The New York Herald Newspaper, March 3, 1853, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 17376. MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1859. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. ‘HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON, The President Elect and the Politicians. Carriage Presentation---Gen. Pleree’s Speech . ‘EXCITING SCENES IN CONGRESS. Progress on the Appropriation Bills. Assay Office Secured to New York. AFFAIRS IN THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. HE UNION COLLEGE EXCITEMENT RE- NEWED IN THE SENATE. Religious Riot at Charlestown, Mass, Municipal Elections--Democratie Victories, Serious Maritime Disasters, ke, ke, & Affairs in washington City, GEN. PIERCE—THE LADIES—THE CABINET—THE OF- FICE SEEKERS, ETC. ‘SPECLAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, ‘Wasutraton, March 2—9 P. M. ‘Gen Pierce has been receiving the ladies for the last two ‘or three days, in the forenoon, and they are delighted with him. . Judge Campbell arrived last night, and has had a pri- ‘vate audience with the President elect. All right, Col. Jefferson Davis is on the way. “The Heraxp’s cabinet is so far regarded as certain, that ‘each member is already the focus of a circle of office- seekers. The members of Congress meantime keep busy signing recommendations. New York has the strongest force of office-seekers in ‘town, by ten to one, and even California has a host. Some time after the ceremony of the carriage presenta. tion to-day, Gen. Pierce, hearing that Col. Forney, clerk of the House, was very dangerously sick, went to see him, mee ering will speedily restore Col. F., this visit will after the General's arrival, while get- ‘ber’s shop, Father Ritchie stepped in, aud was informed of the arrival., ‘‘Woll,’’ said the veno- rable editor, ‘I don’t care whether he has or not. I have no favors toask. I only wantto get shaved.” ‘‘ Glad of it,” replied the General. Iam happy to see you, Mr. itchie.’’? So they say. . If Senator Hunter’s amendment to the Civil and Diplo- foatic bill is finally adopted, a thousand office holders here, it is feared, will go out on the 30th of June. There is a panic in the de} enti. Mr. Meagher, the Irish patriot, leaves to-morrow for sburg and Richmond. He will return next week, and bea ES at the White House, by invitation of Gen. Pierce. General Pierce went to Baltimore this evening to see his wife. He will return in the morning, but she will remain in Balttmore till after the inauguration. Capt. Wilkes, of the exploring expedition, speaks highly of the Ericsson ae There were ten thousand people in the Capitol a, THE CARRIAGE PRESENTATION—SPEECH OF GEN. PIERCE—CONGRESSMEN AND THE CALORIC SHIP— POSTMASTER’S SOIKEE, ETC. FROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasurnaton, March 2, 1853. The Boston carriage and dark bay horses were presented ‘to Gen. Pierce, at Willard’s Hotel, this morning, by Ea- ward Riddle, the American Commissioner to the World’s Fair, in London, in the presence of » few invited friends. Mr. Riddle handed the General a letter with the namies of ‘thedonors attached, and briefly expressed their senti- gente. Gen. Prox responded as follows :—‘I accept with ‘auch pleasure, sir, the handsome gift which you and the gentlemen associated with have presented me. Iam conscious of the kind and ble motives which have influenced the donors. It is with gratitude I acknowled, my indebtedness to the citizens of ton and vicinity te ‘the favors shown towards me on several occasions. I shall ever feel ob! to them for their oft-repeated kindnesses, and will be PRY to reply further to their communica- ‘tion in writing.’ ‘The ceremonies took place ip the General’s apartments. ppc jencoinion . with @ noble span of horses at- tached, was pies, laa up in front of the hotel, and -attracted quite an assemblage of admirers. tnls moving, by special inyftaton." They curefaly or mo! 8] invitation. o ex: amined the machinery—took a ride upon the pistons listened to lucid explanations by Capt. Ericsson—break- fasted, ret ington , and returned to Wash in season for Con- gm, expressing the highest satisfaction with the ves- Capt. Eriosson proposes to leave on Saturday, direct for New York. He contemplates a vo) to Australia in thence Yo England. about six hence, and The Postmaster General is giving a cent party ‘this evening. His rooms are thronged with visiters of distinction, The Continental Guards arrived here from New York, to-night, to participate in the inauguration ceremonies. Gen, Pierce and Lady at Baltimore, dic. Barrowors, March 2, 1853. “Gen Pierce arrived this evening, and took quarters at ‘the Eutaw House, where his lady is stopping. Mrs. P. wil remain bere until after the inauguration, An immense concourse of Baltimoreans, with several military companies, are preparing to attend the inaugu- ration. . The Philadelphia train to-night brought on nearly two thoueand passengers, all bound to Washington. She Southern mails for thia place, with all the Wash- a mails, ‘in went thi sh to Philadelphia last bat and were riturtied they teoniug: The New York mail has failed to arrive this morning. ‘The Southern train failed to connect with the one for ‘Philadelphia to-night. ‘The Baltimore rd of Trade beeen 4 bea requesting the Legislature to abol we. ssed a resolu- all inspection Municipal Elections. DEMOCRATIC VICTORIES IN NEW YORK STATE. Root March 2, 1853. Our charter election was held to-day. Williams (dem.) was elected Mayor by over 1,000 majority. Ten democratic Aldermen and ten democratie Supervisors were also elected. The county generally is democratic. Borrato, March 2, 1853, Els Cool, (dem.) was elected Mayor of this city, by ‘about 3,000 majority. A democratic Justice was elected, the cor remains whig. mee nig mca, March 2, 1853; Charles H. Doolittle (dem.) has been’ chosen Mayor of toa, by 20 majority. ‘ Tn Oneida ey baldilrsAve democratic and five whig Supervisors have been elected. Two towns to hear from. DEMOCRATIC MAYOR ELECTED IN beet re . Charles N. Gray (dem.) has been elected Mayor of this city by a large majority. Connecticut Congressional Nomination. Hartronp, March 2, 1853. The Democratic Convention for the nomination of a candidate for Loe ie in the First Congressional district, met in this cif is morning, and nominated General dames T, Pratt, of Rocky Hill. Pennsylvamia Democratic State Convention. Hargispura, March 2, 1853. James Porter Brawley was nominated, on the second allot, for Surveyor General, receiving sixty-six votes. Marine Disasters. $BE SHIP FOREST QUEEN GOING TO PIECES—UN- KNOWN SHIP ASHORE. Boston, March 2, 1863. The ship Forest Queen, from London, yester- as bilged, is full of water, and ay ashore at Scituate, is ett piece: ler cargo has mostly washed out, ‘@ portion has come a: some has floated to sea ore, ith the ebb tide. The Forest Queen is owned in New ‘York, and is, with her valuable cargo, insured in this elty and New York. ‘i messi from Chatham says that a ship with paint- ed ports, of about eight hundred tons, went ashore at 33 o’elock this morning, on . There was a heavy sea on, and she was rolling heavily. BRIG R. WHITE IN DISTBESS. Norvork, March 2, 1853. The brig R. White, of and for Elisabeth City, N.C., from St. Kitts, with a cargo of molasses, has arrived here in distress, Heavy Falilur: it The failure of two heavy dry goods hi aS sported failure of ouses is rej to-day ‘The ren ive amounts, in round numbers, are $100,000, and 5 comaepeeniabinntisteateeDpaeat New York Firemen en route Lyf) lect, PumapairmA, March 2, 1! The Manhattan fire company left here this morning for and the Washington Continent from New nied by ’ Band. timore, in order to be feshington ‘They start at two o'clock for <peevent at the inauguration at We THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wasmincron, March 2, 1853. INDIAN AND NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILLS, ‘The reading of the journal was dispensed with, Mr. Houwrmr, (dem.) of Va., reported back the Indian Appropriation Dill, with amendments, Also, the,Navy Appropriation bill without amendment. And he moved to take up THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC HILL, Mr. Jases, (dem.) of R L, moved an amendment ad- mitting, free of duty, machinery for preparing fla Mr. Bortanp, (dem.) of Ark., moved to add “and cot- ton.” The vote was taken, and resulted ayes 11, noes 19— no quorum. On a second vote, the amendment was lost, Mr. James’ amendment was adopted. We: Yat, (laa. of Mik, sessed am atondoamt prescribing that whenever a State constructs railroads through public lands, there shall be reserved from sale the sections of said land lying on the line of said road for six miles each side, Mr. Wauker, (dem.) ef Wis., moved to add thereto a proviso that said lands may be purchased by any one swearing he intends to setsbe on it, Mr. Uspanwoop, (whig) of Ky, opposed it, and Mr. Waker warmly replied, After further debate Mr. Walker's proviso was agreed to, and the whole was voted down. ir. Foot, (whig) of Vermont, proposed an amendment appropriating $25,000 to test the capacity of French’s improvement on railroad tracks and locomotives. Mr. Apams, (dem. ) of Miss, said unless the Senate voted down allamendments, the Appropriation bills would be lost, which would involve an extra session of Congress, and the death of the party in powor. Mr. Rusk, (dem.) of Texas, reported an amendment. peers Serer , (dem) of Ilinois, Norris, and Pearce, opposed it. it was then rejected. Mr. Bropueap, (dem.) of Pa., moved to amend the bill by providing that all those who were engaj in the war of 1812 shall be entitled to 160 acres of land; which, after a long debate, was rejected. A largo number of other‘amendments were proposed, all of which were voted down. aeeee past one the bill was read a third time and passed. ‘THE PRINTING OF THE CENSUS RETURNS, The Senate proceeded to consider the House resolution providing for printing the census returns, which was amended in several particulars, and passed, THR YOST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL Was Le taken up, and numerous amendments were adopted. Me. Weixe, (dem.) of Cal., moved to amend the bill by adding thereto the sections of the bill authorizing the Postmaster General to contract with Messrs. Alden and aay oe aye are ae ae ey ion of a subterra- nean line of telegraph to ancisco, upon a grant to them of a million and a half acres of land. Mr, Huwrxr made two objections to the amendment. There was no time to examine the ee and it provid- ed for special legislation instead of it open for contract with any person . Mr. WELLER modified the amendment by striking out the names of Alden and Eddy, and inserting “any person or persons.” ix. Hamuin, (dem.) of Me., supperted the amend- ment. Mr. Bett, (whig) of Tenn., opposed it. The location of this line of telegraph would be taken hereafter as the best route for araliroad 10 the Pacific, and thus preju- dice that question. Mr. WELLER modified his amendment by striking out all indication of the points at which the line shall commence or the route it shall take. ae Dovc1as, (dem.) of I., supported the amendment, an Mr. BORLAND Gy it. Mr. Dawson, of Gi ed. jae aK ) ia, argued at length against Mr. Dovetas replied. THE RELIEF OF COL. FREMONT. A report was here made by the Committee of Confer- ence on the bill for the relief of Col. Fremont, which was concurred in, 3 THE POST OFFIOR BILL CONTINUED. uestion was taken om the amendment, and it was ers rejected, by yeas 21, nays 25, an follows:— ‘eas—Ai Badger, Brad Cass, Chase, she Rk Pale eh seg coe Go [D, 183, ie! le, jumner, ralker, and Weller. Beso Nays—Mesers. Adams, Bayard, Bell, Borland, Brooke, Charlton, Dawson, De Saussure, Downs, Fitzpatrick, Hous: ton, Jones of Tenn.. "i , Morton, Norris, ips, Pratt, Rusk, Sebastian, Pearce, Pettit, Smith, and Spruance. Mr. i, (dem.) of Texas, moved to ne the bill, in order that he might have am opportunity of ex ite the public business. He now asked the Senate to extend this courtesy to him. - ‘The motion was rejected—ayes 15, mays 18. Mr. Gwin moved to amend the bill by adding thereto Eger) authorizing the Postmaster General to contract for 8 semi-monthly mail in steamers of An tons each, between San Francisco, via the Sand Islands, to Shanghai, China, at $600,000 per annum. . Mr. MovsTON said as it was allownble in debate to speak of all subjects, as well as the one particularly under eon- sideration, he hoped no one would object to his speaking on this proposion to build war steamers, on the question of foreign relations. He then, for more than an hour, addressed the Senate against the resolutions reaffirming the Monroe doctrine. ey were unnes He was opposed to blustering in that manner. Ho ferred to let the world know our policy: by our acts. then com- mented on Kossuth, and his pecuniary. patriotism— denied any similarity between the in m of Cuba and the Texas revolution. He explained the cause, origin. progress, and the result of that revolution, and closed by reciting Washington ane description ef a fight on ipboard of two Gallipagos turtles—creating much mer- riment. That contest, he said, was bloodless—there was much blowing and tip-toeing, but noharm done. He ee rene resolutions would pass away without hurt- anybody. nities some debate on the amendment, Mr. Gwiy with- drew it, and the bill was passed. ‘TH ARMY BILL hs Was received from the House, with the numerous Senate amendments di to. It was taken up, and the Senate insisted on all its amendments, and a commit- tee of conference was ordered. ‘TERRITORIAL, GOYERNMENTS FOR WASHINGTON AND NEBRASKA. On motion of Mr, Povarde, tho Senate took up the House bill to establish the territorial government of Salers ae and it was passed without any amend- me ent Mr. JovGisas moved to take up the House bill establish- ing the territorial ——s of Nebraska. esses Rusk and Houston opposed the motion, and Mr. Hunter urged that no contested bill be taken up vill the appropriation bill be disposed of. ‘The motion was disagreed to, by yeas 20, nays 25. THE CAYDSE Nacsa clatt A bill regulating the payment of former appropriations to defray the expenses of the Cayuse war in Oregon was seed. ve THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL Was taken up, and a large number of amendments, re- storing the estimates which had been cut down by the House, were agreed to. Mr. Gwin moved---for the construction of buildings, engine-house, foundry, and workshops, at the navy yard in California—to strike out $100 000 and insert ), 000. ‘This led to considerable debate, when the sum was re- duced to $500,000; and it was then adopted. Other amendments were offered, debated, and adopted, An amendment appropriating $150,000 for the preser- vation and protection of the dry dock in California, with a direction to the Secretary of the Navy te complete the contract for a basin and railway, in connection with the said dry dock, was offered. Mr. CLARKE, (uibie) of R. I, addressed the Senate at length, in opposition to the basin and railway. He re- ferred to the prodigality with which Congress had show- ered its grants a t baby California. She wasa wayward child, either feasting or crying. In other States the old fashion of keeling a vessel over on shore to cop- poe her was kept up, but California would have nothing less than a basin and railway, The Senator from Indiana, some days 50, referred to the circumstance that the Governor of Khode Island, from the it juacy of his salary, was forced to raise cows and peddle the milk. He would state to the Senator, that in Rhode Island milk w: profitable business, and they always there killed the calves and sold the milk. The difference between his State and other places was, that they raised their ealver, and baving nothing else to do with them, sent them to Congress. Mr. Banosr, (whig) of N. C., supported the amend- ment. Messrs, Mason and Gwin continued the debate. Mr. Hontux, from the Committee of Conference on the Deficiency bill, made a sper on the disagreeing votes. ‘The only amendment which the Senate receded from of any public importance was the one giving California $380,000 out of duties collected there during the war. Mr. Weiter cre for oe separate yote on concurring with that part of the rey The Cuan decided the report would have to be adopted or rejected as a whole. ‘The report was then concurred in. The question recurred on the amendment to the Navy bill. Mr. Wrarer said he desired to have a yote, if he could get one. He would not reply to the Senator who bo a sented the most God-forraken part of the Union. (heaenter) Be desired to part with that Senator bear en on to-morrow night that Senator would take his leave, perhaps forever, of the Senate, he would bid him farewell, for sieoaras Senator SP. ia, yet Be he posed everything for the benefit of California, would leave man ‘Laughter. ) would like to rep! if he did so he would provoke the Senator into another speech. He hi however, the Senator would not do to-night ag he did last night—occupy the early part of the eve- ning by speaking, and go home when the time for work- | ing came. He did not wish to get the Senator up again, or he might be tempted to show the Senat was mis- taken in his statement, that killed all calves in Rhode Island. (Loud laughter. Mr. Crarke eaid that they were told in Holy Writ, «The poor ye have always with you.’’ The Senator re- etted that he, (Mr. Clarke, ) was to leave the Senate; but she Senator must remember that he would have others as oor, if not so humble as he was, still Senate. Fre "tally ‘reciprocated all the kind feelings expressed by the Eenator, He hadbeen doomed to have lived all bi worse men behind. life in Rhode Island, and his body would, he ho) be Iaid there after his death. He loved his State ‘iar, and loved her now. For her, he would sacrifice hia life, in the defence of her honor and reputation. He had never deserted his State, never went abroad to seek a fortune and honors’ he could not get at home. In Rhode Island rested the bones of the first officer of the American vy, and the round hatted little Quaker who signed the ration of pendence. They were his ancestors, and from them he derived his (poe of fidelity to the interests and constitutiong of the country. He had never abandoned her to seek the golden "He had passed a joke with the Senator from Indiana, and he did not know bier Senator from California had taken up the glove. e question was taken, and the amendment rejected, hat hace 23, nays 26. ir. Mattony, (dem.) of Fa., at 8 o'clock, moved to amend the bill by adding thereto the bill for a reorgani- zation of the navy, Pasved ‘some time since by the Senate. He urged the necessity fon aatine that bill- Mr. Haug, (freesoil) of N. H., moved an amendment of several sections, to establish a court for the ingestiga. tion of claims against the United States Mr. BRADBURY supported the proposition. Mr. Pern, (dem.) of Ia., called for the reading of the two amendments, and though repeatedly requested to withdraw his call for the ing, refused to do so. At ten minutes to 9 o’clock the reading of Mr. Mallory’s amendment was concluded. Mr. Gwin raised a point that Mr. Hale’s amendment ‘was not in order on this bill. ‘The Cua said that irrelevaney was a good cause why an amendment should be voted down. It was not a cause for which the Chair should rule it out of order. Mr. Gwin a) aed from the decision, but after debate withdrew his R Mr. Bricut, from the Committee of Conference on the Army Appropriation bill, made a report, which was part- ly read, “Amongst the ‘amendments from which the nate reeeded, were sevoral relating to California; the one providing for an emigrant route to Ctlifornia and Oregon, and the one relating to the anasthetic agent. ir. WkitxR raid he did not want to hear any more of the report read. Everything for. his State was left out. He had heard enough to enable him to form his opinion of the Committee of Conference. Mr. Summxps, (dem,) of IIL, said that he was on the committee, aud he was friend to California, but they were assured the bill would be lost if they persisted. Mr. Weiier said that was the common resort of the House when its ought to control the action of the Senate. If he were on a committee of conference, and believed a thing was right, he would not yield. He would throw the responsibility on the House, with their limited know- Jedgo of publie allair, to defeat tho bil. e report was then concurred in. Mr. Brooke, (whig) of Miss., desired to move to recon- sider the vote rejecting the Basin and Railway in Cali fornia. At ten minutes past nine, Mr. Briar moved the Senate adjourn, which was lost by yeas 26, nays 26. ir, HALE renewed the motion, and the Senate adjourn- ed, by veas 31, nays 20. House ef Representatives. Wasurnatoy, March 2, 1853. THE OATH TO BB ADMINISTERED TO HON. W. R. KING. The House passed the Senate bill providing for admi- nistering the oath of office to William R. King, Vice Pre- sident elect, at Havana or any other place. - COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE. Several committees of conference on the disagreeing amendments of the two Houses to certain, bills wore ap- pointed. THE PER DIEM, ETO., OF SICK MEMBERS. On motion of Mr. Mason, (dem.) of Ky., it was resoly- ed that the clerk of House, under the direetion of the Committee of Accounts, pay the per diem of members, who, from sickness or other cause, were unavoidably de tained fromthe Hause on tho first day of the session, \T INSPECTORS. STEAMBOA’ Mr, Doxcax, (whig) of Mass., made an ineffectual ef- fort io take up the Senate resolution in relation to the powers of steamboat inspectors, which he said was ne- Lament tocarry out the law on the subject passed last eas a e The House proceeded to act on the Senate’s amend- ments to THE ARMY BILL. ‘That appropriating $500,000 for defences at San Fran- cisco concurred in, yeas 72, nays 66; and the follow- ing were also concurred in :— _ ‘or Fort Jefferson, at Garden Keys, on Tortugas Island, Fort Pulaski Georgia, $20,000. Fort Sumpter, South Carolina, $110,000. Fort Carroll, Bultimore harbor, $50,000, Fort Delaware, $150,000. Fort Knox, Penobscot river, $55,000. Fort Warren, Boston harbor, $46,000. Fort Winthrop, Governor's Island, Boston harbor, $20,573. During the proceedings, Mr. Stanzr, (whig) of N.C., said he was compelled, by a sense of duty, to risetoa question of privilege. floor of the House was occu- pied by persons who ought not to be within the bar. On 8 division of the House, they are sometimes counted by mistake, thus assisting to transact public business. abuse ought to be corrected. ‘The SPEAKER said it was the duty of the officers of the Houge to enforce the rules, and enjoined them to be par- ticular on this occasion. The pes pn aeeey res the pepe aan with apectas inclu 0 @ Celestials now perform- ing at the theatre. "The excited much attention. @ House concurred in the Senate’s amendment ap- propriating $150,000 for the exploraticn and survey of the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean, by yeas 118, nays 62, The House non-concurred in the Senate’s amendment authorizing the President of the United States to enter into contract for the protection of emigrants on the de tothe Pacific, by armed station houses along the route, ‘The House concurréd in the amendment appropriating $10,000 for-the purpose of enabling the Cnmamlastouere of the Military Asylum to purchase a suitable site, with a view of establishing thereat a Western military asylum, in addition to the sum in the hands of the Commission- ers. THE LIGHT HOUSE BILL. All the amendments having been disposed of, the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, and took up the oO House bill, which. aftes being amended, was without debate, REP CM OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEES, Reports were severally made from committees of con- ference, on the di; ing votes between the two houses, on the bills for the relief of J.C. Fremont, and for ex: peels | re-emption rights along the lines of & which alternate sections of land have been granted by ens. e reports were concurred in. ‘THE RIGHT OF PRE-KMPTION IN CALIFORNIA, ETO. On motion of Mr. McCorKix, (dem.) of Cal., the rules were suspended, and the House took up the Benate bill providing for the survey o! the pe lands in California, and granting pre-emption privileges thereon. Mr. Mansnais, (dem.), of Cal., anid it simply provided for the organization of a surveyor general’s office. with a view to survey the public lands in California, and extend the same laws regarding pre-emption rights which now in other parts of tie taba Mr. Hatt, (dem.) of Mo., explained that the bill ex- cludes the mineral lands, and has all the guards of the law of 1841, except that which prevents a person owning three hundred and thirty acres in any other State from benefit of pre-emption in California, and it grants dona- tions of lands not mineral to that State. ‘THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL. Mr. Hovstox, (dem.) of Ala., said the civil and diplo- matic bill had come back from the Senate, with amend- ments covering eighty-five manuscript pages. It was ut- terly impossible to get through with them in the ordina- mode of legislation. If they should attempt to invos- ‘Dente them in committee, or indulge in five minutes de- bate, the bill might fail to become a law. Vorces—‘‘Let it fail.” “Vote them down.” “Let us examine them.’” _ The general debate was stopped by a resolution, when the House went into committeo on the bill. Mr. Summ, (dem ) of Ala., asked leave to print a speech which he had prepared on the subject of the delay of business. Objections were made. The CHammay, Mr. Stuart, said it was not'in the power of the committee to grant such leave. Mr. Sur then enumerated the three propositions he wished to discuss. First, he intended to prove that the great delay of business is chargeable to the members— (laughter)—eecondly, this House has adjourned over every day this Congress, to constitute a session, having adjourned over forty-nine days last session an twelve or fifteen this session; and thirdly, he expected to show that sixty-five members are regularly absent from the House, and that when members are present they do not attend to business. For these things he proposed a remedy, namely, that whenever any member votes to ad- pe ‘over, except on extraordinary occasions, or absent imeelf, he shall not receive hisper diem. He expected to show that sixty-five members receive pay without work- ing for it. is was the great tenor of his ere whether the House gave him leave ornot, he should make a public document of his speech. (Laughter.) 6 committee then proseeded to act on the Senate's amendments. There was much complaint that the amendments could not be understood, as they were not printed, Mr. Stevens, (whig) of Penn., said he could not under- stand what he was voting on. If they should adopt the eighty-five amendments in this way, it would be a scandal to the country. ig ig ‘at least to know what they were voting on. i@ amendments should have been printed. He knew of no better way than to vote down everything they could not understand, and let it all go to a committee of conference. Mr. Jonm, (dem.) of Tenn., hoy committee of conference, Let bill, or let it be lost. Mr. Toouns, (whiz) of Ga., remarked they could know nothing whatever of the propositions upon which they were called to vote. If he could not consider in- telligibly, he would not act. He would have no it to act. It was not part of his duty, nor his right, to vote away the public money and determine grave oe when he could not have an intelligent understanding o} whi was doing. He concurred in part with the gen- tleman from Tennessee (Mr. Jones), but did not with the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Stevens. the House irtended to abrogate its dut em) refer all its business to four men, they had better all go home, in- atend of sponding the public money for doing nothing. Mr. Stevens, ofPa, said if these amendments should be re‘erred to's committee of conference, he expected the Speaker to appoint three men, who would know how 40 defend the rights of the House against the duress of there would be no ¢ House dispose of the few years past. Mr. Toouns desired to know how s committee of confer- ence could know the will of the House, until after the House had taken action on the matters referred to them. It was the duty of the House to pass upon all of these amendments, and then if a committee of conference should be ordered, it would be the duty of the Speaker to appoint & committee who would stand by the rights of 180. Mr. Houston said, that even if there should be dela; until the amendments could be printed, gentlemen would have nothing more before them than that which was be- fore them now. They could get no explanations, unless they examined everything themselves. r. Toomns said, if the amendments were before him, he could have the advantage of his own intellect, instead of depending upon the explanations of others.’ It was impossible for him to act without any intelligence. If they had got into such a condition that the public busi, ness could not be done intelligibly, it ought not to be done at all. If it was true they have not time, then they ought toreject all the amendments, and stand by the original bill. Mr. Pumirs, (dom.) of Mo., adverted to preceding con- gresses to show that towards the close of a session smeadments bad always been acied upon gwithout being prin The amendment appropriating $100,000 for an assay office in New York, having been read,” i Mr. Draw, (dem } of N.Y. , said: If an assay office should be extablithed there, it would probably settle the ques- tion of a branch mint There is more than a million of gold received there monthly, and nobody will contend there should not be an askay ofice for the benefit of thore who bring their gold dust to that port. ‘It was not as an act of justice to New York that an assay office was asked for, but to the persons who have gold dust, that they may not be plundered by the brokers of Wall street, nor the \d companies of New Jersey. It i safer to e rail cross the Isthmus and escape the robbera there than to conn the a Ga Gs brokers who nor the dust. they ge outof the frying pan inNew York, they get into the fire of Jersey. pete _— Mr. Stuvens, of Pa., didnot think this was a proper pro- vision to be inserted in the bill. The amendment is to esta- blish a new institution, wholly inconsistent with fair and judicious legislation. ‘But as to a compromise—an assay bing setie ad ate pe ym just “une hoped’ to jched next year into a branch mint. hoped the amendment would be rejected. Mr. Goopricu, (whig) of Mass.. was in favor of the amgndment of the Senate, but by no means for the rea- sons given by the gentleman from New York. He rose to enter his protest against the wholesale slander against the entire city of New York What have the brokers of that city done to the gentleman, to justify him in callin, them robbers? They only charge the ir mal oes for sy esh es) ~~ dust from New York to Phil lelphia. He did» to hear a wholesale slander against honest men, as he knew many of them to be. Ho did not approve of all the railroad company doos: but be- eause they charge for transporting the dust, it by no means proves they are robbers. Mr. Brooxs, (whig) of N. ¥., briefly advocated the amendment. New York only asked for the means of as- saying the gold dust recelred there, having to pay a selgnorage. He would not pledge himself as to the fu- ture, but it was obvious t unless something of the kind should be done, the two great commonwealths would continue their controversy at a cost to the country of more than it will take to establish the assay office. He simply asked for jurtice. question was taken, and the Caarrman thought the amendment was Mbskiee’ Mr. Bricas, (whig) of N. Y., called for tellers, when, hay voted, amendment was concurred in, by ayes 66, noes 63, The amendment providing for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary of State, at a salary of $3,000 per annum, wes a, to. That raising the salaries of the Vice President and the heads of the departments from $5,000 to $8,000 per an- num, was voted down, by ayes 33, noes not counted. ‘The amendment appropriating $150,000 for suppl; Rabe om with pure water, was agreed to, by yeas 67, rays 55. the committee rejected the amendment appropriating $300,000 to refund duties that have been on consumed by fire in New York, and $100,000 on similar account in California. Mr. Jonnson, (dem.) of Ark., offered an amendment, to suspend for two years the duty on railroad iron. He briefly advocated it as assisting the most important works of the age. Mr. Woopwarp, (dem.) of 8. C., said lards were granted to encourage the making of railroads, yet a tax was laid om railroad iron, which acted as an obstruction. What an absurdity and posnsteney| The amendment was rejected, by 68 against 78. Mr. Cozn, (dem.) of Ala., moved one extending the time for the payment of duties on railroad iron for four years. The Cnammay ruled it out of order, and was sustained by the House. under which the House had been acting for a | PRICE TWO CENTS. - appropriating $150,000 for supplying the city of Wash- ington with pure water. he Senate's amendment, appropriating $100,000 for an astay office in New York was conourred in, by ayes 68 noes not counted. ir. Daw (clapping his hands)—‘We've got ‘em! Ah, ae Mr. Bricos—Glory enough for one day—good; and im- petiately roshed out to the snack room with sundry iends. The Senate’s amendment, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase outstanding stocks of the United States, was concurred in. ‘There were 103 amendments, and having completed ac- tion on them, the House, at midnight, adjourned. Interesting from Alban: y- LEGISLATIVE DOINGS—THE UNION COLLEGE AFFAIR AGAIN BEFORE THE SENATE—ANTI-LIQUOR LAW IN THE ASSEMBLY, ETC, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, Atnany, March 2, 1853. The old Union College affair was introduced in the Senate to-day, by Mr. Beekman, He wanted a report from the commissioners, and a balance sheet of the con- dition of the books. He made several startling state- ments, alleging that the trustees were guilty of misappli- crtion of funds as far back as when the literature lotte ty was in existence. The college was defended by Messrs. Van Schoonhoven and Taber until the hour of adjourn- ment. Whena vote is taken Mr. Beekman will be sus- tained. It is time this affair was cleared up, as there is a suspicion resting on the management of that institu- tion which should either be removed or established. A bill was introduced in the House to prevent the sale of intoxicating drinks. It isa weak affair, and intended to play on all political sides. The Maine law, on account of its boldness, is more creditable. ‘The [aor yrs tone charter of the Clinton Hall Asso- ciation passed the House, and is before the Governor. It provides for the increase of the capital to three hundred thourand dollars, one hundred and fifty thousand of which isto be exempt from taxation. ‘A large number of anxious office expectants were here yesterday, on account of its being executive session day, but theSenate refused to take up that order of busi. ness, and our New York friends left in the early cara for home. A man named George W. Clark was arrested yesterday upon a suspicion of being concerned in counterfeiting. The papers found in his possession are strong evidence against him. ‘The Governor's staff and the State officers ‘will attend the inauguration soirée, at Niblo’s, on the 4th March. Ww. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. - Senate. Apany, March 2, 1853. THE UNION COLLEGE—DR. NOTT AND SENATOR DBEEKMAN— SPIRITED CONTROVERSY, Mr. Brxxaan (whig) by consent, offered a resolution calling onthe commission in relation to the officers of Union College, to report the balance sheet prepared by hem. Mr. Tapsr (whig) said the committee had sat ex parte and had made an ezparte report. If this re to be mae before the public in this way it would not be fair or just. {r. BeEekMAN—This is a sworn report. The commission desire to present it. There would seem to be no doubt of the propriety of receiving it. Mr. Vix SCHOORHOVEN (whig)—This is the report of two out of the five of the commissioners. The Senate will not have all the facts if they receive it. He doubted whether the minority had not transcended their powers in making this report. To print it would work an out- rageous injustice. ir, BEEKMAN said he had been solected as a victim, and had been the object of an outrageous persecution. ' Tho report is one of sworn figures. Can figures lie? Will a sworn accountant produce a false exhibit? This is a mat- ter which intimately concerned his (Mr. B.’s) honor, and he desired that this verified document should be pro- duced, that the Senate might be in possession of the facts. He was not to be reduced to nce by a subter- fuge. When he had been made chairman of the litera- ture committee, he had discovered facts in relationto the affair, glimpses of which only had been seen before. It had long been the practice of the Trustees of Union College to assail those whom they feared. Mr. B. said several very severo thlogs concerning those geutlemen, which, in consequence of the law relating to the protec: tion of reports made of legislative proceedings, though they were very interesting, are not reported. they had believed it fimposs'ble for him (Mr. B.) to be re-elected, and that it was safe to accuse him; but the people of his district happened to think otherwise. The authorities of Union College dread the report of this accountant—its figures at the top and its oath at ths bottom. ‘Mr. Van Scnoonnovey—Does the Senator say that Union College dreads this account? An amendment suspending the law, for one year, of the nT railroad iron, was discussed, and voted down by a mays 85. Mthere much confusion throughout the proceedings. At slight o’clock the Cuainman reminded the commit! that they were likely to havea long session, and earnestly recores. gentlemen to preserve order, as it was impos- sible, there being s0 much noise, for the clerks to read the amendments intelhgibly, Messages were occasionally received from the Senate. committee next consi the amendment rogu- lntidy the assay office, in New York, appoin' officers and workmen, and authorizing the Secretary of the Trea- ag! to procure buildings and machinery. The vote was about to be taken, when the reading was again called for. Mr. Stepuens of Ga. , objected—saying, if gentlemon had kept their seats and ilstencd, they would know whatit is, ‘oicrs—‘* Do you expect us to vote in the dark?” “We don’t know what itis.” ‘* Read,” “Read.” ‘‘Or- der,” ‘Order.’ ‘Does the gentleman insist on our Pay ee the amendment when we can’t learn what it ¥? ke. Mr. Sternens.—I kept my seat and heard it read. ‘The CnasmmaN.—It cannot be read, unless by general consent. Mr. Sternens and others still objected. Mr. Orr (dem.) of S. C.—I'want » amend the amend. ment; will the read it that I may know where to put in my amendment? (Laughter.) I hope the Com- mittee will come to order. The Cuamaman hoped the Committee would appreciate his motive in keeping order. ‘The CeRx read the amendment, when Mr. Oxr said he believed he had no ygmendment {9 omer, Leughter.) Mr. BROOKS viscuy explained the amendment, which was adopted, by ayes 76, nays C6, ae IAIRMAN again bad occasion to call the House to o r. Mr. DuxnaM, from the Committee of Conference on the Giesgreeing votes of the two Houses on the Deficiency bill, made a report thereon. ‘the House had stricken out the Senate amendment, in effect to supersede the Branch Mint Law by an assay office in San Francisco. The Senate had insisted, and now the Committee proposo that the Houso recede. Mr. Toons op; this part of the report, and pro- ceeded to show that it was intended to cover up @ job. He spoke of the injustice thus to be trated on San Francisco. The House had by a decided vote refused to concur in the Senate’s amendment establixhing the assay office, and he expressed the hope that the rights and dig- nity of the House would be bettor maintained. If not, he hoped the House would vote down the bill. ‘hia was received with considerable approbation. Mr. Dunnam, (dem.) of Ia., replied, and asked, if the Californians themselves cannot agree, how can it be ex- pected other gentlemen should? No bids had been recciv- ed for the bey of the Branch Mint at San Fra e Mr. Toomrs said of his own knowledge there are bids now pending in the Treasury Department to build the Mint. Mr. Duyn further epoke upon the subject, when he was interrupted by Mr, Marspaun, who said, if the gentleman asserted that the California Branch Mint bill was passed two care and that there were no bids for erecting it, he bad wai what was utterly false. Mr. Dunmam Observed, the remark of the tlomen ‘wos an improper one; and, further, when he ‘the Cali- fornia Branch Mint bill was passed two years ago, it was a mistake in utterance. Mr. Jonnsoy, of Ark., made an appeal to stop this in- terlude, lest, by a failure of the Appropriation bills, an extra session may become necessary. ‘The report of the committee was nonconcurred in by ayes 48, noes 91. Mr. Nanons, (dem.) of Miss., moyed to re consider the vote, and adyceated the report, being one of the Commit- tee of Conference. His object was to avoid an extra session, which he considered was always disastrous. Mr Stuart moved the motion to re consider be laid on the table. Agreed to. Mr. Toomss moved the House appoint another Commit- tee of Conferenco—all this terror of an extra session to drive the House was utterly erroneous. We ought te have sound legislation, and an extra session with this view was legitimate. He would give millions for proper legislation, but not a cent for jobs. Another committee was ordered to be appointed. The report of the Committee of Conference on the ‘Army Appropriation bill was agreed to, the Senate back: ing out from its amendment Ue $100,000 to the dis- coverer of the anmsthetic a the amendment to protect overland emigrants to the Pacific by contract. ‘The House again went into committee on the Senate's amendments to the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, That appropriating $20,000 to compensate Clark Mills for, the execution jof thetequestrian statuo of Andrew Jack:on was taken wp. It was stated in debate that pri- vate individuals had subscribed $1,000 for the statue, but this was not enough to complete the work, and he has ineurred a debt of $7,000, besides the expenditure of all his time from 1848. amendment was concurred in. All the amendments bers been acted on, the com- mittee rose, and reported the Mr. Mansa rose to refer to the remark he made to bes ae ZZ ead stage Ay the He imitted he wrong, 8 the unjustifiable amd improper language. He had no right to intimate any breach of veracity ina mistake of logic. He felt a great deal of interest in the subject then pending, and was ener bat he was sincerely sorry he “tt Toca. wie. was made and voted down that ena ani the House must get through the bill to-night, else the clerks engross the amend- "ihe Hoes sonoma en massemany of the amend ments reported from Committee of the on theatat: of the Union, others for ne] > votes. ‘The House non-concyrred in the to's (meniment Mr. Brrxman—I do. Mr. Van ScHoonnoven—Where do you find the au- thority forthat statement? Mr. MAN—I shall show you. Mr. McMurray (dem.)—To Mr. Van Schoonhoven— Tt will be found in your votes. Mr. Berkman continued ino severe review of the pe- Lester J transactions ot the Col tting that what he must be ae the cee whe Senat ep ber, as no r would, by reportin, come into col- Hision with the authorities of the College. ‘There was a vast amount of fag ge about this Union ae which’could neither be admired or comprehended. He called upon the Senate to give him the sworn statements. By this he would agree to stand or fall. ‘Mr. Van ScHOoNHOVEN thought the exhibition made of himsolf by the Senator from the Third (Mr. McMurray) was such as to need no comment. It was a repetition of the scenes of last year. It was accusation without proof— attack without evidence. e Senator has made attacks against Union Coilege as broad as he could have made against the veriest scoundrel on earth. It needs not the mention of those trustees to show the world how un- founded all these charges must be. re were men in that board whom the world could not buy or corrupt. ‘That board have sought investigation and are ere go before the Foon Dr. Nott has never yet been assailed successfully, and this new pion will meet the fate of those who have preceded him. The facts in all this affair, if known, will shed new lustre on the name of this most venerable man. Dr. Nott, by his talent, has apd in its hour of peril, has given privatefunds. All he as done isto advance the interests of that a8 wellat the at as f ‘a the future. He urged that so far from the trus- tees being afraid the accountant’s report, Dr. Nott had been anxious fo havc it brought in, at the ear- liest period of the session conslateny With its being fully presented. Dr. Nott’s only fear bas beon, that the In- vestigatien would not be finished, but left on the one- sided, unfair, ex parte statements of the accusers. If noth- ing worse is presented than the Senator from the Fifth Mr. Bockman) has shown, the College need not fear. here is the evidence against Dr. Nott? It is easy to in- terpret, and to charge, but whero is the proof—the ovi- dence?’ Is the Senate to condemn him on the mere pre- sentment of a Senator ? When the grave shall close over Dr. Nott, truth will show that instead of being a public plunderer he has beam the noblest of all the cohort of ublic benefactors. He has raved the College instead of jjuring it. The minority of the committee, (the Comp- troller and Dr. Campbell,) bave, in their real, endeavored to send forth this immature report, called for by the re- solution. If they had done their duty, they would have waited till all the facts—all the report—could be sent in. No matter how much time it takes, judgment should not be pronounced in- this case till the entre history of the whole transactions connected with Union College should be presented. A partial and an ez parte statement this Senate should not tolerate. Mr. Taner said he regretted that he bad to pronounce the whole argument, which had been uttered at such length, misplaced, and, as he believed, out of order. He moved to modify the resolution so that the account shall be produced, and the committce directed to report, without unneceseary celay, and after a first hearing of the parties accused, the result of their investigation, and the documents and statements necessary to an understanding of their conclusions. Mr. T. was not a graduate of the College, nor a party to this Controversy, ‘but he had a long continued personal friendship for yenerable President, Blank is this controversy. Here isa committee of the Senate charged with an investigation inyolving a large pecuniary interest, and the character of @ great number of citizens. The materials for their report are prepared, and the Senate are to be called upon to direct the clerk of this commission to P luce @ certain paper, which enall fully vindicate the Senator from the vith, and show that those whom he attacks are worthy of the severest censure. What but an imperfect state of the question could thiagaccount show. The Senator $rom the Fifth has an unfounded impression that somebody wants to hurt him, and believes that this pa- yer will vindicate him. But there is a record in an old dour which be and the Senator were not ashamed to show, which says, ‘Thou shalt not bear false witness agains’ thy neighbor, ”’—and it would violate this, indeed, if this rtial statement should be spread before the public. The iden that Union College desires to injure the Senator from the Fifth is an iliusion anda delusion. This at- tempt to forestall public opinion, by Froouring ‘8 detached paper from the file of a committee almost pre- pared to report, is = coup Meat unworthy of him. Are the accusations contained in this paper to be printed and published without the proof of their being entirely true? In practical effect, this would be a m, resulting in great injustice. Mr. Taber then read a state- ment, showing, in detail, the history of the sums hereto- fore by law authorized to be raised for Union and other Colleges. If a sworn elerk has been found who could cy- her a deficit of $860,000, ou‘ of a fund of $272,000, he had iter cypher his workover again. It amounts to some- thing very like an absurdity. If the Senator from the Fifth should make out the case he claims, he could assure that Senator he would fo with him to the utmost, but he did not think it 1 advertise an unfounded Mr. Bapcock ehle) showed that, under the rules, whole debate bad been out of order. The communication to which reference was made was not of that class which, by the rules of the Sen: ‘an to be printed aa of course. ‘The hour of nt arrived, pending the debate, and the ists hemes. - Assembly. Mnaxy, March 2, 1863. A nur ber of petitions were presented, and apropriately referred. ‘OR ILI. Mr. P, W. Rose reported, Bay in favor of suppress- drinks. 5 jcatin, ferred. itd Sera Qousoan oF PHYSICIANS AND SURGRONS. Mr. Spracus reported incorporating the Nation- al College of Physicians and in New York. wo ees sovus, (ind, dem.) ‘Orleans, was opposed to concurring in the report. There was no reason why the act of incorporation should be referred. It ix understood that those asking for the incorporation do not belong te what is called the reguiar medical profession. his waa an age of reform, and there was no reason why thow who believe they have discovered a better system of pravtice should not have the same facilities for Cenching ir ays tem as is granted to others. Humanity req: the ad- vancement of knowledge, and if a better system of medi- cine has been derived it should not be suppressed. The most ample range of investigation should be permitted for advancement of the science of medicine. Are we to un. derstand that this seience has arrived at perfection, and that no new knowledge in to be taught which may’ con flict with the views of the regular profession? Mr. Euswortu, (whig) of Chautauque, saida similar application had been nade last year, and it was referred to the Regents of the University, asking their views aa to the practicability of a general law on the subject. ‘The Regents had reported in favor of & general law. "A bill would be introduced to this effect. He was not opposed to the proposed medical school, but thought it ought to be organized under @ general law, placing all similar in stitutlons on the same footing. Mr. W. Taytor, (whig) of N. ¥., hoped the report would be sustained. He referred to the report of the re- gents of the University on the subject, which granted fqual privileges to all isms and ists, whethor regular o¢ irregular. Mr. Burrovans said the committee had said nothi about a general law. He moved that the subject be lai on the table, Carried. THE POLICE OF NEW YORK, Mr. Siw, from the Select Committee, reported to amend the law in regard to the police of New York. Mr. For alegre hiner BASIN. ir. Forsyrm called up bis resolutions the Al- hany basin, [Requiring that the canal conentchnes maintain it to a depth of seven feet] Mr. F. said that a contract had been entered uvon for the performance of this work, but owing to some defect in the law, no Pay ments could be made for the work without the special rection of the Legislature. The suspension of the work resulted in great injury to those navigating the ea- vals, and tho Legislature should make provision for ite immediate resumption, . Mr. Loomis moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Canals. Carried. The Assemb'y shortly after adjourned. Riot in Charlestown, Mass. CATHOLIC CHURCH ATTACKED—MOB DISPERSED BY THE MILITARY, ETC. Boston, March 2, 1858, Some weeks since, an Irish ‘girl, about seventeen years old, named Honora Cochran, educated in the Catholie faith, but recently converted to Protestantism, mysterl- ously disappeared from her heme in Charlestown. Her disappearance caused much anxiety to her Protestant friends, and her guardian, » wealthy and respectable merchant, has spared no offorts to learn her whereabouts. The community became excited on the subject, and handbills calling a meeting of citizens “ opposed to rell- gious opprersion and imprisonment for opinion’s sake’ were ported about the streets. The meeting was to take place this evening. The ish Catholics became excited, and to te riot, the authorities of Charléstown ordered the military and fire department of the city to be in readiness—one hundred special policemen were also enrolled. Four mili- tary companies of Boston, are now under arms at their armories, by requert of the Mayor of Charlestown, te render aid if called upon. A anes of the Ursuline Convent riot is antiol- pated, but the strong force called out to sustain the law and order, will probably prevent bloodshed or destruction of perty. e excitement in Charlestown is intense, and thousands of citizens are thronging the streets. Mayor Frothingham, Bishop Fitzpatrick, and others, are et endeavoring to calm the multitude. The United states marines at the navy yard are also under arms. Boston, March 2—10 P. M. ‘The mob. numbering about 5,000, gathered in the vicinity of the Catholic Church, in Richmond street, and‘began to break down lamp posts, fences, &e.; and alse com- menced the demolition of a small wooden building close ‘eager Frothingham finding all i perse jayor m is efforts to dis; the mob unavailing, then read the riot act, to which ne attention was paid. Orders were then sent to the Charlestown Artillery and City Guard, (who were in readiness at their arm who promptly sppeared at the scene of the riot, their muskets loaded with ball ceririopaet The mee gave way to the right and left as the military advanced, and very suddenly dispersed. At a quarter past nine the affair was over, and Rich- mond street nearly deserted. ‘There are still some small gatherings at the corners of streets, but the disturbance is effectually quelled. ‘The Mayor and authorities of Charlestown sre entitled to credit for their prompt and energetic action in the matter. Non-Arrival of the Cambria at Halifax. Haurax, March 2—10 $0 P, M. There is nd appearance of the steamer Cambria up te this hour. She is now in her twelfth day out. Departure of the Ameriea. Boston, March 2, 1863. agThs royal mail steamship Amerion sailed at noon te- passengers for Liverpool for Halifax. Col.’ T. B. Lawrence, bearer of despatches to is amongst passengers. ry 8 $20, in sovereigns for Halifax, but there is no specie registered for Eurepe. Paine, the Spiritual Banker. Curcaco, March 1, 1853, Mr. Paine, the iritual’’ banker, has been liberated. His bank was opened yesterday, and the notes are being redeemed to-day. Lake Navigation. Navigation i between Chicago end Milrgatie the ‘avigation is open between an \waukie, steamer Traveller having made the trip to-day, ‘The weather here is mild, and the ice is rotting fast. enae of The prospects at present are good for an early 0) the lakes pis %, Dilinols and Michigan Canal. Cacaco, March 2, 1863, The Illinois and Michigan canal opens on the 15th inst The Southern Steamers. Savanxag, March 2, 1853. The stcamship Florida, ‘in Woodhull, has arrived bere from New fore” OP “i CaaRiEston, March |, 1868. The U. §. mail steamship James Adger, Captain Dickin- son, arrived here, at one o'clock this morning. Market: Cincinnati, March 1, 1853. The Price Current bas published its final statement of the number of hogs packed in the West, showing an excess over last year of 481,000, PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 1852. ‘A brisk business has been done on the Corn Exchange this morning. 30,000 bushels of corn sold at Gle., and 15,000 bushels at 62c ; 1,000 barrels of flour changed hands at $5, and 18,000 bushels rye at 81c. Arrival of the Steamship ‘Star of the West. The steamship Star of the West, Captain Tinkle- paugh, arrived this morning from San Juan, via Havana, with two days later intelligence from the latter city. The Star of the West arrived at San Juan on the morning of the 14th, and left on the morning of the 20th, touching at Havana on the 25th, for coal, but, being unable to obtain it, called at Charleston, 8. C., for a supply. She brings 301 passengers, who report the Isth- mus to be healthy. Their names will be found else- where. Police Intelligence. Arrest of the Prize Byes if Sora Riot.—The two named Adams and i who left the city on rize fight on Riker’s Island, have been arrested rge of causing a public breach of the peace and riot. They were taken before Justice Stu- art. who has detained them to answer the It seems that Riker’s Island is situated in We county; and as there is no law where! pun- ished in this county for having left this city forthe pur- of a prize fight beyond its limit te Poids them subj the to pocrait trom the authot ties of the county where the offence was committed. The poliee have under arrest a number of other charged with aiding and abetting in the riot and ign New York, March 2, 1853. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HFRALD. S1xr—In your paper of this mornin; an assault with a pistol, injyour col gence, please be so ‘as to alter it, as it was the per- zon White who invited the parties to drink, and who pre- sented the bill in payment, not Cotton, as stated in your il h ob! ko. reper doing #0 you will muc! lige Foams, os ; 1, witness. City Ini hb Dreravenve Firs—Last evening, at 93¢ o’clock, a fire broke. ‘No. 260 Broadway, corner of War- et, gcouped Wy a. Cora a tially wo Che m9 eens the wheleaer ee os roe rete aoe ui ee time, key i it jumes before ‘was discover- pee ey. tales alec foe enone i 3 Insured or ‘nots, The. damage to will not fail short of $10,000. Cuancs York and Charleston steamer: ey will leave at four o’clock, fore. i Hi PR oe ae 19, iris, ieee a Term.—Motions, Unies Stare Dwraict Covat,—Nos 3 40 00, s 3