The New York Herald Newspaper, May 28, 1853, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 7462. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. HIGHLY INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. ‘The Canal Question Again Under Debate in the Assembly. Mir. West's Proposition to Amend the State Constitution. VARIOUS BILLS PASSED BY THE SENATE. AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON CITY. The Fishery Dispute Again on the Tapis, Exciting Diseussfons in Religious Conventions, &o., &o., & Affairs in ‘Albany. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS—BILLS PASSED BY THE SENATE—THE SAVINGS BANK LAW—THE CANAL QUESTION IN THE ASSEMBLY—NEW PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION—THE CONTEST FOR MARINE HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN, ETC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THH NEW YORK HERALD. Aunaxy, May 27, 1853, The Senate occupied the morning session in the third gTeading of bills, and pas:ing quite a number of unimpor ‘tant ones left over from the regular session, Thore wa very little discussion upon any; Senators voted upon them from a conscienciousness of duty and justices Mr. Cootxy introduced a bill amending the law relative to savings banks, which prohibits any person from being at the same time a trustee or director in more than one savings bank, and that the law shall not be so construed as to prevent any person from acting as an ez-oficio, tras- ee, or director in any one or more, when so required, du- ring a membership in any other incorporation. The canal question came up in the House, upon a mo- tion made by Mr. West to take from the Committee of the Whol his resolutions for amending the constitution, * which were under consideration at the close of the regu- dar session, and to refer them back to the Canal Commit- tee. of which he is chairman, for amendment. The friends of the Senate scheme resisted the motion, declaring it out of order; but the Speaker decided the motion in order. An appeal was taken, and the Speaker was sustained by a large majcrity. An amendment to the motion to re- commit was made by Mr. Littlejohn, that the subject be referred tothe Committee of the Whole. Upon thisa debate of two and s half hours occurred. Those who took this side urged the importanee of free and unlimited de- hate, but they feared, if the subject was referred to the Canal Committee, that when their report should be re- ceived, the previous question would be sprung, and no opportunity given for discussion upon the great ques- tion involved. Mr. Shaw said it was entirely useless to prevent the matter going to the canal committee ; it would go there in spite of all opposition which may be raiced against it; and the West resolutions, as proposed to be amended, will be so amended, and will pass the House. Mr. 8. knew all this, because, said he, “we have counted the votes.’” We shall pass them here, send them to the Fenate, where they will be rejected; then, said ‘Mr. 8. we shall -be exactly on the spot where we were at the commescement of the regular session, when a joint committee was proposed, but rejected in this House. We shall adopt these resolutions, and the Seaate, I hope, anid he, will rejeet them, when a committee of conference Of the two houses will perfect a plan to finish the canals, upon which we can all unite. The hour for taking a recess arrived before any question was taken. Mr. Shaw's pisin talk mado several of the members stare, as they lieved he spoke from authority, when he said the votes ‘had been counted. The debate was resumed after dinner in the House, uj Mr. West’s motion, and continued until 6 o'clock, when a motion was made and carried to refer the Vanderbil; and West propositions both back to the Canal Committee. ‘Thi being done, Mr. Weat instantly arose with amend: ments in his hand, He stated that they had been sub- mitted to a majority of the committee, who hadag-eed to ‘them: but he was well aware that no amendment could be made upon which the entire committee could agree. The How®, however, thought the minority were not well treated in not being consulted, and on motion of Mr. Hadley, the whole committes were ordered to meet, con: sult, and report to morrow moraing. There can be no question but as amended they will pass the House. ‘As the readers of the Hxnatp, outwide of the Capitol, may not have read the West proposition, I take the liber- ty of inserting a copy :— Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the followisg amend ment to the constitution of this State bo proposed and re- ferred to the Legislature to be chosen atthe next general election of Senators; and that th tho same to bo published in ono counties of this State, if there be one printed rein, for three menths previous to the next general elect of Sena- ‘tors, in pu ance of the provisions of the first section of the thirteenth article of said constitution. Add to section ten of article seven the following :— ny during the next six years annn- nlargement of the Erie, the Oswego yoga canals, and to the completion ‘and Black River canals, a sum not exceeding one million and five hundred thousand dollars.” If the remainder of the revennes of the canals, mentioned ‘in section three of this article, for the current fiecal year in which such appropriation is made, shall be insufficiont to ‘meet such appropriation, the Lgisiature, at its next session, ‘uch deficiency by loan. on such loans shat! be paid out of the said re- il the expiration of the Hseal year in which the last of loans shall be made, In cach fiscal year thereafter there shall be appropriated and set apart, out of said remainder of the revenues of the canals, ofter complying with the foregoing provisions of t article, 2 sum, as a sinking fund, sufficient to pay, the inte est and redeem the principal of such loans in eighteen yours; and the principal and income of such sinking fund shail be aacrediy xpplied to that purpore. and no other. Ifthe revenues applicable to such sin ing fond shall in any fiscal year prove insuficient, the Legislature shall, at its next ees- sion, supply the deficiency vy equitable taxation, No part of the funds raised or made applicable to the canals under this section, shall be paid or lied upon or in consequence of any contract mads under the act of tho tenth of July, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one. All contracté for work or materials on any canal, shall be made with the persons who ehall offer to do or provide the anme at the lowest price, with adequate security for the per- formance. Rumors are afloat that Dr. Hasbroerk, a veteran demo- crat, has paid a visit to the executive chamber, fortified with bunoles of recommendations, asking for the ap- ointment of Physician of the Marine Hospital, on Staten Eland. It will be recollected that two or thece years since, that oflice was abolished at tho solicitation of the Commissioners of Emigration, aad “aat Dr, Stewart,a day ‘or two before the close of the \a.t “session, succeeded in ccnvineing the Legislature of the necessity of a restora- tion of the office, and » law jo that effect was passed. Dr. Stewart, of vourse expected to be restored with the Jaw, but bs learned by this time that the oflice, which is ove of the best in the country, belongs to the dominuot party, Dr, Hasbrouk’s visit resulte! unfavor- ably to bin, ® he was informed that the office had been promised another demozratic applicant. There are vert “ew persons who would imagine that Dr. Bartlett, bt the Senate, intended to leave his private paradise a Walton, Delaware county, for a residence among ship fevers en Staten Island, after his term of seaatorahip shall have expired ! ‘The Canst Board has appointed John Agar snperia- tendent of the Crooked Lake Canal, in plice of L. 8 Ayers, wade Postroaster at Penn Yan. ‘A.M. Brown has been appointed Superintezdent on the Brie canal, in place of 0, Brett,fdecease’, vu. NEW YORE LEGISLATURE. EXTRA SESSION. Senate. Ammany, May 27, 1853, JONES’ WOOD PARK, Petitions were presented from several thousands of citi- zens in favor of the Jones’ Wood Park. THK DEBTS OF FEMALES, Mr. Vanpenstit reported the Assembly bill relative to the debts of females before marriage. LiGHTHOUErS. Mr. Bexkaax (whig) had leave to introduce a bill ced- ing to the Urited States jurisdiction over lands to be oc- cupied as sites for lighthouses, THE WATERTOWN RAILROAD. The bill to authorize Utica to subscribe to the stock of the Watertown Railroad oame up for a third reading. Mr. Bascock (whig) reviewed the system of city sub. scriptions. Thus far it had worked well. Great improve. ments bad been offected by it, and as yet ne avil had been wrought by it, This bill is referred to the tax payers, No man Whore name is not on the list can vote. The bill in arked for by tax payers. All of those who own pro- ty must have that controlled by law. It is one of the Frevitabie consequenoes of owning property {i pality. When a bees pls be parties interested a: a law, there seems to be no objection. This particular work is backed up by: bona fide subseripti three hundred thousand dollars. It seems, therefore, like a fair and safe proposition. Our very best railways ave often been below par. Large capitalists avoid the Gret action, knowing they can get stock cheaper after: wards. Aid not believe that Uticn would ever be taxed for the road, The project would be aided by the Dill, and no tax made necessary. Me. Coxaxn (dem) said sooner or Inter the great evil and illegality of all these laws will meke themselves apvarcut. “Hho gonetitation te avoided if nat violated by Sucus. Ibia very doubt whether thia species of tax- in within ‘the scope of the powers allowed to a , municipality. A great evil is impending on the passag> of really whlch time will develope, and concerning which constitutional restriction will soon be imperiously demanded, if it be not now in existence, Mr. Van Scnoonnoven (whig) would like to have the rticular section of the constitution invaded by this pointed out. The practice of allowing tax payors to determine their own burthens is sanctioned by succes- sive lngieletiens 5a by ad ral fae = of the peo- ¥ precedent canni conclusive. Posterity will ja) for itself of what shall be its duty. a . Coouny (dem.) believed like hia friend from the ‘Twelfth, (Mr. V. 8.) in a future wise and gl cae ‘bie to determine whether oo cess on of tors concentrated all possible wisdom. Mr, C. described the valuable results which the completion of the Black River road would produce to Utica. Mr. C. alluded to ‘Mr. Conger’s course on the Broadway Railrond bill. Mr. Concxr defended himself from the imputations cast upon Ly “the amiable Senator from the First.”” Mr. Coorxy—The smallest favor gratefully recsived. To be called amiable oy that Senator was a favor. That Senator had advocated, among others in that dizenssion, John L. O'Sullivan. who had insulted the Senate by his vile petition, which ought to be hurled back to the —, (the bill amending the libel law did not pass,) who had sent it to the Senate. Mr. Cornett. (dem.) took decided ground against the bill. If the Senate had not taken a false step early in this policy this kind of bill would not now meet with any favor. The danger of loaning the credit of the State to corporations is soon to be manifested with equal force in respect to the cities of our commonwealth. Mr. Bapoock urged that the constitution never intended to prohibix cities, by their own desire, from taxing them- selves for distinct benefits. The constitution did not in- tend to prevent but to ite taxation. ‘Tne bill passed—ayes 17, nays 4. NEW YORK ASSAY OFFICE. The bill to exempt the New York assay office from tax- ation came up fora third reading. Mr. Cooury raised the question, that it would enable any man to deposit gold there for the purpoce of avoid. ance of taxation. Mr. Taper and Mr. Conasr showed that the bill was similar to the Mint Exemption bill. Mr. Van Scuoonnoven thought the ¢oor might be open by which private individuals might escape taxation. A debate involving this question ensued. An amendment was proposed, taking property deposit- ed in gaid assay office out of the exemption. Mr. Ons (cok Bow are the assessors to find out who owna it Mr, Bancock—With the same vigilance that they exer- cise in other cases. We want the law to exempt the property ef government, not of individuals, e debate was coutinued by Mr. Wituams, whiz. Mr. Banoock would scarcely believe from the debate be- fore him but that this was in Harrisburg, and that we were legislating for Pennsylvania. Whence these unue- cessary obstructions? All that New York has acquired is the ission to stamp ingots, and here we are met with all sorts of quibbles. ¢ men who send gold there to be coined into ingots will not allow it to stay there even to grow cold. Mr. VAN Schoonnovey—Why should the owner of a large property leased by government for this assay office escape taxation ? Mr. BeekMAN—The least pretence may avert from New York all it has already gained. Mr. Van ScHoonnoveN—There is no reason why we should legislate for the benefit of private individuals. If we could not pe aatee to the United States and to our own citizens doth. why then let the United States go to Philadelphia, or any where else. Mr. V. S. moved t» con- fine the exemption to property owned by the United States government. Mr. Cootzy moved the bill to a Select Committee, Carried by ayes 14, nays 8. - BILLS PASSED, ‘To amend the charter of Genesee, To amend the charter of Eimira.* Pen ears the official acts of 8. O. Bostwick, Justice of ce. To authorize the children of Cecilia de Nottbeck to hold realestate. To amend the charter of Churchville. To authorize the formation of Agricultural Sosieties. ‘To amend the act iocorporating the New York Academy of Medicine. : ‘To amend the charter of the Broadway Savings Inst- ution. To declare Churchyille, in Monroe county, a separate road district. To amend the General Medical Society act. (The dele- gates to the State Medical Society to be equal to the number of members of Assembly from each county.) For the relief of the heirs of W. E. Heermance, und the heirs of Geor, To ille, To increase the capital stock of the Jamaica and Myrtle avenue Plank Road Company. To repeal the auction act of 1857. 102? Authorize the sale of the Seneca Falls Town house To change the name of the Oswego Congregational Society. RLBCTION OF RAILWAY DIRECTORS, Mr. Rocrns, (dem) had leave to introduce a Dill to change the time of eiecting direetors of railway corpora- tions (from Monday to Wednerday.) FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. On Mr. MorGAn’s motion, the general bill relative to Fire Insurance Companies was ordered printed. Recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘THR GENERAL TAXATION SCHEME OF MR. LOOMIS, The Committee of the Whole, Mr. Upham in the chair, commenced the examination of the bill known in tho Assembly as Loomis’ providing for a thorough and com- plete syatom of taxation. Mr. Coouzy pronounced it the most abominable, in- quisitorlal jack-screw ever invented, and predicted for it the same disastrous defeat that had befallen all Loomis’ schemes. ‘The debate was contiuued by Meas and Platt. Mr. CooLey was keh | to spend the time of this ex- traordinary session in the discussion ef the bill, and, de- siring to test the sense of the Senate, moved te strike out the enacting clause. The motion, however, was with- drawn after farther diecussion. The Committee reported progregs, and the Senate ad- journed. . Bristol, Conger, Assembly. ALBANY, May 27, 1853, SAVINGS BANKS, Mr. Peter’s Savings Bank resolution was passed. THR CANAL BILL. Mr. West, (4em.) of Jefferson, called up the report of the committee on the canal bill. He moved its recom- mitment to the Canal Committee for amendment. A point of order was raised—that, as the bill was in the custody of the House, it was not in order to oall it up un der the order of reports. ‘The Cuatr decided that it was in order. were not yet discharged. Mr. Henpex, (whig) of Livingston, eaid if the committee were not discharged, there was no need of recommitting it He . from the decision of the Chair, and called for the ayes and nays. This question was debated by Mr. Burrovans ia fayor of the appeal, Mr. Looms in favor of the Chair’s decision, Mr. Litriwoen in favor of appeal. After farther debate, Mr. Hatt moved the previous question, which was carried. fs ‘The decision of the Chair was sustained by 71 to 45. Mr. West then renewed his motion to recommit. Mr. LiTtesonn (whig), of Oswego, moved as an amond- ment, that the two bills on this subject be referred to the committee of the whole. ‘The Cuam—That motion is first in order, % motion to refer to the committeo of the whole b*~ ing Priority over ® motion to refer to a standin’ oF select committed. Mr, Borrovans, (iP Gem J uf Orleans—Are the merits of the main an~.tion debateable ? —They are not. Under the rule of the House, the question of reference alone ix now debateable, Mr. BuRKovGHs said he would confine himself to that point, and then proceeded to advocate a reference to the committee of the whole. It was not necessary, for any valuable purpore, to take this bill and send it to the Canal Committee.’ It wouid only be productive of delay. The question was one which ought to be faithfully acted upon speedily, andit was the oaly proper course to take it up at once in committee of the whole, where both pro- sitions could be considered, and the Assembly contd, f they chose, then be allowed to adopt the Sem ie plan — The committee the only plan that could ever receive “16 sanction of the people. No one could bere that this six-inch system, this contemptible baniling of the gentleman from Jelfer: von, could Oye the Senate. Or if it could, the people could reject it, a8 the advocates of it only too well knew. Now do not send then this biil to the Canal Committee tobe made word for word as they have been instructed, ard then to be reported back to be forced to a vote, withont any chance of substituting the plan which the people derire. He trusted it would go to the committee of the whole, and on that motion he called the ayes and nays. ir. Hastinas, (whig) of Monroe, thought there was a peculiar propriety in sending this to the committee of the whole, for that was the only way in which we could reach the Senate plan in connection with the other, the Speaker having decided that the reference to the stand- ing committee ircluded only the plan of Mr. West, and not the amendments of the minority. Mr. Ciarr, (whig) of Erie, said that under that ruling there was # strong reason why we should send it to the committee of the whole. As long as it was the design and intention to cut off the amocdments by this move, and to separate them entirely from the majority plan, we should ree to it that our rights and privileges wore maintained and ourselves protected by a reference to the committee of the whole, when both plans would be fully and fairly considered. rr. Loomis, (dem ) of Herkimer, repudiated the idea that he and others with him were in favor of a plan they thought the people would reject. Whatever plan he voted for, he should vote for before the people, unless he should change his mind, which was not probable. Mr. Howey, (whig) of Niagara, deemed that there were sevoral important reasons why this should be refer- red to the committee of the whole. There was the onl, lace where perfect freedom of debate could be allo low could we so readily und speedily come to a finsl vote an by taking it up then and acting immadiately upon the amendments proposed? Tt was the most ope fair, honest, and expeditious course. He hoped we shon! pursue it. To follow the other course, and separate the two. plan, teemed to him very ex‘raordinaay, to say the least Mr. Lrrruwoun was anxious for a speedy disposition of thia subject, and it was with that view he moved to refer it to the committee of the whole. Leave it to thi body to take upthe two plans fairly and candidly, an select the best of the two, free unconnected wit) Politival preforenges. Lat us vole izrespeotive of au ciation, and was their choice for the position, MORNING EDITION---SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1858. PRICE TWO CENTS. - such feelings, but as honest men, seeking to discharge our duty tothe great State of New York. He hoped members would now come to » vote, and in ten days the seasion could be , Mr. Burner, Ky ) of Essex,” advocated the commit- tee of the whole reference. We had come here to act for ourselves, and not to have a committee coneoct opinions for us. If that committee reported, the previous ques- tion would be eprung upon us. The trap was alread; Jala. Against any such proceeding as this he protested, Mc. Braax, (whig) of Washington, hoped it would go to the committee of the whole. His reason for this was that the reference to the Canal Committee meant but a refer- ence to Mr. West, the chairman of it, and he had already shown himself incompetent to the teak, inasmuch as he confossed that his own plan was defective, and hence, according the reasoning of the gentleman from Herkimer (Mx. Loomis.) yesterday, the plan should be rejected Altogether. ‘the iamue which had been brought ferth was now prononnced by them deformed. ‘They had brought the child back to have some of its deformities lopped off. And he (Mr. B.) said it was deferned. It had got the spinal complaint. It was weak in the back. (Lavghter.) “If he thought they could do any better an- other time he would not object to their trying. But he had no such faith. He would have it then go to the committee of the whole. Let that course be puraued and the business could be spesdily done, and the session closed in lesa than half ten days In the course of his speech he said some of his remarks, concerning the course of the majority, might not be courteous, but when trath and Chesterfield came in conflict in his mind, he dropped Chesterfield always and told the truth. Mr. D. B Tayror (dem.), of New York, wished the bill to go tothe committee of ‘the whole, for the purpose of allowing an opportunity for ditcussion and for action opon the Senato plan, which was really the main ques. tion. The Cgnal Committee scheme was but a proposed substitute for that main proposition, and it was unjust to thus attempt, by the motion made this morning, to cut cff that plan entirely. He had no idea that ‘the Senate would ever adopt the Canal Committee plan. It waa not pcasible, and he believed those who yurged this law the moet, did so with that idea, ‘They expected and Roped thereby: to defeat, the whole thing? ‘Tut he bade them beware. The people would rise up at the poll and take the matter into their'own hands. 0) we shovld go into committee of the whole, where we could compromise matters, and come to some agreerient upon a plan satisfactory to all. Mr. INGais, (dem.) of Wa:hington, could see no ob- jection to referring back the proposition to the Canal Committee. We should save time by it, and it was but justice to allow it to be referred back, since the commit- tee ask it. He was opposed to sending it to the commit- tee of the whole. Mr. Suaw, (dem.) of N. Y., said all this talk was of no He perfectly understood it all. He, as one of the majority, would say, that he and they knew this propo- sition would pas this House. It would pass. because they bad counted their force and knew it. (Laughter.) It would certainly pass the Assembly, but it would he rejected in the Senate. He hoped it would be s0, too. He did not like the plan, but he should vote for it) and the Senate, if they were wise, would reject it. (Langhter.) And the final result would be » committee of conference, and a compromise would be effected which would dowhat the people wished. There was no need of longer deba- ting this question, therefore. Lot us send the bill back -foramendment, and let us get at final action as con as possible. He stated upon, his honor there was no in- tention to epring the previous questien. Mr. Lrrriesoun said he was satisfied upon that state- ment, and would withdraw his motion to send to the committee of the whole for that reason. Mr. Woop and Mr. Burnovans renewed it. Mr. Woon, (whig) of Onondaga, took the floor, but the hour for recess arrived and the House took a recess tiil four o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. Mr. Woon took the floor on the Canal bill. Considerable debate followed, when Mc. Bornovcus moved to lay it on the table. Lort by 29 to 76, ‘A motion to refer it to a committee of the whole was lost by 48 to 56, Mr. Lrrmsoux moved to amend the motion to refer it to the standing committee by adding the minority report. bir ‘Weer accepted the amendment, and the resolution as amended was passed. Mr. Wesr then rose to report the bill. Objections were made and he withdrew. ‘Adjourned. The Latest fiom Washington. THE DISAPPOINTED POLITICIANS—AIR. MEADE AND THE COMMISSION TO CHINA—MR. BUCH ANAN—SEC- RETARY MAROY, THE FISHERIES AND RECIPROCAL FREE TRADE—APPOINTMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ETC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK NGRALD. Wasmnctox, May 27—9 P. M. Wo havo taken no notice of the grumbling at the foreign appointments, or the threats of certuin of the appointed to decline, because we regarded the displeasure of the disappointed as a natural explosion of gas, and the threats of thore who are appointed to decline tho ofice as pretty good proof they had no such intention; an‘ it ia tuping out~{ust in the way we supposed, Gentlemen pressing for foreign missions did not quite like to got small consulates; but even that is better than nothing. It is not improbable, however, that Mr. Meade may be transferred to China. He is the choice vf tho whole democracy of Virginia for a fall mission, and the disappointment of the State in not getting a mission may yet induce the President to grant hor desire in that respect. Mr. E Felix Forresti’s commission as consul to Genoa has not yet issued; but his appointment is neverthe- less decided upon, and the commission will reach him in afew days. We hope this information will gratify the unbelieving Zritune. Mr. Marcy did not attend the cabinot mesting to-day, being, it is understood, engaged with Mr. Buchanan, The latter gentleman, it is supposed, will repair to England immediately. The subject of reciprocal trade and the fisheries is now engaging Mr. Marcy's attention. Three of the District appointments were made to day, viz.:—James G, Barrett, Postmaster, Washington, District of Columbia ; Mr. Hoover, Marshal of the District, and Mr. Allen, Navy Agent. The other appointments are not yet made. Mr, Barrett probably owes his success to Mr. Marcy's influence. It is a good appointment, Mr. Barrett being an excellent business man, and much rezpected. Mr. Hoover is Chairman of the Jackson Democratic Asso- Mr. Allon ia from New Hampshire, and was foraerly connected with the Union, whilst owned by Eather Ritchie. He is a personal friend of the Prosident. ir Shugert has been appointed Chief Clerk of the Patont Office, vice R, Weightman, removed, X, Y. Z. APPOINTMENTS—THE GARDNER CASE+NO CHOLERA AT ALEXANDRIA, ETC. FYROM THB REGULAR NEWSPAPER AGENT. WAsHIXGtoN, May 27, 1853. Colonel James G. Barrett oas to.day been commissioned as Postmaster of this tity. He wasformerly Chief Clezk in the Pension Office, The remaining Disttlct appoint- ments re still under consideration. William B. Chase, of Indiana, is appointed to a clerk- ship in the Third Auditor’s office, to (ake odect on the Ist of July. ‘The jury inthe Gardner case this morning sent word into court that they never shonld agree to a verdict, there having been no change of opinion amovg them since they left court, and begged they might be bronght into court. Mz. Fendall, in behalf of the United (States, said be consented to their discharge. Mr. Bradley, for defendant, declined consenting to a disshargo, The Court oti sed the jury that qey wight "6 into court, if they so desired; but ‘ssrning that they could not to dlsharged, they refused to come. The report of Guolera having appeared in Aloxandria, is erroneous. There were a number of sudden deaths there yesterday—five ina family—it is said from sick- ness resembling cholera, but caused by eating unwhole- some fish. The Uuion this morning publishes an official notice from the Navy Department, that a bounty of $30 to able, and $20 to ordinary seamen, will be paid to all enlisting in the navy, after the Ist of June. A notice is also published by the State Department, that the British government has complained of the |p Stag committed by Americans at the Falkland islands, and have sent a force there to protect the citi zens and property, The Colontal Fishermen. BRITISH VESSELS PREPARING TO PROTECT THEM. Joux, N. B., May 26, 1853, Her Majesty’s war steamer Argus, Commander Purvis, has arrived at Holifax from Portsmouth, and will sail without delay to the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the pur. pose of protecting th fisheries. Sho is to be followed by another steamer and several sailing vessels. The New Haven Rallrontt, THE COS COB BRIDGE ORDERED TO BE REPAIRED py THE CONNECTICUT SENATE. Hantrorp, May 27, 1853, The Committee on Railroad Accidents reported to-day to the Legislature that they had examined Cos Cob bridge, on the Now Haven Railroad, and were of opinion that though not now unsafe it might soon become #9, that it needed many repaita, and one of the abutments required renewing. The engineer of the road was also of the same opinion, Aresolution was therefore pasved by the Senate, requiring ita immediate repair. In the course of the proccedings it was stated that the President of the road had been on the road but twise during the yeor, » The Disaster to the Ship Quebec, &e. New Onrkans, May 27, 1853. ‘The ship Quebec, which was sunk by coming ‘in colli th the :teamer United States, has been ralsed and ved at the levee ew steamship Slar of the South, from Philadel- viele, arcived lieve (hia moraing. ‘The Virginia Election, Baurmwors, May 27, 1853. Firat District—F. H. Bayly, dem., re elected to Con- gress without opposition Second District—John 8. Millson, dem., re-elected. Third District—John 8, Caskie, dem., has 300 majority. Fourth District—William 0. Goode, dem., elected. Fifth Distriet—John T. Wooten, whig, has 175 majority. In Campbell county the result is doubtful. Seventh District—Edgar Snowden, whig, is 150 abead, with four counties to hear from. The result is doubtful. Eighth District—Charles J, Faulkner, dem., is probably choren. No returns have been received from the Sixth and Eleventh districts, There was no opposition to the democratic candidates in the Ninth, Nenth, Twelfth and Thirteenth districts. The whigs gain several members in the Legislature. No definite returns for Commissioners of Public Works are yet received. The vote is generally small. Presbyterian General Assembly at Buffalo. EXCITING DEBATE ON THE SLAVERY QUESTION. Buvrato, May 27, 1853. In the afternoon session yesterday, no business of in- terest transpired. Today a heated discussion on the slavery question arose. A series of resolutions were reported by the special committee, recommending the appointment of a committee of four from as many slavebolding synods, to inquire how many members of the Presbyterian Church hold slaves—whether from motives of benevolence, and whether baptism and marriage are observed among the slaves ot members of the church; the committee to re- port to the next Assembly. Dr. Ross of Tenn., warmly opposed the resolutions. emphatically asserting that the South never submitted to # scrutiny, Movsrs. Newton of Va., and MeLane of Mics.; also warmly opposed the matter. Quite an avery Cesarean arose towards the close, and the reverend debaters grew much heate Eventually the subject was postponed, amid much ex- citement, until Monday. ‘The Assembly visit Niagara Falls to-morrow. The Episcopal Convention at Baltimore: GREAT EXCITEMENT RELATIVE TO THE COURSE OF BISHOP WITTINGHAM. Baurimore, May 27, 1853. Great excitement bas existed in the Episcopal Conyen- tion today. At the last session a letter from the stand- ing committes to Bishop Wittingham, condemning the course of Rey. Dr. Johns, for preaching in a Methodist church, was read and entered upon the journal. Hon. James Carroll yesterday offered a series of reso- lutions to expunge the cbnoxious letter, and reflecting severely upon the courte of the standing committee, Several amendments were offered, and the debate was continued with grent acrimony all yesterday afternoon and this morning, almost all the points of difference between the hi and low church parties being dis- cussed. Much copfusien and excitement prevailed this morn- ing, with calls for the previons question, &c. Finally, withone omning 10m ision, an adjournment till four o’clock this afternoon was agreed upon, Canal Enlargement—Meeting at Rochester, Rocuuster, May 27, 1853. Pursuant to notice,a meeting of the friands of tho Frie Canal Enlargement, without distinction of party, who desire that “a proposition to amend the constitution 80 as to provide for the more speedy completion of the public works than at present, and without resort to tax- ation, may be passed by the present Legislature, prepara- tory to its submission to the people,” was held last even. ing at the City Hall. e day had been one of unexampled storm, but a very respecte ble audience nevertheless assembled. yor Williams presided, avsisted by the Hon. C. H. Carroll, of Livingston county, Hon. Samuel Works, of Niagara, General Lathrop, William Churchill, and others, of Monroe. Four secretaries were also appointed. A series of resolutions wero reported by a committee, of which & Darwin Smith was chairman. ‘The third resolution declares that the people of this State, in adopting the constitution of 1846, proclaimed that the enlargement of the Erie Canal, and the com- slotion of the Genesee’ and Black River canals, was wo be the settled policy of the State. ‘The fourth resolution is ux follows:— Rerolved, That we do urgently roquess the present Le: gislature to pass resolutions providing for an amend- ment of the Constrtntion at the esrliest possible period, in such mode as shall slow the burrowing from year to year, upon the faith of the canal revenues, such sims as can be prndently expended in each yrar.in the completion of the public works; and wo do earnestly protest against the passage of avy resolutions of amendment of the Constituiion which contemplate or involve @ resort to taxation in furtherance of that object; that we are confident that the income of the canals will be abundantly sufficient to provide for their completion, and for the repusment of any debt that may be incurred for that purpose, and ultimately of all the debts of the State, without resort at apy timo to taxation; and we desire 2nd claim that such Income should be sacrediy appro. printed to those objects. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, authonti- cated by the officers of this meeting, be forwarded to our Senator and members of the Assembly, with a request that they lay the same before their respective legislative bodies. Speeches were made by Hon. C. H Carroll, Hon. Thos Kempshall, Dr. Kelsey, William C Blose and £. Darwin Smith, when the meeting unanimously adopted the reso- lution’, and adjourned. Canadian Representation—Selgnorial Tenures, Qamneo, May 27, 1853, Last night the bill to increase the representation in the Legislature, pascod the Legirlative Council by one more than a two thirds vote, which was the number necessary to carry it. The bill to abolish the Siegnorial tenures was ‘lost to- night in the Legislative Council. Boat Upsct—Four Lives Lost, dc. Baurmorr, May 27, 1853. A emall pleasure vossol, with a party on board, upset in the Patapsco river this morning, and two females, named Mrs. McCartney and Miss Bridget Rundell, were drowned. A boy twelve years of age, son of J.F. Reese, jeweller, and William Weaver, also died from exhaustion after they were rescued ‘The Southern mail to-night brings New Orleans papers of Friday ond Saturday last. Fatal Railroad Accident, &e. Puraperria, May 27, 1853. The venerable John Harned, who was crushed on the Reading Railroad on Tuesday, died last night in the hos- pital, ‘The City Councils have appropriated $2,000 for the ce. lebration of the Fourth of July. = The Lai from Buenos Ayres. Boston, May 27. 1863. Pernambuco letters received in this city, dated April 26, state that the English steamer which left Buenos Ayres April 2, for Eogland, had touched at that place. Her passengers report that there was no change in the state of political affairs at Buenos Ayres, The +) tlty was still besieged. It is intimated that Urquiza himaelt ts now opposed to the treaty of peace, and it was feared that 1 Dé might join the besiegors. Markets, New ORLEANS, May 26, 1853, The sales of cotton to-day were 12,000 bales, mostly for England, at full prices, Receipts te-day 600 bales. @Ex- Ee 2,100. Freights are firm at 3d. for Liverpool and e. for Havre. New Orixans, May 27—Noon, Cotton is in brisk demand this morning. The sales already reach 4,000 bales—middling 10140. Rio coffee is dull; sales of the week have been 3,500 bags, at 8Xc. a 9c. The stock on hand is 61,000 bags. Me is dull at $14 a $1425. Ohio flour sells at $3 90 New ORtraxs, May 27—P. M. The sales of cotton today seached 6,000 bales—prices firm at the previous advance. Middling 101. Sales of the week 42,000 bales. Increased receipts at this port over same date last year, 230.000 bales; and at all the Southern ports 242,006. smoN, May 26, 1853, Cia. The week's business in cotton foots up 9,050, mt prices ranging from 7c. a llc., showing an advance of 3c, Goed middling is quoted 10c, a 10%4c.; middling fair, 10%¢. The market closes firm, with an upward tendon cy. The receipts of the week have been 3,100 bales against 8,095 in the corresponding week last year. The stock on hand here is 33,080 bales. The receipts at all the Southern ports are 250,700 bales in 6xceas of same time last year. CuaRumon, May 27, 1853. The rales of cotton to day amounted to 1,400 balog, at a range of 8340. a 1c. Middling fair is quoted at 1l¢: BUFFALO, May 27, 1853, Recolpte of produce for the past twenty four Honre :— Flour, 5.000 barrels; wheat, 38,000 bushels; corn, 52,000 to. ‘The markket for flour bas been firm under the steamer’s rows; 3,000 barrels sold at $4 31a $4 37 for Obio and-Miehigan. | Wheat firm, with good demand for niilling purpotes; salen 25,000 bushels, at $1 05 for Ohio, $1 0434 for Michigan, and 800. for Upper Lake. The market for corn is firmer, and helders demaad an ad. vanee; 20,000 bushels mixed Western sold at S6c. Oata sre not plenty, and are firm at 43e. a 4c, Ohio whiskey tells at 200. Freight»—Flour is quoted at 48c.; wheat at 12e., and corn at 100. ALBANY, May 27, 1863, No receipts returned by the collestor.’ Flour has been firmer, with sales of 2, barrels at $4 500 $4 56 for State ‘and $4 60a $5 for common and mixed Western. ‘Wheat is dull, but prices are firm. Corn is not #0 active, but without olauge to mu. ve; 10,000 nushela were sold Cate pre ia demand at 460. at 480. ; sales 10.000 buahols, Geral onion of whiskey were made at 320, for prison, Escape of Irish Exiles from Van Dieman’s Bartmors, May 27, 1853. The Editor of the Catholic Mirror says he has received authentic information that Patrick O'Donohue, and an- other one of the Irish exiles, had escaped from Van Die- man’s Land, and will shortly arrive at one of our Atlantic ports, Their manner of escape is not known, but it is pro- ble they got on board of some American ship trading to Australia, From Santa Fe and Salt Lake. INDEPENDENDE, Mo., May 26, 1853. Majors Hoare, Black and company arrived here to-day, having left Santa Fe on the 3d inst., to attend a court martial. They b.ing but little news. They met large parties of emigrants, and immense herds of cattle, Tho Pawnee Indians haa killed a teamster, and ran off with some of the cattle, ‘The Salt Lake mail arrived here last evening, having occupied only twenty-five days to Fort Laramie and back, the quickest trip on record, Snow was very deep on the mountains. There was no sickness amongst the emigrants fallen in with on the route. IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCHES, Additional Sketches of Expeditions Fitted out by the United States Government and Indi- vidual Enterprise. We complete our history of the publi: and private ex- peditions fitted out in the United States, with the follow- ing brief sketches :— CKITRAL ROUTE TO THE PACIFIC. ‘We cannot better prove the enterprising spirit of our people than by recording the private expedition which lately started from St, Louis, to accompany Lieutenant Deal in his survey of the new route to the Pacific—Mr. Elisha Riggs, his brother William Henry, and H. Rodgers, Esq., members of the bar at Washington, and son of the late Commodore Rodgers, These gentlemen have no government employment, and go as amateur travellers to seo the grand features of their own country, and to form their own opinions of the prac'icability of the noblest work which the mind of man ever conceived. They have seen Europe and Asia, and mean to ave the insice of their own country. We understand that the Secretary at War, Hon Jefferson Davis, is organizing an expedition for the exploration of the central route to the Pacific, and has a+sociated with it Mr. R. H. Kern, who was one of Fremont’s comrades, and with him in his last ails disastrous expedition, and has also authorized him to employ St. Taplin, who was also one of Fremont’s com- rados, and with him when his expedition was buried in the terrible snows of the Sierra San Juan. This is a com- pliment to Fremont, to employ two of his comrades to take up his work where he was stopped. As for Fremont himself, he will be detained, we understand, too long by the writ agaicst him for the debt of the United Sta‘es, in London, to come home in time to bs employed in any of the government expeditions now fitting out. He is col lecting fine instruments in Lendon, and will provably be home in time to make a winter expedition, nud prove the practicability of his cherished central route in winter as wellas in summer. JONES’ EXPEDITION THROUGH THI ROCKY MOUNTAINS, IN 1850. 5 In the year 1850, Gen. Wm. C, Jones, of Missouri, made an expedition through'the ridge of mountains which divide our Western territories, in company with the Cherokee Indians. The route which he explered is more importsat than any othor yet found, boing nearly parallel with San Francisco, and therefore more direct for the Great Pacific Railway. Commencing ai Independence, it follows the Kansas and Republican fork of that stream, throvgh a fertile country, with wood, water and grass in abundance, to the source of said stream; thence passing over anelevated table Isnd into the valley of the south fork of the Nebraska, it crosses that stream at the mouth of Vermillion creck ; thence in a northwest direction, passing by newly discovered gold fields, it akirts the base of Long’s Peak, crossing the Medicine Bow mountaius by one of the head streams of the Laramiv river into the north part; thence by one of the sources of the North fork of the Nebraska to the hoad of the Yampa river ; thence directly west to the mouth of Henry’s fork on the Green River, or Upper Colorado of the West; thence ina line nearly due west through the Tinpanogos range of the Wassatch mountains to the head streams of We river and to the Great Salt Lake City; thence south of the Great Salt Lake, by the Valley of Fountains, makiag a detour to the southwest to Owen’s river and the head of the Jake fork of the San Joaquin, This route is practica ble for a railway, fifty loaded wagons having passed over it in 1850, when it was perfectly pathless, and without meeting with any obstructions. The pass over the main range of the Rocky mountains is in about forty degrees forty-four minutes, being nearly on a parallsl with the Salt Lake City, It is a mere rolling prairie upland, .but 7,409 feet above the level of the sea, and in fact lower than some of the fvotnills around, Upon this route, and between the Yampa river and the mouth of Henry's fork on the Green river, or Upper Colorado, is a mountain of stone coal, larger probably than any other deposite of that mineral ver discovered. These facts should elicit investigation from our Topographical department. COL. RAMSAY'S EXPLORATION OF MEXICO. Among the many valuable discoveries which have beon made, respecting the geological and geographical features of our continent, none are entitled to more consideration than thore made by Col. Ramsny, in an expedition through Mexico. During the war between the United States and the Mexican republic, Col. Ramsay commanded ene of the Pennsylvania regiments engaged in that contest, After the termination of hostilities between the two republics, he returned to Mexico, where, for the most part, he em ployed his time in moking explorations and investigations of that country, which have enabled him to correct many important errors wade by the great Humboldt, especially in reference to the navigation of its rivors, Col. Ramsay says the volcanoes of Popocatapeti and Ixtuchinati, on the range of monutains to the west of the city of Pnobla, rise far above the line of perpetual spow, the frmer bo ing 17.852 feet above the level of the roa, and the latter 15,700 fect. In their altitude the summor line for in at 14,768 feet, and tho winter line at 12,188 & uow catapetl towers ‘gioit even above ** <et Popo oe the altitude of Mont Blano, which ts only “781 fet above the loyal ar or Poi highest limit of vegetation is at altitude, and at 10,4 Pines ame found growing. At the elevation of 10,500 fea-, barley and rye are sown where m: will not ripen Colonel Ramsey's discoveries in mineralogy and botany are very important, and his description of the manners and character of the inhabitants of some portions of Mexico exceedingly interesting. Tho following is an ex tract from his writings in regard to the ‘Piatos,’ or painted people:— It is impossible to convey by writing any distinct idea of the appearance of the *'Pintos.’ No two of these people are alike in color or marks on their person, You will seo a pretty formed girl with one hand white and the other black. Her face spotted of a gray, blue, black, or white color. Sometimes a man will have cne half his face lead color, and the other half a copper complexion. Nothing on this earth-more visi- bly depicts desyair, and extinguishes all emotions of hu- man sympathy within you, than the sight of somo of these human beings. Some created a feeling of horror, but the larger portion of them are not revolting in thelr appearance, but only repulsive from their looks. They live for the most partin villages by themselves, speakiag only the Azteo language, ignorant, poor, superstitious, and without any hope or ambition, In the war with the United States the regiments raised from among them were not allowed to defend the capital, or even to en- camp with the other soldiers. They are kind, simple, honest, and industrious, where there is any occasion to work.’’ This history, while itinstructa,is also dewply inter- esting, recording as it oes the condition of that unforta- nate people who were once known as the ruler) of America ak the race of the Montezumas, but who have fallen be fore the march of the Cauca:ian, and are now only re- corded aa the “ Last of Aztecs.’’ Col. Ramsay has demon- strated axd established the fact of the river Meacala bs ing navigable up to a certain height for versels of con- siderable burden, whereas heretofore its course was almost unknown, and its navigation considered impracti cable. No stronger evidence can be desired of the accu- racies of the maps and charts made from the surveys of Col. Ramsay, than that the Mexican government itself has endorsed thom as the only correct ones extant. THE SONORA EXPEDITION, ‘The Banta Clara Register nays that ten vessels are boing prepared in the ba:bor of Sea Framciece for the tinns. Portation of men and munitions of war for the Sonore expedition, and that a portion of these vessels are being pierced for guns. It further says fat the expedition will consist of fifteen hundred men and three hunired horses, and that it will be ready to sail ina very short time. From another source we learn that Count Reousset, whea he first returned from his late disgraceful attempt, was poor, in fact so very inuch in want of funds as to be compelled to live upon his friends ; but that now he has alarge sum, as much as $400,000 it is alleged, at his command, @ portion at least of which money lately ar- rived by @ French bark. This may all be so, adds the Sacramento Californian, but in looking over the custom houre statistics we cannot find any French vessel that brought any considerable amount of sgecie. LIEUT. GILLIS’ DISCOVERIES IN CHILI. About three years ago our government rent Lieut. Gillis to Chili to superintend an astronomical observa- tory erected there, and which had been supplied with in- struments by the United States. Lieut. Gillis returned home during the month of November last, and the re- port he made of his scientific investigations redound to his own honor and to the credit and benefit of his coun- try. The principal object of this astronomical expedi- tion was to determine, by a new method, the sun’s Parallax, which, from other observations made at that time in Europe, promised to be eminently successful im giving its true position, But the labors of Lieut. Gillis have not been confined to this one investigation, as is proved by the fact that he is able to make @ new cata_ logue and chart of the celestial world, founded upom about 40,000 axtronomical and meteorological observa- tions. In addition to this, the credit belongs to Lieut. Gillis of being the first to determine the true geogra- phicsl position of Santiago, and the variations of the magnetic elements at various places in South America. His efforts tended in a great degree to the establishment of this first national observatory in South America, which has already been productive of many beneticial resulis. One of the associates of Lieut. Gillis in his scientific enterprise, Lisut. McCrae, of North Carolina, did not return directly home from the field of his labors; but, anxtous to leave no opportunity for promoting scien- tific knowledge untried, he determined to cross the Ande:, being attended with a Chilian guard as far as Mendoza, on the borders of the Argentine republic. Thence he intends to cross the immense Pampas, and to end his journey by descending the Rid de la Plata to Buenos Ayres. Oa his journey across the Andss ne will make observations at every point 3,000 fest high, and om the Pampas at the completion of every hundred miles. Great good may be expacted to result from ths arduous Journey of this enthusiastic devotee of science. EXPLORATIONS OF LIEUTS. LEE AND BARRYMAN. During the last year, to further the interests of navi- gation, the brig Dolphin was placed under the command of Lieut. Lee, of the United States navy, and he was des. patched to explore the route between the United States and Europe, todetermine the true position of seme dan- gerous rocks and shoals which were known to oxist in this portion of the Atlantic. Lient. Leo upoa his return from this cruise, gave some important information upon this rubject. The work, however, not being comploted under him, the Dolphin was again depatehed upon a se- cond cruise, and the command of her entrusted to Lieut. Barryman, who, we doubt not, will successfully complete the important task commenced by Lieut. Lee. EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE VARIOUS ROUTES TO THE PACIFIC. At the present time, great efforts are made by our go- yernment to obtain correct information in regard to the various passes of the Rocky Mountains, that it may lead to rome decision as to the practicability of building a great national railroad, reaching from oscan to ocean, across our continent. The eminent explorers who have traversed these rocky regions, have given much and important in formation as to Kome of these passes, but many of them are yet unexplored. For the purpose of making the ne- cessary explanations, two parties havo already beon or- ganized by our government, and two more will be fitted out in a few days. Of the two companies now organtzed, Mr. Stevens, Governor of the new Territory of Washing. ton, is in command of one, and is ordered to survey the most vorthern routes, The other party is under the command of Lieut. Robert 5. Williamsen, and is compo- posed as followa:—Lieut. R. 8, Williamson and Liout. J. ©. Parke, of the Corps of Topographical Engineers, and Lieut. G. B. Anderson, of the infantry, also one minerala- gist, two civil engineers, and one draughtsman. ‘ite party, under Lieut, Williamson, will explore the countey between the Pacific and the mouth of the Gils, through Walker's Pass, examining the country lying west of the Lower Colorado, which will be the most southern survey, The two other expeditions, not yet organized, are to be commanded by Capt. Gunison, of the Topographical Ea- gineers, and Lieut. Whipple, assisted by Lieut. Ives, of the rame corps ; but what routes they are to survey and explore, have not yet been determined upon LIEUT. PAGE'S EXPEDITION TO SOUT AMERICA. A recent decree of the Argentine Confederation having opened to navigation the rivera of that country, invited there the commercial enterprise of the world. By this liberal decree of President Urquiza, a vast extent of terrl- tory—proverbial for its boundless treasures of vegetable end mineral wealth, extending along tho waters of the Ia Plata, through twenty-four degree of latitude, with every climate between the temeraty and torrid zoned, end yielding every variety of product which might be gathered at any altitude, from the ferti'e plains of the ocean’s levelto the barren summits of the Andes—was now ready to pour ita riches into the hands of the first adverturers of commerce. Our government, ever ready to seeure apy great and permanent advantage for th- commercial interests of the nation, fitted outane = tion under the command of Lieut. Page, oft) —_-<pedi- explore and survey, for the purposes of r- —_-=#@ Davy, to extensive rivers, whose waters was’ -<V gation, th inexhaustible wea'th, and w* ~ shores teeming wi Ie precious stones. The s* ~one beds are studded wits condition for this sey _eamer Water Witch was put im was provided w'’ vice; Lieut. Page, her commander, fitted for the «cn an able crew, and aided by officers Sp everything n= they sv accomplisiment of the errand upom which Dee ued.” Afew boats were provided, adapted to wer -vigation of the uppor atraee sit = Be = ° wud Oc tHe LA Plate, ana ved tor the perfect examination of the interior of the routhern continent. When this expedi- tion returns, it will no doubt give an interesting history of their journey, the result of which will be remous. dered, snd the’ advantages of whish will be felt, attr those who performed it shall be no more. " Our Cuban Correspondence. CaRpEnas, May 16, 1853, Exciting Rumors Relative to a Contemplated Outbreak—The Authorities on the qui vive~Murder and Eecape of the Murderer, be. There is very little actual news, but there are some ex- citing reports whispered about, whether true or not I cannot :ay. One is that troops have been sent toall the po'nts of land where lookouts can be kept, under the expectat'on that another expedition will arrive shortly. Another is, that a few nights since, printed papers were thrown through the windows of the soldiers’ containing appeals togthem, to join the people, who ex- pected outeide assistance on the wie ae anni- or nel eauot tay but. covataly during the part weeks there has been obsefved an unusual activity, hmong tbe military, and some «mall reinforcements have arri murder was coumitted early in the everis ite woek ago—the murderer went on board of a vessel im- mediately after the deed, and sailed for New York be- fore any steps could be taken to apprehend him, H, “Phe Coal Trade. Pricapetraia, May 27—5e,.M, ‘The shipments of coal from the Reading wharves at Richmond, for the week ending Saturday, 2st inst., were 8s follows :— Tons. Boston and vicinity 6,615 North River, Conn. and R. Island 3,2591¢ Southern por N. York & vicinity 4,808 14 Total The total tons. Mai AGENTS ArroinTep.—We learn that Capt. Sylvester Van Sick'e, of Trenton, N. J, has beon yointed mail agent by Postmaster Campbell, between the cities of Philadelphia and New York. He has received his commission, and will enter upon the disel of his Saties on the Ist of June. Capt. Van 8, takes og of Mr. William Sheed. Mr. John Low, of Jersey +4 has also received his commission on the same route, in place of Mr. Charles Atkinson. Both the new officers are well spoken of. The gentlemen who retire on the Int of June were alto excellent officers: but, then, such is the fate of politics.— Philadelphia Bulletin, May 27. Cnorera 1x Coan.es County, Mp.—We learn from the Port Tobacco Times that the cholera bas made ite appesrance at Mr. P, Chapman's fisbery, in Charles oo. Several of Mr. Hezekiah Brawner’s slaves, who had beem on the shore have been violently auactes As yet wt ope dearh has occurred, that of a slave belonging ' Joba Fox. Tt is supposed that tmpradendly eating tate @ Gah bap caused digease.