The New York Herald Newspaper, July 20, 1854, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO, 6538, THE FRANKLIN STILL ASHORE. Additions! Particulars from the Scone of the Disaster, PROBABLE LOSS OF THE STEAMER. SCENES, INCIDENTS, &., &., &. We have already published an account of the Franklin going ashore, but desiring to ss-ertaih the fall partivuiars of the disaster, we despatched two Speial reporters to the beach on which the vessq | is at present lying, and where, it is probable, from Present appearances, she will be till she gues to Pleves, The followigg are the reports from the scene o the catastrophe :— ACCOUNT FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER3, Before reaching the Franklin, we had to cross 2 little bay, about four miles wide, on the other side of which lies the beach on wuich the vessel wen? ashore. This beach risea to the height of between twenty and thirty feet above the level of full tile, and runs almost parallel with the maia laud fora Gistaace of twenty miles or more. Tie report, therefore, that the F. had passed over it into am oth water, is incorrect, and she now lies broadside on the beach, exposed to the heavy swell which breaks pon it with great force. While crossing the bay we could see the spray dash over her sides, nearly as high as her smoke-pipe, and on reaching her, we found her rocking violently from the heavy swell. After considerable difficulty, and a eevere drench- ing, we succeeded in boarding ber, and found that, as yet, all her upper works were sife, but that sho hadeight feet of water in her hold, and was lying ina bed of sand to the depth of five or six feet, Communication was kept up with the shore by ‘means of her boats, but it was impossible to render ‘any effectnal assistance in getting her off, in conse quence of the position in which she lies, and it is the general opinion that she must go to pieces. From the statement made to us by Capt. Wotton, who bas never left the ship from the moment she struck, we learn that she went ashore about eight o’clock on Monday morning last, ina dense fog. On Bunday morning, he passed the St. George's Bank in thirty-five fathoms water, and on the night of the same day, about nine o’clock, he was off Nantacket, in thirty-eight fathoms. At half-past eleven he had forty fathoms and a muddy bottom, being this time to the westward of Nantack- now steered for Sandy Hook, and o'clock on Monday morning, he ran n beach, as we have already twenty-seven miles to the hours. When the ship they found the current setting by her to the the rate of two knots ands half an hour. on shore say that the strong set is toa long succession of easterly winds on the Coast..«Captain W. states that he knew his position * to a mile, and that he steered the same course that hebadfor twenty voyages, So confident was he on ;. this point, that kis only care was to keep clear of , Wemels, for which he himself kept s sharp look out frem the wheel house. The fog, which had ‘up to this time surrounded the vessel like @ dense cload, rendering every object within a few feet of her ia- vistb'e, cleared off about ten minntes after she struck, showing them the positioain which she ley. Immediately after ahe went ashore the anchors and toform. Ina few minutes she parted all the chains, losing her two bower and one stream en- chor. The object of the captain, if he could have prevented her from turning brosdside on, was to work her off if possible with her engines, which he thinks he would have sacceeded in doing had it not been for the loss of her anchors. When abe strack her head lay on the beach, but after losing her anchors she was driven by the swell and carrent with her broadside on. Some of the passengers were alarmed at the shock, but aa the weather was calm, whatever ap- prehensions they had were soon allayed when they found there-was no immediate danger. The captain ‘need his machinery until convinced by half an hour's ineffectual efforts that it was impossible to move her. A number of guns were fired, and this was the firet intimation that the people on shore had of the acrident. His next care was to remove the paseengers. For this purpose he got out the boats and run a rope from the ship to tue shore, to facill- tate their passage. Six boats were lowered, aud the passengers, after collecting what they considered absolutely necessa- ty totake with them, left the ship. Before they meached the shore, however, they were completely drenched with the spray. One of the boats was @wamped in the surf, but the passengers escaped, and she wassoon righted again. On landing they found about thirty persons on the beach who had come over when they heard ths sig- nals of distress, who gave them all the assistance they could in conveying them across the bay and forwarding them to Yepheok, the nearest railroad #tation, which is about ten miles from the beach. Those who desjred it were sent to New York, bat @ large number remained behind, satisfied with the Ail the baggage was landed on Tuesday, ani the greater part of it left in the charge of Mr. Blahop, who also took care of a large number of the passen- gers. They were conveyed across the bay in craft of all sizes, froma twenty ton sloop to the small row boat. Boxes, trunks, carpet bags, hat boxes, valises, and every conceivable description of bag: @rge, was piled into theee, and taken ashore by the poate. The beach was literally strewed with it, and ‘we have no doubt that alarge portion was damaged by water. While we were on board, the spray was break- ing over her side, and every shock she received from the waves sent a tremor from stem to stern. A por. tion of the cargo has beea taken from the hold and stowed away in the cabin, where it will remeta safe from the water until it can be transferred to some of the lighters, of which it is expected s namber ‘will soon arrive. ‘The steamtugs Titan, Achilles,and Hector arrived on Taeaday, about three o'clock, bat in consequence of the heavy surf they could render no sesistence. ‘They remained by ber yesterday, but they cannot de used till the greater part of her cargo is remov- ed. This will take two, and probably three or four weeks; and it is possible that if they have fine wea ‘ther during that time thet they may sacceed in sav- peveral barrels of provisions overboard. The cap- tain told us if he had even one steamtag he has no doubt that he could have got her into deep water Pete Pruskiin: ts the rst stoumar thet hes over gong pahory on thie partof Long Talend; batderiog * | chee went out to her. journey. The Sea Lion came to anchor at some dis- ‘placed upon it, the process of ‘unloading presenting ‘distinctly see the immense clonds of spray which @ ocmmianication with the steamer by means of the large boat, which was worked upon by a rope at- tached. to her side, through the surf, with great their own chests and traps, and erecting two spa- cious tents, where they could take some little re- freshment and rest. and before night two large and spacious tents were -aépne ‘at once exciting, picturesque and romantic, —__ the last five years, two hips, the Persian and the A:goand ove biig, uamed the Majeatic, were strand- ed. The Persian and the Argo got clear, but the Mojestic became a total wreck. She had s car- &» convicting mainly of oil of peppermint, and the odor arising from this ss the barrels con- taining it weie bicken by the waves, could be perceived at the distance of several miles From this cicumstance she got the name of the Poppeimint brig, f.om the Long Islanders. Tie re- mains of the wieck caa be seen trom the deck of the Frapklin. ‘The story which was published in one of the even- ing papers, that the Franklin was first boarded by thee negroes, is entirely untrue, and affords not — Little amusem~nt to the people bee. The steamer was not boaided till nearly all the passengers were landed, and then some of the inhabitants of Morri- Tne same paper states that the ladies were almost-frigiitened out of their seuces, while the fact is that they showed as much, if not more, coursge than the men. Tiere was of course some alam felt, but it was very slight, and the ladies feel not a little indignant at what some of them told as they considered # shameful libel. Two of the custom house officers came down on Tuceday, and they will remain till the whole of the cargo is taken ashore. The cargo, which was valued at about a million a: da half of coliara, was fully insured in England aud consisted principally of French and German £008, All the sailors, to the number of abont fifty, left the village at about nine o'clock yesterday morning, in wagons, for Yaphank, where they took the cars for New York. Their excenses, we under- stand, are to be defrayed by the owners of the steamer, who have acted with praiseworthy libera- lity towards both the passengers and crew. The passengers also speak in terms of the highest praise of the treatment they have received from the peoe ple of Morriches. SCENES ON THE SHORE AND BEACH. VOYAGE TO THE STEAMER—RRACHING HER DECK PROM THE BEACH. During the entire day of Tuesday, the shore was crowded with people of all ages, and of every rank in life, who had left their homes and ordinary oc- cupations in order either to behold the unusual scene of such @ melancholy wreck, or to assist in the lending of the baggage belonging to the passen- gere. Every team of horses, every dray, and every boat, either large or small, owned by the farmers living around, were put in requisition, and the little bay which connects the beach with the main land was studded with the sails of the small craft, when on their trips to and from the steamer. About six o'clock in the afternoon a little skiff, kuown by the high sounding title of the Sea Lion, steered acroas the bay, freighted to to the water's edge with tranks, vatiser, hat cases, bandboxes, and a general miscellany of such articles asare required by first class traveliers in a long tance from the shore, andgjmmediately that she was made fast, a large drag, drawn by a span of horses, was diiven from the store into the water, and when it reached her, and halted alongside, the goods were the somewhat extrao: dinary eppearan.e of discharg- ing cargo into a lighter :rawn by horses. The driv- er, however, took his load on board, beaded his team as if for home, and reached the shore in safety. The load of baggage was immediately taken to the barn of Mr. Bishop, and other temporary stores which were fixed up at his house, after the custom house officers had been satisfied that there was none of the cargo mixed up with it. When the team returned to the shore, our re. porters, some custom house officers, with an agent from one of the insurance companies of New York, got into the ample wagon and were driven to the Sea ‘Lion, which they reached in safety, although the water came up toa level with the becks of the horses. The Sea Lion again started for the long beacl:, om nearing which the persons on board could every now and then rolled up into the sky as each succeeding surf-wave broke on the side of the un- bappy Franklin. The loud murmuring of the water as it was dashed from the side of the steamer, pro- duced @ most melancholy feeling, and very gloomy forebodings were entertained as to her ultimate fate, In about three quarters of an’ hour the Sea Lion feached the beach, and on stepping on shore a complete view of the stranded steamer could be seen, as she lay with broadside to the shore, and settling fast into her sandy bed after each roll which she roceived from the force of the bre®@kers. Captain Wotton was still on deck, but most of the crew had landed immediately after the passen- gers were put on shore, and the men were employed under the direction of Mr. Cooper, the first mate, and Mr. Slater, the second engineer, in keeping up danger. They were also engaged in looking after Mr. Slater was indefatigable in bis exertions in causing this last named necessary work to be done, pot ap, under each of which the weary seamen re- ceived such rations of beef, biscuit, ale, brandy and wine as could be got on shore in the hurry of the moment. The appearance of the white tente, the groups of half-<lad and dripping mariners seated sround, the bands bf Iadiés who lined the beach, the number of farm laborers at work on the shore, and the busy hurry of most of them at thelr various employ- ments, ptesertted an appearance end completed a and such @ one as bas never before been witnessed on the far-famed shore of Long Island. * Generally speakiog, the sailors were in very good hatmor, sd went at their work with a will, although three-fourths of them were destitute of means; many had lost all except the cloghes on their becks, in the confasion, and the majority did not _koow how they should everreach New York. Some were a little under the influence of liquor, which it is impossible to keep from them on such occasions; but all spoke in kindly terms of Captain Wotton, his treatment of them on the voyage, his conduct under the un- fortunate circumstances in which his ship was — MORNING EDITION—THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1854. it ppreach eiderabl; ther vi off, wit passengers except rige’ ih island. Towards schooners h, ae send y, pon of E. Franklin, except Tt may be mentioned in ‘this connection, as u sin- gular fact, that on the night preceding the disaster, ® young men, son of Mr. Bishop, of the boarding bou-e, dreamed that « large ship was lost on the Lesoh in @ fog, and that next day he happened to speak of the matter to hia parents, and had sar. ely conaluded hix narrative, when they heard the Frank- lip fre her first gun of distress. It was mentioned by eye-witnesaes on the beach, that an unpleasant wetting which the nine Catholic dergymen, who were passengers in the Franklin, sustaived in reaching the shore, was caused solely by their own timidity in descending the shio's side, in order to step into the boat, and the impousibility of eteadying the beat in the surf, Ar the shades of Tuesday evening began to dark- en, the mere spectators began to leave the beach, and wend their way tothe mainland and their homes. The eailors stretched themselves on the grasa under end around their tevts, and reTated many a story of former perils and escapes. The wesried teama were up)< ked and set at ease, and the offivials and others wh» were divengaged, sought the crawded honse of Mir. Bishop, in order to enjoy a little sleep. Here every corner, nook, and available room, were oczu- pied, and t! ose who failed in seizing on a sofa, took a wi er berth on tbe floor, Mrs. Commodore Hull, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, with » fw other passengere, remained at Mr. Bistop’s du ing the evening and night, and Mrs, Hall was there op Wednesday forenoon, but intended to leave on Thursday. All the baggage was carefally watched and guarded, and at four o'clock on Wednesday morn- ing the Long Islanders retarned to the beach in or- der to resume their work, and thus reap another golden harvest. At this early hour the position of the Franklin was unaltered. The sand drifts had formed a com- plete wall to her side which lay next the shore, and it will soon be more easy to reach her de: k, as ahe, in addition, is evidently lowering into her bed every bour, Ne accident occurred up to ten o’clock on Wed- neaday morning, notwithstanding the variety of beavy work which was performed under euch hard end lamentable circumstences; and from an early hour the beach was lined with people, who had scattere? themselves along in search of portions of the staff which had been thrown overboard after the ship struck. The breeze of Tuesday was somewhat moderated. An under-eteward of the Franklin, named Jona- than, took obarge of all the baggage which had been stored at Mr. Bishoy’s, and remained on the farm, and during the entire of Tuesday night, in the per- formance of his duty, snatching only an occasional eleep, as he lay stretched on a few tranks. He Mkewise t ook charge of some valuable birds, which were taken in safety from the steamer, and seemad to pey particular attention to & very fine parrot which was bought in Havre at a coat of sixty dol- lars. Morzicues, 9} o’clock Wednesday. Upto this hour the machinery of the steamer re- mains uninjured, and is still in working order, holding perfectly together. ACCOUNT OF MR. DOWNING, COAST IN- SPECTOR. I was first notified of the disaster to the stegm- ship Franklin, at my house on Fire Island, by a meseenger from Morriches. Immediately after the receipt of the intelligence I proceeded in my boat to the vessel, and found her lying broadside on the beach, exposed to a heavy swell, which broke in spray upon her deck. On my arrival at the beach opposite which she lay, I found them landing a por tion of the cargo end the passengers with their baggage. The passengers were taken across the emall bay, which lies between the beach and the main land, and proceeded at once by railroad fo the ci 7. There were three steamtugs sent to the as- hear Ss meted ies fi fit castle wy sea tha: was f cm) toa her for the putpoee of getting any of longs oS Sbe bas, at » eight water in her hold, and if her en Ge ee mast be con- continues orable, that the steamer Fraaklin will be got off, though ina d id condition» bat even then there must be a large on the cargo. STATEMENT OF ONE OF THE SAILORS. ‘The Frapklin left Havre on the 5th of July, at 10 A.M., and Cowes at 5 P. M., with a fall load of freight of the most valuable kind, and a large num- ber of passengers. She had the wind from the west, anda little cloudy, which increased to a heavy fog, and lasted, excepting an occasional intermission of three or four hours, up t6 Monday morning, when at ten minutes before 8 A. M. she struck upon Long Island, opposite the village of Morriches, and about twenty-five miles east of Fire Island. Immediately upon ber touching, the helm was put to starboard, by order ef the captaia, who was waik- ing the poop. Upon her grounding all persons were on deck, and some excitement reigned among those unaccustomed to Neptune’s dominions, and many of the gentier sex withstood the shock, tothe shame of the sterner. Supposing her only to be caught forward, everything of weight was carried aft, the port anchor, with fifteen fathom of chain, i & i eauay.! nla SPs get the , which was accomplished in loss to those wares in Neptune's demain, and pai exce| ing ‘areas as e Battery time, the starboard anchor was pe og ly ist F a! otaet port, and was let Mast were eent and ing eased with extra tackles stack; lines were rap ashore, in ncy during the night ; but tl gy found sea more quict, , Wit! of the cargo Shore. With the flood- The steamtugs remained by ber they have returned to the city this There are sloops lying close by, though it is possible for them to do anything in PRICK TWO CENTS, Every effort is being made to take pf the mst | W EWS BY FE LEGRAPH. valuable part of the cargo. Only about thirty men, from every departnyent of the ship, have got off to New York, as by some mis- understanding between the purser and the wage drivers, the remeind+r—about fifty—were talen to ® wrong station,and as they had no money to pay fare with,the conductor could not take them. They must remain behind, and are now suffering much for want of food, lodging and clothing. They ail request that friends in New York will not be uneasy about them, as they will get in on Tharsday after- noon. Mr. Kane, the purver of the: Franklin, left Morr ches for New York in the ten A. M. train, Iti thought that all the baggage will reach the Cnstom House stores by Friday, at the very latest. A New York steamtug has arrived, but it is fear ed that she cannot aid the steamer, even now. There are ten feev@f water in the hold. It is intendes to rig out a temporary crank about noon to-day, (Wednesday) and if the weatier con- tinues miderute a great portion of the cargo will be got off. Thee is no more water in tue ship than what is rolling the shure site of her. She lies easy, but is se:tling deeper every move, About twenty-five of the men employed in the Franklin have served previously inthe Humboldt, and most of the crew are experienced “salts,” and intelligent American sailors. They all concur in the Opinion that the steamer will not be gut off, aud must, in the end, go to pieces. A seaman, hailing from the city of New York, had been previously wrecked at Montevideo, at whicb place, after recovering, he shipped on board & French vessel bound for Havre, where he got employment as a band on bvard the F.anklin. When he applied for his papers in Havre the gov- ernment of er having the control of the Marine Bureau, insisted upon his being a Frenchmen, and said that “he might be wanted on board a man-of- war to fight the Russians.” However,the Now Yurk boy proved himself to be a native, and immediate- ly received bis papers, which he told Monsiear were the “tallest” papers he ever got,as they measured nearly three feet in length. The steamer Leviathan, Captain Hazzard, arrived from the Franklin late last nigot, and reports that when the Leviathan left they were working carts alongside with horses, and would succeed in landing most of the cargo dry. The steamer is in a bad posi- tion to be got off, JONSIGNEES. 1 rere Rovest;1E i; 1 JB mobert, ida Young; 1J Varicon: 1 yaquet Grog; 24 Lesa- Kunst; 2 Nichsl-on & Geken; & r 3 <-e Hig ‘Tem MEETING IN SPRING STREET, LAST EVENING—EXPLA- NATION BY ALD, TUCKER—EXCITING DESATE WITH CO: NCILMAN CRAWFORD—THE OPPOSITION TEM- perance in the Ward. PERANUE ORGANIZATIONS, ETO., ETC. A meeting, the object of which was to oppose the illegal eale of Mquor in the Eighth ward, was holden last evening, at the hall No. 85 Prince street. The meeting was thinly attended. Mr. Bleckmer called it to order, and moved Mr. man tothe chair, The meeting was then ope with prayer Professor Martin. C. H. Merritt, Mr. Ls ide - McCann were then chosen Vice- jent, and Mr. Jacobus Secretary. Alderman Tvckss was called for, and proceeded to make a statement relative to the grant granting Hlcensee,, bot te found ¢ pesed tobim. The relative to the fhquor being sold to be drank on the premises. He had inte: the Mayor and the if Councilmen were engaged in @ man bad as a oe! aor it. found that ifthe bad chdrectore had va ay influence to prevent liquor selling wi Mr. Ewine made some remarks relative to Carson league, which has previously been explained inthe Hexatp. He was interrupted by Councilman Crawford, who desired @ clearer explanation of whet frearag ged had said aboot be | Favor Alderman Tucxzn repeated s portion ex- planation. He said that the Mayor had broken a promise made to him, as be (the Mayor,) had pro- ee ee persons this ward. Councilman Crawrorp inquired whether the Alde:man had not granted licenses. Alderman Tuvurzm said be had, in order to keep the number down. He had a talk with the speaker— Mr. Cnawrorp—No! (‘‘Order” from the Chair.) M:. Tucken—Didn’t I meet you at Wild’s store? Mr. Crawxonp—No, never, anywhere. I never . & license until after the A haa sign- them. Mr. Tocerr—How many have you signed sine ? Mr. Crawronp—Fonr. Mr. ince atataaea you sign three for Thompron Mr. Crawroup—I don’t remember—I might. Fe Ewing said that blank licenses had been J 3 E EGReE i i Lf Bal 1 epticipates the Expected Veto.of the iver and Harbor Bill. TEST VOTE ON THE HOMESTEAD GILL. More about the Superimtendents of Armories. COMMENCESEAT AT BARVARD COLLEGE, &., &., &. From Washi EXPECTED VETO OF THE RIVER AND HARBOR S1LL— THE HOMESTEAD BILL—THE COLT INVESTIGSTION. Wasninaton, July 19, 1864. It is believed from the articles in the Union this morn, ing that the President bas determined to veto the River aud Harbor bill as it passed the House. Perhaps the Freaident takes this early ovportunity of tetiing bi views betpown in the hope that the Senate m:y save him the troutle of vetoing the bill, by declining to pase it. Itissaidthat he has also determined to votot Homestead bill, but it will undoubtedly be killed in the Senate Mr. Colt’s bookkeeper was examined by the commits -day, ae aleoa Mr Wright, who is naid to be Mr. Ollng- man’s informant. Mr. Wright's evidence was thet ha ky ew nothing of the matter whatever, of bis own know- ledge. The smount of information obtained so far by the committee, may be inferred from the last qusetion put to the boobkeeper by the obairmin, as currently re ported, ‘“‘can you indicate any method’ by which the committee cap arrive at the information they seek, or Is there anything to be found eut, and if thore is, what is itt” THIATY-THIRD CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Boowate. Wasarworon, July 19, 1854. PRITTIONS FOR REPEAL OF THE FUGIHVE SLAVE ACT. Mr. Sumner, (free soil) of Mass., presented the momo- rial of Charles Francis Adams, and three hundred others, of all parties, of Quincy, Massachusetts. praying for the repeal of the Fugitive Slave act. Mr. Cuts, (free soil) of Ohio, presented similar peti- tions from Ohio. All referre4. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REPORTED. Mr. Gwar, (dem.) of Cal., introduced » bill granting the right of way to the Maysville and Benicia Railrosd. Mr. Jonms, (dem.) of Iowa, introduced a bill granting land to Iowa fcra railroad. Referred. Mr. Hunter, (dem.) of Vs., from the Finance Commit- tee, reported s bill for the relief of several clerks in the Indian Bureau. Passed. ‘REPEAL OF THE FUGITIVE BLAVE Law. Mr. Prrrry, (“\em.) of ind, from the Judiciary Commit- Iaying for therepest of the Fupttive Save aot anid tast The’ committee are of opinion that uch’ logidation wat inexpedient, and had instructed him to report the same discharged farther back, and aak to be from consideration thereof. Agreed to. ‘TRXAR 1IGHTHOUSE BILL. Mr. Hamum, (dem ) of Me, back the Texas Lighthouse Appropriation bill, amendmeat. ‘THE TRIAS DEBT BILL wee taken u ee ‘aa mrouT, (dem.) of Ind., explained that the bill ap- ted a its time eight millions and s half. millions retained by the of 1660, will. at the end of the time limited emount to the rum sataret wo necron, ni eppropeites i all Dow. re peal share his willingness to vote for the "es 1 an interest now due, but no more. i f pymed (whig) KY Pee ot ted Leyte He 0 ‘ongreaa wi chea: matter by cessing the Uill bia aguaccn Messrs. Se het ye and Warxes, (dem.) of (dem) of Texas, addressed the Senate on the the bill was ir. Marox, (dem) of Va., moved for an executive , which, after some debate, was rejected—yeas 20, pays 30. ‘THR SOMESTEAD BILL ‘Wes then taken up. Mr. Mationy, (dem). of Fia., addressed the Senate upon the lang y generally, aod im favor of a gradua- tion of the price of the public lands. The question was then ‘aken on Mr. Gwin’s amecd- ment to strike out ‘free of cost,’’and insert ‘‘attwenty- five cents an acre.” yeas 19, nays 30—as fol- Atchison, Bright, Butler, Css, ghason, ‘Mallory, Mason. Petit, Thomeon of N.J., Toombs, Tou. , Boll, Benjemia, Brodhead, on, Dawson, Dodge of lows, ta ik, Foot. Geyer, + Gilets, ff Tens., Norris,’ Pearse, Fr ‘Thompeon of Ky., Wade, Mr. Bropamad, (dem.) of Pa., moved to strike eut the fourth section, called by him the bankrupt section, which in in the following words:—‘That all lands ‘scquired uncer the 8 of this act shall in no event become lisble to the satisfaction of debt or debts contracted prior to the of the pat therefor.” Mr. Cuaca i Tie teres se, out be Agreed to—yeas mays 2], os Yeas. M Atchison Berjamia, Bricht, ag betian, evans fy eh caper ewes ego Ky., Johnson, N. J., Toombs, ‘elier. Nave- Meeors. Adame, Allen Chase, Dodge of lows, las) Fessenden. Gwie, Hamlin. Jones of lows. J: Kook well Rusk, Sbi Mr. Brows (dem. first section of the vacant and upa| the follo’ , for ale for five years at one dollar for ten years at seventy. which ate been offered cre, lands offered ive cents, fifteen at cunts, and twenty years st, tventy-ave diets, 4 twenty-four at twelveand « half cents, payable at the expiration of five years or sooner, at the option of the . Loat—yous 25, nays 96, a8 fol- own —Messrs. Ade Atehieo: Besjawin, Badger, Broschond, Brown, Setler, Clay. Clayton, Duwsen. wesee, jek, Foot, Houston, Hunter, Johncon, Mallory, Norris, Pearce, Pratt, Rusk, Sebestion, Toombs, Moers Allon, Cass, Chase Dixo of Wis, wwe, Fessenden, Geyer, uiette: Gwe its Jones of ‘Tenn., Petit, Rockwell, mn of Ky., Thomson all of which were rejected. Mr. offered an amendment, thing in this act shall be constraed \ying Northwest of the River Ohio, ted States by the Commonwealth of der ‘be of cession were to be government, as a common fued for Mesars. Cass, Petit and Badger, opposed it, and Messrs. Mason, Dawson, and Mr. trartom, at four o’closk, moved that =. be be laid on peyr a8 follows :— a Mowre Badger, Bayard, Benjemin, | pag hy RL Dewees, om. Kitna Pesree? Prott, Thompes ‘Mercer _ i Atebi iB ave ty Pg json, Be » right, Breve. Seger ‘Gin, James, ‘Johaten, Jones of tome’ Sides’ of Toanesves, Bett, Reckwel de Hide, Revart, Sumner Walker. Wel |. Wade and Seward paired off with Messrs. Coop- er and Norton, against it. and take the mechanics to ébeir arms. He desired thean Se ectasts the steed meat for Béovsnics, With the view to benefit them. He was against sianging she superiates- of We armortes from milMary to cttN off ore; bat as tt bad been dene, he wanted i pdstacte ta hee out the policy. He’ wantod the dxsaderacy $0 carry their: principles; but he way atral< they woud sony themselves out be‘ore ir Levens, (cem.) of the gent! but sre not the Lice Berreiars (Het toe: ttor wey General politicians? ughter.) It le notortens, atter the Mexioon cae ol rae thine of ‘de members of thix House were military men Mr. Kant—ltook gentlemen at their word, and new they must not attempt to get rouad it. r. said it wae remarkable his frie wt frome South Carclive, notwithstanding his emenda oa heretofore argued on tbe wilitiary wide of this a. Whee be unser akes to exclude men from ofc ® ie pve no politics, be must go oisewhore to fad the, @- } Mr. KENtT—I argued if civiticos were appointed, v the superintendence «f armories, they would be wade, t te omniry) +f politicians Br. Larcuxn—Then if so, why make afuss about i, ¥— Army officers are av much politiciave as civilians; « BE pe tis Ube ure of talking about brosen down pol. ¢ cium Mr. Karrr—T said if you appoint the superintentents an propoved, they will be uad-r the control of politi- cians. Air. Stanton, (dem.) of Ky.—During forty-seven yeara that civil superintendents bad thewortrol of the arme- Fexn0 man was removed for political opinions, aad they either died lo office or ree em ) of N. C —I rise to a point of order. Mr. Cast, br. The geotl-man makes disurder uaneces- aury. If he thought yesterday none but military euper- intendente should be “a ted, how can he advocate civil euvermtendenta t Mr. Kant—Acoording to the determination of the House, we should vot make the word of promise to the eat and break it to the uope. ranted, the civilians whe. , hero rf tare it for appoin'ed to the armories will be as competent Raltitery wee wer The amencments were rejected. 4 Cull ebate took place upon various amendments,—= and wi bout coming 'o a conclumon on the bill, the come mittee rose, amd the House adjourned. Commencement ot Harvard College. Bowron, July 19, 1664. ‘The annual commencement at Harvard College tock place t--day. All the banks in tbis city clove, as were usual op pach occasions. A very ki dumber of can- di¢ates Dave offered for sdmi-sion to the Cullece at the prevent commencement. Tho festival of the Alumnd takes = te-morrow, and promises to be aumsrously attenc ‘The commencement attracted the usual large gather- ing, ano the exercises worg highly credi:able. The howww- ery burn, Hon. Abbett Lawrence, Judge Thomas, of the 8u Court, and Hon Timothy Walker, a Sea is pai. egy ety 9h was conferret on Wi . Elliott, of =t. Louis; Rev. James W. Alexander, of New York, and Rev. Heury W. Boliows, of New York. Dopertare of the America. Boston, Jaly 19, 18664. The Cupsrd steamship Americs, Captain , saded at noon to-day, with | rs for Li , and 26 for Halifax. takes But $108,000 in American geld, and $2,000 in English silver. Heavy Fallare in Cincinnati, Cixcuvnatt, July 18, The Gacette i Messrs. gb, Morris 1856. e oe the failure of eax nef 0., produce dealers, thet -clty., ‘Their Uabilities ‘are $125,000, and ass $42,000. About 940,000 of the indebtedness la York, Boston; and Philadel; hia. Extremely Warm Weather Indeed. SougnmoraDy, July 19, ‘The thermemetor, at three o'clock to-day, steed ab 102 in the shade, being the hottest since 11 h i Cuarrasron, July 17, 1864. ‘The aales of cotton to-day wore 1,300 at an ed- vance of 3c. a ic.; prices ranging from 7 6 8 Ie. E Cnaninston, Jaly 16, Our cottom market has been firm to-day, with sales of 100 belea, at Tic. a OKC City Intellagenec. Ax Ovrnicn ix om oF our Cry Cams—A Vitra Oot oF Fxicon.—On Tuesday evening a cots of le- dies from Bleeckor street into one of the Sixth ave nue care to ride a short distance up town, for the of one of the party who was an invalid. were us- attenced by apy gentlemen, Peers f s overgrown ruffian, some ix foot deliberately weated himself by one of the ladies and bis around ber waist. ‘The conductor, Mr. Galegen of to he No. 19, ot once interfered and ordered the para Sc fie give Lip ipaer At very insolent prefaue io bis protestations, ing (to use his own slang) to ‘spoil the "' if ho aid anything more to lndy them removed to another seat. when the came more violent than ever, no doubt bis physical strength to overawe all who w: only four or five persons. The conduetor the car, pe Cig dos ne Forder to aseis® ® eevere struggle 1 fore! ejected into the streets” After this lie continued the car, hooting and cursing for a long fellow is an unmitigated scoundrel, not even huviag paltry plea of drunkenness as an exense for his out than he was, he would only bave received just de- serta. We regret tbat we do not know this scoundrel’s. name, a ft candiiate for the State prison, that the pab- poder cotbrmigd Maypone Vong aye fe fe fatare. In oot ration of this, we think it would bea iA aa cious arrangement on the part of the proprietors of ear city railroads, to Ag upon each cars sturdy assistant jail gees F i i tei for cases of this kind. e Cour ps Soum.—William Ditchard, Mam+burg, was ee, in Beekman ‘was strut @ rays ofthe sun. He by the ward police. i j j Surerpa BY taxing Lavpanvn. day bela an inquest u; the Wyck, at No. 18 Forsyth street deceared for years—at = of Al i it {5 ‘ f i E a > 4 babit by thi marked be had raid she would tailed Su Dr, Gray, Mon 14 Bayard on Dr. 0. tole, ome which was the easiest jorm, or hes time he appeared tase tevhis became’much excited, and ead he and was deterthined to meke Gray, thinking he would do hi @ mischief, called policeman; upon this deceased store and called for li tor, who nerenee $7%Feoverea to net in at tho basement dock, Sob oon tie pein ont ctompied ry le f ie et at i li