The New York Herald Newspaper, April 12, 1853, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 7416. ——_—_—_— NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. JAS, BUCHANAN AS MINISTER TO ENGLAND FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE U. 8. SENATE. | rrr Arrival of Vice President King at Mobile. ‘THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. LARGE NUMBER OF BILLS ACTED ON, inal Passage of the City Charter and Police Bills, Assembly Alterations to the Senate's Proposed Constitutional Amendments, EXCITEMENT RELATIVE TO THE RIREMEN’S WIDOWS’ AND ORPHANS’ FUND. RESIGNATION OF ASSEMBLYMAN HOWARD, THE LATEST FROM HAVANA. Marine Disasters---Market Reports, k&., &., &. Important from Washington. SPECIAL CORR#SPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. MR. BUCHANAN AS MINISTER TO ENGLAND—FALSE | RUMORS ABOUT THE CABINET —THE PRESIDENT— APPPOINTMENTS, ETC. Wasurnoton, April 11—9 PM, "The presiding officer of the Senate this morning noti- fed Senators that he had received a message from the President of the United States, requesting them to meet | to-day, as he had business to communicate to the Senate. ‘When the Senate met the nomination of Hon. James ‘Buchanan was received and confirmed as Minister to Eng- Yand. It was for this purpose the President desired the attendance of the Senate. The rumors of chanzes in the cabinet, which have been gossiped about the streots for the last two days, and even | found their way into the Intelligencer, are utterly unfound- | ed infact. The pertinscity with which they are adhered to affords a good deal of amusement to the secretaries. President Pierce having got rid of the Senate, found ‘time, this afternoon, to take a walk on the avenue. ‘There is great excitement among the interested about the district appointments, and all sorts of compromises are talked of between the parties. As the President, however, has not yet spoken, the compromises do not | ‘amount to much. The statement sent te the associated press that nu- merous appointments are to be deferred until the next pession, isabsurd. Nearly every change will be made ‘before the close of the fiscal year—the 30th of June. The following nominations were sent in to the Senate | to-day, and confirmed : Archibald M. Campbell, postmaster at Fayetteville, N.C Samuel Ridenour, postmaster at Hagerstown, Mary- land. George S. Walden, (in lieu of Waldiren, incorrectly apelled in = former nomination,) District Attorney of Northern Alabama, HL. L. Dodge, of New Mexico, agent for the Tndians in New Mexico. xX. Y. 4 NO CHANGE IN THE CABINET—DIFFICULTY IN PRO- CURING A QUORUM OF SENATORS. FROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasmxcto, April 11-6 P. M. Tlearn from undoubted authority that no change of cabinet officers was submitted to the Senate today. All rumors to the contrary are groundless. The reported breach, if it had apy foundation, has been healed. Buchanan’s appointment was the onty thing of conse quence. The other papers sent into the Senate simply | corrected the orthography of two or three petty appoint- ments. There was barely a quorum of Senators present, andit was secured by vigorously drumming up during the night and morning. Events In Albany. AN EXCITING DAY IN THE LEGISLATURE—THE NEW CHARTER AND POLICE BILLS—RESIGNATION OF AS- SEMBLYMAN HOWARD, BTC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aupany, April 11—10 P. M. Both houses spent nearly the whole day in useless talk. In the morning the Senate was engaged in anti rent dia- Cussions, and in the afternoon upon a Roman Catholic Dill, brought in by Mr. Taber, on which much sharp de- Date took place, particularly between him and Mr. Bab- cock. In tho Assembly, two reports were presented by the Canal Committee—the majority in favor of amending the constitution so as to borrow one anda half million an- nually for six years ; the minortty, in favor of the Senate resolutions, substantially the same as they came from that body. Debate upon them to-morrew. ‘The bills amending the cisy charter and police bill wore received in the Houre from the Senate, and all tho amendments made by the latter were unanimously agreed to by the House. The police are to be appointed by the Mayor, Resorder, and City Judge. The election upon the charter is to take place in June. Hon. Henry Howard, of the House, moved to agree with the committee on the bill appropriating $5,000 to the New York Fire Departmentfund This was lost, when Mr. Howard instantly sprang upon his fect, and verbally tendered his resignation. The Speaker informed him that it must be mado in writing. Subsequently he sent up a written resigeation, which Mr. Burroughs moved to Iny upon the table, which was carried. Mr. Howard took his bat, and left ‘he chamber, and will not return. It is new ten o'clock, and there are no sigas of a1 journment. Both houses have becn engaged in reading bills, and will probably continue till twelve. ‘The Senate agreed to adjourn at four o’clock on Wed- nesday, the House having previously adopted the same time ; so this Legislature will then disperso, to the great gratification of a large number of the people. wW. d- Arrival of Vice-President King at Mobile, ON BOARD THE U. 8. STRAMER FULTON, Monte, April 11, 1853. ‘The United States steawer Fulton, from Matanzas, ar- xived at this port at noon to-day, Vice President King wreturned in her, and, we regret to add, his health iv exoeedinglylow. The School Question in Maryland. ZARGE INDIGNATION MEETING AT BALTIMORE, ETC. Baxriwore, April 11, 1863. Au immense meeting took place to night, in the Mary- Jand Institute, in opposition to the bill now before the Legislature for tho overthrow of the present public Bobeol nystom. Ton thousand people wero present, and crowds could not got in. Charles M. Keysor prosided ‘Rpeeehes were mado by Rova, Drs Johns, Fullor, Plum ithe mey Onieiaa toail of Nesedae ere te to hand Find nothing of interest in the papers. ‘The Hartford Municipal Election. DEMOCRATIC MAYOR AND WHIG COUNCIL—THKA- TRICALS SUPPOSED TO BE TRIUMPHANT. Hanrrorp, April 11, 1853. At the municipal election to-day in this city William @J Hamersley, democrat, was elected Mayor, by one hun- red and twenty-three majority, The whigs havea ma- Sority of two in the Common Council. The question of ieensing theatrical exhibitions entered largely into the content, anda majority of those elested to the Council are belfeved to bein favor of licensing such entertain mente. The Providence Mayoralty. Provipence, April 11, 1863. Mayor Rarstow publishes a letter, doolining to be a can- idate for re-election. Ho gives, as his reason for this Course, that the duties of the office require more sacrifice of comfort and pecuniary considerations than he fools Called upon to make, as the circumstances which induced ‘him to accept last year have coased te exist. Our muni- cipal election does nt take place until noxt month, but ‘the letter Is written in season to prevent embarrassment dn electing a can litate. UNITED STATES SENATE, EXTRA SESSION. Wasmctox, April 11, 1853, A FAISE RUMOR—EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. | Before the meeting of the Senate this morning, Mr, | Pernt, (dem.) of Ind., coming into the chamber, said to several Senators, “ Your sovereign master demands your stay.” Mr. SewarD, (free soil.) of N. Y.—I made my prepara- tions for going to New York to da been requested to remain? |” 17} but why have we | ,,Mr. Perr—I have not the least idea, but I heard that | Marcy is going out of the cabinet. The Senate met at noon, aud immediately went into executive session. They remained but a short time therein. KYSIGNATION OF MR. SOULE 4S SENATOR FOR LOUISIANA. ‘The following resignation of Mr. Soulé of his seat, was sent to the Senate to-day:— Wasnixeron, April 11, 1853. RESIDENT OF THE SENAT faving signified President my acceptance of high function h to confor on mo, I now advise you that I cei member of tho august body over w! you will accept. hers of the Senate, the exp: with such associat you all, Tor Si the ion of my rogré and my wishes for the Your very humble servant, PIERRE SOULE. | SPEECH OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER—VINAL ADJOURNMENT One o'clock having arrived, Mr ATCHISON returned thanks for the gratifying and ‘complimentary resolution passed, tendering him the thanks of the Senate for the very able, dignified, and impartixl manner in which he has presided He ‘assured the Senate, go long as he shall have the honor to continue the presiding officer, his bighest ambition will be to retain the personal regard and confidence of his colleagues. | He then announced the Senate adjourned sine die. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. ‘Aipany, April 11, 1853. REPORTS ON BILLA. Mr. BREKMAN reported favorably on the Street Children bill. Mr. Tanor introduced a bill to amend the law of libel, fone to protect the press in fair and correct reports of rials. Mr. Moncan reported favorably on several bills relative to Brooklyn. viz.:— Altering the Commissioner's map. Making permanent the pier line. Relative to street assessments and grades in the Kighth and Ninth wards, Relative to police expenses. WEEKLY STATEMENTS OF BANKS, Mr. Cootey reported favorably om the bill relative to weekly statements to be made by the New York banks. Also, as to sixpenny savings banks. Mr. VANSCHOONHOVEN called up the Lill relative to . TAXES AND QUIT RENTS. Mr. Van Scoonnoven (dem.) addressed the Senate at length in advocacy of the bill, and urged that it was due to the great mass of the people who were residents in the yegion chiefly affected that this measure should pass. He had adyccated it because it was a discharge of his public duty. Mr. Barriert (dem.) had no sympathy with, or justid- cation for the outrages upon the law made by anti rent- ers. Their votes had been against him, and he had given no pledges to them. But he advocated the bill as a measure of simple justice to the tenants. Mr. Wap (whig,) opposed the bill with great force. The debate was prolonged until the hour for recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. THE STAY BILL. The Anti-Rent Stay bill was ordered to a third reading. BILLS REPORTED, Relative to jurors in New York. ‘The Banking Bosis bill. ‘To authorize Utica to take stock in the Watertown Rall- road. To authorize Oswego to take stock in certain railways. ‘Tho New York Annual Tax bill was passed. THE RAILWAY CONTRACT BILL. The Senate refured to take from the general erders the Railway Contract bill. Mr. BeNsert called up the adjournment resolution. A motion made to extend it to Thursday was lost, and the Senate concurred in the resolution. THE CATHOLIC CORPORATIONS BILL ‘Was taken up by the casting vote of the Lieutenant Governor. A debate ensued, and a motion to lay it on the table was lost by 9 to 9. Assembly. Arnany, April 11, 1853. ‘IHE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND—MR. HOWARD DETER- MINED To RESIG: Mr. Howanp asked consent to bring up the bill donat- ing $5,000 to the widows’ and orphan’s fund of the New York Fire Department. Mr. Hastixcs, (whig) of Monroe, objected. The bill was brought before the House in a secret and improper manner. Mr. Howarp raid he brought in the ill in the regular form. He never did anything in an underhanded or sveaking way. He always acted in a straightforward manner. He never dodged a vote here—he always acted openly and fairly. The bill was not a private Dill—it was to give money to a public charity. It was ono of the best bills ever before the House. The New York firemen act gratuitously—many have lost their lives in the pro- tection of the public property. | (Mr. H. read the names of many of those noble fellows, stating the circumstances under which their lives were sacrificed]. Mr. H. waa a member of the New York fire department. He was proud to beiong to it. He was an officer in that department, and he felt more honored by that position than he did by his teston this floor, or than he would by a next in Congress, He hoped the bill would pass, for the widows aud orphans of the firemenof New York were worthy the protection of the State, The seskion being near its close, and much business yet to be done, he would say no more. Mr. Hasmcs aaid his object was accomplished in bring- ing the matter tothe attention of the House. The insti- tution to be benefitted was a worthy one, but there were others of the same character which were equally deserv- ing of the public benefaction cf ‘The Houte refused consent to take up the bill Mr. D. B, Tavtor moved a reconsideration of the vote just taken, and that that motion lay on the table Mr. Howagp announced his determination to resign his seat as a member of the Assemply. He did not wish to belong to a body tha: would refuse aid to such a charity. THE PLANK ROAD BILL. Mr. Payne, (hig) of sionroe, moved a reconsideration of the vote on the Hank Road bill, Although in favor of an increase of tolls where it was pecessary to sustain reads, he thought there should be certain limitations in respect to roads which already pay good dividende. There were other respects in which the House should consider the bill more closely. Mr. Sussions, (whig) of Chautauque, said if the bill needed amendment that could be done in the Senate aud the House might concur. A reconsideration now would certainly defeat the bill. The motion was withdrawn. THE SUPPLY BILL, Mr. Loomis moved that the supply bill he referred back to tho Commiitee on Ways and Means. Carried. Mr. Wer reported complete the INL TO INCORCORATE THE NIAGARA SHIP OANAL. Mr. crave, (whig) of Frie, mioved that the bill be re- committed. The interests of the Erie canal would be in. juree by the passage ot thix bill, There were also serious constitutional considerations involved in the bill, Mr, West, (dem.) of Jefferson, said many petitions had been presented in favor of the measure. The committee bad for a Jong time had the subject under consideration. Two elaborate reports bad been mace on the subject. It had received all the attention the House could he induced to give it atth!s lateday. The proper way was to take a yote upon it at once, Mr. Howtey, (whig)‘of Niagara, denied that this canal would injure the Erie canal; on the other hand he could prove that it would advance the interest that canal ‘Thir he could clearly prove if there were timo. It was a work that the Stateitself ought to complete. But this is not asked. All that is desiced is that a private company may have permission to undertake this great national improvement. Many of the wealthiest citizens of Buffalo were in favor of the caral, for they wisely saw that it would benefit that city, The tolls on the Welland canal ara mostly paid by our own shipping. Why should not this be brought to our own Statey Why thie deteruw- nation to force our shipping through the Welland canal? Mir. Pinus, (whig) of (enese, was in favor of the bill. It would give this State the command of « large amount of commerce. Besides this the canal would create an immense water power, which would build up a city along ita ontire length, and for this reason the canal should be allowed. Buffalo would be benefitted, for the commerce which passes through the Welland canal never goes near Buffalo, while, i€ this waa consiructed, it would ail pass that city, and unload or take in a part of its fierghts there. It woul canse (he building tp s great manufacturing city on our frontier, and that would in- crenee the wealth cf our State. Mr. Crarp insisted that a'l the commerce that should roes through the canal would be so much diverted from the Wert one hundred and fifty miles of the Erie canal. ‘The work must look for greater business than American shipping now gives the Welland canal, Mr. PW. Rove, (dem.) of St Lawrence, said it was rensonsble that the State should increase all possible fa. cilities for doing the busincas of the West. Our railroads have Jately been consolidated tor that purpose. If a pri- vate company are willing to undertake this work, why ceny them the privilege? If the State thinks best, it can at ony time purchase this canal. Mr. Lirriesoun, (whig) of Oswego, said the people along our northern borders were interested in this work. This region had always supported every measure benefitting the brie caval; and now ia it liberal, when a private company is willing to undertake this work, that permis: sion shall be refused? Thenorth has aided in building up Buffalo, aud now shall that city deny permissian to work which will benefit the northy ‘In legislation he Knew no Buffalo, no Oswego, no New York, but he re garded the interost« of the whola, Mr. Ciarp said it was notasa Buffalonian, but as a friend of the Erie canal, that he opposed thi measure, The constitutional objection is that no pecial ‘act shall passed when the purpose ovn be attained under a neral law, and this wax oue of those casex. Lt Tho report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was ordere! ton third reading. ST. MARY'S SHIP CANAL, Various Senate bills were read and referred. Among them a bill te incorporate a company to construct a ship omnel around St. Mary's Falls. Referred to report com- plete. THR NRW YORK POLICE. On motion of Mr. Nosux, the Senate amendments tothe New York Polfee bill were concurred in. THE SENATE'S BILL TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION—MORE PRO POSITIONS. Mr. West, from the Cana! Committee, made a report, accom ied by the following resolutions :— |, (if the Senste concur,) That the following t to the constitution of the State be proposed, and referred to the Legislature to be chs at the ne: - eral nm of Senators. and that the elo : first wection of the thirteenth article of suid Constitution, ee Add to section ten of suid article the following :— ,, And the Legislature may, during the noxt tt nually appropri wego, the Ca} of the Gen ears, an- iate to the enlargement of the Erie, the O# a and Seneca canals, and to the complotion eo Valley and the Winek Riv anals, and for essary to 5 nd five hna- If the remainder of the revenues of q um dred thousand dolli the canals menti in section three of this article for th au rent fiscal year in wi be insufficient to meet At ite next session, shall ‘The Legislature may also dred thousand dollars to refund to the holders of oanal re- venue certificat isened under the Rrowsione of chapter ty-five, of the laws of the year one the ind eight hundred and fifty-one, the amount received into the treasury th mm; but no inter to acort July first, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- be pad on such certificates. The interest on such lor a all be approp said remainder of the revenues of t ra ing with the foregoing provisions of, this artidlo, . shiking fund, euficient to pay the Interest and redeom the prineapal of such loans in eighteen veurs; and the principal di sinking fund shal. be sacredly applied G nd no other. Ifthe revenues applicable te inking fund shall in any fiscal year prove jusufficient, Logislaturo shall, at its next session, supply the de: moy by equitable taxation. “To insure against taxation for such purpose, the rates of toll on persons and property transported on the cauals shall not be reduced below those for the year one thou ht hundred and fifty-two, except by tlie Canal Board, with the concurrence of the Legislature. “No part of the revenues of the canal, or of the funds borrowed under this section, shall be paid or applied upon, or in consequence of any alleged contract made under chaptor four hundred and eighty-tive, of the laws of one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, except for work dono prior to the firet day of June, one thousand eight hundred and ffty- wo. ‘AN contracts for work or materials on any canal shall be made with the person who shall offer to do’ or provide the #amo at the lowest price, with adequate security for the por- formance.” Mr. BuRRovGHS, (ind. dem.) of Orleans, moved that the resoJutions IA 98 the table and be prin-ed. Mr. West moved to amend by making them the special order for to-morrow morning. Mr, Huwpee called the previous question (on eutting off Mr. West's amendment.) Lost. Mr. West's amendment was carried. Mr. CLarp, from the minority of the committee, re- ported the Senate resolutions, with come amendments, chiefly verbal, but including the Champlain canal. On motion of Mr. West it was made the special order, in connection with the majority report. Carried. FTE MUDSON SHIP CANAL. Mr. Forsyta moved that the Hudson Ship Canal bill be read a thirdtime, Lost. MISCELLANEOUS. A large number of private bills were referred to report complete. Mr. Cuamprin brought in a bill allowing the Jordan and Skaneateles plank road to erecta toll gate. Third read- ing. fir. Looms reported the supply bill with amendments. Mr. J. Rose reported complete the bill to incorporate Union Smutting Company. Third reading. Mr. Lows inoved that the Annual Appropriation bill be taken up. Carried. ‘THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL. ‘The House was then resolved into Committee of Whole on the annual appropriation bill, and continued to recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘The General Appropriation bill was passed in commlt- THE CODE. A resolution, referring the code to a special committee, was adopted. ‘THE PENNSYLVANIA COAL COMPANY'S RAILROAD. The bill allowing the Pennsylvania Coal Company to construct a portion of their road in this State was order- ed tos third reading. SENATE RILIS PASSED. ‘The General Militia Law, as codified by the commission- ern. To incorporate the Peoples College. Authorizing she corporation of New York to provide court mome. ‘The Catholic Churches bill was ordered to a third read- ing. HOUSE BILIS PASSED. Authorizing a loan of $75,000 to construct a work house on Blackwell's Island. ‘To amend the charter of Williamsburg. CANAL EXPENDITURES, The House refused to recons‘der the vote regulating the bill for economy in canal expenditures STRYKER’S REGISTER. The bill to supply common schools with Stryker's Regis- ter was rejected, ‘and a motion to reconsider laid on the able. Later from Havana. ARRIVAL OF THE ISABEL AT.CHARLESTON, Cuartestox, April 11, 1853. The steamship Isabel, Capt. Rollins, from Hayana the 8th instant, has arrived at this port. The lives of the political prisoners had been «pared. They were taken to the scaffold, when their pardons were read. MARKETS, SuGaRs were active, Assorted, 6 a 8%; to 615 a 9X{ whites, 8a 10r.; yellows, 6a 7%r.; browns, 5% a 03¢r., and muscovadoes, 44, a 6r. The stock of ‘sugars at Havana and Matanzas amounted to 200,000 boxes. Molasses ecarce, and readily brought 24 reals. FREiGHTS were unsteady, and small vessels were wanted. Quotations—To Cowes £2'15s.; to New York, $1 624g per box, and $6 60 per hogshead for sugar. FXcHANGE on London had advanced. British bills were 934, and for small amounts 10 percent On 28( a 8 per cent discount; New Orleans, 14 for short sight. Derrorr, April 11, 1853. An injunction has been granted by Judge Johnson, in the Supreme Court, upon the application of some of the unsuccessful bidders for the Sault Ste. Marie canal ¢on- tract, restraining the commissioners from executing the contract with Corning & Co, The matter will be heard before Judge Johnson, on the 12th of May. Puitapguraia, April 11, 1853. The Supreme Court today decided that the County Commissioners had no right to subscribe $2,000,000 to the Sunbury and Erie Raflroad, without the consent of the County Board, and granted an injunction. The Gardner Case. Wasmtnaton, April 11, 1853, In the Gardner case, a spirited discussion took place this morning in consequence of the non arrival of Sr. Ar- rangois, the Mexican Corsul General at New York, to give the concluding testimony for the prosecution. The defence wished to proceed with their rebutting evidence The Court ordered that Sr. Arrangois mu be here to. morrow morning, or he could not testify. The Court then, at one o'clock, adjourned, and Captain Goddard was telegraphed to bring him on to-night. ish Bark Robert Kerr Abandoned at Sen, PRovipence, April 11, 1853, The British bark Robert Kerr, Moys, of and from Glas- gow for New York, with a cargo of iron, was abandoned at rea March 4th, in let. 40 36, lon. 53 05, in a sinking condition, with five feet of water in her hold, baying sprung a leak on tho Ist, during heavy weather. All hands, passengers and crew, forty-two in number were taken off by the British bark Douglass, from Newcastle for New York, which vessel was spoken on Sunday last, avout seventy-five miles south of Montauk, short of pro- vimons. Four of the crew of the Robert Kerr arrived at thiv port this afternoon {fa the schooner Arion, from Norfolk, which spobe the Douglass. Marine Disasters. THE LATEST FROM KEY WEST. Kxy West, April 8, 1963, The salvage on the schooner EK. G. Willard amounted to $5,530, Salvage on the ehip Lucy, $30,700, and about $75,000 would be required to py ‘everything. The brig Samson, 1: ayn from New York, arrived on the 29th ult., reports com'ng in contact with the schooner Prospect, from orto Rico, with a cargo of angar, bound to New York ; raved two femele passengers and children, and all the crew except the captain and one man. (The Vrospect arrived at New York, and reported coming in contact as above stated ik. ‘The enlvage on the bark J. W. Goffin, and cargo, has not yet heen awarded, hey West is healthy. MRS. ©. N. 8) ing of Southern Steamers, CLAIR GONE TO CALIFORNIA, ETC. New Onrgays, April 10, 1863, Mre. C, N. Sinclair (late Forrest) was amongst the passengers for California, per steamer Falcon, from this port. The steamship Cherokee, for New York, via Havana, leaves here to-morrow ‘The United States left for Aspinwall on the 8th. The Steamship Black Warrior. Mum, April 9, 1853, The stenmship Black Warrior, Capt, Shufoldt, nailed for New York via Havana, at 10'o clock this morning, full of passengers, . PRICE TWO CENTS. Navigation. Dwrror, April 11, 1853. The prop llers\Granite State and May flower passed down the river yex'terday fi 0m Chicago for Ogdenbarg. Qvxorc, April 11, 1865. The first schooner from the Gulf of St. Lawrence arrty- ed here to day. Markets. Naw ORLEANY, April 8, 1858, Cotton was more active to-day, with salen of 6,000%ules The market has been cirm since the Arctic’s news; sales of the week 19,000 bales. We quote middling 93.c. a @Yc. Increased receipts at ail Southern ports Sah. 000 bates, Freights to Liverpool 9-16, Sterling exchange {a 9'<c. New Orixays,-April 9—Noon, The sales of cotton thus far to-day have Leen 2,00 bales, at steady prices. The stock ou liand fs 345.000 bales, and the increased receipts at this port 300.000 bales. The Furopa’s advices are publishod in the Kven- ing Delia. They have had no effect on the inarket. New Oxtxans, April 11, 1853. The sales of cotton this morning have been 3,000 bales, at full prices. Middling is quoted 93{c. New Onueans, April 11--P. M, Cotton has been very active to-day, and the business amounts to fully 14,000 bales, at an advance of one- eighth to » quarter of a penny. Strict middling is quoted at 93{c. a 10c. Mone, April 9, 1338. The sales of cotton in our market during the week bsve been 13,000 bales, and the receipts of the same pertod foot up'5,000 bales, with exports of 12,000. The steak on hand now amonnts to 97,000 bales, Mildiing is quotsd at 9c. Cuartesron, April 11, 1853. The sales or cotton to-day have been 1,800 bales, ot prices ranging from 8c. a lle. Prices are quite full. Melancholy Catastrophe at Williamsburg. THE FALLING OF A HOUSE IN GRAND STREET—ONT PERSON KILLED, AND SEVERAL OTHERS BADLY INJURED. Yesterday evening a fatal aecident occurred at No, 177 Grand street, Williamsburg, caused by the sudden falling of a building in process of erection, instantly killing a lad of twelve years of age, by the name of Ives, son of Mr. George Ives, mason, residing in that vicinity, and seri- ously, if not mortally, injuring Mr, and Mrs. Gibson and their three children, It appears from the facts elicited by us last night, that Mr. Gibson was owner of the property, and resided with his family in the house. It was a frame building, and about three weeks since Mr. Gibson caused the house to be elevated to the height of a second story, for the purpose of erecting a briek store underneath» during which time the family remained in the house. Up to last evening it appeared to be seeure ; some part of the wall had been built up, and the wHole of the house rested on blocks, the screws having been taken away; and it was the remark of many persons, that the building looked very dangerous. Between six and seven o'clock, Mr. Gibson was standing talking to another man im the front base- ment, when, all at once, he obsorved the build. ing to totter, and before he could possibly ex tricate himself from the perilous povition, the whole front of the house fell witha erash into the street, and the unfortunate boy, being at the time’exactly in front of the honse, before he could escape, was crushed to death under the ruins. Mr. Gibson was alxo buried under the timbers Mrs. Gibson, who, at the time of the calamity, was preparing supper, came down amid the ruins, as did likewixe the three children, the youngest being an infant not two years of age. No sooner had the building fell that general alarm was given, which called in the aid of the Fire Department. Mr. Scott, with Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1. The fire depart+ ment, aided by a number of citizens, worked vigorously until they extricated all the parties from the ruins. The intant child was taken from among tho timbers with but apparent slight injury. The other two little girls were badly scalded from the upsetting of the teakettle of boil- ing water. Mrs. Gibson was very seriously wounded, Her thigh was broken, and she sustained other bodily injury. Mr. Gibron bad nis colar bone b:oken, and three of his ribs fractured, also some bruises about his person. ‘The boy, when extracted from under the ruins, was dead. His body was conveyed to the residence of his parents. ‘Another family, who cecupied a part of the same house with Mr. Gibson, fortunately were absent, or the loss of life would no doubt haye been greatly increased. They were within half a block of the building, on their return home, when the house fell. The deceased was going on ‘an errand for his employer, Mr. Meeks, tailor, No. 104 Grand street, when, just ax he came opposite the totter- ing building, it fell, and crushed him underneath on the sidewalk. Mr. Gibson states that he cannot tell whether the per- son to whom he was conversing at the time the building fell escaped or not, but his impression is that he got away, as the firemen were unablo to ‘ind any other bodies than those above mentioned. The cause of the kouse falling was not certainly ascer- tained. By some it was said the blocks gave way; others think the Louse had been elevated too high, and not being sufficiently braced, it slipped on the blocks, and thus pushed out the front wall, bringing the whole building with it. An inquest will be held on the body of de ceased the Coroner to-day, when possibly some satisfactory account will be given touching the cause o the fatal calamit Brooklyn TIutelligence, EXYLOSION OF A BOILER AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD—TWO MEN KILLED AND BRYERAL INJURED, About 9 o'clock yesterday morning the boiler ona dredg- ing machine used in cleaning the docks of obstructions, exploded at the Brooklyn Navy Yacd, whereby two men were killed and two others considerably; injared. The cause of the accident is not precisely known, but is sup- posed to have resulted from a defect in the boiler. The machine was Mown to atoms—nothirg but a blackened wreck 15 left. Tho bodios of the missing men had not been discovered up to last evening, although diligent seach was wade, Their names are Vatrick McNally, @ resident of Albany, who was the engineer, and J. Smith, fireman, ‘Thore injured are Capt, Jas. Mespica and a boy pamed Williem Routan, The former was blown into the water from the force of the explosion, but managed, with the aid of thore on shore, to make his way out, haying sustained comparatively slight injuries. ‘The boy, from the same cacee, was ianded on the dock, He, (00, es- caped with but slight hurts. The machine is owned by Meners. Morris & Cumming, Centre street, New York. It is understood that the boiler was constructed in Jersey City, and had just been put into use. Several men were on board of a scow alongside, and, fortunately, notwithstand- ing the fragments were cast about everywhere, not one of them was injured. In the afternoon efforts were made to raise the machine, but without success, Today it is contemplated to puta derrick into requisition for the purpore, as itis supposed that the bodies of the ill-fated engincer and fireman are between the decks. The depth of the water where the dredge lies is about fifteen fect, and something like ten feet from the shore, Mr Smith was about thirty years of age, and leaves a wife and child, who reside at No. 190 South Second street, Wil liamsburg. Mr. MeNally was unmarried, and about forty years of age. Overcrowiling the City € Jaws Gorpoy Benyott, Esq.— Dear Sir: The remarks of ‘Censor,”’ in your papor of to-day, are as applicable te the Eizhth avenue railroad as to the Sixth, It isa gross imposition, the way people 10 their cars, and one that calls loudly for ‘ars, are packed recess, The Sixth avenue cars have ventilators, but on the Fighth thoy have none, making them complete ma chines for the Bencfit of physicians. The conductors, if remonstrated with upon crowding the cars, say they must take all who want to get in, no matter what those’ inside ray against it. Through the press, we hope to see the matter placed on a different footing. Let the cars be limited a to the number of prssengers they shall carry. Apwut 11, 1853. IGHTH AVENUE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, Sm—Allow me to thank vou for calling public atien. tien, by the insortien of your correspondent ‘Censor’s’ note, fowards the ehaweful overcrowding of all the city railrond cars. Ycan most painfully corroborate ‘Ce vor's'? statement in reference to the Sixth avenue cars Sunday. Always inconyeniently full, they were Sun- day jammed to an extent alike disgraceful and dan- gerous, and I feel confident there must have been nearer sixty than fifty crammed into, standing on, or hanging about the one T went up on, { heard it mado a matter of Doust, that over seventy had on some one occasion been stowed in and about acar, Is there no law by which this shameful nuisance can be checked! If there be not, let mo respectfully urge upon you the necessity of taking the matter up in earnes! Respectfully, your obedient servant, VIATOR, Coroner's Inquest. Founp Drownrp.-—Yesterday an inquest was held by Coroner Wihelm, at the Dry Dock, foot of Wleventh street, Fast river, upon the body ‘of George Britenbark, a Ger- man, sixty years of age, who was found drowned at that lace early yesterday morping. The cecensed was grossly intoxicatedl‘on Sunday night. While in that state he left his house, No, 246 Fifth street, went towards the picr, from which he fell into the water and was droened ered a verdict of “death by accidental Mr. Flotchor Webster's house, at Marchileld, was struck by lightning on the dth inst. The interior was somewhat shattered, and tho duid passed over the bell wires, dia solving them, Mrs. Webete: was in ‘es hovae at (us “mo, juotfora day, Dat for all tiie. Fifth Auniversary Diuiez of the American Dramatic Fand Associution, The American Dramatic Fund Association of New York celebrated their fi'th anniversary last evening, by & banquet at the Astor House. Some thyce hundred per- sons sat dowp to dinner—Ogden Hoffman, Esq., pre- siding. Among the invited guests we noticed the Hon. E, B. Hart, Col. May, Commodore Levy, August Belmont, Professor Mapes, Alfred Bunn, &e. The President was fapported on his right and left by Mr. James Wallack azd Colone¥ Stebbins. Behind the chair, surrounded by a drapery of the stars and stripes, stood « full length frosce painting of Shakspaure leaning on a column, from whicl hung a scroll inseribed with the words “He was The ornamental con fectionery on the tables comyrised u bust of Shakspeare, Richard TIL, Othalle, Shyleck, Pavd Pry, Tomple of Taberty, Thespian Templo, and’ Shakspearc’s houge. After the cloth was romoved, » number of ladies were admitted, aad took sexts at the-rear of the head table. Them the now nobis domine wax sung; after which the chairman proposed the first regular toast— The President of the United States. Air by Dodworth’'s Band, “ Hail, Columbia.” second regular toast wax— The. Governor of the State of New York. ‘Tho third regular toast was— ‘The City of Now York Recsived with enthusiasm, all standing. Glee by a singing club—‘Mynheer Von Iunk.’ Recorder Tu10U responded to the toast. He said—A thousand recollections make the city of New Yoristo me emphatically dear. I am a native of New York. Here was I born, reared, educated snd live, Iam proud of it, ax being in my judgment the queen city of the New World, mado up us it is of every clement of greatness, wealth, industry, entorprise and liberty. It is s city whose cormmere¢ extends to alt-partx of the world, and whore fivancial operations stretch to every” cor- ner of the earth. For its literary and intellectual talents it stands high among the cities of the earth. The drama in New Youk stands high in the lofty usefulness for which it is #0 justly adnsired. The history of the drama in this locality is deeply inter- esting, and-even at the present day this institution shows a high sense of humavity and benevolence. The city of New York unites in itself the widest range of great ele- ments of wealth, industry and talent. The dramais the great vehicle for the elevation of the mind and theim- provement of the heart. It is the great school of elo- quence, and the school in which mind may be improved and elevated; and when I see the members of that pro- fession uniting to mitigate sullering, I think they are de- serving of the highest degree of respect. ‘The Cuamxan then ushered in the fourth regular toast with a fow remarks. He said, hodid ot know whether the navy were represented here or not—but thore was that halo about her, that recollection of brilliant achievements, which would prevent her being « stranger to your board. Iknow that she aided the gallant men who conquered Mexico, and that she landed that band of heroes at Vera Cruz, whence they marched to the capital of the coun- try, crushing in their progress the young flowrets of the country. I will give you, therefore, ‘he Army and Navy of the United States. (Received with cheers.) Air by the band, “the Land of the Free, and-the Home of the Brave,” then “Yankee Troodle.’” Major SPRAGvE responded —I may well say on: this o0- casion, that all-the world’s a stage, aud we the actors. Whe remark is peculiarly applicable to myself, for Iam here without a part, and without a prompter; still, I must express my acknowledgments foc the response given to the toast. When we fird our profession introduced on an oeeasion of this kind, we may feel complimented- at the asscciation. I might feel lovely, but that I. seo familiar faces the collection was terminated by the announc, went of Isaac ¥. Holbrook for the balance of the $1,300, Colonel Sramuna wtated that he had received aut. ott} from a friend, Mr. August Belmont, to give $100, « b be should go to the otiser side, and to the $20, - He sho annoureed that Mr. Wallack wogld give ap“ formance in his theatre in the coarse of a few weeks, a which he would himself appear, for the benefit of the * Dramatic Fund. Tae Ligitt Gaard of New York, alao au- thorized the aneuneement of 4 donation of $106. hi MAN then gave the eighth regular toast— The Learned Professi F Mr. Jake. BRADY, one of #he Vice Pres: uponded. ‘The ninth zezalar toast w Literature asd Art. Mr. AtrRep Buwy, late of the Drevy Lane and Covent Garden theatres, re-ponded 4o the toast. He was afraid’ that thongh the dramatic institution was progressing im thir country, it was ina state‘of nce in i since ia Drury Lane where Garrick, and Siddons, aad Kean once trod the'Boards, another geniss was now tread- (Canghte ) i could not take-bis departure from: it! his ekmowledgments for the warmth of the unexpected reception he had met with—a recs which showed the geniality of the'r hearts and az jndellible mark of gratitude on hix; snd whem he retired. from these saores it would be with s far deeper regret than he ever sxpected te feel in his retirement from his* own The Cuamwan then gaye the tenth regular toasto— yoman. Glee joined in by the company.— Here's a Wo health to all good Insses, Sally in our Alley.’’ Sung by Miss Goutp— Miss Laura Keene was then introduced by the: shale wan, and delivered the following ADDRESS. A single lustrom has scarce passed awa; Since, on this ppot we hailed the nat Of our young eaterpriso—aasembled here, You watched its onward progress your by your. Yor that its intention should oommant ing the ceiling. ‘nd nobly helped heart and hai t deserving 3 aid, For, when did wn 6, your sufir ‘The little we require, (if I tol You've dono, or olse you'll vee it, nid aright, dons to night. Ah! in this brilliant seene of mirth wad joy around me, waking within my heart the generous impulses of my youth. I see around memes whose talents on the stage elevated my mind, and’ led me into the paths of patriotism and virtue. The characters which they have portrayed have led the wayward mind te vir- tue, and pointed from nature to mature’s God. In con- clusion. Major Sprague proposed “The Dramatic Fund Association. Colonel May was next called on to respond, The ehair- manintroduced him as ane who needed no eulogy, for his name had become here as “household words.’ Colonel May said—The last seventeon yeava of my life haye been devoted t ervice quite different from that I see hore—the frontier service of my country. Speech making is not my forte, and Iask to. be oxeused from making ono; but I will give a sentiment :-— The,City of New York—Phe first to appreeiate§and pro- moje draimatic talent. tain Soumxck responded on behalf of the Navy, i very happy terms. ‘The fifth regular toast was then p by the Chair- man, prefacing it by some remarks. He said: 1 deem it further my duty to speak on the subject of the toast, and to explain why I occupy this seat, when there are so many more intimately connected with the association, to fill the place. But I was invited, and thought it ‘my duty to come, because } know it was the greatest desire cf one whore bicod beats in my temples to promote the prosperity of this association feel as if I were honor- ing his memory in accepting the honor conferred on me, ude to David Colien, first President of this society. i wished to attest by my presen honor and respect with which I view the dramatic prof™ion. I was anxious thus publicly to make my public profession of faith, and to de clare that those who act well their part on the stage and in rivate life are worthy of the respect and honor of the ighest of the land. I believe that the actor is entitled to admiration and respect; I belie vo it is-a profession in which success is dificult, and that he who docs succeed, must bring to its service the highest faculties of the soul. Without the actor, there would have been no Shakspeare to amuse and adorn the world; and it is the actor who swells into life the limeaments of the character of the great dramatist. It is a profession whic has been illustrated by a Garrick and a Siddons, Such is the pro- fession which has given birth to the association whose festival we this day celebrate. If the sight of which the god’s most approve is the great man struggling with the storms of fate, who can be more deserving of our pity than the poor actor, struggling to enact his part, while the whole world is in arms against him’ Is it ‘not hard to see such a one in sickness and in poverty, without a friend to cheer and to console him—perhaps, without a friend to close his eyes? To do that, this association hax been formed, It is to be to every worn down actor what the geverous Frederic and the noble hearted Sir Robert Bramble were to the unfor tunate Beverly. It is to aid their ellorts that they call on us. Itis to show that we respect and regard them. ‘they appeal to us for our gratitude, Uy every recollection of our boyish cays, for who does not recollect the delight with which he witnessed the first play? It calls upon us to break down the partition wall which the selfish and ignorant would ercet between the actor and his fellow This association is triumphant, and will, L hope, epgth tonight. I will, therefore, ask you to join me, with heart, soul, and spirit, in drinkin, Prosperity to the’ Dramatic Fund Association. the Club—"' Life's a bumper.”* Mr. Wemyss, secretary of the association, laid before the company the following statement of the funds:— REPORT OF THE ASSETS OF THE AMPRICAN DRAMA’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR PENDING MARCH Tnvested and in the hand the trustees. Two burial lots in Cypress Hill Cemeter. Glee by ys valued e banda of the Secretary. . valance in Brooklyn Bank, per T Arcenis due by members in go: $17,144 96 T5003 Incresse of the fund during the year. , Annual income from the contribuatio fone bin Members’ subseripy ee a Prosent interest of invested capital, bees nes A collection was then taken up among the members and guests, after which ‘The sixth regular toast was given— ‘The Press Responded to by Mr. James Brooks and Mr. Dana, the latter of whem, in concluding, proposed Tho Health of Mr. Wallack Mr, Waulack responded—He said: “Mr. President and gentlemen, there is no gift in the world more precious the holder, more delightful to the listener, than the ower of eloquence, when that eloquence is spontaneous. fte'pow erI do not possess. My eloquence, when I have the kevor to use it, is the language of others, which, if it inspires me to deliver it creditably, igall I can take to myself, Therefore, when placed ina tituation like the present to speak for myself, I find that situation a mos* difficult cne. I have not the power of eloquence whioh you haye heard to night given so magnificently on my Ieft, and so learnedly and appropriately on my right, and so kindly and generously reiterated. But I have a senti- ment of appreciation of ail their kindness, and if I fall to express that appreciation in language suitable to what you have heard, attribute it not to want of feeling, but to want of abilty in that line. That I love my art thoreughly is mcst true; that I have reason to love it is most true; that I have reason to be satiatied, and moro than satisfied, of the manner in which my humble repre- sentation of that art bas beon appreciated, in both the eastern and western hemispheres, is, indeed, most trae; true, my gratification bas ailsen entirely fgg your kipd- ness and indulgence, much more than from my meri! a¢ an artist. But, gentlemon, in the love of my art, I have done my bost to deserve some portion of the praise you bestow on that art. Mr. Wallack briefly reviewed his mesnagerial carcer inthis city, paying a high culogium to all his talented artists, The CuamMan then gave the seventh regular toast — The Drama, and the Memory of Shakspeare Mr, Biaxs, the well known comedian, responded. The SecneraRy read some letters, one from Mr. Le Grand Smith, enclosing a cheque for $126, of which $100 was the donation of Madame Alboni. ‘Another enclosing a sum of $360, from Mr. Plncide’s Varieties, at New Or Jeans, and read a list of several minor subscriptions, em bracing one of $50 from Mrs. Mamblin, the widow of the late proprictor of the Bowery theatre, The whole nt of the dowations received was $1,401, making $1,560 the amount necessary to complete the capital of S2t COO, General Norris, of Philadelphia, moved that thirteen gentlemen then present, should subscribe $100 each, and 1e would be the thirteenth, The CuaveMay handed the name of Mr. John B, Marray, for $100, The name of Capt. U. econd $100 D. Proudfoot was announced by Mr. Blake for $100, and Mr, 18, begged to be allowed to add his name for $100, J.B, Monnot, of the New York Hotel, authorized his pame to be vet dewn for $100. The Ke.cotic Club subscribed $100. ‘The names of Me. Wm. © Delavan, M joseph Lee, and Captole Schenck, wero ang: el fox $100 each; whee one. Levy was banded ia for the 1t were not well to mingle an alloy— Els uld Task you to reflect on those e woos sickness a but one thought Upon this night, with expectation fraught, Hoping to tind upon the rap morrow ne kind alleviation of their sorrow. ‘What must your ploasure be to know that they Will solweo find before another day Has passed! It is, indeed, pomsteons git Ln trm dgesiientstinmeretnesd Up from dejection in our of need. ‘There's something heavenly ta the glorious deed. But why should { upon thiv theme dilatet (For I presume they've banded round the plate, the much wished for goal is surely won z "re not the men to leave your work scarce deme.) ©, no. Bro this, sweet Charity has smiled, And blessed on carth her youngest, smartest ohild. ‘Tis not my p ks, kind friends, to you, of this, our righteous cause, to sue. But, were I askod your sympathivs to toi Believe me, in the actor's lot there's much - ‘That might appeal to every feoling heart. You only sce the gay and brilliant part In his career, for, as the brightest ray Can ¢ jaded mind’s with grief o'ere In the bright fervor of the noonday sun, When first the histrion appl It cheers his heart, and glo Andall bis world i genial radiance 1 All—save the presont glory is forgot ‘The shade’s behind hin, and be-heeds it not— the eun of favor passes o'er, path tho shadow falls before, cod, ‘lence to load. If I'm in error pardon me, I pray— ‘Think of the motive and forget the way In which 'tis ur; ine’s but a feeble voioes Li r thoughts towards true bene But, ah! what gladden'd numbors would rejoice Could but those words from honce re-echoed bey You cam begin your work of charity. ery ‘hen in his words whose name, Columbia's pride, The bard who told how brave Korzaris died, Friends of the stage, who huil itas tho shrine Where Music, Painting, Poetry entwi ‘Their indred garlands, where their ble Refines, oxalts, ennobles hour by hour The spirit of the land, and like the wind, Unseen but felt, bears on the bark of mind, To you the hour that conseerates the dome, Will call up dreams of prouder hours to come, Bright'ning your own blue skies with living fire, AU times to gladden, and all tongues ing; Forns beneath the heaven, by sea winds Floats tbe free banner of your native land. The CHAIRMAN proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Lanrm Keene, which was responded to most enthusiaatically. Several other speeches were made and songs given, amd. the celebration closed amid the greatest enjoyment. Father Gavazzi's Eighth Leoture. Father Gavaazi delivered the eighth lecture of his se— ries, in the Tabernacle, last evening. The subject of the discourse was ‘'Auricular Confession,’’ and this, com- bined with the object for which the lecture was given, tended to attract a most crowded audience. The pre- ceeds were appropriated in aid of tho Italian Benevolent Society and for the relief of the recently expelled Ticinese, Every seat was occupied long befere the appointed hear. When the reverend gentleman appeared he was reasived: with rounds of applause. He immediately proceeded to address the Ltalians in theiz own language, and after- wards continued in English, thus : The subject of my als- course this evening will be Auricular Confession, and I will, with God’s help, prove, first, that confession is im- moral in its nature, and secondly, that it 1s immoral im its effects. Before I enter upen my subject, I will stasa that I have been requested to give my last two lectures on Wednesday and Friday, at Metropolitan Hall, and that I will aecordingly address my friends there upon those evenings, at eight o'clock. My next lecture will be upem. the ‘Ancient and Modern Inquisition.’’ “And I give unto thee the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whoe- soever sins thou shalt loore upon earth, they also shall be loored in Heaven; ana whosesoever sins thou shalt bind upon earth, they also shall be bound in Heaven.’’ Therefore, auricular confession ig Scriptural, say tho Roman Catholics; but I have already proved that .the key of the ki of heaven ix the preaching of the Gospol, whieh powee Chiist gave to his apostles. In America, as well ag in Fogland we read the Scristures by paralicl, and when we find, “Verily, Tsay unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,’’ we are apt to compare it with what immediately precedes, and read : “Morcover if thy brothor shall trespass againat ¢! go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone : he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he. will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two. that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every Fa! be established. And if he shall neglect to hoar tellit unto the church ; but if he neglect to lear the chi let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican,’” which means an expulsion from the visible church ; but auricular confession has reference toa merely ecclesiastionl tribunal, as was acknowledged by Peter the Lombard and St. Reneventura themselves jo man can find in the Bible a text to prove the institution by God of confession in the Romish sense, unless he take up the altored, hashed up, emaciated, and transubstantiated versions of the Gospel read {n that church. he will find “Go and the remission of sins, ’’ not sacrament, but by theact. of preaching. The Council of Trent say that contriuon ia necessary before absolution, but this is only a little pre- text of the Council of Trent, in order to arrange ‘ke matter. If confession exist in a Protestant country, it is Poperys when it exists in a Popish country. it {s slavery. Confuew to Christ alone. He healed the leper, he pardoned the adultress, he forgave Magdalen, but he only asked for faith in Lim, not fora confession of their sins. It was the charity of Mi m. not her confession, for which he pardoned her. ‘The penitent thief on the cross con- fessed to Christ «nly, for he said this man is innocent, and then ho asked for his intercession with his Father. It is raid that the priests are holy fathers, and God's repre- ied power: sentatives, I speak generally whon I say that a more ob- scene, gross, immoral licentious, peat do not exist: than very many of them; and surely 6 not lead us for morality and freedom, to an immoral source. In the prayer God has taught’us, we ask him to forgive our trespasses, and not toa human being. If my father con- fessor can forgive me, and | ly hypocrisy to give the absolution, then he is abore God, for God knows Iam guilty, but man pardons me. But, on the other hand, if the priest de not believe mo really sincere, but Ged knows I am so, then he cannot, ‘The lod, 1 pore, forgive me because a Papist priest sald it. moral theology of the church is made to supersede G and it is the teaching of this rystem which is so ruinous tothe soul. It measures sins by inch jal sin, half yenial, mortal, and more than ‘mortal. It teaches that the means justify the ends, if for the glory of the charch ; and, my friends, if it would advance popery in America, it would not be reckoned a sin to blow up your President and Senate, as in the gunpowder plot of nnd. Oh, is not such a system immoral? ay have no standard for this so. called, gozpel sacrament. A Deminican friar sends ‘ou to hell for eating your roast on & Friday; w& Franciscan hears, but won't absolve you ; a Carmolite hears, absolyes, but won’t give communion to you; bué a gentlemanly Jesuit will take you and your roast beef, pardon, and give you communion. The reverend gentle- man then went through an cxani{nation of the sacramen- tal seal of silengg broken, he said, often, by drunken, raving, or dreaming priests ; the espionage of Jesuits in families, States, and councils ; the reports of the bishoper to Rome ; tho endeavor to subjugate America and Kn. Jand to the Pope ; the extorting of money vy the priests from sinners terrified by death, and a threatened with- holding of the absolution of the church ; and concluded by exhorting all to unite for the preservation @f the reli- gion of Jesus Christ, the only guarantee of republican existence. Father Gayazzi concluded amidst groat applause, City Politics. TO THE EDITOR OF THY: HERALD. Sir—In your report of the action of the Whig Younr Men’s Committee, im Saturday's peper, you state F offered a resolution sustaining the course the whi United States Senators from this State, and the late whi delegation in Congress from this city, &c. Bat you not tte te that the above resolution was laid on the table, therefore, all not present would infer the resolution wae adopted.’ By making the above correction you will oblige several inembers who were present at that meeting. EW MORGANS, Seventh wack.