The New York Herald Newspaper, July 2, 1853, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 1496. MORNING EDITION---SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1853.. PRICE TWO CENTS. HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM ALBANY, Great Excitement in the Legislature. The Central Park Questior ] in the Senate. TREMENDOWS UPROAR IN THE ASSEMBLY. The Endorsement of Gen. Pierce. OURIOUS DEBATES AND UNPRECEDENTED CONFUSION AMONG BARNBURNERS AND WHIGS, - ke., 6, &o. NW YORK LEGISLATURE. EXTRA S¥SSION. fenate THURSDAY'S AFTERNOON SESSION. ALBany, June 30, 1853, REPORTS ON BILLS Mr. Goouzy (dem.) reported the Usury bill complete. Mr. Bexxman (whig) reported the New York Croton Water Tax bill, with Assembly amendments, favorably. ‘The amendments were concurred in. Mr. Moncan (whig) reported the New York City Tax bill complete. THR NIAGARA SHIP CANAL. Mr. Urnam (whig) called up the question of agreeing to the report ordering this bill tos third reading. The question pending was upon the motion to strike outhMr. Holley’s name. Lost—16 to 11. Mr. Banooox then moved to strike out the name of Lisutemant-Governor Church. Lost. Mr. Banoock then moved an amendment providing for "i . UrHaM said there was a necessity for this amend- ‘ment, and he was therefore in favor of sdopting it, Adepted. Mr. Basoock moved other amendments, which were lost. Among them he moved to strike out the section allowing an Sppre) iation of the government lands. Mr. [—Will the tenator give us bis reasons? ‘Mr. Banoock—It is not necessary to give reasons, Mr. Urnam—It must be the Sevator is once to the iplo of thus bestowing these lands. if he is in earnest his motion. But letus see. I send to the clerk a se- ries of resolutions offered by that Senator last session, which I ask to have read. ‘The Clerk then read the resolutions offered by Mr. Bab- eock last session, asking Congress to make an appropria- tion of to the projected railroad through northern lands UPRAM—It will be seen the bon, Senator is right time. He was right then, but wrong now. it half the time I suppose he does as well as TANDERBILT, (dem.) laughing—I can sympathize from the Thirty-tirst (Mr, Babcocks) most was placed in just such a fix last session. I take it all in good part, and die easy. thought the Senator would be comforted assurance of sympathy. It was eviaent mpathise together very properly. (Re- . regarded the Niagara Ship Canal tome more substan‘ial and ‘seliabi appropriation than that Michigan Rail. ay Bapoock contended that the principle was different in the two cases, and that he was not caught after all. He the idea that tlt compaoy was a bubble. He had goed reasons to believe it a sound preject. A long debate ensued upon this motion, which tursed ite & political discussion, in which Messrs. Cooley was s democrat before the sage of the -sixth (Mr. Cornell) was born ; and he had never an anything else than a democrat untilhe came to this Senate, and not then except by such politi- eal renegades as that Senator, who, in 1848. perched themselves upon the Buffalo platform, and boldly and som pe that there was no such thing as a de- mocratic party in existence. Those rcapegraces were ‘the only ones who had ever dared to call hima anything but 1 democrat. And he now wished to sar to the Senator from the Twenty sixth (Mr. Cornell) that. it be presumed to way that he (Mr. cared net w 7 E F ia 2 - Fa ca 5 y 5s Z : rif ett bd FE gS. Ee i Mr. i Cooley) was not a democrat, he hed. He @ man was Senator or not, he should not thus lie concerning him without his teaching him manne} ‘The Senator could not thus read him out of the party. And he reptated his avsertion, that, if that gentleman, or any of his coadjutors, suid of hin that ‘the had ever strayed at all from the ranks of the party, they and their throats were blistered with lies ! for i (dem.) moved to adjourn, but withdrew it Mr. Corvett, (dem.) who said he did not intend to make any such assertion. He had not done eo, and should not certainly under the circumstances. Mr .C. disclaimed ever having anything to do with the Buffalo platform. Mr. Bancock then suggested that by coasent of all the beagreed to, with the understanding that on its third reading the amendments should be proposed and debated. Agreed to, and the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY’S SESSTUN. Aupaxy, July 1, 1853, OPPOSITION TO THE CATHOLIC BILL. Mr. Wanp presented a large remonstrance of many cit- izens of Now York against the Roman Catholic Congrega- tion bill. Mr. W. said these remonstrants were strangers to him, but he fully appreciated the honor they bad done hhim in making him the exponent of their wishes. They ‘were patriots. BROOKLYN AND JAMAICA PLANK ROAD, Mr. Vanpernmt, by leave, introduced a bill for the re, Lef of the Brooklyn and Jamaica Plank Row’ Company, THE CANAL APPROPRIATIONS, ‘Mr. Prerce (dem.) reported back the Canal Appropria- tion bills, which weré made a special order with the sup- Ply bill. THR NEW YORK PARK QUESTION. ‘The question concerning the parks in New York was called up by Mr. Berkman, who proceeded to address the Senate on the genera! subject. The o;ponents of Jones’ park had assumed a detiact tone. a majority of the select committee had decided to leave the option of the ‘two parks tothe Common Council to be elected. The mi- nority had portrayed the benefits of the central flowery the Contral ‘k—where fro t pre-eat I riat Jn unextingulshable morases, To'that Central oark he @id not object, but would vote for it He should yute for it and the Jones’ park a'so. Mr. B. proceeded to show how accessible, cheap and desirab:e was tie means of reaching Jones’ park by the river, or that from all the aisles of the city, the population could so soon e-cayo. Besides the river, there were railroads building and built, Mr. B, alinded to the great Sncrease showa in the bills of mortality by any change of the temperature. Lo six months this park could be made subservient to the pur- poses of health. The Central park location is at present syasey; unbealthy, and, except at the north end, iaac- cessible; nor can it be made availavie excep: dy great expense in racing. Jones’ Wood, on the East river, is a cliff forty or fifty fect in height. Like Brooklyn Heights, commerce can have for its uses the base, while the da above are dedicated to heatth He believed ta good police, such as could be organized, would effectually remove all the troubles attending the good order of this park. London, eighty years since, was a scene of ontrages. Feebie old “ Charlies,” just fit to draw pay and men away, were the guardians of the public py Horace Walpole vividly deline. ates the fear and coxfusion into which the good were brought, by the lawlessness pervading the public parks. So late as 1754, Hyde park was the scene of a villanous disorder. The parks, with all the strong government of Ergland, were utterly unsafe. But all is altered now, because of a preventive police; and the germ of such tr oad isnow in New York. Paris once was in necure. @ lanterns hung up at the streets served to show the way to four banditti rather than to illuminate the way of one honest man. Mr. B. showed the complete efficieney of the London police, and expreseed his belief ‘that such an one wou'd #20n be in New York, and that under its influence Jones’ park would be safe and se- cure. He then examined the question of the superiogity of trees planted on those forest grounds. Thousandh of pg og rote lg be seen where the forest trees pre- ance the most beantiful. Tais countr, has been terribly injured by" the peastice or teens noble forest trees, to be succeeded by the rich plantings ¢ foreign importation Jone Wood ive parck—the Cea- snot & common The one benefits ourselves—'! other is for our grand children. paopigatert bas Mr. Coorny, (dem ), considered the woods in Kentucky Bs not like ours. There is no under brush. Me Clay said he could drive at pleasure with his carriage through his woods, The perk there is natural, Acd the sane may be said of Mlineis, where the natural forest rivals in beauty and cleanliness, the richly cultuted parks of Europe. Jones’ woods is # very different affair. The ‘trees are in clore proximity, and when thinned out, the ‘trees remaining will decay out and die. Mr. BEEKMAN said he was pleading for the heads of those who are now in life. Alluding again to the outrages which once disfigured the career of Lendon, he urged that rowdyism would soon cease to exist—that all men would unite in making the places of enjoyment for the tao About this there would bean united ac- ‘Sl classes and parties merging in the effort. “Hi ‘admitted that the remonstrance of the owners of Jones ‘wood against its being taken, weighed deeply on him. The great plea of public necessity was ‘he only answer, But all the owners of the land do ‘not remonstrate Mr. Cooumy defended his report, and proceeded to on] the Jones’ wood park Projec: Pint park See Reset ye i ‘he srcatly be abies by ir. honorable Senator 1.) did not by any means intend to kay the . able Senator was influenced in his views ty tht eran, stance. Jones’ woot is claimed ay a Park for the pre- gent—but the rowdyism of New York, at present, is such, that tho wives and families of the visitors to thet rok ‘would not be safe. The riots, murders, and scones of din, order of Hol en, bear record of this. The Gormans, fond of thelr file days, go banded and armed, It ty aot i rune levelled, and can be to of the rapidly augment tropolis. . BREKMAN—The taking of a high street, which must be taken, would furnish the necessary wharf ac- commodation, Mr. Cooiny.—There is no such thing now in England, Scotland, or Ireland, as natural fruits. The trees have been planted. He had been told at Blair Athol that up- wards of twenty million of trees had been planted. The original fruits have disappeared. The hill sides on co- vered with planted trees, and they have attained such size as to be used for m: This Central park can be successfully planted. m the surroundisgs shall be built up the finest trees will have attained their growth, The exposed planted tree fits it- self by the process of nature for its situation. Much ‘had been said about ability to reach this park by steamer. iteamboat can now, in a few minutes, take the citizen to hundreds of acres of wild woodiand at Staten Island, where the pure sea air rushes on undisturbed. Hobokem can be reached. It would be thronged but for the wretched rowdyism which would so turn Jones’ wood park into a scene of wild excess. Mr. C. denied that old Mr, Schermerhorm had once agreed to the park project. The owners of the land do not want it taken, but desire to hold in ‘ble pean their own property. He alluded to opposition which the Senator from the Fifth had made to the Rochelle rail- road, because its influence was disastrous to his estate. Mr. C., upfurling the map, displayed the advantages of the Central park. Mr. Morcan, (whig) opposed the bill and amendment, en | the appointment of commissioners imperative. ‘The bili completely deprived the autho ities of New York from all power in the matter. The bill sought to sweep away the property of the owners without ena. It is yemonstrated against by Mayor Westervelt, Comptroller Flagg, the corporate authorities and owners. Ten thous- and citizens bave remonstrated against it; and the pe- titions for it were prooured before the Central Park pro- ject was in existence. All the representatives from York, snve one, the Setiator fram the Wifth, are against it, ‘Mr’ Concer, (dem.) continued the debate. No question was taken, but the bili was made the spe- cial order for Thursday next, at 11 A. M. ‘THE DOCUMENTARY HISTORY. The resolution providing for twenty copies of the De- eumentary History came up from Assembly and lies over under the rule. RECESS TILL APIER THE FOURTH. The Been recess resolution, providing for a recess from to-day till Tuesday, came up. It was amended 20 as to adjourn till Wednesday. Mr. Ons moved to extend the adjournment till 26th De- cember. Lost, by ayes 8, payn 17. And the Senate took its recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. 4 RRCESS TILL WEDNESDAY. The question beng Hie the rerolution to take a recess till Wednesday next, . Prence opposed it. Thisis the third recess of the ture. 1@ bills for the raisi of the revenue, and the indispensible works of the cap: are not yet passed. No body seems disposed any steps toward replenishing the treasury.“ ir. VANDREBILT—The Senator fi the time spent in declaiming sgainst a violation of the Constitution. He Mr. P.,) notwithstanding all he says about the canal bill, was not able, on consultation, to give a fact, or ® figure, or a principle, on which this canal bill could be reported. The Finance Committee gives no information. ‘When gentlemen ask in relation to the canal bills, all the answer is, the Auditor says it is all right. And with this vagueness of act and purpose, the Senator from the Tenth lectures the Senate. Mr. Perce had not imagined that it was necessary to begin at the very first principles of information with the Senator from the Second; but really he had found it xo. He ascertained that the Senatur from the Secoud knew pothing at allabout it. Ail the facts and truths, really Obvious. were to bim all Choctaw. It was no wouder he complained of #ant of information. Mr. ConGér believed a financial statement, faithfully made uo. would show a deficiency of one’ million two bundred thousand doJars. Mr. Cooiry went into a general review of the conduct of the finances of the State by the Finance Cowmitiee and the Comptroller; the first of which never acted, the seoond knew nothing about the matter Mr. MokGAN pointed out to the Senate that the hasty action of the tor from the Third, and reduciog the half mill tax, diminished the amount ¢ miog into the general fund some three bundred thouseud dollars. ; Mr. Vanversit—The Comptroller advised it, I be: lieve. Mr. Moxcan went on to say that the responsibility of the fipancial measures were with the administration. Mr. MeMurray bad been so certain of this that he never consulted the minority of the committee, the commit- tee never bad a meeting. Mr. Uriam—And the Senator from the Seventh opposes every item of the Supply bili he himself has reported. Mr. Concrr—The Senator from the I'wenty-cighth would not let the Senate discuss it. He would insist upon the Niagara ship canal The resolution for a recess to Wednesday was carried. THE CANAL FUND COMMISSIONS. Mr. Wriuiams called for the consideration of the rexo- lution calling on the Commissioners ef the Canal Fund for information concerning the money received for canal revenue certificates, the interest accrued, and the banks in which it was deposited, Mr. Pierce objected. me- 2 BILLS PUT FORWARD, The bill respecting the Supreme Court of New York war put forward. Tne Western House of Refuge appropriation bill was put forward. Adjourned to Wednesday. Assembly, THURSDAY “AVTERNOON’S SESSION. Atpayy, June 30, 1853, ‘THE DOCBMENTARY HISTORY, The question pending, when the House tock a recess, was upon the adoption of a: rerolutioa ordering printed 20copies of the Documentary History of the State for each member. The resolution was adopted, by ayes 65, noes 31. THE PROPOSED DAY OF ADJOURNMENT. Mr. C1arr, (whig) of Erie, calied up the resolution for a final adjournment on Thursday next. Mr. C. moved to amend by insert (jtFriday, July Sth.” tr. KENNEDY, (w) of Cayu; moved to lay the rerolation on the {60le" Last, “ The resolution was then adopted. THE INAUGURAL OF GEN. PIERCE—GREAT EXCITEMENT. The SPEAKER now gave the flocr to Mr. Houuy, (whig) of Niagara, on the question of order raised by him, touching the resolutions endorsing President Pierce’s In: augural, kr. Horry rose to addrees the House, when Mr. Loomis, (dem.) of Herkimer, requested the gentle- man to give way, in order that the House might dispose of the question referred to the Judiciary Committee, and which that committee had reported yesterday. Mr, Honey replied that that order of business would be in order when he had finished, and continued at some length in reply to Mr. Champlin, some time since. In the course of his emarks he took occasion to recapitulate the history of the free soil party, with illustrations from 1848 {o the prerent time. Mr Murer, (dem.) of N. Y., rejoined, and could but enter his protest against such ocaes as this. The +peech of the gentleman from Niagara was intended to widen the breach between the two faetions of the demo- cratic party. Mr. KunSevy inquired if the,democratic party was not known as the harmonious democratic party? Mr. Muixn—I wish it so understood. (Laughter. ) Mr, M. continued at some length, when he eugizested that this subject be laid on the table Mr. St. Jony, (dem.) of New York, now took the floor and # ddressed the Chair. SrRAKER—The question is on laying the subject on the ae He then put the question and decided it car- ried, Mr. Bewax, (whig) of Washington—Thero was no motion made, it was merely a suggestion, ARAL VoIckS—-Yes there was. treaxtr—The Chair understood the gentleman from New York to make the inotion, He would ask the gen- tiewon if be made the motion? The Speaker repeated the qvestion several times in # leading form. Mr. Mitier—I did not make the motion; I made a sug- gestion. So the vote was considered as not taken. Mr. St. Jou now rose to addiess the House, but acs Hastinos, (whig) of Monroe, rose to a question of order, After considerable confusion—half a dosen members be« ing on their feet—Mr. St. Jobn, who had remained stand. ing, moved the previous question—which was on the adoption of the resolutions. Mr. P, W. Rost, (dem.) of St. Lawrence, moved to lay the previous question on the table. While the vote was being called Mr. St. Jonn stated that he made the motion under excitement, and while called to order by the gentleman from Monroe. He in- quired if he could withdraw the motion, The Sreaxer decided that he could not. The vote then announced, and the House refused to_lay the serene question on the table, by 41 to 38. Mr. St. Jouy now withdrew his motion for the previous Rose now m (ta atin oved to lay the whole subject on Lost by ayes 38, noes 34, The Sreakgr here vacated the Chair, leaving it in pos- session of Mr. ELisworTH, (whig) of Chautauque, and fled from the House. amendment, which having Mr, Houuey now offered an Y., moved the previous ques- been read, Mr. R. Summ, Mor of N. piggy ion As the a resolutions, ir. L, A em. oved reese on the tate rot salts A ir, Seasio1 Wl of ti 16, FOr order. Te was teat fame not in orde tiotaeve Wing we Previous question on the table, ‘The Chair (Mr. Ex1sworrn) stated that it had been so Mr, Sessions—To-day I believe is the first instance. The vote was then taken on laying the previous ques: “sraile wae being called, Mr. Sr. Ji id it was . . JONN renews: the inquiry, if it was in order to move to lay the previ- our question on the table? ‘The Cua again stated that it had been so decided on 8 vete taken before. The calling of tho roll was then centinued, and the motion to Sree wares question on the table was lost by ayes 38, noes 54, ; Mr. L. H. Swe moved an adjournment, Not iu order. ‘A Voice —‘Oh no, Ulster, not this time.” ‘The previous «uestion was then ordered, being on the adoption of the resolutions offered by Mr. 'D. B. Taylor. Mr. Hi. Siam moved a call of the House, Not tn order. jo lke_rerolutions were then read by the Clark as foi- lowe:— Resolved, That the State of New York sister States of the Us tl trin believing that the doct # are sound expositions of our duty as one of the powers of the civilized world, and of the Gutlor of the several Sinton to euch other Under the consti . tution of the United Rerolved people of the State of New York coii cide with the President in hat *‘it is not to disguised that our atitude as a nation, and our position the globe, render the acquisition of certain possessions not within our jurisdiction, eminently important for our proteo- tion, if notin the tuture essential, the prescrvation of the rights of comme! ‘and the peace of the world’— also with the principle which we all should regard as funs mental, that "the rights, security, and repose of this con! tl congratulates her avowed by - deracy ‘reje idea of interference or colonization on this sido of the ocean by any foreign power beyond present deEdiaticn utterly inadmissible.”” erolved, fit the State of New York reaffirm the doo- trines of the Inaugural 1 existe in different States of this confe gn the constitution—that it stands like any other admitte: tight, and that the States where it exis e entitled to ficiet remedien bo entor et ingly ot this republic are bound to regard in this respect as they would vi that thollar ahe the State of New York pled, very law adopted bythe constituted authorities of the Di tes, ‘including tl Eanes Sh law, shall be faithfully exforoed within the limits of the State Mr. Looms salled for a division of the question, and the vote was first taken on the adoption of first reso- lution, Mr BrMay’s name being called, he asked to be excused from veting. He was cent here to legislate, to assist in making laws, and pot to express an opinion in regard to the administratiem of Fran! Pierce or his followers, whether barnburner or hunker. J decline voting. Mr, Marsa, (dem.) of Tompkins, moved that the gen- tleman from Washington be placed in the eustody of the Sergeant-at Arms for refusing to vote. The Cuatk (Mr. Elsworth) decided that in his opinion thet oo would be out of order until the list wes called through. Mir. A. C. Harn, (dem.) of Onei appealed from the decision of the Chak y ues Mr. Beman voted no, and the matter dropped. Mr, Harncs’ name having been he refused to vote. He denied the power of the House to make him express an opinion on matters other than appertains to the legislation of the State. Mr, Crarr insisted that members of the House should conform tw the rules adopted by the House for its govern- ment. The Cuair sgain stated that this matter would be called up after the Hist was called through. Mr, W. Tayior’s name being ca! he asked to be ex- cused. He had always oppored in this House any action on matters not legitimstely connected with the State government. However, I will vote no on the whole batch. ‘The abrentees were then cailed. Mr. W. Tavior, (whig) of N. Y.. inquired as to any ac- tion on the cases where members had declined to vote ? The Cusii—he House will take such action as it may deem proper. Mr. MixR—My impression is there is not » whigom the roll who ought to vote on this question, Mr. CLaPr rose to a question of parieas: The members comprising the minority had rights here, aud should be treated with respect. Mr. Miu moved to excuse every whig from veting. (Levughter.) . A Voice—Has Mr. L. Osgood voted ? Mr. L. OsGoop, (dem ) of Chenango—He bas not, and I question the authonty of the House to compel me to ex- press an epinion op matters not connected with subjects properly before ibe Legislature, and appertaining to the duties of the Leginiature. Mr. S17. JoHN sore to a point of order, and stated that if the House entertained a series of resolutions by a vote of the Houre, it was incumbent on the members of the House to yote on the resolutions after such reception and action. Mr Payne, (whig) of Moproe, submiited to the House whether one or two members could set up their opinion here, a» to what was the legitimate busiuess before tais body, an against the decision of the House. He would ask if they were to be the judges, or whether that matter was to be left, where it had always rested, with the House—whether they could vote or leave it alone as they chore—and would ask if such @ course was not a con- tempt of the House? 4 ‘The Cuark siatec that when the question was first raised, while the Cle-k was calling the ayes and nays, it was bis opinion that the motion bad betier be taken up after the eal) was concluded. That, im the opinion of the Chair, was the best course to pursue, and then leave the House to decide what action they would institute Itany gentleman now desired to make a motion the Chair will be happy to be governed by the vote of the Hour Mr. $1, Joun—Mr. Speaker, on ® former occa: sith, of New York, was arrested for refusi v nd that, too, without an expression ef the House on bis cage. 1 Low move that Mr. Hastings, of Monroe, and Luther Oegood, of Chenango, be arrested for con- tempt of the House in refusing to vote, and placed un- Ger the charge of the Sergeant at-Arma. Mr. Jackvon, (whig) of Chenango, moved, as anamend- ment, tbat the ayes and noes be again called, and then uf the members refuse to vote that the House take action. . Mr, Bugner, (whig) ef Essex, alicded to the proceed: ings in Congress uncer similar circumstances. He stated that the general rule was, that if a members refused to yote the calling of the roll was continued, aad at the conclusion the fact was announced by the Speaker, and x committee was sppointed to report on the case. He moved the appoiniment of a committee in this case, in accordance with such precedent, Mr. Bi —'ihe gentleman from Exsex ought to re- the decisions at Waehington and in Great ve no weight with the wisdom that presides over this House. ‘This question bas been most emphati- cally settled by thir House. The decisions of such par- liamentarians as Stevenson, of Virginia, sink into insig- nificance iu conrection with the Ludlow Manual and the roles laid down by the Speaker ef this body. Here, sir, precedente have been established. It was the law with us. It was nominated in the legislative bond, and must submit to it. Decisions sir, never thought of in Horstio’s time, (not Seymour’s,) and never heard of in any other legislative body, were the laws of this house, They were the barnburner edicts that governed this As- sembly. In this case there was @ aifference in the owner- ship of the property in this fable. When the biggest qbemburner in this House etands up bere and refuses to Vote, and defies the power of the House—a member, sir, who voted to order a member into arrest last winter— when, sir, Tsay, such a case happens as is now before us, ne dog wags his tovgue from that faction, but the barn burner is allowed to escape. And when a hunker moves to have the ariest made, not a voice is raised from the barmburner si the House. As was remarked by Mr. Taylor, of New York—and it was the best thing he ever seic—"the case being altered, that altered the case.” Mr. Lirrursony, (whig) of Oswego, moved that the Clerk aguin cali the absences, Mr. Hannes stated what he believed to be the orde in such cases. The Speaker should declare whether th member refusing to vote was in contempt or not. When that declaration was made the member had the right to appeal and submit his esse to the decision of the House. Mr. H. continued at some length on this point and the rule under it. Mr. St. JOUN roxe tos pointof order. His point was, that when @ 1wotion had been made to arrest two gentle men they were in contempt, and it was the duty of the Chair to declare them in contempt. The Cuam—the Chair dees not consider himselt authorized to consider a member in contempt of the House vithout « yore of the House. He knows of no rule «hich would a low such a course by the Chair. Mr, Hastines continued his remarks, He did not re- cognize avy authority to compel him to vote on matters not appertaining to The business we were sent here to Gisebarge. He was willing the question should be settled in @ barroom or anywhere else, ‘The resolution could not have the eflect of law, aud he denied the right of the Houge to do anything on the question. He had taken his position, and he was prepared to sustain it, Mr. L, Oscoon did not decline to yote because he did not believe in the matter contained in the resolution; but he refused beeause he considered it a question which ought not to be brought in here. He did not believe he yas sent here to concur or non-concur im the views of the President, He was averve to taking up the time of the House for any political purpose whatever. Mr. D. B. Tavior, (dem.) of N. ¥., inquired of the entleman from Chenango, and afterwards asserted, that ir. L, Oxgood enlied up there very reselutions for action during the regular session, which was not denied, The Ciam directed the list to be again called. Mr. Kexnepy rose and addressed the House. Mr. Van Aistyye, (dem.) of Montgomery, moved to ad- jeurn. Not in order, Mr. Kennevy continued. He could see no reason for a member te rise here and refuse to vole contrary to the decision of the Hoase. A member who would make such an assertion that he would not vote, and defy the power of the House, should be in contempt of the House. These rerolutions came here legitimately for the action of the House, and were entitled to action and the votes of mem- bors. He hoped the committee would not be appointed, but tbat thove who refused. to vote would be deolared in contempt of the House. We should be no respecter of perscus, He was for adhering to the rules as established. Mr, Borner here withdrew bis motion fer a select com- mittee om these caren, Mr. Siewart, (whig) of Delaware, moved the previous question, being on the adoption of the resolution of Mr, St. Joba, to declare tho gen-lemen, from Monroe, Mr, Hastings, and Chenango, Mr. L. Osgodd, in contempt of the House, and place them undor arrest, Mr. P, W. Ross was unwilling to appeal from the decision of the Obair, but the provious question was ordered, Mr. Pucmecn, (dem.) of Cortland, moved an adjourn. | * Mr. ances, Comm) of score of P cadpeicad good beha: Osgood the op; then changed it to “no.” 7 a Henpee’s named being cal’ed, he asked to be ex- cused. . Mr. D. B. Taytor here, on a question vf privilege; state’ tliat the leading batuburners were induclag thett followers to leave the floor of the House wo di the vote. Mr, Bean—That is true, Mr. Chairman; they are gaing out now. yi Mr. Hexpen, (whie) of Livingston, in some remarks shor in what a he was placed on this ques- tion, which drew out roars of laughter, voted Mr. Hasrivis—Mr. Speaker, am I «0 far exempt from the matter of contempt as to offer my resignation as a member of this House ? Mr. Howarp, (dem.) of N.Y.—Send it in writing over to the Secretary’s office. The absentees were »gain called—and Mr. Hounty had mission to record his vote in the sffirmative, and al- luded to the fact that both the members under charges of contempt voted to arrest him, when it waa a serious question whether there was a House or not. resolution offered by Mr. Sr. Jonny was lost—ayes noes 39. ss Hastixcs here rose to rerly to the remarks of the conte from Niagara, (Mr. Holley,) as a question of vilege. ¥ Amidst several calls to order, on the motion of not speaking to a privileged question, and appeals from the ee of the Chair, Mr. Hassinas proposed to take his The Cuair—It will save a great deal of trouble if the gentleman will do so. ie vole was then announced on the first resolution (as above)—syes 59, noes 27. Mr. L. H. S07 moved an adjournment. The ayes and noes were ordered, and the motion was lost by 31 to 50. Mr, Loar, (whig) of Livingston, moved a call of the House. Lost. under the ayes and noes, by 34 to 42, Mr. L. H. Sarma renewed the metion to adjourn. Lost by 40 to 44, ‘The question was then announeed on the second reso- lution (as above.) Mr. 8. S. Surru, (dem.) of Queens, inquired if the reso: lutions bad been printed. He did not find a copy on his files, and therefore moved to lay the whole subject on the table.until printed. Not in order. ‘The list of members was then called. Mr. S. 8. Sunrn’s vame being called, he requested the resolution to be read again—as he did not fully under- stand it. It was read. He voted ‘aye.’ ‘The vote waa then announced, ayes 60, noes 24. ‘The question was then announced on the third resolu- tioa, and the Clerk commenced calling the roll. Mr. L. H. Surtm renewed the motion to adjourn. ‘The utmost confusion prevailed, aud it was with great difficulty that the responses to the ayes and nays were heard by the Clerk, Mr. L. H. Surru rose to a question of order, He had moved an adjournment, and the question had not been ut. ,! The Cuam—The motion was not made until the Clerk had commenced calling the roll en the third resolution. ‘The motion was out of order. Mr. L. H. Surry apy from the decision of the Chair, Mr. R. Surra moved to lay the sppeal on the table, Mr. Grovr, (dem.) of N. Y.—Mr. Speaker, it was evi- dent from the first that the impeachment party im this Bouse desred to embarrass this question. The Speaker himself has withdrawn from the House for the purpose of emberrassing action, and that the whole subject might go by the bo Mr. R. Smith’s motion prevailed by ayes, 54 ; nays, 14, ‘The third resolution, as above, was then read, and the list called over. Mr. Loaxr’g name being called, he said he desired to be put down in t® negative on the whole of them. Mr. Marsh's nawe being called, he asked to be excused from voting, avd would give bis reasons. He character- ized the resolution before the House as ‘* damnable,” whether it was found in the inaugural of President Pierce orapy where else. He did not, and would not, subscribe to such sentiments, ‘A Vowe—Glory to God 1” Mr Houxy called the gentleman to order, Mr. Maxsn—Gentlemen may call it treason if they choose; and if it be treason, make the mont of it. Ido not understand, in my experience—and it has not been as limited ae the experience of some others here, whether from New York or otherwise— Several members calied to order, as not speaking to the question, amidst cries of “Goon!” “go on!” “make a cieun breast |"? ‘The Caam—Will the gentleman from Tompkins confine bis remarks to the subject of his vote, without going into a general discussion? ir Lirtiwonn hoped the Chair would allow the gentle- man trom Tompkins sufficient latitude. Crie: of * Go on!” ‘go on |?” Mr, “ans bad to thank bis frienda (most of them beirg whigs, a general sour was indulged ) for the kiad- ness extenced towards him at this time. I am under obli- gations to them, and bope I fully appreciate it. If they can make any thing out of what I am going to say, cer- tainly they are welcome to it. In relation to political creeds, 1do not understand, I never have understood, that apy man, from the President downwards, through the State, county and town officers, that a party test could be made of their sentiments, or expressions—no matter where it comes from—whether ‘it be the Governor or what not. The question of order was again raised, but the cries of “go on”? prevailed, and ir. MaRsH continued—Whether such sentiments are contained in the inaugural ot the President, or anywhere else, they are nota party test. If I had the resolutions ov my filo and printed, I might, perbaps, endorse a por- tion of them, If lam to be read out of the party be- canre there are some sentiments in them to which [donot subscribe, so be it. I never surrender my principles or opinions to any man or set of men. Besides, the resola- tions are not .a fair expression of the inaugural. Parts most suited to draw a distinctive line have been selected, and other portions left out, Mr. BURNETT moyed the gen!iemen from Tompkins have leave to print his page sud remarked—We can’t hear such garbage; it takes too much time. (Roars of laugh ter, and cries of “Go on,” “AU right.” ) Mr. Cask, (dem.) of Onondaga, rose to a point of order, The debate was not in order. The Cuarr—It is decidedly out of order. But at the request of many gentlemen, the Chair has allowed the geutloman to proceed. The gentleman will please state bis reasons for declining to vote, without farther disensston on the merits of the question. Mr. Marsh coutinued—Gentlemen suppose T will vote no. Sol wiil. And for the reasons given I am now ready to yote. But I don’t wish to be misunderstood in my vote. I considar the resolution especially framed to make a little capital at Washington. Prete %n0."? Tho vote was then annouaced—ayes 45, nays 23, as follows—(Tke whigs in italic) :— Aves—Meesrs. Alden, Amsbry, Burnet, Bush, Case, Car- penter, Debart, Dubois, J. EB. Ely, Emans, Fulton, A. Ll. Gardiner, J. K Cardiner,Gifford, Glover oon, Henderson, Howard, Howes, Hutebins, Jackson, Livingston, ry, McBurney, Noble, O'brien, Odell, 0’ Keefs, Ro" gers Searing, Shaw, L. H. Sinith, Russell’ Smith, 8. 8. Smith, Sprague, St: John, D. B. Taylor, Thorne, Van Ma Webb, W Wedekind, Welch, West, Wi- nans—<46, Nays—Mesers. Cary, Chamberlain, Cook, Crocker, Ells- worth. Hardin, Hayden, Hendee, Molley, Holmes, Hutchin- son, Kennecy, Littlejohn, Lorier, Marah Payne, Perso Pettengill, J. Reid, B. W. Rose, ‘Sessions, Townsend, Whit: comb—2: So the series were adopted, and the Assembly ad- journed. FRIDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Ampany, July 1, 1853, THB TAYLOR RESOLUTIONS ENDORSING GENERAL PICRCE, THE ALBANY ARGUS, ETO Mr. B. T. Grong, (dem.) of N, Y., arked consent to have his name recorded in the affirmative upon the reso- lution adopied yesterday. Objected to. Mr. Hasminas, (whig) of Monroe, desired to have his name entered as declining to vote upon the resolutions adopted yesterday, with his reasons for so doing. The Sreaker desired first to address a few words to the House upon a question of privilege. He alluded to re marks ip ap editorial in the Albany Argus of this morn- ing, relative to his absence from the chair dariug the vote upon the resoiutions yesterday. He denied the truth of the statement that he had “dodged the question;” also of a similar statement in the report of the proceedings of the Assembly in the same paper. He appealed to hie right to be correctly vepresented in all reports of his offi- cial conduct, He ras cailed sway by ® meeting of the Bocrd of Commissioners of the Land Office, of which he is an ex oficio member Mr. W. Tavion, (hig) of N. ¥., also corrected a state- nieat in the same paper, styling him @ “dodger,” which was contradictory wo the report, The question coming upon the motion of Mr, Hastings to smend the Journal Mr. LirrLesonn opposed the motion, on the ground of he previous action of the House, Mr. Hastics urged the motion, He hoped he would be allowed a correct representation upon the Journal, dir. D. B, TAYLOR thought the precedent a new and ex- traordinary ove. Any business acknowledged by the House was legitimate business. Mir, Loomis and others farther discuased the question, referring to the precedents herotofore established by the House, Mr, L. claimed thst it-was customary to act upen similar expressions ot opinions, He thought the design in offering the resolutions was to create di#union, Atter farther debate, Mr. Hastinas withdrew his motion to amend, Mr, Maknx, (dem) of Dotcbexs, rose to a question of privilege. He, too, had been styled a dodger, which he was not, He was willing to take the resolutions either in homeopathic doses or as» whole Mr. D. B. TayLon also rove to @ question of privilege, concerning the remarks made by the Speaker. He ex- plained the language of the report, and rehearsed the proceeding: length, claiming that there was mo ap- pearance of an intention to misrepresent. Mr. Hinnaxn, (dem.) of Onondaga also rose to a ques- tion of privilege. He bat, too, been misrepresented as a iT. ir. Woon, (whig) of Onondaga, arked consent that ho be recorded tipon the Journal as declining to yote upom the resolution. Objected to. Mr. W. Tavion movod to reconsider the vote te ap- Prove the Joumal. Lost, Seneca, rose to a question of up the rerolutions yesterday, ® bul stitute. Hedid no such thing. Mr. BurRovGHs was_also recorded in the Argus asa “ bolter,”’ and his name was put in small characters, while others were pane in capit &c. He then seed length bis position, &c. also discussed lan- guage of the report in behalf of the reporter, who was not entitled to 5 in explavation. He call for censure in the language of the Mr. CLarr also made the same or question Of privilege, correcting the position that he was & * bolter.’ Mr. Muze followed. He was not a ‘‘ dodger.” Mr. Loomis explained fully concerning his course yes- terday under a point of privilege. Mr. Houtzy also rose for the same question. Mr. Hxwpxe rose to a question of privilege concerning statements in the rame paper. Mr. W. Taytor moved to lay all orders on the table down to motions and resolutions. Carried. THR RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMH? Mr, Srraavs, (dem.) of Otsego, sider the vote upon final adjournment. cae Woop moved to lay that motion on the table. st. Mr. West (dem.) of Jefferson, entered into a state- ment of the case that a resolution hay passed to take a recess till Tuesday, leaving but three days for action upon the Chav number of important before both jour He hoped we would reconsider vote that fastens a final adjournment upon us on Friday next. ir. BURROUGHS was in favor of an early adjournment, but not in favor of setting down a day until we could see through our business. tion had been decided, that this Hous Consideration, The that question in the Mr. EL.gworTa was gentlemen who had just spoken, Mr, Marnix hoped the motion would not carry. | Tuis House w led by the publie as one hundred and twenty -eight leeches, fapping the public treasury at the rate of four hundred dollars per day. Mr. Loomis favored # reconsideration. He desired that s respectful representation be presented to the Senate of our reasons for not acting upom their resolutions for ad journment. That body had not yet acted upon impor- tant measures that must be disposed of before adjourn- ment, Ho desired this, too, that we might be set right before the public. * Mr. Crarp thought that if we set a day for adjourn- ment, it was then the business of the Senate to decide sary to be passed. cailed up the resolution and wai cppeeed to reconsideration. B. Tarior opposed the motion to reconsider. . W. TayLor thought there was necessity for re- consideration. If the business was left, as there was dan, it would beon Friday next, there would be a nigh it chance for our being called here again. ir. 8. 8. SwaTu in order to hasten business and stop oat speeches, moved the previous question, ried, pe motion to reconsider was carried by ayes 61, nays Mr. West moved to lay the resolution on the table, Carried, 4 NEW SET OF RESOLUTIONS ENDORSING GEN. PIERCE. Mr. Cuampun, (dem.) of Alleghany, introduced a reso- lution approving the doctrine of the democratic party, and the inaugural address of Prevident Pierce in full, as thore adopted yesterday were not fall and broad enough to eatisfy . Lies over. Mr. Hastinas desired to inquire of the Chair if the reso- lution was in order as addressed to a portionof the House, and an expression of opinion merely not being, in his opinion, proper subject for legislation. ‘The SrakeRr decided that it was in order for a member to introduce # resolution not relating directly to the busi- ness of the House, as heretofore decided practised in the House. Mr. Hastixcs appealed from the decision of the Chair. ‘The question of appeal was stated, and Mr. Hastincs proceeded. He desired to know first our business here, whether the subjest matter of this resolution was @ po! tion of the business of the House? He insisted that t House in ecknowledgiog and acting upon uy much qu tion, departed from its proper business. We had no right to act upon any such question. We have been lectured this morning by the gectleman offering the resolutions adopted yesterday, upon staying here and attending to our business. He would again ask what was business? Was it in talking upon questions of no sible interest Or profit to the people. He then alluded to the decision ef the Chair, that revious action of the House sus- tained the reception of such resolutions; aud argued that even if s0, it was not necessary that wo should overstop the limits of our appropriate business, and do what we bad no power to do, rimply because we had done so here- tofore. Noone had a right to compel from him an ex- pression of political or religious preferences. Mr. Beman thought the consideration of such ques- tions an outrage upon the people of the State. It waa be- eyoud our covrtitutional po ver to entertain such resolu- tions. He alluced to the desire of the people of the State that this extra sersion termizate speedily, and entered his rotest against squandering time upoa questions of noae but political merit. Mr. Mansi arked if the gentleman did not yesterday yots upon the resolutions, or upon questions appertaining to them? Mr. Caamrrin recapitulated the action of the House up- on the resolutions called up yesterd«y. It was by the vote of the genilemwmen who now obdjecied to the introduc- tion of these resolutions, that those of yesterday were entertzined. He contended that similar resolations bad been introduced, and actet upon by the House, such as the Slave Transit resolutions, But he exonerated the gentleman from Monroe, (Mr. Hastings) from this vote, for he (Mr. H.) did boldly refuse to vote thereon. Mr. CLAFP questioned the propriety of sustaining the appeal, but he thought the resulution could be ruled out ‘as unimportant and frivolous. Aliusion was made to the probable authorship of the resolutions. Mr. Suaw desired to know whe was the author. Mr. CLarr aid it bad been hinted that they were from Lindenwald. Mr, BeMAN rose to discuss a persdnal allusion. Mr. Howey thought usage was law. The gentleman from Monroe (Mr. Hastings) had asted upon resolutions that did not appertain to the business of the House. Mr. Hastinas desired to correct. Hy» had not acted for or againwt any such resolutions. His only sin, if any, had been in rilentiy allowing them to be introduced. Aq ion of order here srose on account of a refer- ence made by Mr. Houixy to the supposed author of the resolutions. Mr, Lirtizsonn thought it was proper fora legislative body to decide what questions it should divouss; and it may bring any matter before itself that a majority may decide to be within its reach, ‘The decision of the Chair, that the resolution was pro- perly before the House, was sustained. ‘The Assembly then took up the special order, being the ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JOHN ©. MATHER. ‘The quesiion was upon the motion of Mr. Lrrriasonn to recommit, with instructions to strike gut the names of Hezekiah C, Seymour, Frederick Follett and Charles Cook, wherever they occur in the articles, Mr. Cuamriin said the names were placed in compliance with law. It charges no offence upon these individuals, Justice to the accused require that the names should be ‘ive in order that he may produce them as witnesses in fis defence. If not given, itwas the opinion of the com- mittee that the articles could not be sustained, Mr. Burner—The eon taken by the gentieman from Allegany, (Mr. Champlin) are unquestionably cor- tect. There were other points upon which he contended the article were not what they should be, but this he thought right. Mr, Litiayonn thought that the conspiracy was with whem the comtract was made; the other individuals should not be mentioned. They were not the necessary partners in the conspiracy. ihe other party in the con- tract was. No testimony has been furnished against the three individuals mentioned, He believed it was better that ‘‘ten gulliy persons escape, than that one inpocent should suffer.” Mr. Henpex adduced the practices fa legel prosecutions in support of the position that there was implication of guilt in the fact that the naroes were mentioned. He discussed at length the merits of the question, and finally moved to strike out the whole of the first article. Mr. D. B. Taytor LY age se the metion. = pas not concluded, when the House took a recess to4P. AFTERNOON SESSIOY, THE CASE OF MR COLE, The Srraker named Messrs. Peters, Livingston and Hol- ley a8 members of the committee on the cace of Mr. Cole. SPRAKER PRO TEM. On motion of Mr. Burrovans, Mr. Russell Smith was called to the chair, in the absence of the Speaker, ‘THE FOURTH OF JULY. Mr. Teurre asked consent to move to reconsider a vot* refnsing to grant tho use of the Assembly chamber to ths authorities of the city on the 4th inst. Objected to. Mr. D. B, TAYiOR moved a suspension of the rules, Carried ‘The motion to reconsider was carried, and the resolu- tion was adopted DID Nor “snoot Te Yrr.’? Mr. D. GitiMoRE rose to & question of privilege concern- ing the statement of the Argus that he “shot the pit.” He was in bis seat and voted on all the resolutions but the last. THE CENTRAS, PARK Mtb. Mr, Note asked consemt to have the New York Cen- tral Park bill read a third time. Mr, Gover objected. THE ARTICLES OF IMPRACHMENT, The question being upon the motion of Mr. Hendee, to strike out all of article first, Mr, D. B. Tayier took the floor and resumed his re works, entering into a lengthy argument upon the charges Mr. Loomts followed. The question of impeachment had been decided. We were now simply to decide upon the form of the articles of impeachment. He procaeded to show that article first was a correct and just ghaae of proceedings in which Mr. Mather was engaged. cited documents and facts in proof. Mr. D. B. Tayior replied—Be contended that Mr. Ma- thers’ course aaa membor of the Sitting Board was justi- finble in all respects. In proof he read long extracts from the report of the Canal Board, &. RCE THI. WEDNESDAY AGREED UPON. A communication was received from the Senate with on amendment extending the recess to Wednesday. The amendment was concurred in—ayes 50, nays 24, THR SPHCIAL ORDAR DREFRERED. Mr. Borrovens moved to defer the special order until Wednesday next, and to make it the special order after reading the Journal. Carried. ‘THR IMPRACHMENT CASHS ANB THR JUDICLARY COMMITTRR, Mc, Luanovons called up the report of the Judiciary ben) adn nd bed i gi = the te ped in the cases peach ment e ‘and secon! resolutions were adopted, and the House adjourned to Wednesday. woomt vom the Aibeny Argun 3a} o gus, % One of the most exci scenes which ever "oc- curred in the Assembly took place yesterday after- noon. Our sketch of the Proveetings conveys but @ faint idea of its stirring int The question before the House was the endorse- ment of the Inaugural of President Pierce, poet by the Hon. D. B. Taylor, of New York, at the open- ing of the re; session—the “‘dodge’’ proposed by Mr. Gale, New York, Ropes Mee Inaug' with Governor Marcy annexed, and Mr. Holley’s pro- posed re-affirmance of the Buffalo platform, being the pending amen The struggle on the of the free soilers was to stave off a question, and they resorted to -all sorta of arliamentary e: ients and devices to evade the Test Proposed by Mr. Taylor, of their fidelity to the national ad: tion on the great question of “the compromise measures,” the “Fugitive act” included, with which President Pierce the democracy o* the Union stand so distinctly identified before the country. ie force of the previous question, which cut off all amendments, these democrats were finall. Sompelied, either to “ face the music,” or to “ shoot it. of them chose the latter alternative, and left the House precipitately, urging their free sgil friends to follow them, and thus to leave the House without a quorum ! Among the first of the fugitives was the Speen) who, leaving the chair in, posse. of a whig, fled from the hall, making gi is retreat before a quea- tion could be had on either of the resolutlons. Others of his stamp covered his retreat as well ag they could, and voted on the first resolution—a few on the second—but mainly decamped before the question could be taken on the third or vital resoiu- tion of the series. The stampede was not confined to the free soilers, Many of the whigs caught the infection and fled also ar de but a bare quorum of 69 members present and voting. Two of those present—Messrs. Hastings, of Mon- roe, and L. Osgood, of Chenango—the former a whig and the latter a free soiler—peremptorily and con- tumaciously refused to vote. Four free soilers—Chamberlain, of Columbia, Crocker and Marsh, of Tompkins, and P. W. Rose, of St. Lawrence—were all of that stamp who “ faced the music,” and voted against the resolution en- dorsing the compromise. Twenty-eight members, elected as _democrata, “shot the pit” and evaded the vote. We give the THE BOLTERS. names of Mesers. Beckwith, Bouton, Burroughs, Bushnell, lin, Fineh, Gale, BT, Gilmore, D. Gilmore, A. 0. Hall, Hall, Hibbard, Ingalls, Kearney, Lawrence, Loem: Martin, Miller, L.. Ongood, Patterson, J. Rose, 'B. Sante Spatiard, the Speaker, Streeter, Téu Eyck, Temple fan Alstyne, The wi who dodged the vote, or refused to answer to their names, number fourteen in all, They are :— Messrs. Ashley, Beman, Clapp, J. N. Ely, Hastings, Kneelaud, Osborne, Perkins, Peters, L. Reed,'A. B. Rose, Stewart, Stratton, W. Taylor and Weod. The vote on the final passage of the resolution, stood 46 ayes to 23 nays. The affirmative vote includes four whigs—Messra, Burnett, Bush, Dubois, and Welsh. The rest, with few exceptions, are democrats. The nogative includes four free soil democrate— the rest w co) Thus, the free soilers in the Assembly, coerced inte a show of hands on the great question of the compro- mise, including the fugitive act, exhibited their an- tagonism to the national administration and the national democracy, and their adhesion still to the doctrines and tenets of the Buffalo Platform! WThe democracy of the union wil! mark this signift- cant illustration of what is called the “ United and harmonious democracy of New York’’—and will be able to determine who among us stand on the Balti- more, and who on the Buffalo platform. We shall take another occasion to allude to some other equally significant points in this affair,and par ticularly to the repudiation of the compliment te Goy. Marcy, included in the “Gale dodge,” by the enforcement of the previous question. Marine Affairs. LAUNCH To-Day AT WILLIAMSBURG —Mossrs. Perine, Pat terson & Stack will laundh, at 6 P. M to-day, from their yard at Williamsburg, the clipper ship Wide Awake, She is owned by Messrs. Siffkin & Ironsides, who intead her for the Califormia and China business. She is a very handsome vessel of about 900 tons burthen. Hanpsome Testimonial —We have been shown a very handsome watch, chronometer movement, which goes out by the steamer Northern Light, on Tuesday next, for Captain Blethen, the commander of the Sierra Nevada. Tt was subseribed for by the passengers of the latter vea- sel on her Iate trip from Panama to San Francisee, Over the names of the committee is neatly inserihed the following :—‘* Presented to Capt, FI. Blethon, by passen- Sera of the steamship Sierra Nevada, on her voyage from San Francisco, May 16, 1853.” InpiGNaTION CARD —The passengers of the steams! Florida have published a card in the Savannah pay charging Capt. Berry, of the steamship Marion, bound te Chasleston, with intentionally ranning into the Florida, while proceeding down the bay last Saturday, shortly afier leaving this port, and considerably damaging hee’ wheel house. ComMERCE or THE Port.—The following vessels arrived at New York from foreign ports during the month of Tune, 1853 ;— Total,..ssscsecseseereess NATIONALITY. United States. British, Bremen ~ i eno et met S eo cote mae TAR. ssstv00505 eens. 468 194,408 The undersigned, Commander of the clipper schooner Daniel L. Sturges, built by H. Mather, Haq., of port, Conn., challenged the clipper schooner Pride of n> Sea, built by @ Steers, Eeq , of New York. to sail fora wager of five hundred doliara from the Battery, round Sandy Hook 4 boat and back, which the owners of the Pride of the accepted, through the same paper in which the challenge was mi T have seen Mr. re ime relation to the matter. and also the owners of the Pride of the Sea, and they ail decline to try the speed of their aplendid clipper yacht Pride of the Sea with that of the freighting schooner Daniel L. Sturges. CHARLES H. FAIRCHILD. Brooklyn City Intelligence. Svicme or 4 Woman by Jumring ory THe Dock, Oa Thursday eveningg a female named Catharine Snerry, late a domestic in the family of Mr. Wellington, of Carroll street, neor Henry, putanend to her existence by jumping off the dock af the foot of Sackett street. It appears she bad for some time past received the atten- tions of a young man, who succeeded in seducing her uncer promise of marriage. On Sunday Inst she ascer- tained that he bad been married to another, which weighed heavily upon her mind, and from that time to the day of her death she showed evidences of mental abberation. On Thursday. in company with an acquaint ance, named Mary Ann Cleriton. rhe proceeded to the house of Mr. Fagan, her brother is law, residing on the corner of Nevinsand Warren streets, and spending the afternoon there, left with her friend during the early pait of the ‘evening, and proceeded towards the Haewilton avenue ferr; She informed her that she was tired of life, and giviag her ! the money she had—directed her to give it to the priest in payment for two masses for the repose of her soul, and after some furthor directions, rushed to the river, and raising both hands to her head, jumped overboard. The girl ran to a grocery store at the next corner for assistance. but the proprietor refused to lend any sid, * because,” he said, “it wae the business of the police."’ She eventually succeeded in finding As- si:tant Captain Van Orden, of the Third dirtriet, who ar- rived too late, however, to rave her life. After the doek her body was recovered and taken to the ata« tion houxe, where an inquest was held by Coroner Ball. The = the verdict that she committed mi- cide by drowning, while laboring under insanity, Free —Last a a fire occurred within the lumber yard on the corner of Columbia and Bal! Ie originated in a Bet " joining two val families. The upper story was burned stable was entirely oa Th ts , however, mi