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WIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON, THE NEW YORE NOMINATIONS. HARD SHELL TRIUMPH. on, Daniel 8, Dickinson for Collector. Namerous Appointments Confirmed, &, &., TELEGRAPHIC. * FROM THESFRCLALOPAREEPONDENTS OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, YORK NOMINATIONS AT LAST — THE GREAT QUESTION SETTLED AS TO WHO IS PRESI- DENT AND WHO IS COLLECTOR—HOW IT WAS AC- COMPLISHED—THE PHILADELPHIA NOMINATIONS, Wasuivaton, Merch 29, 1853. ‘The agony is at length over. Secretary Marcy has had 0 back down, and the bards are in the ascendant. The Fesult of the cabinet fight yesterday, is shown in the no- mination to-day of Daniel S. Dickinson for Collector of THE NEW YOR. WHOLE NO. 7403. MORNING EDITION---WEDNESDAY, MARCH %v, ‘the pert of New York. . I mentioned last night that Mr. Birdsall had positively ‘Apolined accepting the Navy Agenoy—understanding it to be the price of overslaughing the Collectorship. ‘This Drought matters to a crisis, and the following were then sent in as the NOMINATIONS YOR NEW YORK, Collector. Daniel 8. Dickinson. John A Dix, Oovnrad Swack! ee ‘(In place of Ausburn tion reads. Abreham " Se pd Heman J. Redfis John Cochrane ,, Mr. Schell, upon hearing of Mr. Dickinson’s nomination. at once telegraphed him his congratulations, and beggod him on no account to think of declining. The position ia below what Mr. Dickinson hada right to expect; but I have no doubt that the same lofty spirit which impelled him patriotically to sacrifice himself in the Senate, will new induce him to waive his objections at the call of his friends and party. His appointment is a terrible blow to ‘Mr. Marcy, but it proves that the President possesses al! the firmness fer which the country gave him credit, I have etery reason to believe that Mr. Marcy carried mat- ters, with so high a hand that he came within an ace of Fesuming his position as s private citizen. Mr. Redfield’s friends assert that he will not accept. Be is worth half a million, and at the present time en- joys s salary of five thousand dollars a year as an officer Of a private institution. Nor is it probable that Mr. Dix will accept. His tastes being entirely opposed to such a pesition. A foreign mission is more in his line. In ‘case Mr. O’Conor should decline, Mr. McKeon will Probably receive the appointment. Allthe New York nominatioas were determined upon this} morning in cabinet. Up to that,time Mr. Redfield led the column, and had Mr. Birdsall faltered in his course, Mr. Redfield would probably have been nominated for the Collectorship. But his prompt rejection of the Naval Agency, and the unmistakeable language of the Hiznaty, gave the victory to the hards, notwithstand- ing Mr. Marcy’s boast that be would “worm them out in Bpite of all obstacles.’ pent in. ‘The following appointments have been made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate:— ‘PORTMASTERS. William N. Friend, Peterabu Samoel Hunt, Jackoo ae y Mrs. Berard, West Point, N. ¥. Thomas P. Pierce, Manchester, N, H. TRIUMPH OF THE HARD SHKLLS—DEFEAT OF SRORR™ TARY MARCY—WILL HE GO TQ ENGLAND OR RE URN HOME?—GREAT EXCITEMENT ALL ’ROUND,ETC* Wastuncton, March 29, 1853, The herd shell triumph is certain. It is more—it is omplete and magnificent. Frank Pierce is President, and here is the proof:— Bob-Treasurer., John A. Dix. ‘Mr. Sobell was tendered the post of Naval Ofiicer, which sonville, he peremptorily declined. Mr. Birdsall was yesterday nominated Navy Agent, which he declined. ‘The bards maintained their ground to the last—Collec- tor or nothing—and they have triumphed. The soft shells have place, but not power. ‘The Premier is in the dust. ‘the shape of a tender of the mission to Englani—Caleb Cushing to be Secretary of State. The President has met the Now York issue like a man. ‘The Senate is loud in his praise. gbove, have gone to the Senate. BE SENATE TAKEN BY SURPRISE BY THE NEW YORK NOMINATIONS—OTHER APPOINTMENTS CON- FIRMED—OCONSULAR TREATY WITH FRANCE, ETO. FROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasurnetoy, March 29, 1853. The President today nominated ex Senator Dickin- son for Collector of New York, ex Senator Dix for Sub- Treasurer, and Charles O’Conor for District Attorney. Other appointments were also made for New York. The nominations took tho Senate by surprise—were received with a laugh all round—nnd confirmed immeciately. js The New York appointments cause considerable talk. Yt was the President’s own method of settling the com- plicated affair: The Hon. Yolney E. Howard, of Texas, appointed law agent to represent the United States before the Board of Commissioners on California land claims, took the oath of office to-day. About a dozen clerks, appointed to the Second Comp- ‘troller’s office, Pension Office, and Patent Office were also swornin to a idell has been confirmed as Minister to Hon. John “Naval Officer, Surveyor. PHILADELPHIA NOMINATIONS have alse been sent in. They are as follows:— Sw N. J. or, . J. Mm Eartern District, Penn, Collector. Newark, N. Marshal Eastern District, Fla. A large number of unimportant nominations were also Tg, Va. He has received a congé in The country will echo it from Tammany Hall to San Francisco. P. &—The New York appointments, as enumerated Central America without opposition. ‘The Consular treaty with France has been approved. te Superintendent of the Consus, is J. ©. G. Kennedy, can and foreign agency in this about establishing an Ameri city. ‘he following in to-morrow’s Francis W. Bri vice Charles McK. Jone] Mi Ly vice Charles E. Myer Jacobs, removed. ‘Wm. Van Vorhies, Hart ws, removed, Receivers, Land William E. Russell, of Iiinois at Danville, Mlinois, vi Andrew J. Gal Daniel Gregory, ‘Vandalia, Iil., vice Ja William M.’ Gilas Public Moneys at k, of Iowa, John Towa city, vicé H. Gilman F< i, ot Towa, to at Iows city, vice Fi Robert 3. Gollads: Samuel Hunt, Jacksonville, fl. Berand, Mrs, Went Point, N. ¥. Themes P, Pewee, Manshon mea B. Stap; ie, of Missias 5 nee will be officially announced ‘nion:— CUSTOM HOUSE OFFICERS. Collectors. Brinley, District of Perth Amboy, N. J., Smith, removed. Siers, District of Pensacola, Florida, vice Robert removed . Alexdnder Toll, District of Michilimackinac, Michigan, Avery, removed. EY surveyors. t Charleston, 8. C., vico Wm. ¥. Leiteh, t San Francisco, California, vice cers, ete. Pree Hecoiver of Pablie ‘tee John H. Murphoy, re- her, of Iltinois, to be Land Office at Vandalia, Illinois, vice James M. Davis, re- moved. to be Recetver of Public Moneys at removed. pi, to be Receiver of jackson, Miss., vice Gideon Fitz, re- to be Register of the Land Office at D. Downey, resigned. be Receiver of Pablic Moneys ‘aston Morris, resigned. y, of Mixs., to be Receiver of Public at Granada, Mins., in place of S. Caldwell, de- Johu J, Martin, of 8, C., to be Secretary of Legation at Samuel D, Hay, to bo At torney for the U. 8. for the disteict of Texas, in placo of Wm. P. Ballinger, removed. NAVAL OFFICER. William B. Dameron, for the District of San Francisco, California, vice Jacob A. Cost, removed. POSTMASTERS. William A. Friend, Petersburg, Va. VERY IMPORTANT FROM ALBANY. NEW TORE CITY REFORM. BILL TO AMEND THE CHARTER Ordered to a Third Reading im the Assembly. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS, Debates in the Senate on Mr. Vanderbilt's Plan to Amend the State Constitution. No Executive Session of the Senate. OFFICE EXPECTANTS IN DESPA. EXCITEMENT RELATIVE TO THE NEW YORK NOMINATIONS, &e., &e. &e. TELEGRAPHIC. THE GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS FOR NEW YORK— GENERAL “REJOIOING—NO BXEOUTIVE SESSION OF THE SBNATE—TREMENDOUS UPROAR AND EXOITE- EENT AMONG OFFICE BXPECTANTS, BTO. = SPRCLAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERAID. Aunany, March 29, 1853, A report came by the Houseline this afternoon, stating that ex Senator Dickinson was Collector, ex-Senator Dix Sub-Treasurer, Charler O’Conor District Attorney, A. T. Hillyer Marshal, and Conrad Swackhamer Naval Store Keeper. The city was alive with excitement, Both sec- tions of the party were apparently satisfied, though the rejoicing on account of Mr. Dickinson was the most’ en- thusiastic. ‘The Senate chamber was crowded this morning with an intensely listening audience, awaiting the hour of twelve. The time arrived, when the Lioutemant Governor an- nounced the Senate to be in executive seasion. Mr. Cooley arose, and, after afew remarks, moved to: resume legislative buniness. The question being taken ayes and noes, all the whigs, and Messrs. Cooley and Vanderbilt, voted in the sfirmative; making 15 tellin the negative—the latter oie. Brito! ib dis speech . then resum A) the amend- mente of the constitution, and ‘suxious crowd dis- persed, some swearing vengeance upon Mr. Cooley, and others exelted with joy at the result. It was ‘the most scene of the session, as there are only two days left for h executive sessions. It is now reported that Mr. will consent to go into exeentive session next Tuesday, and allow business to proceed as far as to have the names announced in va Senate of those whom Governor Seymour has seleet- for Harbor Masters, &. Of course this will draw down imprecations. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate: Apany, March 20, 1853. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION—MR, MAO- MURRAY'S SPEECH—AN EXCITING DEBATE, ‘The special order, being the constitutional amendment proposed by Mr, Vanderbilt, was taken up in committee of the whole, and Mr. McMurray (dem.) resumed his remarks in oppesi* tion to the amendment. After reviewing the positions which he had taken on Saturday, he proceeded to say: The democratic party are in favor of the enlargement, but they do not consider it necessary to tear down the constitution to obtain that which can be obtained at loss cost. Mr. MoM. then proceeded to discuss the proposi- tion of the Senator from the Second, to change the conati- tution, glancing at the plans which have been presented. When an absolute necessity exists, or a conceded public demand for a change in the organie law, he would not oppose it. But where is the evidence of a desire for this on the part of the people? The people generally signify their desire to the representative. They are prompt in making known their wishes. They have shown no such wish. Where are the petitions? Where are the requests calling for # change in the constitution? Tho order and rogress of business have not seen their announcement. They are not on the President’s table, nor in the hands of committees. Petitions have come in on every imaginable subject, but where are the potitions from Buffalo, Ro- chester, Syracuse, or Utica—boatmen and forwardera— men of canal business—where had these men spoken for this proposition? One petition bas come in—just one —and that emanating from the mover of the proposed amendment. Where are the ings of conventions and meetings in relation to this? Whore is the emana- tion of opinion from the very residence of the Senator himself? He told that Senator that he little knew how many shipwrecks of politicians had taken place on the smooth waters of the canal. Mr. MoM. said his was a district purely commercial. It embodied a greater amount of commercial wealth than any other in the world. Of it he was proud; -and in its pursuits, its occupations, and its business, he had sympathy. He = to represent it. As the representative he felt called upon, by ‘an imperious sense ot public duty, to take the course which he had. He alluded to the doubt ex- pressed by the corregpondent of the Courier and a whether he was earrying out the views and foelings of that district. Commeree has made New York all she is. In commerce are all her expectations for the future. Every wind that blows bri to New York its commerce —the North its furs ; th st the rishes of the cam- wood and the gold dust; the South tho cotton and the rice. All quarters tend thither. By trade New York lives and thrives, and by trade the canallives By such revenue they were built, and by such they must be enlarged. The interests of the canal and State are identical. Nothing can interfere with the progress of this great metropolis, except imposts and taxes levied upon commerce; just 60 long as it gives to the producer its best price, where he can send with least expense, ho will send. No taxes bear so hard on this great centre of commerce, as taxes on our inland commerce. Better, far better, a direct tax on property, for then it only comes out of’ property, while the other saps the energies of city, State, and nation. Of all taxes, eave us from those which trample on trade and commerce. Nothing is 40 serious in all this question as that of tolls. It affeets every movement of the great in- land commeree which finds its way, or desires so to do, into the great market of the city. Tolls on freigkt amount to an exclusion in many cases. But for them, millions on millions of dollars worth would find their way 10 the seaboard. They are a charge upon trade, most eriously affecting the great movement. He must object 10 any increase of the State debt. The day ought to be near at hand when the position of the great works should be at hand, and commerce and navigation begin to enjoy some He denied that ho sailed unde: the Senator from the Second (Mr. Va derbilt) had said. He believed that the black flag wm: used only as a si for the execution of traitor Senator from the Second could ascertain when he re- turned to his constituents when that flag was raised. His (Mr. McM.’s) flag was free trade in our internal navi- gation—free trade in everything. Such is the voice of the district he represented. But if the debt is to be in- creased; if, instead of a taxation on proverty, there is to bea direct tax on commerce—the blow to commerce is struck. Isa debt of forty millions of dollars to be piled up—all of which commerce is to pay? When the day of vast discoveries in mechanical science—when the utmost improvements in transportation are appearing every yéar—is this a time to incur a vast debt for the canals? Are favorable contingencies alone to be looked for? Is the heavy side the only one tobe viewed? These yory im- provements may yet require the the State to take mea- sures to protect itself. The views and policy of Governor Seymour were reviewed, and warmly eulo- gized; and it was claimed that the Governor's views were istinctly known to the people, and a great majority given him in consequence of it—a majority analogous to that received by Governor Bouck, after the democratic party had placed itself upon the policy of 1842. The nking interest, which does not care one fig for the ca- pals, is in favor of the proposition of the Senator from the Second, because it wants more bonds, more debts, more circulation, The railrond interest is also in favor of it—and here Mr. McM. avowed his regret that the tolls had not been re-imposed on the Central Line alone. But he would not vote for the bill. He wanted to have the canal question settled; it had been a political nuisance for many years. The debt-contracting party are for the amendment; more than all, the contractor interest is for it. Mr. MeM. quoted Gov. Bouck, as sey that not more then a million of dollars could be applied in any one year to the nlargement, with a due regard to the interests of the te. Mr. Urriam (whig) followed, quoting from an address by Gov. Sefnour, as reported in the Rochester Daily Ad- vertiser, where he ayows himself in favor of an amend- ment of the constitution for the purpose of completing the carfals. Mr. McMorray—I know nothing about that. Mr. Prenck (dem), I will answer that, by showing from Governor Seymour’s own report of what he did ssy—not from extracts made by John Doe and Richard Roe, Mr. Urnam—I road from the Rochester Adyertiser—or- thedox with the Senator from the Thirtieth, if not with the Senator from the Tenth. Mr, Cootsy (dem.) vindicated the Governor from hav- ing any plan, He believed the Governor had in his can- vans before the people, been in favor of an amendment of the constitution, and that it had been in his original message. The party expected thia of the Governor, and this they bad a fight to do. What in the dem: oguery of ley, the Senator from ‘Third, by which he calla ‘Mr. Cool oystermen and boatmen? He . ima that he represents the commereial By, he lives among the Five Peints—the omi- and ). He lives among the FUTURE HOUR OF MEETING. . Mr. Waeuxtnp moved that the House, after Fridey next, meet at 9 0’clock A. M. Carried. RURAL CRMETERIN. Mr. O'Brmmw introduced a bill relative to rural cemete- ries. Referred to report complete. NEW YORK POLICE JUSTION. Mr. Nowz introdueed a bill requiring police justices in New Yi >. fle all records of vagtency convictions, Tee tories For the of Barnhart and othery ‘or ent a for To tho elvetion of comstlasloners of canine SPTERNOON SESSION. ‘THE CHARTER OF NEW TORN CITY TO tat AMENDED, Mr. ALprn, on belialf of the New York delegation, re- ported complete, o bill to amend the charter of New York city, which was-erdered to # third reading. Here are the documents:— The select committee, consisting of the New York dets- gation, to which was reférred a bill’ imtrodueed by Mr. Joseph Rose, Jr., and tho dill reported from a select com- mittee by Mr. Russell Smith; slso a bill‘presented by Mr. Sol. B. Noble, amending th charter of the city of New ‘York, together with petitions from citizens of New York, praying for amendments to the-city charter, respectfully submit the following . nds of dolla: Here the committee reporte?' progress. ALBANY, March 29, 18953. PETITIONS. A petition was presented from the: Medieal' Board ef the Brooklyn Hospital, for a physician at the: Marine Hospital. Also, a remonstrance of eonsuls resident at New York, against the emigrant law. ‘THE UNION COLLEGE. A select committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Vanderbilt, Jones and Wood, to investigate the affairs of Union College. beers That im the tion ef the bill, o amending the ‘city charter, they pollen dy ‘an earnest desire to secure to thelr constituents a ptf umd ‘t. The various interests involved have been the subject of legislation for years, im) tly affecting the prosperity'of our city, and the rights of ite numerous citizens. To mature, therefore, a system that would correct existing abuses, without im- pairing the legislative, judicial and administrative powers necessary to thé interests and good-govern- ment of 650,000 inbabitants, was a task of no ordinary responsibility and difficulty. In their labors the delegation have been satisfied with examining actual existing abuses, and have attempted to remove them by the interposition of wholesome checks, and by divesting mombers of the Common Council of pa- tronage and powers the possession and exercise ef w! have controlled to a considerable extent nominations and elections. A reform based upon such principles will not merely protect the interesta of our city, but bea source of congratulation to every honest man elected to conduct the affairs of our municipal government. A 1 suspicion has existed for years, that members of 16 Commen Council have, directly or indirectly, rendered. their positions subservient to their perenpal interests, and any poviiene of law effectually preventing the pos- sibility of this abuse, will relieve our representatives of a serious burthen of distrust, and secure them more com- petely the confidence of the community. The delegation, ever, are not prepared to believe that Ginn uprro= in the form of our munici government will, of its ft, to the rey Council and various departments are de- ficient in integrity and intelligence, but little can be ac- complished in securing economy and sound government. It is to the ballot box we must look for protection and redress. If repeated amendments to the city, charter, and new laws regulating our;various interests, have failed to realize the objects 1) cause may be gene- rally traced to the negligent or criminal] manner in which they have been administered. ~_ 1@ bill now introduced is designed to elect the Board MATERIA MEDICA, Mr, Svow (dem.) reported complete the bill: in relation to the promotion of medical inquiry, pet Huntixcton (whig) callei for the reading of the Mr. Urnan (wi moved its recommitment to: the Committee of the Whole. He had too much respect for ‘the dead to allow a bill to eas which talks so lightly about “bodies and parts of bodies.’? Mr. Wricnt (whig) said that the bill had been examin- ed and prepared with great care. Of course the only ariecs of the motion to refer would be a desire to kill the Mr. Urnam—I am opposed to this bill, and when I offer an amendment, it will be to strike out the enacting clause. Mr. Wricnt said New York had not taken the initia- tive in this. Massachusetts has such a law, and since its enactment no disturbances, no violations of grave- yerds, have taken place. The utmost skill is required of e medical pfofession, and yet, where a wise an enlight- ened Jaw is anded to promote such studies, it ix vio- lently opposed by allthe frightening outcries that might distract old women. ’ Mr, Beexwan Grhig) was in favor of the bill. The best surgeons in the land do not perform operations with- out having first practised the same upon a dead body. He had once been called to see the work of a resurrection- ist, and the horror excited by this unlawful outrage had never been forgot le sree Bartixit (dem,) denied that the tendency of this was to outrage humanity, but it was to stop the most nefarious traffic that ever cupidity and brutalit; engaged in, A corps of body snatchers prowl about, ‘and it is to stop this business that philanthropic men here introduced this bill. The poor and the unfriended are thore on whose graves ravages are now made, and it is to protect them that the billis brought in. The calamities of. bad surgery, of the mangling of quacks, fall on the poor—and this bill is calculated to this. ‘The motion to refer was loxt by ayes 11, nays 13, and | of Aldermen for tao pears, one helt oak of Ghon tho bill was ordered to a third reading. year. Uf Councilmen is substituted for Guraxwooo. the Board of Assistant Aldermen, thoir m roused umber inc: to aixty, and to bo elected from distinct districts. Under the present system, the representatives in the Common Council from every ward are equally indebted to the same Mr, Vanpensnt reported favorably on the act amend- ing the charter of the Greenwood Cemetry. ‘THE STATE CONSTITUTION—THE PROPOSED AMEND! The # 1 order being the proposed amendment of Mr. | influences for nomination and election, and consequent}; Vanderbilt, #f was considered fa committee, as a general rule; they co-operate in their respectivs Mr. Brero (dem.) being entitled to the floor, resumed | boards, to accomplish same purpose. This political his remarks in Somer of the amendment. After | alliance should not, however, exist. The same despotism vulogising the statistics furnished by Mr. McAl, he | that, through the machinery of parties, eould be imposed stated that the figures furnished by the report of the | on one entire ward, cannot with equal success be prac- majority were not worth the paper on which they were | tised on numerous districts; and b; hey | ‘an oppor- printed. eres as fluctuating as the sands of | tunity for discrimination, we would not to secure Arabia, Mr. 1 proceeded to argue thequestion at | more independent and intelligent representatives. An- length. other important objest would be also attained. The re- REFUSAL TO ATTEND TO THE GOVERNOR’S NOMINATIONS, presentation in the popular board of the Common Council The hour of 12 having arrived, the Lasut. GovERNor an- | would be based upon tion—a condition now utterly nounced that the Senate was in executive seasion. disregarded in the of Assistant Aldermen. , Mr. Coouxy (dem.) rose, and, alluding to the vast audi- ‘With the Board of Couneilmen, it is soggonted that all once which had gai in the Senate hall, remarked | appropriations of money should originate, in this respect em they had come from the north, and south, and east, | eonforming with the pripeiple governing our State Legis- west, wee interest at en enna! juestion, ané to listen to the eloquence of Seantor from the ‘Twenty-third, (Mr. Bristol,) and to gratify the anxiety of eople, he, moved that the Senate do now resume tive business. McMurray (dem) called for the ayes and noes, The Senate determined to resume legislative business, by ayes 15, noes 11, as follows :— ‘Avxs.—Messrs. Babdock, Beaok, Beckman, Cooley, MoEI- yain, Munroe, Newcomb, Piatt, ‘Taber, Upham, Vanderbilt, n, Ward, Williams, Wright—! artlett, Bristol, Cornell, Davenport, Me- , Pierce, Rogers, Snow—I1. Mr. Huntington pairing ‘off with Bennett, Mr. Clark with Mr. Jones, Mr. Conger with Mr. Morgan. THR CONSTITUTION AGAIN. Mr. Bristot. resumed his remarks—The question 0° taxation would be signally defeated, it should be brought before the people. He would risk ‘this issue even in the prominent canal counties. Gentlemen advocating the tax utterly mistook the desire of the people. In 1842 the public mind was panic struck; credit was down—public and private—and even then the tax was allowed reluc tantly. But 1863 was different from 1842, and the at- tempt to palm off a tax now was utterly contrary to the will of the people. Mr. B, contended that the proposed imposition of canal tolls on railway tramsporta- ion was a distinct tax on the people. It was not the wood and fron, the rails and ears, that felt the tax, but the people using the highway. The Barbary powers had the wer to inflict piracy. No one doubts the powerof the State. The right is another thing. Cupidity, ambition ard selfishness may decree an outrage, but the outrage will yet exist. Herkimer and Ulster are not to be taxed, therefore these railway tolls are no tax. Is such the rearoning. The people will scorn it. Toa man the people of the southern countries will oppose this, and they ean not be misguided or misled. The power of a desperate clique driven to the wall may adopt the credulous and imbecile plan of adopting tolls and not calling them a tax. It would fasten a tax of $4,000 dollars a year on his district to enlarge the canals which are of no earthly benefit to them. The people are unanimously it i. Is this the evidence of the financial talent which is to carry the State through its financial crisis. Mr. Bristol gave an interesting history of the Erie Road, its trials and its success—saying that the effort of many of the severe restrictions from time to time imposed upon road has increased its cost double that of the State loan. If there was justice in the attempt to tax the Erie road, then there was justice in any piracy ever attempted. He did not charge the Governor with en- dorsing this plan; but if he should find that he did, he would say to him, in behalf of the southern tier of coun- ties, we voted for Horatio Seymour for Governor, and find youto be a different man. You may be Governor for ather parts of the State, but you are not for the southern tier of counties. The southern tier had thought it had lature. In conformity with vublic sentiment, and to protect effectually the wity mom the consequences of inconsider- ate or improvident legislation, the veto power of the Mayor is increased to an extent fully adequate to any ordinary emergency. ‘While the members of the delegation were united in the conviction that aldermen should be deprived of judi- cial powers connected with the criminal courts, it was deemed necessary, from an examination of the various wers heretofore legally vested in those officers, to speci- Fy Jarticularly the judicial duties of which it is intended now to divest them. Under provisions of statute some magisterial and judicial powers are vested in aldermen, necessary for the welfare of the city. Among these pow- ers we especially refer to the authority to issue warrants for the seizure of gunpowder brought within the limits of the city contrary to law, and to decide upon its for- faldure or restoration-theie Guties at fires, in the pre- servation of peace and the protection of property, and the equally important obligation of maintaining order in their respective wards. The abuse of the power now vested in aldermen, of dis- charging persons without bail, or when committed by another magistrate, is vided inst in the sixth section. The proposed change involves the necessity of creating new judges of our criminal courts; the provisions contained in'the bill of Hon. B. F. Butler, presented on behalf of the Metropotitan Hall Reform Committee, de- volving such duties ‘upon the justices of the several ward courts, would consume their time to an extent ut- terly inconsistent with the increased business of those courts, and a prompt regard to the interests of suitors. Under this conviction the undersigned have provided for the election of four a judges, to assist the Courts of Sessions and Oyer and Terminer. The propriety of limiting, by some provisions of the charter, the period for which the corporation is entitled to lease the pro- perty and franchises of the city must be apparent. The aughority under the existing iaw is liable to great abuse in’the hands of ignorant or corrupt men, and grants once conferred, cannot be annulled for years, by succeed- ing Common Councils, however detrimental such arrange- ments may be to the interests of the city. The limit proposed is ten years. That no lease or grant should be given without adequate security for the performance of ‘the conditions, is equally necessary, since it appears from the records of the Comptroller's’ office, that neglect in this respect has defrauded the treasury of immense sums of money. Parties entering into obligations which they have neither the ability or intention to perform, can successfully compete with those whose offers’ are made in good faith, In relation to ferry leases, it appears reasonable that, to induce the lessees’ to incur the heavy expenses esrential to ensure the ac- commodation ‘and "safety | of | the public, some guarantee should be afforded that at the expiration of the term this peculiar description of property should not at last a highway to market—that the hills and valleys had found their way to prosperity—but now it is sought to crush all down with the iron heel of taxation. The cormorant cry is raised, tax them for it!—toll them for it! We have power, and poner: if it chooses, can inflict piracy. Before he’ could bring himrelf to believe that this Senate would inflict this tax upon the People of the southern tier of counties, he would rather believe that the capitol would sink, and an enduring gulf remain. Mr. (dem.) néxt took the floor in opposition to Mr. Vanderbilt. His first point was, that the plan pro- posed was one to increase the debt of the State from ten to fifteen millions of dollars; and second, that it sought to rob the General Fund of about three hundred thousand dollars, necessary to defray the expenses of the govern: ment. "He then proceoded to defend the policy of re-im- sing canal tolls on the railroads. In the course of it, ir. P. eulogised the bill of Mr. Bush, of Erie, requiring CanalSuperintendents to publish monthly accounts of their expenditures, asa measure of vast importance, and one vitally necessary to aneconomical administration of the canals. So far as these railroads divert from the canals the business which the canals were built to convey, and for the construction of which the State wan subjected to enormous expense, it seems but justice, simple Fee! and common sense, ‘that upon such freighte, the canal tolls should be paid. Of the 800,000 barrels of flour sent over the Northern road, probably eight-tenths were diverted from the Erie and the Oswego canals. Create a debt, and the chances are ten to one that the people will be called on ultimately to pay atax to meet, at first the interest, and at last the principal. The constitutional manger of Urey ip Ait the enlargement would furnish over # million of dollars each year—and he cited Mr. Allen’s report of 1851, to prove that this expenditure would produce such results 88 would accommodate the trade, and facts and figures will incontestably show that the plan of the minority will lead te the completion of the canals, as soon, and safer then by the constitutional amendment. Mr. Pierce did not conclude his remarks, but gave way to the recess. be thrown upon their hands. The adoption of this prin- ciple seems calculated to afford equitable protection both to the public and the losses, The 12th see., excluding from all contracts defaulters to the corporation, commends itself to every one, without ex- planation, and will have the effect, while protecting the city treasury, of rendering it the interest of the contrac- tors and lessees to be faithful inthe performance of their engagements. eamasining the various bills referred to the delegation, no provision wax discovered relative to the expenditure of money for obsequies, processions and entertainments, Public interest demands that somo restriction should be imposed upon this mode of depleting the city treasury, especially since, in 1848, the Hon. Willis Hall, then cor- poration counsel, in ‘an elaborate opinion, main- tained that, under the charter, ample discretionary power was conveyed to expend public money for such pur- pores, when not otherwise appropriated. The thirteenth rection, therefore, limits such expenditures to the appro- priate anniversaries, sacred to every American citizen— the anniversary of National Independence, the evacuation of our city by the British, and the birth day of Washing- ton. If any peculiar emergoney should arise, requiring the appropriation of money to the illustrious livin, dead, unanimous consent must be obtained—a condition that, while sufficiently protecting the treasury, would provide for any extraerdinary occurrence. ‘The provision inserted relative to extra awards to con- tractors and podlie officers, it is prgsumed, will meet the + pproval of all who have observed' closely the action of the Common Council for the last few years, and the com- parative ease with which, under various guises, con- tractors have succeeded in’ obtaining amounts from tho treasury, not specified in their contrac: The ‘tteenth section, viding for the appointment of the police by « Board of Commissioners, composed of the Recorder and City Judge, has been inserted after consideration. While the appointing power is vested in the aldermen, and the term of office for a limited period, it is natural that the policemen should actively interfere in elections, and insensibly pursue a course, in the discharge of their official duties, ealculated to concili- AFTERNOON SESSION, The Senate resumed the consideration of the constitu- tional amendment of Mr. Vanderbilt. 4 Mr. Prerce continued in a review of the principles and the action which had grown out of it, of a petition of “one John Vanderbilt.” Having no companions—not so many a8 appear generally for a bridge over a creek, or an incorporation of a Dorcas society—bhe joytal brings john ate intereste that ought not to be consulted, antagonistic be td blic welfare. It would be idle to 7, bers the mem! mmon Council of dangerous legislative, judicial ecutive powers, with the expectation of securing u ‘tion of men not influenced by selfish and corrupt designs, if primary meetings and nominations are to re- main Hable to be disturbed and affected by such » power- i Bis one-mas } oe gaat Taga it Mca obo bg ful interest 7 has nate an; re an i commisai were amendment to the soustitution, ‘This memorial is Sees Wendie aovarel coon uided by the peculiar duties devolved upon them 'y Inw. It seemed apprepriate that the Mayor, who, un- der the existing chartor, is the head of the city govern- ment and police, and the Recorder and City yee who are the chief criminal judges, should be vested with this important and responsible duty. In such hands the in- terents and safety of the citizens may be confi and and peculiar—more like » Russian ukase than a petition to a republican legislature. The friends of the Senator from the Second were amazed, all over the State, to find that he had been selected to bring in this proposition. ‘The debate was continued at considerable leagth, and the rerolution was made the special order fer to morrow. Thursday was designated for the third reading of bills, ty, Assembly. "ov! ALBANY, March 29, 1853. ‘areau,”’ must REPORTS ON ILIA, Stas egg Mr, R, Surrm reported adversely ta tho bill to allow no- tice of the protest of notes to he sent through the Post Office. Mr. Warr reported « bill to coustruct @ ship onal etound Nisgara Falls, te the funds which they raise by taxation, and it wouldve productive ofeay sdvantoge.” Tho lots ieton, ive of an; nt however, Finite theestneciey of sul ors in ing contrivsts to cases expressly autho: by law, and then only in the manner the charter for depart- ments of the city ernment. The ittee have determined not to recommend the or re- of the scoom bith It is Gontrable that e should be afforded for, the ‘oxaminstion of b and with’ this objeet, tho frst Tuesday au the first Monday in has been selected for such suggestio separate charter election’ in the tpnlne: bas nat hoot od wf. Bat a few years since dis- tinct elections were held for municipal, State, ji and experience satisSictorily blended, the prestige of great printiples an# popular candidates ‘the oo indifferent” representatives for loca) offices. This arrangement, however, is certainly not very complimentary to our constituents, who are as competent to discriminate: in’ regard to the ap; te qu ications of an aldertaan: as those'of the ident. ‘be expectation that party lines will ever be extinguished in municipal elections is extremely doubtful, unless oc- casionally, when candidates~are presented who aro un- worthy or incompetent. The’ reasoning that would justify a separate election for charter officers, would eq: lly apply to representatives and officers connected with the general and state govern- ments, and even perhaps with more force to the judiciary. In providing for an election at which the accompanying bill should be tubmitted to the judgment of our constitu: enta, tle committee were influenced by the conviction that all radical changes in our charter should be thus tested: The recent practice of secking these amendments annually from the Legislature, without such a safeguard, one yeprobation, and establishes a dangerous pre- lent The committee submit the bill, of which this report is merely explanatory, conscious that it may not be without inperies ions, but with the conviction that its provisions will secure the city which thoy represent from serious and increasing abuses. In relation to the form, and even the epirit, of some of the provisions of this bill, it was not to be expected that perfect unanimity should exist; butat a period so late in the session, and upon a subject 50 imperatively demanding legislation, the dele- gation concluded, without a dissenting voice, to report and cordially endorse the accompanying bill, and thus discharge their duty to the House and their constituency. THOMAS P. ST. JOHN, Chairman New York Delegation. Gxo. F. Atpgy, Secretary New York Delegation. AN ACT FURTHER TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF The People of the State of New Yi 18 of the State of New York, represented in: Senate ant Assembly, doenact as Aft Section 1. The le; tive powers of tho.c ration of: the city of New York shall be vested ina of Alder: men and a Beard of Councilmen, who, r, shall: form the Common Council of the city. © Board. of. Aldermen shall consist of one Alderman from each ward, who shall be elected, by the people of the respective wards, for two years. e rd of Councilmen shall conrist of sixty members, to be elected from as many: districts, who~sball be sworn in on the first Monda: January succeeding their election, and shall hold offices for one year, and receive the same compensation as the Aldermen Sec. 2. The members of the Board of Aldermen. first elected under this act, shall be classified as follows :—On. or before the first Tuesday in December: succeeding the next election, the clerk of the pe county of New York shall, in the presence of the OR, ‘and Comptroller, or a majority thereof, deer frome box, y to be provided fer the purpose, in which two ballots shall have been deporited, having thereon vely eithei tere tena meee See lot so drawn shall have thereon term of office of the rical designation shall expire on January, 1866. At ell eubsoquont shall be elected for the full term of two years. See. 3. For the election of councilmen the said city aball be divided into sixty districts of contiguous territo- ry, and as near as may be of equal eee each of which shall choose one councilman. The Common Coun- cil shall so divide the city into such districts, on or be- fore the first Monday in September next, and thereafter, within one year after the State and national census shali have been completed, the Common Council shall, in like mapner re-district sald city. Sec. 4. Every act, resolution, or ordinance, appropriat- ing money, or involving, the expenditure of money, not rendered imperative under the provisions of any State Jaw, shall originate in the Board of Councilmen ; but the of Aldermen may propose, or concur, with amend- ments, as in other cases. Sec.'5. A voteof two-thirds of all the members elected to each Board shall be necessary to pass any act, ordi- nance, or resolution of the Common Council, which shall have been returned by the Mayor, with his objections. Sec. 6, No alderman shall sit, or act, as a judge in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, or ‘in Courts of General and Special Sessions, in the clty and county of New York; but this section shdll not prevent his exercising the powers of a magistrate in the arrest, commitment, or bailing of offenders, except that he cannot let to bail. or discharge, a person arrested or committed by another magistrate. Sec. 7. There shall be elected, at the next general election, four additional judges, to be designated and known as “‘ municipal judges,” whose term ot office shall be four yearr—said judges may sit in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, and General and Special Sessions. All powers and duties heretofore vested in the aldermen, as judges of said courts, shall be, and are hereby, conferred on paid arunios 1 judges. Sec. 8. The Tadges 80 elected shall, on or before the first Tuesday in December next, be classified by lot, to be publicly drawn by the clerk of the city and county of New ‘ork, in the presenee of the mayor, Recorder, and Comp- troller of enid city, and the certificate of such drawing and classification rball be signed by said elerk, and by such officers hereinbefore mentioned as may attend, and filed in the office of the county clerk; the clases shall be pumbered first, eecond, third and fourth, according to the term of service of each—the first class being that which has the shortest term to serve; the term of office of each of said judges shall commence on the first Mon- day of January, 1854. The term of the Judge of the first class hall expire on the first Monday of January, 1856; of the judge of the second class on the first Monday of January, 1856; of the judge of the third class on tho first Monday of January, 1857 ; of the judge of the fourth class on the first Monday of January, 1858. See. 9, After the expiration of the term of office under such classification, the terms of office of all the municipal judges shall be four years, and one judge shall be elected at each general ¢lection. ‘Sec 10..The Board of Supervisors shall, on or before the first Monday of October next, fix the compensation of raid municipal judges, which compensation shall not be increased or diminished during their term of office. Sec. 11. All ferries, docks, piers and slips shall be lensed, and ail leases and sales of public property and franchises, other than grants of land under water, when the owner of the uplard has a pre-emptive right, shall be made at public auction, to the highest bidder who will give adequate security. No leace fecontier given, except as the sume may be required by covenants of the corpo- ration already existing, shall be for a longer period than fen years; and all ferry leases shall bo revocable by th Common Council for mismanagement or neglect to provid adequate accommodation. All persona acquiring any ferry lease or franchise under the provisions of this act, shail be required to purchase, at @ fair appraised valua: tion, the boats, buildings, and other property of the former lessees, actually necostary for the purposes of such ferry. Previous notice sball be given under the di- reetion of the Comptroller, for thirty days, in the news- papers employed by the eorporation. ’ Tec. 12. 0 bids "shall be accepted from or contract awarded to any person who. is in arrears to the corpora- tion upon debt or contract, or who is a defaulter as se- curity, or otherwise, upom any obligation to the corpora- tion. Sec. 13, No money shall be ex pended by the corpora- tion for any celebration, procession, or entertainment of any kind, or on any occasion, except for the colebration of the anniversary of the national in ndewce, the 25th of November (evacuation day), and the anniversary of the birth day of Washington, unless by a voto of three-fourths of ali the members elected, in each boar’) of the Common Council. See. 14. No additional allowance, beyond the lef, claims, under any contract with the eorporation, or any service on its account, or in ite employment, shall ever be allowed. Seo. 15. The officers of the police and policemen (ex- cepting the Chief of Pelfec), shall hereafter be ap; ited bya board of oem ie ‘consisting of the Mayor, Recorder, and City Judge. Sec. 19 All werk to be done and all supplies to he furniah- ed for the corporation, involving an expenditrze of more ‘han $250, shall be by soutrnct, founded on saaled, bids or pro) 1s, made in compliance with the public notiee for Theva ‘period of ten days;"and all such contracts shall be given to the lowest bidder, with adequate security, AM auch bids or proposals shall be opened dy the heads of departments advertising for them, im the presonce of the Comptroller and such of the parties maAing them as may desire to be Bry . 17. There ‘be a bureau ia the @epartmont of ne re ‘be called the “auditing vurer,n,”’ and the chief officer thereof eball be called the ‘“Aud,tor of Acsounta.’”” It shall revise, audit and settle at accounts in whioh the an debtor or ‘ar. ee) PRICE TWO CENTS. i} ; Lik it value, or any pecuniary tive, with it to influence , or action on any q) matter, cause or Ht il B 3 2 z &. tebe thle vote, plots e, be ingiueniced there,’ on: ee be in any particular manner, or upoa any ular site of Oy eee Matter, cause, or procee ng then pending, of) Re law be brought before in Nie " eball, upen conviction, be disqualified from ic office, trust, or appolustment under the e city of New York, and shall be pusished by ‘mprisomment in a State prison tem years, fine cxssoting five thou- oes hoe iy A not an. 1 ‘com to a) and iiry, uy oferta te awother persons; but the Imony 9° given shall not be used im any prosecution or p1 sg, civil or erimina}, against: the person so tentifying. Seo, 19. No coxtract by the vy shail be. valid unless expressly authorized by statute, and such ea are authorized must by made in the manner previded by the 15th section of this act. Sec. 20. All ordinary appropziations required for the support and governaent of the Almshouse sball, before the same are finally made, be submitted te the Governors of the Almshouse, toa board of commis sioners, consisting of the Mayor, recorder, comptroller, the president of the Board of Aldermen,” and the-presi- dent of the Board of Councilmen. If the said commis- sioners approve of the appropriation, they shall imme diately report the same to the Board of Supervisors. If they shall sina ypcore of the same they shall retars them with their objections to the Governors of the Alms- houre for reconsideration; and in case the said governors pre oe pa recenalters or, Sass by a vote nein ali'the governors then iroffice, original appropri- ation, they shallreturn themrto the contalineicuers: whose” Sure itshall be toreportthe same to the Board of Super- isOTs. alge 21. ade Board of eeesin, cei ae pt i menner, all appro} ious req commissioners named es last if aaa: anf’ pepe) heated shall be subject to all of said'sections, so far as the same may be apo Seo. 22. All such parts of the charter of ‘the city ef New York, and the several acts of the Legislat amending the rame, or in any manner affecting the same, os are inconsistent with this act are hereby re- ; but so much and such parts thereof as are nee Trcoosistent with the provisions of this Inw, shal not ber construed as repealed, altered, or modified, or ta or form affected thereby, but shall ‘continue remain’ full force and effect. Sec. 23. The power now vested in the Mayor, Aldermen, and Assistant Aldermen, in granting and taverm: lieenses, together with all other powers as ‘eora- missionors, shall hereafter be vested in the Mayor, with’ the alderman and common councilman district in which the premises of the party li be Hoensed, may be located. Seo. 24; The Mayor shall be one of the Governors of ther 0. Sev. 25. This act shall be submitted for the ay oe the electors of the city and ceunty of New Y« election to be held in said city on the Tuesday ai ing the first Monday in, August, one thousand eight ham- dred and fifty three. The tickets which shall be ‘polled’ at such election shall contain either the words ‘in faver- Saree eat it Gsanratite otal the pees arter;”” ai am : thereon at such election hall vote the tieket ‘ia faver of amondments to charter,’ this act-shall become s law. If a majority of such elestors shall vote the ticket: ‘against amendments to charter,” this act shall be voles Seo. 26. The Common Council are hereby suthorised* and directed to make al ae , by Or i ee ee ac eh te ame elections authorized under the provisions tnveentershliy:an the enmity, 4, the gees eer ws. KINGS COUNTY AFFAIRS. soa iafice of Me. Care, fee Bt, ip pain Sa eae pany, and the bill to authorize an increase. of mock iyrtié avenue and Jamaica Plankroad Company were re- ferred to report complete. ‘THE NIAGARA SHIP CANAL. On motion of Mr. P. W. the bill to authori « . ship canal around Niagara Falls, was referred to the Niagara and Erie county delegations, to report complete.. FAMILY CEMETERIES. x Mr. D. B. Taytor introduced a bill'to incorporate pri- vate or family cemeteries. Referred. ‘THE COD! ry a up. Carried. ‘A motion was pending to refer the Code to a select committee, to report complete. Mr. D. B. TayLor supported the motion. by Lely opposed the reference, with power to reper complete, Pending tho discussion on granting leave to sit agaim on the Code, a meseage was received from the Governor, enclosing a communication from Governor Bigler, of Pennsylvania, in regard to the monument to be be e1 where the Declaration of Independence was promulgated. Referred to a aclect committee. Leave was refused to ait again on the Code. Pending a motion to refer the Code to be reported com- plete, the House adjourned. Our Key West Correspondence. Ker Wasst, Forma, March 15, 1868; ‘The United States surveying steamer. Walker arrived here on the 13th inst. The Walker has experienced heavy gales on the passage, and has been compelled to stop at the port of Charleston, to undergo temporary repairs. In attempting to cross the reof, during the night, at the entrance of Key Biseayno channel; she struck, am remained ashore some twenty-four hours, but succeeded in forcing her way clear without aid from. the wreckers. The ultimate destination of the Walker is the Mississippt. ‘The iron lighthouse upon Land Key is rapidly progress- ing, and can readily be discerned at the distance of tem miles from the decks of vessels.passing through the Gulf. The condition of the buoys marking’the different shoals, &e., near the entrance to this harbor, has been improved. in no measure since my last two letters were written; and I am daily in expectation that I shall. be called upon to. record some disaster, occurring entirely through the gross negligence and unpardonable inattention upon the part of the contractors, and those whose aera itis to ree all contracts oi this nature are complied with. In my last I stated that the — Consul had formed one of the sccond survey held upon the brig Cambyses. In this I was mistaken; C. M. Wells, Eaq-, Deputy Viee.Consul, and partner of the Consul, was party that I should have named, 00) (This letter, baving been delayed on its way here, was anticipated by our correspondent’s favor of the 22d, and, consequently, a great deal of otherwise valuable. rendered useless. } Marine Affairs. ’ ‘Tas Curpsr Smr Snoominc Star, after having heem taken on the dock to re-copper, is now at her berth again, pier 10 East river, receiving freight for San Fram- ciseo. She has most of her cargo already on board, and will spread her sailaagain for the Pacific, about the closet the week. Itwas but on the 27th February she arrived. here from Shanghas, after an extraordinary passage of 5 to Sem Francheo in 100 day? thease’ to, China, ta B4 days, home to Boston in 64days. Such wailing te but rarely equalled. . ‘Tax SreamsmP.Ancric, Capt. Luce, hence for Livorpoal, was reported passing Holyhead at 4 30 P. M. on Tucsday, the 151m inst., being then 10 days, 3 hours, 46 minutes. froma New York. vinih Proms oF Currg Snrs.—The San sco. Gaaette says the freight and Papo Nippieg Sovereign of the Seas from the Sand would ammount to $30,000 ; this, with $10,000 from Sau Fran- , cisco, and her freight list frem New York to the latter city ($95,000), ‘os her earnings for nine from August, 1962, to May, 1863—emount to $138,000, New York, March 25, 1843. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, Dear Sir-» Will you please to ioform me your columns the exact time made by the Arabia, (Cunarder,), on her last trip from Li to New York. and oblige : | BSCRIBER. Sh ool at noon of the 19th Feb., and ar- [She left Liverp days two — rived here at 2 P.M. of the HESALD. Morris. In this case Mr. Hieks was = dn Attachment before the Recorder to give ‘The ciepinne hoa = pei wen ape ms Ragen ZS Mr. ‘thie morni foeorier, snd ‘hed to show anficient cause why he should not , he was them officer Winey, under it, and de ‘the Sheriff. end Me. el § & # i i