasion its defeat. He had failed fo make a recommendation, beoan Canal Committee required that they is this mor to say the member it. courtesy to the y should be first por- mitted to offer a plan to the House. Yet for this cour- tesy he had been denounced in all the language of Bil- lingsgate. He would not complain of any animal for acting in accordance with its nature. Mr. B. had never mace any statementas to what the enlargement would cost. It was himpossible to estimate that; but from the Lest information in his possession, he thought the work could be completed for ten or ten onl a half millions. He closed by again thanking the House for allowing him to spesk. Nik. Howey would be in favor of an immodiate vote on this canal question, if he was not conseious that it would make no dillerence with the public works what ques- tions should be discussed here, or how long the discussion should be carried on. But nothing would,be done until liticians bave some certain developements from our 1 Vashington. Time will be wasted in this House wntil That period, and the subject of di-cussion might as well hat of the canals as anything else. But he would Hike tohers the question taken, for he desired that some: thing should be done for tac canals, however little that ight be. “— ‘West would tax the patience of the House with only a few words. The genvleman from Orleans had shown unexampled specimens of Billingsgate, and Mr. W. would not attempt to rival him in that respect. bea tleman from Orleans said on Saturday that the resolutions of the Canal Committee were false, altho he now de- nies having done so. (Mr. West examined the mesaage and his resolutions, show that there was no disere- pancy between them.] Mr, ForsyTu moyed that the House take a recess until 4o'clock. The whole morning had been wasted in use- lesa talk upon resolutions, which, if adopted, would have no legal eflect. He hoped this everlasting talk would bo stopped, and that the House should begin to legislate. Carried. Mr. Woop said the minority had refrained from dis- cnsaing the abstractions of the l'inance and Canal Com- mittees. they should speak, it would be to some purpose. He moved that the Canal Committee be re quired to report LF ‘a ee completion of the canal he earliest possi . “ir A.C. Tal. (der!) ‘of Oneida, moved the previous question, [Cutting off all amendments, and ordering a tote on the resolutions as originally reported.] Carried, (rhe. resolutions of the Canal Committee were then ithout a count. adopted ‘ge ‘THE NKW YORE CRYSTAL PALACY. Mr, Saaw, (dem.) of N. ¥., on leaye, caded up the bill i} at | to protect the Crystal Palac* 6w being erected in the clty of New York? and the pr verty therein, which was passed, 2 ; On motion of Mr. Siaw, the bill #0 amend the act in- corporating the Crystal Palace Associ, ‘tom was read « third time and passed. a After \ransacting some other busine ™, 0% minor im Portance, the House took a recess until 4.“ FE eyepiece SESSION. CANAL QUESTION AGAIX. Mr. Woon moved that the Canal Committes be ‘inatruct- ed to report, by bill. providing for the early pro, Weuton and speedy completion of the canals, Lays over. CASE OF CANAL COMMISSIONER vrTauu Mr. Garm, (dem.) of N. ¥., moved that the weleet ¢ 2" mittee in the case of Henry Fitzhugh, Canal Commisnic U- er, be authorised to procure counsel.” Lies over. Mr. Gan explained. The investigation was one of » legal nature, and the only meixber af the committee who isa lawyer, is absent. Mr. Vitahagh appeara with two legal gentlemen of the greatest eminence, and the com- mittee desire the advice of good legal counsel. Mr. Bernovsus said, in the appointment of committees, it was understood the committee were qualified to act | upon the subject referred to them. He wae not willing to grant an attorney to the committee. Empley an attor- ney and it will cost a thousand dotlars—for attorneys in the State cost that sum now-a days. There was lent for it. If one mittee may call for an at- Perhnps the Judiciary Committee directly. V ). of N. ¥., moved that the va- ‘cy in the committee be filled by the appointment of » meinbers of the House, of the legal profession. Car: ried. i, DIVISION AVENUE RATLROAD! Hitt. Mr. O'Bamy moved that the bill o authorize s railroad ck in Division avenue, in the county of Kings, be re- ferred to the Standing Committee on’ Railroads. Lays over. THE VEMCTIVE FRANCITISK, Mr. Forsvri ceed ap Iris resolution in regard to the elective franchise, which was debated, and referred to the Judiciary Committee. NOTICES OF BILLA, To authorize religious corporations to chauge their ames. By Mr. 0’Krxry, in relation to the Marine Courts of Now York By Mr. Kranyey, to amend the charter of tlie Kast River Motual Insuranee Compazy. By Mr. Forsym, in relatio capitol. By Mr. Woop, to incor} stitution, ‘The Assembly then adjourned. on tothe enlargethont of the porate the’ Syractse Savings In- Maritime Disasters and Lees of Lifes WRECK OP THE BRIG CHAMPION—SCHOONERS MARY E. BALCH AND JOHN FRANKLIN: ASHORE. Pintapevruls, Feb. 26,'1853. A letter from Berlin, Md., states tliat the brig Chase- pion, of Portland, Me. went ashore‘ on Chincoteague shoals in the storm of Saturday night, and‘all hands were drowned. ck ee Schooner Mary E. Baleb, from Wilmingtom,N>0., for Boston, is also ashore on the same shoals. Onevof her grew, named Blake, and another, name uitknown, ished after landing the Captain. The mate afd one of the crew saved themselves by getting into the galley of an ol'yessel on the beach, and were rescued by sks wrecking sctiooner Ringgold. Tite schooner John Franklin is ashore on: Ferwick’s Islazd, She will, however, be got ‘off. SUPPOSED LOSS OF THE PRUSSIAN BRIG DIEDRRICE— SHIP ITALY ABANDONED AT SEA. Boston, Feb. 26, 1858, It haw been ascertained that the two quarter casks of brandy picked up Jan. 23, and carried into Leith, were w part of the eargo of the Prussian brig Diederick, «Hedem berg, whick vessel’ sailed from Rochelle Nov. 10th for Boston, wit a cargo of brandy, an@ has no doubt béem lost. William Lester, mate of sh‘p Italy, reported to be float- ing about at sea, with a cargo valued at $100,000, writte to his father 2s follows:— Nasaav, (Bahamas,) Jan. 31, 1863. We sailed from New Orleans with every heed or be pleasant vovags. We had fair wind and weather until? we were in lat..23, long. not given, when it commenced® be nabs from esatward. We shortened sail until we had’ the ship under alose reefed fore and main topsails, and it blowing a perfect hurricane. We carried as much sail as the ship could baar, wher, WUOUT S OretwoW = exo suUTT . 24th, wentruck. As soon as she struck we let go both anchors, which brought the ship head to the wind, but she continued to strike heavily, and we were obliged to cut awoy the masts, which eased her a little. About 6 o'clock we lost the rudder, which left us cem. pletely the sport of the breakers. We deserted the ship on the 28th of December, and arrived here on the 3d of January. We are in the American consul’s hands, and it will be fourteen deys before we shall get away from here. ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER OSPRAY. Norvoik, Feb. 25, 1668: The steamship Osprey, from Philadelphia, bound to Charleston, has put in-here with her machinery broken. From-Rhotte Island, LEGISLATURE—WIIG —CONVENTION—SERIOUS. ASSAULT. Provipence, Feb. 25, 1853. The Gencral Assembly adjourned to-day. The ten hour bill was d by the concurrence of the Senate in the House a «iment. Lae State Convention assembles on the 10th Mare! Leffingwel, theactor, formerly of the Bowery theatre, in an affray iqst nignt, knocked downa man named Wil- liam Bowman, who in his fall fractured his skull in.such u manner as to render bis death extremely probable. Leffingwell bas fled from the city. TUR Virginia on Colonization, d&. Baumimong, Feb. 25, 1863. ‘The Virginia House of Delegates has adopted as a sub- stitute for the bill for the remoyal of free negroes from the State, a reeolution appropriating $30,000 anaually for colonization purposes. Two New Orleans mails ceme to hand to-day. Explosion at Oatasanqua, Pa. Pintapetenta, Feb. 25, 1853. The lorge blast pipe at the Crane Iron Works, Cata- sarqua, Lehigh county, Pa., burst Jast evoning. Tho works were damaged fo’ the extent of $40,000, and two furnaces, turning out forty tons per day, were stopped. It will take three months to repair the damages. No one- was uit. nee. City In —For the last two days the weather ha been very fine, but cold, the air being dry and whieh will greatly benefit invalids. Tho wind blew from. the west all day yesterday, which has seved to keep our Tre Wrat streets clean and dry. The thermometer at the [dmnaup. office ranged from thirty-four to fifty degrees abovowero. Accipests.—A boy, named Thos. Prescott, was seri- ously injured Thursday, by a brick falling on his ,head from the ruins of the house No. 35 way. Hie was taben to the City Hospital by the police, where. ha, now lies in a dangerous state. A painter, named Joba, Mar- gill fell from the staging of a steamboat, at the,the foot of Eighth street, East river, where he was at work, and was dangerously injured, both externally and internally. A physician was sent for, who dressed his wounds, after which he was copveyad to his residence, in avenuo Ds near ‘Tenth street. Fraes.—Abont 2%; o'clock yesterday morning, a fire broko out in the grocery store of Thos, Metcalf, 474 Twelfth street, and was not extinguished before thestock.ef the store was totally destroyed. There were several familles living in the upper stories, who were very much}fright- ened Ata late hour Thursday night, a fire broke out im the house No. 28 Anthony street. The fire originated im the rear of the house, from a bed taking fire. The police being promptly on the ground, extinguished the flames before any material damage was offect Axornen Saoomne Arram.—Thursday evening, as. Crpt. Bradford and Sergeant Ackerman, of the Tenth. ward, were patroling in the Bowery, near Hester street, when op;orite the house of John Carland, «pistol was fixed at them from the sidewalk on the opposite side, by ep. un- kuown man, who was concealed by the yw of the awning. On firing the pistol he Ley Bae dawn. Hes- ter street at the greatest speed, with officers and several citizens close behind him; but, on coming to the corner of Elizabeth street, he suddenly turned; and nothing more was seen of him. It is ee that he took refuge in some house in the neighberhood thus completely baffling his pursuers. No reason can, be aa- signed for this attempt on the lives of the officers, as the offender was perfeetly sober at the time of the assault. New Preuications.—We havo received a copy of a quar- to sized volume, bound in black morocco, and splendidly gilt and embellished, entitled “Stuart’s Nava? and Mail Steamers of the United Stntes.”” It has just been issued from the press of Charles B. Norton, Irving House, and has been got out in a most beautiful style, soas make it in appearance, as well sain the nature of the subject it treats of, a fit companion for the work recently published by the same author, on the naval dry docks of the United States. The typography, paper and engravings, are in the highest style of art, and give to this volume a value, in point of , commensurate with its deserts, as a work of pesos beets and interest. Mr. Stuart is eat of the United States ravy, the person best qualified for such a production. avery one for the statistical and other information containad in it. tend nec- CI It gives a brief history, illustrated with drat tions, of the thirty.one stcamers const pur- chased by the navy department since the fomsation of our government, commencing with the or Ful- ton, the first launched, in New York, in Octobgn, and ending with the Princeton Seog it also separate chapters to tho several Iines—the, Qollins, Law, Bremen, Havre and Aspinwall. Its erga’ are su- rh; the frontisy ves views of the naval steamer Yowhatan and mai steamemeA etic. Engravings are also given of the three Fultons, te Missisnij Sgrae Hancock, the Princeton, the Ilinois, ai Gate. The publication commends itself to ad miration, and should be in che hands of all wha interest in our war and mercantile steam marae aa