The New York Herald Newspaper, March 10, 1853, Page 1

HE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 7383 - NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. THE POLITICIANS IN WASHINGTON. Mr. Clayton’s Speeeh in the Senate. PROCEEDINGS IN THE N.Y, LEGISLATURE, errr rrr ‘The New Tax Bill, and the Proposed Amend- ment to the Constitution. Connecticut Congressmen---Marine Disasters, &., &., &. From Washington City. FROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE N, ¥. HERALD, “OEFICE-SEEKERS — APPOINTMENTS — FOREIGN MIS- SIONS—-NEW YORK OFFICES, ETU. Wasmcroy, March 9—8 P, M. The office expectants must continue to exercise pa- tience, With the exception of a minor consulship, which «was referred, the only nomixation sent tothe Senate to- Way was that of Mr. Webster, Private Secretary to the President, who was at once confirmed. All sorts of rumors are affoat as to appointments, but they are nothing more than guesses. The Senate considered an extradition treaty which haa deen been before it for some tine, without coming to any decison. It is understood that the removals of clerks in the de- partments will not take placo tillafter the important ‘appointments are made, when a thorough overhauling ‘will be bad. Virginia in putting in her claims for two fu'l missions, vand has designated Chile and France, with Mr. Mead for the former, and Mr. Wise for the latter. It seems to be conceded outside that Mr. Buchanan is to go to England, Mr. Dickinson to Russia, and whether the President is of the same opinion has not transpired. Mr. Dix in also warmly spoken of for # mission, Mr. Dickinson’s name appears in some of the papers in™ connection with the New York Custom House; but it is known that he {s in favor of Mr. Schell for that office; and Mr. Dickinson’s friends indiznantly repudiatd the idea ‘that he should be offered such an appoi:tinent. A contest is going on fer the District Attorneyship of ‘the Southern District of New York, betweon Hon. Josiah Sutherland and Lorenzo B. Shepard. * Cabinet meetings are held nightly. x. ¥. Z ‘COMPLIMENTARY DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO EX-PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND HIS CABINET—MRS. PIERCE — THE BOSTON COLLECTORSHIP — MOVE- MENTS OF THE NEW YORKERS—GRUMBLING AMONG THE POLITICIANS, ETC. Wasainctox, March 9—10 P.M. This evening the President has given a complimentary dinner to ex-President Fillmore and his late cabinet. Thirty-six imall wore invited. This is an act of courtesy in return for the entertainment given by Mr. Fillmore, in the White Heuse, to General Pierce, and those whom he ‘indicated as his future cabinct. Tomorrow morning Gencral Pierce will proceed to Baltimere to bring Mrs. Pierce to the White House. He is very much jaded. Mr. Peaslee, to whom the appointment of Collector of Boston has been given, did not seek the office It was tendered te him, and it is said ho was rather reluctant to aecept it. He iss bard shell hunker, and a personal of General Pierce. friend . ‘The New York delegation met this morning for a fow winutes, and broke up without doing anything. Mr. Cutting ‘and others were disinclined to come to any resolution, on the ground that it would be dictation to when he did not seek their advice. This ev Mr. Cutting and Mr. John Wheeler left for New York. The latter is the youngest member of Co: ; A great force of soft sheils arrived here to- from Albany, including Erastus Corning and Peter Cheger Ante ome: of Captain Rynders’ friends have arrived rom New York. Some of the Webster and Fillmore whigs ara in oxpec tation of being retained in office, and it is said that General Pierce, at Baltimore, expressed himself ia favor of the Websterites. ,But this seems to be inconsistent with the Baltimore f form, and the platform Iaid down address. ‘The New York appointments will not be made in a hur- ry. Gen. Pierce, it is said, is not at all satisfied with the taken by the members of Congress, who are hold- caucuses, farming out the patronage of the whole , and ragiog him with appointments cut and dried, to sav trouble of exercising his own judg- ment, and he is not going to submit to it. ‘Mike Walsh is play ing all sorts of practical jokes on the Office seekers. Lorenze B. Shopard is here from your city, as is alse Mr. R. J. Dillon. ‘The extreme wing of Young America is sullen in refer- . Marcy. The platform does not go far enough t disaffection in that quarter. ents, it is said. will be in the spirit . Field is a can- Jeans, and thence West. He will aot return till about the first of June. He visited General Pierce to ds in company with some New York ladies. i. DINNER AND TEA AT THE WHITE HOUSE—RUMORS OF CLOUDS IN THE POLITICAL HORIZON, & Wasuixctox, March At the dinner at the White House, to-nighr, to tie and new cabinets, George Law was among tho iuvi guests. They had a good time. ‘There was a tremendous pressure of office-secker# at the White House to-day. All were received in » lump. Charles Lanman, Mr. Webster's Private secretary, and Ben. Perley Poor, took tea with the Prericent last night— an evidence of his having respect for Mr. Webster's The Now York delogation of now Congressmen had a eaucus to day for the on. of the spoils accruing to New York State, but did nothing, and will sit again. There are reports in circulation of gathering clouds over the cabinet. Perhaps the wish is father of the Mhonght, but there is a good ceal of talk that way. ¥ROM OUR REGUL APPOINTMENTS AND CO? iS CORRESPONDENTS. yiIRMATIONS—SEATS IN THE , ETC. Wasurwatos, March 9, 1853. None of the appointments referred to yesterday, ox- eopt Mr. Washington's, have yet been made. The report originated with a well known inember of Congress. ‘The Senate have confirmed Sidney Webster (the Prest- dent’s secretary) as a Commissioner for signing land patents. Thoy have also confirmed several minor consuls. Saturday next is spoken of for the final adjournment of the Senate. The following is an account of the seats occupied by the new members of the Senate. Upon the democratic side of the House, Mr. Thompson, of New Jersey, occu pies the seat just vacated by Mr. Brooke ; Mr. Wright, of the same Stato, took Mr. Toucey’s seat, while Mr. Toucey selected the chair so loug occupied by Mr. Bradbury ; Mr. Stuart, of Michigan, occupied the desk of his pri cessor, Mr. Felch ; Sir.’ Atherion, of New Hampshire, that of Gen. Houston, and Sir. Houston that vacated by Mr. Downs Upon the whig side of the chamber, Mr. Fverett, of Massachusetts, took the scat of his predecessor, Mr. Davis; Mr. Yoombs, of Georia, that of Mr Hato ; Judge Evans, of South Carolina tint of Me. De Saussure; Mr. Thompeon, of Kentucky, that of Mr. Spruance ; Mr. Ben- jamin. of ‘Louisiana, that of Mr Smith, and ‘Mr. Smith that vacated by Mr. Manguiw ; Mr. Clayton has Mr. seat, and Mr. Foot Mr. Miller's ; Mr. Pettit took seat, and Mr. sh Mr. ¢ s . #itzpatrick Mr. Bell's ; and Mr. Geye: 3 5 DESCRIPTION OF THE BALL AT WILLAKD'S—Ru- CHERCHE AFFAIR—LAKGE NUMBER OF DIPLO- MATS AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED PERSONS PRE- SENT. Wasttixaron, March 9, 1853, ‘The ball at Willard’s Hotel last evening proved the crowning feature of the season. Although an impromtu affair, it was carried through with a decision, skill, and good taste combined, entitled to much praise. The time for preparation was so short that even the ladies of the houre sed into the serviee of preparation, in the Sara pape guoeet San he vient pooper, ts grammes of dancing, etc. ‘No sooner was the fact known that a ball was to take lace at Willard’s, ions, avi all than engagements were broken in all Washington seemed engaged in prepa- Jation and anticipation of it. ‘ihe committee found them- gelves em! |, inan unexpected manner, by an at tendance at leant four times as groat av they hid, at the taet, calculated upon. zy ve Prosident Fillmore A those present I noticed ox: and bis ;, Messrs. Maroy, Jefferson Davis, Guth- fi, and Cushing, of the Cabinet ; Eames, As- aistant dary of State; Dodiseo, Runsian Minister, Grampton, Dritish Minter; Calderon de la Dares, Spa! nish Minister; Honorables T. Butler King, Kaward Stan- .B. Benjamin, Sai Houston, Pierre Souls, and W. Seat SNacwe ‘&c.; Commodore Sloat, Captain Kinggold, Jdeutenants Henderson, Van iiuren. Parks, Williams, and others of the navy; Captains Folsom and Keyes, of the army; Colonel Whipple and lady, of Concord. N. H.; Dr. Jackson, of Boston; Col. J. 1. Curtis, of Now York; Me. ‘and Mrs. John ead, of Pa.; and Mr_and Mes. J. R. frodhead, of New York; Mrs. General Gaines, Madamo and ‘Mr. ‘Miss Grymes, of Now York; Mr. and Mrs, Waddell, and Mrs, Riggs, Missee Rich, and Messrs, Hodford and Proudfoot, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Cutts ‘on; D.'A. Bokee and daughter, of Mumford and Miss Dunscomb, of New York; of Baltimore; Captain Folsom, of California; and som, of Iowa: Hon. Mr. Rockwell and lady, of Norwich, Conn; Dr. and Mrs. Harris, of New York: and many others altogether ‘too numerous to mention '’ The arrangements throughout were. as I have said, excellent, Two bands of music were present, one of which —the United States Naval Band—was placed in the upper hall, which, from its width, formed arvagrecable promen- ade,’ while the other—a Baltimore ban 1 of celobrity—fur- nished “inspiration” for the “light fantastic toe.” ‘The gentlemen's ordinary was, as was the ball room. taste- fully decorated and constantly filled with lovers of the dance. Supper, which was announced at about twelve o'clock, was served in a style which, for tasteful arranze- ment, ant reful attention to details, I have never seen equalled. Mr. Willard certainly “laid himself out” in that department with remarkable success That moat Beautiful of all beautiful decorations—nature’s own flo ers—abounded both on the tables and in different parts ofthe room. The company wi ved on the outsides of the tables, the interior spa being exclusively appro: yriated to the which strongly recom- The ensé being spared in this or any other particular’ confided to Mr._ Willard to present “the best to be had ’’ With such arrangements and preparations tho first ball ever given at Willard’s Hotel passed off. All Present were delighted, and frequently declared they had never been better pleased with an entertainment of the kind. Many of the dresses were of the most beautiful and taste- ful order, while others were noticed for their richness and costliners. Among the latter were those of Mrs. Gaines, Mrs. Bodisco, and Mrs. Waddell; and of the for- mer, those of Miss Fillmore, Mrs. Brodhead, Mrs. Whipple, and, in fact, a majority of thore of the other ladies pre- sent might with great propriety be included. ‘The dancing was well sustained until alate hour, being toncluded by the German cotilon, which was produced with good effect. UNITED STATES SENATE. EXTRA SESSION. Wasainctox, March 9, 1853, THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATORS AND THE OBSTRUCTION IN CAPE YEAR RIVER, Mr. Bapoxr, (whig) of N. C., read an article from a newspaper printed im Wilmington, N. C., reflecting upon the conduct of himself and Mr. Mangum, for:-falling to obtain, or endeavoring to obtain, an appropria! for the removal of an obstruction in Cape Kear river He referred to his constant efforts to get that appropriation, and to his eventual success, sofar as the Senate was con- cerned The apprepriation was the last one which was surrendered by the committees of cenference, in the last hours of the session, Messrs. Gwin, Hamu and BorLanp, bore testimony to the constant efforts of Mr. Badger to get that appropria- ion. MX SECRETARY CLAYTON ON CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS, THE MONROE DOCTRINE, ETC. Mr. Crayton, (whig) of Del., took the floor, and re- sumed his speech relative to his treaty with Sir Henry Bulwer, &c. He contrasted the Hise treaty with the Squier treaty, and held the former to have been so un- constitutional, wild, visionary, and impracticable. that no man who’ had ever read the Constitution of the United States would have voted for it. This was the reason phy the administration of General Taylor had never cent it to the Senate for ratification He contro- verted the construction placed on the Monroe doctrine by General Cass and others. He denied that at any time in history of the United States, had the government, or any party, declared themselves in favor of the Monroe doctrine. Presidents Jackson and Polk had bith opposed it, and Congress had repeatedly refused to declare it. He further contended that the Clayton and Bulw eaty was based on principles announced by the administra- fee of Jackson and Pelk, and by the two houses of Dress. Mr. Doveras, (dem.) of Ill., obtained the floor to reply toa single point, when the subject was postponed to morrow. THE IMPRISONMENT OF A RHODE ISLANDER AT SAGUA LA GRANDE, ETO. Mr. Jamms, (dem.) of R. I., presented resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode Island, relative to the im; ym ment at Sagua laGrande, in Cuba, of James H. West, a citizen of that State, and the seizure of his property. Mr. Masox, (dem.)' of Va., offered a resolution, calling for information respecting the same. Adopted. After anexecutive session the Senate adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. Atnany, March 9, 1853, BILIS REPORTED, Mr. ConcR reported a bill to amend the School act, se as to provide for the establishment of union free schools. Mr. Parr reported favorably on the bill to incorpo- rate the Albany and New Baltimore Ship Canal Company. Mr. Warp reported by bill to provide for the location of the court house in Queens county. TUR PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THR CONSTITUTION—THE CA- - NALS, ETO, Mr. Vanparsiit, (dem.,) from the select committee on the subject of an amendment of the constitution relative to the canals, made an elaborate report, the reading of which was immediately called for. The committee examine two great questions, viz: 1. Ought the means for the enlargement of the canal to be raised by taxation? 2. Ought the means to be raised by, or in anticipation of, the revenues of the canals by loans rsable from those revenuos? sport examines the question at length and with \aimg&hat the new constitution expressly pro- sznls should be completed by the use of and never contemplated taxation. The agnater ff tax—its inequality—its gross injus- afasmera north and south, who cannot make ai}. cavais, {sdwelt upon. It'establishes the posi- thatthe cam can be safely and wisely enlarged by He ravenues, which use can bo had by moans 6: anWwmendment ‘to the constitution. The best and Mrkest interests of the State demand that the aoe. ment shall be dore immediately—since-it hastens the time when the State shall enjoy a revenue so great as to give the State abundant means for ite charities—for edu- eution, and for every good and useful purpose. The amendwent propored by the committee coutemplates such changes as would ane the Legislature full authority over the surplus revenues. The sum to be raised would he $10.€00,000, which in six Sea would fully complete the enlargement, and finish Genesee Valley, Black Riyer, avd Cayuga and Seneca canals, and the whole debt be pal in 1882—after which period’ the canal revenues will be liberated from all constitutional pledges, and loft at the wire disposition of the Legislature. Mr. Wiacur (whig)—I did not understand the Senator, in presenting this report, whether it was a unanimous report. Mir. Vanverniit—It is the report of the committee. Mr. Prexce (dem.) said that he and the senator from the 21st—Mr. Davenport—members of the select commit- tee, did not concur in the report, and would soon submit minority reports. Mr. Vanperpict said that he had reduced tho sum from his original view, from consultation with engin- eers. The amendment framed had been prepared with great care. Mr. Swow (dem.) asked if the ongineer’s ostimate was attached. It ought to be before us. Mr Urnam (whig) said it was already before us. Mr. Vanpernist said the full statement would be found in the report of the State engiveer. : Mr. Cornett (dem.) said, if this report was in exiat- ence, he bad been so unfortunate as not to ace it. Mr. Prexce—The report I a!lude ia the detailed report of the engineer as to cost, land damages, &c. Mr. Vanprxnitt said the engineer had furnished him a preximate estimate, and be had given the Senator from the ‘lenth a copy. If it was to be published, it was due to the engineer that he should reecive it, and finish it, as it was but @ proximate report. He ‘explained the reason for the delay of the engineer's report, which had arisen from the delay in an engraving M v—As this is the fundamental document on which this report is based, I hope it will be affixed to the majority report, I certainly shall aifix it to the minority report. Mr, Vanperstit did not think it necessary to step out of his way to accommodate the Senator from the Tenth, as he bas expressed himself as entirely disgenting from the report itself. He could frame a resoliffion as strin- gent ny he chooses, to draw out the opinion of the engi. neer. Mr. Count had not intended to cast any blame on the Sinte engineer. Mr. Kinny (dem.) moved the printing of 500 copies for of the committee, and 6,000 for the use of the re-imt the uw: Benate. Mr. Corey (dem.) moved 10.000 copies. Mr. Kimany accepted the amendment. ‘Ihe motion goes to the printing committee. Mr. Brxksan (whig) moved the immediate considera- tion of the motion to print. Mr. Cornett thought the motion had already gone to the Printing Committee, who wore abundantly competent to consider it. order were ralsed in respect to whother Questio the subject was now before the Senate. Mr. WitisAMs (whig) moved the consideration of the report of the select committee as a special order for emo next, immediately after ‘the reading of the journal. war. Cornett believed the motion out of order. He ob- jected to stealing ina motion in this way. The order of notices and resolutions wax not under consideration. After @ continuous discussion, and a question of order, Mr. Cooter moved tne printing of 1,000 copies of Mr. Vanderbilt's report. Mr. Bamrtert (dem.) desired the same number of Mr, Pierce's minority report. Mr. Urnam.—There is no such report. The motion will only bo in order when such report is presented. Mr, Wiruams doubted the poliey of ordering the print. ing of any document which the Senate has not seen, and of the contents of which it knows nothing. At last the Senate got to a direct consideration of the motion to print 10,000 copies of the report, and it was adopted, Me. Wrutams then moved that the report on the eon. stitutional amendment be made a special order, believing it of the very highest importance to the people of this si tie Coousy hoped that st present the day would not be fixe Mr, Convets. thought there waa 3 dosirg to force @ pre mature discussion on the Senate, before all the members could have access to the documents, Perhaps the mino- rity of the committee msy give such additional light on the meetin, aa to make it very desirable to await their repor' ir Wriiams believed the Senstor from the 26th did need the greatest possible light on the question of the canals. If any Senator needed to be thoroughly in- formed it was that Senstor. To oblige him he would withdraw his motion. Mr. Prence said he was engaged, with all the activity heeould command, in the preparation of his views, and he believed the Senate would give him the epportunity of presenting them. Mr, Van Schooxniovan (whig) desired tohave an early day fixed for the consideration of the subje >t. fter another long discussion oma point of order, Mr. Bancock (whig) said—this is the foggiest diseussion I have ever known in the Senate. Mr. Coorzy suggested that they were all old fogies. Mr. Bancocx—At — timse we can lay the order of busi- ness on the table, and reach the orderia which we can direct the disposition of this subject. Mr. Van ScuooxnoveN—If yon have votes enough. Mr. Rancock—We have them, Mr. Van ScoonnoveN—Reliance on such calculations sometimes unsatisfactory. Mr. Monror (whig,) moved: that the whole subject be laid upon the table. Carried. ‘THE UNION BAN OF TROY. The bill in relation to the Union Bank of Troy, was re- ported complete. GENERAL RAILROAD ACT, Mr. Bartierr reported favorably on the bill to amend the General Railroad act. ‘THE STAT3 ENGINEKR’S REPORT. Mr. Pierce offered a resolution calling on tho State Engineer for a copy of the report submitted to the select committee on the subject of the constitutional amend- ment, on the probable cost of the completion of the canals. Mr. Bancock opposed the idea of bringing in a report which was intended only as a proximate estimate. The Engineer would desire to review it. Mr. Pnence believed it had been reviewed. Mr. VanpeKniit offered as a substitute, a resolution calling on the State Engincer for a report on the proba- ble expenditure to be incurred in the completion of the canals, whieh was adopted. THE FARMERS’ BANK OF GRNBSER. ‘The Committee of the Whole passed the bill to amond the articles of association of the Farmers’ Bank of Gene- see. ‘The Senate then adjourned Assembly Apayy, March 9, 1853. THE HARLEM RAILROAD. Mr. Fivc, on leave, reported a bill to amend the charter of Harlem railroad. Passed. CONDOLENCE WITH THE CLERK. Mr. Forsyrs, by unanimous consent, offered a resolu- tion of condolence with the Clerk of the House, (John S. Natew, Fea.) on the recent loss of his wife and ene of his children, and agreeing to attend the funeral in a body. THE AIBANY ASD SUGQUEHANNA RAILROAD. Mr.fD. Gr.xorg, on leave, reported in favor of extending the time fer the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Com- pany to comply with the Generali Railroad law. Con- ourred in, FOREIGN BANK NOTES. Mr. Sutra, on leave, presented a report from. the Com- mittee on Banks, concerning foreign bank notes. Con- curred in. ‘THN BILL TO RAISE FUNDS TO LIQUIDATE THR STATE DEBT. After a long and Ret teciroes, debate on Mr. Loomis’ bill to provide means to pay the State debt, to support the government, and to carry on the public works, the House came toa direct vote on Mr. Burroughs’ amend- ment to restore the tolls on railways. ‘The amendment was lost, by ayes 41, noes 47. Further amendments were cut off by the previous question, and the House. by a vote of 69 to 46, disagreed to the amendments made in committee to the bill, and then, by a vote of 55 to 42, agreed to thobil as originally orted. "The body then adjourned. ‘The Nom{nations in Connecticut; LIEUT. GOVERNOR AND CONGRESSMEN. Hartrorp, March 9, 1853. ‘The Hon. Charles Chapman, of this city, was this morn- ing unanimously renominated for Congress, by the Whig Congressional Convention of the First District, which as- sembled in this city. The Convention, which met at Norwich this morning, nominated 0. Kellogg, of Vernon, Tolland county, as s candidate for Lieut. Governor, in place of Thomas Fitch, 2d, of New London, declined. New Haven, March 9, 1853. The Whig Congressional Convention for this district, now in seasion at Middletown, have just made choico of Austin Baldwin, we eprint et as @ candidate to run Ingersoll. against Hon. C. M. Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. Sprivcrmtp, March 9, 1853. ‘The Republican has returns from 312 towns, of the Con- vention election. They foot up as follows 150 Opposition 6 No choice, ‘There are now only nine towns to be heard from. Asael Huntington, whig, and a whig board of aldermen, were elected in Salem yesterday. The Rhode Island Liquor Law. Provipenck, March 9, 1853. ‘The friends of the anti-liquor law hold a State Conven- tion on Tuesday next. The Usury Laws in Canada. Quenec, Mareh 9, 1853, Last night @ bill was passed by the Lower Houso, to permit lenders to charge what rate of interest they please, but 6 per cent only to be recoverable by law. LARGE QUANTITY OF COTTON BURNED. New Orueans, March 7, 1853. The British ship Belmont, when nearly loaded for Liverpool—having on board 3,000 bales of cotton—caught fire this morning, and was scuttled, and sunk. cotton was either burned or badly damaged. ‘The American ship Maine, whieh had just commencsd loading, alongside the Belmont, also took fire in her rig- ging, but the injury she sustained was very slight. All the Tornado In Tennesseo. Lourvitts, March 9, 1853. A tornado visi ed the vicinity of Clarksville, Tennessee, on Sunday night, levelling dwellings, stables, barns, and trees to the ground; but, as far as heard from, no lives were lost. The track of ‘the storm was half a mile wide, and so fervitie was it that the roads were filed with fallen timber. Discovery of a Comet—Strike. Bosrox, Mareh 9, 1853. A comet was discovered at Harvard Observatory, Inst evening, by C. W Tuttle. It is situated about five degrees south of the bright star Rigel. Yesterday morning, about half the hands in the employ of the Lowell Machine Shop Company struck for the ten hour rule of labor, and marched in procession, to the number of two or three hundred, through the city. Jefferson Medical College, &ec. PurapeLema, March 9, 1853, The Jefferson Medical College commencement took place to-day, 223 graduates received their degrees, A State Convention, to contider the subject of the es tablishment of a State Agricultural College, is in session at Harrisburg. The Hon. John Strohm, of Lancaster, is the President. Brooklyn City Latelligence. DrstreseinG OccurRENcK —Yesterday morning, a small Jad, in the employ of a grocer named Martin Alpin, in Fulton avenue, died from the effects of injuries sustained on Saturday last, while in the act of leading a horse to water. The snimal became frightened at a passin; sleigh, sheered to ono side, ‘knocking the Ind over ant trempling upon him. Hoe’ was picked up by the neigh. bors and carried into the house, where he Hogered until yesterday, when he expired. ‘An inquest was held by Coroner Hall, and a verdict offaccidental death returned by the jury. Senious Accment—Kicxen ny A Horsit.—On Tuesday evening, @ lad about fourteen years of , 8 non of Luke C Ryder, Esq., was hicked inthe breast by a horse, which had recently been purchased by his father, and ‘was so badly injured that his life is considered in danger. The avinial had just been taken into the stable, and the lad being anxious to see bim, went in, and while patting him on the bask, sustsined injuries, from the effects of which it is extremely doubtful whether he will recover. Ron Oven on THe Rarroan.—On Tuesday, an are of the Long Island Railroad Company, named James Me- Manus, fell from the platform of a car of the 6 o’elook train. at Weeksville, and was run over, the wheels sever- ing his legs nearly from his body. Although everything possible was done for his relief, he expired shortly after- wards. Coroner Hondrickson held an inquest over the body, anda verdict was rendered by the jury in accord- ance with the facts. Frre.—Detween one and two o'clock on Tuesday morn- ing, ® fire broke out in a large wooden building on Cross dock, foot of Kent avenue, occupied as a crucible and firebrick manufactory by Mr. Hornor, of No. 22 Clit street, New York. The fire department promptly pro ceeded to the scene, but did not arrive in time t. «ave the structure. Engine No, 12, of Kast Brooklyn, was the only company that reached the ground in time to be of any service, followed speedily by No.1. of Williamsburg. ‘The building, which was owned by Jacob Boerum, was en- tirely destroyed, together with a small shop adjoining, occupied by Mr. Poulson asa glue factory. Mr. Boerum’s loss is about $2.000, covered by insurance in a Williams- burg office. Mr. Horton lost all his stock, amount to abont 3,000 in value, and was not insured, Mx Poni- con sustained about $150 damage. Mervan Benerit Socrty.—There is an assoolation in South Bend, Indiana, calle% the “ St. Joseph County Regulators, or Morse 'T tet Detecting Society,” which is represented ae ‘sing in a very fouriating condition, _ MORNING EDITION----THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1853. News from Africa. MOVEMENTS OF THB AFRICAN 8QUADRON—THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW IN AFRICA—WAR AMONG THE TRIBES. By the brig Favorita, Capt. White, we have dates from Bathurst, West Coast of Africa, to the 3d ult, The U. 8. ship John Adama sailed from Bathurst on the afternoon of January 15th, 1863, for Sierra Leone, having visited @oree. Her presence on the coast had been of much benefit, as the natives far and near knew of her arrival at Goree and Bathurst. Commandor Iyneh arrived at Bathurst on the 14th ult., in the Englich mail steamship Forerunner, from London, and took passage in the Adama for the coast of Libeira. Officers and ezew of the John Adams all well, and had been well. The brigs Perry and Byinbridge Jwere to seaward on a cruise. The following is a list of Sie officers 9f the JohnsAdams: —Commander—Jas. Barron. Lieutenaats—H. French, J. A. Doyle, J. @. Strain and James Higgirs. Purser—A. A. Beiknap.’ Surgeon—William B, Sinclair, Assistant do. J.P, Heustis. Master—C. V7. Woolloy. Midshipmen. J. Taylor, CA. Babcock, and Marshal ©: Campbell. Gu uer—John Owens, Sailmaker--William H. Mahony. Car- penter—William Hyde. Boatswain—Edward Brady. Cap- tain’s Clerk—James Conway. ‘She flsgship Germantown, Captain Nichols, and sloop- of-war Dale, wore at Porto Praya December dth, awaiting the arrival of the flagship Constitution and siéop-of-war farion. A religious war was raging among the different tribes, the difficulty being about’ drinking—the Mirabous being the Maine Liquor law and Mahomedon party; and those going for the fire water of the whites and heathens: aro fhe (Mandegoes, Serawollows, and the King of Combo. The King of Combo attacked ‘the town of Savagee, con- taining some 4,000 inhabitants, on the 23d December, and vrat repulked by the Mirabous, with the lose of seventeen men, the latter losing but one. His excelloncy, the Go- vernor of Bathurst, would take the matter in hand, and a settlement of the difficulties might be expected. Owing to these difficulties trade was much interrupted. TELEGRAPHIC. NEWS FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPK—IMMENSE SHIPMENT OF GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA—THE KAF- FIR WAR Bostox, March 9, 1853, The bark Lady Suffolk from Cape Town, Jan. 10, has arrived here. Her dates are four days later. She reports that the ship Roxbury Castle, from Melbourne, Australia, for London, put into Cape Town on the 6th of January. She bas on freight eight tons of gold, valued at over three tillions of dollars, Being the Largest lot ever shipped from ‘The ship Ascutna, from New York, put into Cape Town for supplies, on the 26th Dec., ana talled again on the 6th January. The shi Delphin, from New York for Australia, had also put in and sailed again. ‘The Captain of the L. S. reports that, notwithstanding the numerous reports of peace, the general opinion there was that the war might last for years to come. It was believed that there were white men among the natives, directing their movements. Pnlice Intelligence. IN THE MATFEB OF THE ALLEGED FRAUDULENT NEW YORK CITY BANK. Yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, was the time speal- fied for the hearing to come off before Justice Stuart, in the care of E. Darwin Foote, President of the New York €ity Bank, who a few days since was arrested on the com- pee of Mr. Thomas Picton, who alleges to have.been lefrauded out of $1,000, by Mr. Foote, in the purchase of ton shares cf the capital stock of the said bank. At the appointed hour, Mr. Picton was present with hii counsel, having with them a tin box, filled with doc ments, purporting to be evidences in the case. Mr. Pic- ton sald he was ready to proceed with the case; when the magistrate handed him a note from the counsel of Mr. Foote, addressed to the magistrate, requesting him to.ad- journ the hearing over for one week. After reading the note, Mr. Picton’s counsel objected to the postponement, saying, that as Mr. Picton had been indirectly accused of endeavoring to compound the matter, he now wished to state that no attempt at a compromise had ever been made, nor had Mr. Picton received back his $1,000. Jus- tire Stuart then called up the police officer who held Mr. Foote in custody, and arked him the reason why Mr. Foote was not present in court. The officer replied he suppored he would have been in court. The Justice ex- pressed his disapprobation in the matter, and ordered the officer to go forthwith and bring him into court. The Officer started immediately to execute the command, but up to the closing of the court, the officer had not returned with the accused. The caso thus stands adjourned. Checks onthe Hanover Bank.—Officer Devoe, of the Chiet's offive, on Tuesday afternoon arrested a young German named in Kitefatt, ou @ charge of forging several checks purporting to have been made by Louis Ritz & Co., merchants, No. 60 Beaver street, amounting in value to between three and four hundred dollars. The following 1s & copy of the check which caused his al ri 20 00000909000000,000000 & We. %8. ree rok ida fs, 683° verty-tve dlls , or bearer, ged, and so excel- ature, that the pay- ly cashed ton of the wore discovered, amounting in ing teller of the bank had alre forged checks before th alltorear four hundred dollars. It seems that,the prisouer forged the checks, and gave them to other parties to prevent ‘at the bavk for payment. The last check was ven to one of the firm of Dumler & Spitzer, of No. 12 ‘orth William street, who offered the same at the bank, when he was stopped, and held in custody. He thea stated from whom he received the check, and informed the officer that if he waited at their place of business, in oll probability Kliefatt would call some time during the afternoon, as he had promised to do. He did call. ex- pecting to find the money for the check, and was at once taken into curtody. The prisoner acknowledged his guilt, and was conveyed before Justice Bogart, who com- mitted him to the Tombs for trial. Burglary and Grand Larceny.—Assistant Captain Se- bring. of the Ninth ward yesterday arrested’s young man named William Ballinger, ona charge of burglariously en- tering a shop, situated at No. Hudson'street, and stealing therefrom $77 19, the property of Thos. J. Day. On the arrest of the accused, a five dollar bill was found which was identified by Mr. Day, as his property. Sub- sequently, the prisoner acknowledged his guilt, and in formed the officer where he could find the balance of tho stolen money—it was all recovered, and Justice McGrath committed him to prison for trial. ‘Arrest of a Fortune Teller.—Officer Kearney, of the Se- cond district police court, on Tuesday arrested a woman named Mrs. Monroe, residing at No. 261 Hudson street, on a charge of being a disorderly person, viz.: 9 protonded finder of stolen property. It seems that a Mrs. Susan A. Fowler, residing at No. 140 West Eightcenth street, on the 4th instant was robbed of $US in money, and ap: lied to Mra. Monroe, who informed her that sho would ell her where she could {ind the stolen property for the sum of $1. Mra. Fowler paid her the dollar, and was then informed by Mrs. Monroe that the person who bad stolen the money was a lady who resided on the same floor, in the same house, with Mrs. Fowler. ‘This infor- mation Mrs. Fowler felt satisfied was nothing more than afale pretence, and a deception practised upon her, done merely to extort the dollar paid to her. The ao- cused was conveyed before Justice MeGrath, who re- quired her to find bail in the sum of $500 for her good Debaviour for one year. The requisite bail was given, and the fortune teller was discharged from custody. E The Health Amociation Fraud — Officer Mooney, of the Second district police court, arrested on Tuesday John W. Rowe, ona warrant issued by Justice Stuart, wherein he atands charged, with several others not yet arrested, with obtaining sums of money from various persons, un der the pretence of being one of the directors of the ‘United States Mutual Health Association.” ‘The magis- trate held the accured to bail in the sum of $600. The security way given, and Mr. Rowe was discharged from custody. A ‘Bold Thief —Officer Work, of the Kighth ward, ar- rested, on Tuesday a man named William Allcey, on a charge of stealing $45 in money, and a gold watch and chain valued at $200, the properiy of Mrs. Naney Thomas, No. 81 Mercer street. It seems that the rogue secreted himself in the house by getting under one of the bods, and then, when the family wero at rest, he eame from his hiding place, atole the above named property, and left the promises. On his arrest the officer fount the watch and $31 of the stolen property. The accused was conveyed before the magistrate, who held him to answer the charge. An Ai Fale’ Pretence.—Yesterday, officer 8. J. Smith, of the lower police court, arrested a young man of entecl appearance, named Theodoro Lent, on a warrant issued by Justice Stewart, wherein he stands charged on the affidavit of Bertha Juratreke, residing at No. 74 Mer- cer street, with defrauding her out of several hundred dotlars under false representations. The main facts, aa set forth by the coinplainant in hor affidavit, show that on or about the 20th of January last past, the accused Jeased to her the house No. 74 Mercer street, in which she now resides, for a term of two years, commencing on the first day of May next, at the yoarly rent of $150, with the condition that she purchased the furniture then in the house at his valuation, amounting to $1,000—he setting forth at the time, that he had full power to loase said property, fromthe owner. With this understanding, and a leare being made to that effect by Mr. Lont, the complainant paid the $1,000 for the furnituxe, whieh she now asserts is not worth in faet more than balf that sum. Tt now appears that Mr. Lent had not the authority to lease the property, na’ will be reen by the follawing note = to the eomplainant by Mr. Haight, the owner of the LURE - ‘To 1Hw Occurant ov Taw Hovsr No. 74 Mercer sremt:— You will please take notice that the lease of tho said house will expire on the first of May next, and I shail take possession on that day at twelve o-olock, ‘Ours, D, HB. HAIGHT. In accordanee with the above facts tho magistrate insned his warrant of arrest, and Mr. Lent was broagh up toanswer the charge, Mr Lent rejucsted the magis- trate to grant him a heering in the matter, as he could show that he was authorized to Joase the house in the manner he had done. ‘The Justice sat the ease down for a hearing on Satur * day next, durmg which time the accused was pormnitied, to remain in the nominal oustody of Sho ofic INTERES@#H@ POLITICAL HISTORY. THE UNITED STATES, UNDER ELEVEN ADMINISTRATIONS. Notices of the Presidents and their Cabinets, from Washington to Pioree. The occasion of the expiration of the term of the eleventh administration, and the advent of the twelfth national executive, seems a proper time to take a brief retrospective view of the character and influence upon the progress of the country of the various Presidents and their adthinistrations, during the sixty-four years which have tronspired since the organization of the government. FIRST ADMINISTRATION, 1789 To 1797, EIGHT YEARS —GEORGE WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT. The inauguration having taken place at New York, April 30, 1789, the first Congress, during its first ses- sion of nearly six months, were employed principally in framing laws necessary to’ the organization of the government. In this space of time the construc. tion of the powers intended to be given was very ably discussed. The subjects of commerce and finance received the early attention of Congress, as well as the organization of the different departments, and of a national judiciary system. Among the sub- jects strenuously debated was the President's power of appointment and removal of public officers. The appointment was constitutionally sub- ject to the ascentof the Senate. The removal, on which point the constitution was silent, was then settled to be in the power of the President alone. The powerful opposition to the constitution in seve- ral of the States, caused Congress to adopt sixteen articles of amendment, in September, 1789 ; ten of these articles were approved by the requisite number of States, through their legislatures, and finally be- came parts of the constitution in December, 1791. Two other articles, since adopted by the States, were proposed at subsequent sessions of Congress, in 1794, and 1803. The President selected his cabinet in September, 1789, namely :—Secretary of State, Thomas Jeffer- son, of Virgini: Secretary of the Treasury, Alex- ander Hamilton, of New York; Secretary of War, Henry Knox, of Massachusetts ;_ Attorney General, Edmund Randolph, of Virginia. The office of Se- cretary of the Navy did not exist until the Presiden- cy of Mr. Adams, when, that department was esta- blished, viz :—in 1798. Although Washington and Hamilton were.enabled to carry the measures they proposed, through the firat and second Congress, there was an early organization formed against them—the opposition composed mostly of anti- federalists, or those who had opposed the con- stitution, taking the name of republicans, as ad- vised by Mr. Jefferson, and the friends of the administration retaining the name of federalists. The cabinet of Washington was divided in senti. ment. Hamilton and Knox advising strong federal measures, while Jefferson and Randolph generally acted in opposition to their colleagues, and in unison with the opposition in Congress. Washington in vain exerted all his influence to reconcile Jefferson and Hamilton. The hostility of these distinguished men to each other sustained no diminution, and its consequences became every day more diffusive, The French revolution had an important influence on the politics of the United States at this time. Jefferson and his republican friends sympathized with the French revolutionists, while Washington, Hamilton, and their federal friends considered it important to the interests of the United States to maintain friendly relations with Great Britain. The last two years of Washington’s first term were turbulent times; party spirit ran high, both in Congress and among the people, and such was the violence of feeling and ex- citement that the national government would have probably perished in itsinfancy had it not been for the wisdom snd firmness of Washington, and the public confidence in his guidance of the ship of state. ‘The leaders of both parties expressed a wish for the re.election of the President, and he relinquished his intention to retire at the end of the first term— such was the critical situation of public affairs that he consented to remain at the head of the govern- ment. Notwithstanding the high party feeling among the people, he was unanimously re-elected. On the question of Vice-President, the state of par- ties was exhibited. Mr. Adams, the federal candi- date, received seventy-seven electoral votes ; George Clinton, supported by the republicans, fifty; Jeffer. son, four; Burr, one; showing a federal majority of twenty-two yin the electoral colleges. South Caro- lina was, the only State south of Maryland which voted for Mr. Adams, who received at this election the support of all the northern States, except New York, where the republicans being in the ascendancy in thg@Legislature, chose electors favorable to Gover- nor Clinton. During Washington's second term, when the Third Congress assembled at Philadelphia, in December, 1793, the opposition to the administration succeeded in electing the Speaker of the House, which body was afterwards nearly equally divided on great poli- tical measures. In the Senate, the Vice-President repeatedly settled important questions by his casting vote. It is worthy of notice that all the Representa- tives and the Senators from Virginia, with one or two exceptions of the former, were in the opposition to Washington's administration, throughout his two terms. Mr. Jefferson resigned, as Secretary of State, in December, 1793, and the President appointed Ed- mund Randolph to succeed him, and Wm. Bradford, of Pennsylvania, to succeed Mr. Randolph as Attor- ney General. Mr. Bradford died in office, and was succeeded by Charles Lee, of Virginia, in December, 1795. At the close of the year 1794, Gen. Knox re- tired from the War department, and in January,17%, he was succeeded by Timothy Pickering, then of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hamilton resigned as Secretary of the Treasury on the 31st of January, 1795, and was succeeded by Oliver Wolcott, of Connecticut. In August, 1795, Mr. Randolpb resigned as Secre. tary of State, and was succeeded in December by Timothy Pickering, in whose place James McHenry of Maryland was appointed Secretary of War. Washington having tried the experiment of a mix- ed Cabinet during his first term, finally composed one which agreed in political sentiment, and the four federalists whom he left in office, viz., Pickering, Wolcott, McHenry, and Lee, were continued in the Cabinet by John Adams. President Washington and his first Cabinet were unanimously of opinion that this country was not bound to take part with France in her war with England; and in April, 1793, the celebrated proclamation of neutrality, by the Presi- dent, was issued, which has been. the gnide of the nation ever since in affairs with fozeign nations. During Washington’s administration all the dis putes between the United States and foreign nations had been adjusted, with the exception of those of France; at home public avd private credit was restored—the amount of revenues had exceeded the most sanguine calculatioug, The prosperity of the country had been, indezd, without example, notwith- standing great losses, from belligerent depredations. To the high respo asibility’of giving motgon and effect to the new system of government, among discordant. elements, it, qas the lot of Washington to be called. In the di-cretionary exercise of the executive power. the a@ ministration was wise and talented. In filling offices, the President preferred, when he could, Tvolutionary patriots, of whose integrity and ability he had ample proof. He displaced no man for the expression of his opinions, even in the feverish exite- | ment of sympathy with France. Wit regard to our foreign relations, Washington persisted’ in hia neu- trality to the last hour of his administratlon, and was able to countervail the pepular clamor iat favor of France against England. With regard to the judiciary, the finances, the mint, the Indian tribes, in his deportment to his own ministers, hia communications to Congress, his construction of the constitution, his sacred regard or it, his devotion to the whole Union, his maga¥ nimity and forbearance, his personal dignity, in al theee, and in relation to all other subjects, the example’ of Washington commands geueral respect and vene~ ration among men of all shades of difference of opi- nion in our times. As forming the starting point in our political history, and the foundation of the gov- ernment, we have dwelt longer on this administra- tion than we shall on, either of his successors. To them we must necessarily allot a very brief SECOND ADMINISTRATION, 1797 TO 1801, FroUR YEARS—JOUN ADAMS, PRESIDENT. The administration of Mr. Adams was considered by the federalists, by whom he waselected, as » com- tinuation of the policy and measures of his predeces- sor, General Washington. Mr. Adams, however, did not possess the full confidence of his political asso- ciates; and although the federalists,as a party, were stronger in Congress than during the administration of Washington, the wayward conduct of the Presi. aident, and the unpopularity of some of the acts of Congress, caused the downfall of the federal party and the success of their political opponents, at the end of one term of four years. The cabi- net which had been left by Washington, as we haye stated, were continued in office by Mr. Adams, to which was added, in 1798, the Se cretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, of Mary- land, who was appointed after the establishment of that department. In the spring of 1800, Mr. Adams quarrelled with two members of the cabinet, and dismissed them from office, viz.: Mr. Pickering, Se- cretary of State, and Mr. McHenry, Secretary of War, an event which caused much excitement, an@ had some influence in throwing the federalists into minority. General Hamilton published a pamphlet against Mr. Adams, which contributed to the same result. In May, 1800, the President appointed Johs Marshall, of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, of Massachusetts, Secretary of War. On the Sist of December, 1800, Mr. Wolcott resigned as Secretary of the Treasury, and Mr. Dexter succeeded. him. Roger Griswold, of Connecticut, was appointed Secretary of War on the 3d of February, 1801. The rule of the federal party terminated with the close of the administration of John Adams, which was principally remarkable for the strife betweem the two great parties in Congress, the establishmené of a navy, the passage of the alien and sedition laws, andthe disputes between France and the United States, which were finally settled by the course pus- sued by Mr. Adams against the opinions and ad- vice of many of the federal leaders. The seat of government was removed to Washington during the summer of 1800, and President Adams delivered bie last annual speech to Congress at the new Capitel, in November, 1800. THIRD ADMINISTRATION, 1801 TO 1809, BIGHT YEARS, THOMAS JEPFERSON, PRESIDENT. The following members of the cabinet were appoint- ed by Mr. Jefferson, during his administration, vis:. SECRETARY OF StarR—James Madison, of Virginia ; pointed March 5, 1801. : acai SECREeTARY OF THE TREASURY—Albert Gallatin, Pean. ; May 14. 1801. Secneraky or War—Henry Dearborn, Mass., March 5, 1801. Sxceerary oy THs Navr—Robert Smith, Maryland, Juig- 15, 1801. Atrornxy Guveral—Leyi Lincoln, Mass., March 5, 180%, Jobn Breckenridge, Kentucky; Dec. 23, 1805. Cmear A. Rodney, Delaware, Jan. 29, 1807. The principal measures of Mr. Jefferson's adminia- tration were the acquisition of Louisiana; the surveys of the coast, and the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clarke across the continent ; advantageous trea- ties with the Indians ; the adoption of the embarze and other restrictive. measures on commerce ; the re- duction of the navy, and the trial of the gun boat aya- tem; and successful hostilities with the Barbary powers in the Mediterranean. The administration was thoroughly sustained in both houses of Congress, and the President acted his pleasure in appointments and removals from office, the federalists being grade- ally displaced, and republicans appointed to places of honor and emolument. FOURTH ADMINISTRATION, 1809 To 1817, nIe@mE YEABS—JAMES MADISON, PRESIDENT. The changes in the cabinet were more numerous under Mr. Madison than under his predecessor, as the following shows :— Srare.—Robert Smith, Maryland, March 6, 1809 ; James Monroe, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1831. ‘Treavury.—Albert Gallatin, Pennsylvania, (continued in office ;) George W. Campbeil, Tennessco, Feb. 9, 1814; Alexander J. Dallas, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6, 1814 ; William H. Crawford, Georgia, Oct. 22, 1816, ‘Wan —William Eustis, Massachusetts, March 7, 1800; John Armstrong, New York, Jan. 13, 1813; James Mon- roe, Virginia, Sevt. 27, 1814 ; William H. Crawford, Geor- gia, March 2, 1815. Navy.—Paul Hamilton, South Carolina, March 7, 1808; William Jones, Pennaylvania, Jan. 12, 1813; W. Crowninshiold, Massachusetts, Dec, 19, 1814. Arronney Geverat.—Cmsar A. Rodney, Delaware, (com- tinued; William Pinkney, Maryland, ‘Dec. 11,’ 1811; Richard Rush,Pennaylvania, Feb. 10, 1814. Mr. Monroe returned to the State Department, February 28, 1815, having acted for some time as Secretary of War, after the resignation of General Armstrong. The leading measures of Madison's administration were the declaration of war with Great Britain, and the acts connected therewith ; the establishment of financial and other systems after the return of peace, including a national bank, and revised tariff on imposts ; also, the provision made for pay- ing off the national debt. The administration was uniformly sustained by republican majorities in both houses of Congress. The views of President Madi- son on subjects of national policy, as developed im his last annual message to Congress, in December, 1816, were considered liberal, and important to the interests of the country. When a member of delibe- rative bodies Mr. Madison was an able debater, and as a writer he has few equals among American statesmen. He was fond of society, although he had travelled but little ; never having visited foreign countries, or seen much of the people over whom he presided. He was of small stature ; his manner was modest and retiring, but in conversation he was pleasing and instructive. On his accession to the Presidency he restored the custom of stated levees atthe White House, which had been abolished by Jefferson. It was on the occasion of these levees that Mrs. Madison displayed her polite and attractive attentions, which had much influence, and distin- guished this period aa an era in society at the city of Washington. 2 puinisrraTion 1817, to 1825, mianr res YEARS —JAMES MONROE, PRESIDENT. ‘The following are the cabinet appointments mada. by Mr. Monroe, during his eight years, viz : ‘Sram. —John Qunicy Adams, Mass., March 5, 1817, ny.—William H. Crawford, Georgia, % Wane Tenac Shelby, Kentucky, (declined); George Gre __ ham. Virginia, April 7, 1817; John C. Calhoun, South ¢ 5 ina, October 8, 1817. 7, —Renjamin W. Crowninshield, Masa. ( pued), Smith Thompson, New York, Novenber 30 John Kodgei ra, U. 8. Navy, September 1, 1828; Se uel L’ delthard New Jersey, September 16, 1628, uel Ie "ATTORNEY GENERAL —Richard Rush, Pend., ( ontinued); William Wirt, Virginia, November 16, 1817. , The administration of Monroe was em’ inently pros- perous and successful. It has been ca” eq the “ era of good feeling,” for at no period in or history had par- ty spirit been so much subdued, » ind the attention of the national legislature more ¢”#§1nsivelpdevoted to objects of public benefit. ‘Th 4 independerge of the South American Republic? wag acknowledged ; the acquisition of Florida WW trosty with Spain yas ao ont 1818;