The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-13

OTHERS rersus THE BRIo DIpo.-Judge Belts did
not deliver his opinion upon the Pilot claim of Hope
and others the brig DIDO yesterday, as antic
pated II possibly may not now be given until Sa-
turday leave having been granted to introduce SEINE
fresh testimony. The principal facts at present deve
loped, are such strongly demonstrate the ncapa-
city and negligence of the pilots of New York, and
the evils of the system under which they licensed
Il appears that almost all other pilots Jour own as well
as foregn) push far out to sea-5O to 70 miles-the
competition among them making all anxious for their
chance; whereas the New York pilots, except in
single solitary instance have been met with
far as 20 miles from shore. From the pilots them
selves, we learn that there men among them
who would not pretend to navigate vessel at all
without assistance. That they would not put to sea
pilot vessel unless they received extra pay for
their services. There have been from fifteen to
twenty old and experienced shipmasters examined,
who all invariably gave it as their opinion that the
pilot system ofNcw York was the worst that posi-
bly, could be! 1t was by more than one or two to
whom the question was put declared that the loss of
the istol and Mex leo was entirely owing to the
negligence of the pilots. Enough for the present.
We shall see If our merchants and ship owners will
suffer this wretched monopoly to be continued.
Important--By Amos Kendalps Express
We received the following by express last night
from Washington =
HIGHLY IMPoRTANr-THxAs-It will be seen by
reference to our Congressional Abstract that reso-
luton has been introduced by Mr. Walker into the
Senate, proposing the recognition of the independ-
ence OF Texas. We pleased to hear that the pro-
position meets the entire concurrence of the Presi-
dent OF the United States. We hail the proceeding
with great pleasure! 1t is due to Tcxas-t is due 10
mr. s<xh oh, Al A. n
should take their stand as Free sovereign, and in
dependent member of the great family Of nations.
The resolution WILL we trust meet the hearty concur
renee OF the Congress of the United States--U S.
Telegraph.
CoNGREss-SENArE-W Wednesday, January IL
IExAs.-Mr Walker offered resolution proposing
10 recognize the independence of Texas.
lie accompanied the resolution with few re-
marks IN which ne expressed himself decidedly in
favor OF the Immediate recognition of the Independent
dence OF Texas. He said that he had full informa-
hsn which warranted him in saying that the threat
ened invasion of Mexico had failed entirely He
moreover said that his resolution expressed the views
and opinions of the President.
The TREASURY CIRGULAR.--Mr. Clay rose and
addressed the Senate in support of the resolutions
he was still speaking when our paper was put to
press
House OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Mr Cambreleng
nom me COMMITTEE on Ways and Means made re-
port on the surplus revenue accompanied with bill
for the reduction of the revenue to the wants of the
government.
On motion Of Mr.. Cambreleng, the bill was referred
to the Committee of the Whole
Mr. L-.~ronce addresseu tic HOUSE.
that its object was to reduce in eighteen months that
reduction of the revenue, which by the law of 1888
would be reduced in four and half years This bill
he said, would come the country like clap OF
thunder II would, he said, but add 10 the pressure
already existing in the commercial transactions OF
the country. He asked if this 10 be considered
party question. He appealed TO the members from
Nax,V nrk bent he
whole Of New England--if they were willing 10
adopt the principles of this bill and the report Its
effect, he said, would be TO affect the credit and
confidence existing between the different classes OF
thecountry.
Mr. Lawrence was addressing the House when
nnr naner was put 10 press.
LEcIsLAruRE OF New Yoak.-Nothing important
ranspired in the Senate beyond the debate upon the
bill 10 repeal the Restraining Laws. The third Sec
ton was under consideration, which prohibits any
oan or discount except IN specie notes of the Safe
ty Bank fund. - t4
Mr.. Young opposed the restrictions; considering
the Safety Fund itselfa mere bubble in case Of the
failure of any bank
Mr. Tracy said the community would not in any
event gain much by the bill that they did not now
Mr.. Hunter supported tire section.
Mr. Willis opposed it.
Mr. Mack contended that If Offices of discount and
deposlte were allowed at ALL they ought to be per-
mltted TO use the nh0e legal currency Of the state
Mr.. LOOMS wished to offer substitute for the Sc
cond clause.
Without taking the question the committee rose
and adjourned. 4
In the Assembly, an act accepting certain monies
belonging to the United States was read third time
and passed
The House in committee took up the resolution of
Mr. III. Rogers directing the Bank Committee not to
report in favor of the incorporation Of any banks
or additional capitals to the present ones.
Mr.. Hubert and Mr.. G. Rogers supported the re-
solution-Mr. Thomas opposed il.
Mr.. Tallmadge offered substitute for the resolu-
ton directing the Bank Committee to report the
inexpediency Of reporting any additional banking
capital this session under the present system.
Mr.. T. w. Tucker hoped his colleague, Mr.. Tall
madge, would m dfy his resolution by striking out
the words under the present system" or else he
should vote the adoption of the original resolution.
After SEINE conversation, the substitute with
drawn.
Dir. Cutting spoke at some length on the resolu-
lion, but before concluding gave way TO a motion to
rise and report.
MurISy AND MuRpER.-The schooner VIM. Writ
Smith, sailed from Boston fer RE Janeiro. Shortly
before the vessel arrived at Pernambuco, Nov % the
crew mutnied, and after a severe contest with tbs
officers, got possession Of the vessel The captain
was stabbed MORALLY; the mate was murdered ane
thrown overheard; and Spanish sailor, who refused
| to Join the murderers was stabbed and thrown over
/ hoard in his agonv When thew had Crpcd their OBJ