Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-12


is here. He is from Toronto. and seems to be very
| much pleased with Washngtoa-Aprcpss OF Toronto.
Why is the old Of York, by which II was known
during the last war; dropped and Toronto assumed
Was it in consequence Of the disgrace brought upon
that town. by the American scalp which was found hung
up in the chamber Of deputies when it was taken by
trcops Or is because they prefer the old French
name, which il held for many years! York Is more
memorable in American history than Toronto-for il
there the gallant Pike fell, and hundred OF our
| men killed and wounded.
Mr., Gushing has called on the Executive Tor further
information OF the atrocities and violations of
neutrality, said 10 have been committed by the Cana.
dianss but has yet been furnished The aborve
attempt at revolution has lost all interest here and but
little is said about it. II was wild and premature
schemeand calculated TO succeed, and its failure
has surprised any one The Maine boundary ques.
tion however is before the House, in the shape Of
a bill, on which Mr. Evans of that State, commented
yesterday, length. This is vexed question.
and should be settled. The longer is delayed the
deficient it will be- bring it to satisfactory is
The bill which has been reported authorizes the
President the boundary line running from the
source Of the ST Croix river directly north TO the high
lands thence along the highlands from the northwest
angle of Nova Scotia, the northwestermost head of
continent river, agreeaby the treaty of 1885, be
surveyed and suitable monuments to be erected there
at such points may be deemed necessary and pro-
per. In addition TO the United States Typographical
Engineers, commissioner and surveyor to be APP
pointed TO make the survey &c. Mr.. Evans argument
in favor of this bi yesterday and today very lucid
and satisfactory
Mr.. Linn also introduced bill into the Senate yes,er
day, authorizing the occupation OF the Columbia river
and establishing territory north OF latitude AZ degrees
and Of the Rocky mountains be called the Ore
gon territory. Mr. L. thought and | think correctly
that if neglect this territory much longer il will in
the course OF few years pass entirely out Of pos
session This subject has been brought several times
before Congress, but deRntve action has been had
upon it, The British or Hudson Bay Company, are es
tabishing forts cstting down and carrying away the
timber and acquiring the allie of the Indian tribes
ad TAX en-
sion OF the country in contraventon of the treaty Of
Client, and Mr.. Buchanan remarked that the time
had arrived to settle this question and there
many such questions unsettled with the British Govern
ment already
am glad that these points Of controversy between
the United States Government and that of Great Britain
have at last been brought before Congressman trust
that disposition will be made them, that may be
satisfactory ooth The last and present adminstra
ton have been very remss this subject and may be
chargeabe with gross neglect and natention the in
tcrests of the country.
The subtressury bill is meeting with serious opposi-
ton in the Senate Mr.. Rves speech his substitute
is highly spoken Of having been very able and
elusive but the poor collar gentry be driven
of their geers and, what is very remarkable have the
assurance pirate about the insecurity, danger,
and corrupng influence Of the very system they madly
advocated and supported in 1884. How binding and
destructive of human reason must be the influence Of
party
minister has at last been appointed to Austria Mr..
Henry A. Muhlenberg, from the Dlteh settlements Of
terrain clergyman, and from the first friend Of
Jackson, whose he swallowed without hesita-
ton. and whose maddest always found in him
supporter. He was bent upon Office and forgot his
conscience; and IL Jackson had sworn by the Eternal
that the light of the did positive injury the
earth. it would have been echoed undenable
truth, by the exclergy IMAM and toady. the situation
Will however, suit Muhlenberg in particular. He
is Dutchman and spraken lor Dentch with American
purity His Dutch will he object of curiosity at the
Court Of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Of Austria,
where he will be entirely Of his element and treated
a bear than lion. He will carry with him his
promising family of and daughters Of whom he
brought to Washington this winter. specimen and
her very brilliant eye glasses and the great literary and
scientific attainmens of her papa, made such i'm
preston the Dutchman of Kinderhook that he nomi-
mated him forthwith the representative Of the great
American Republic at the Austrian Court and the
poor little premonory symptom aside. much TO his
modification and the surprise Of his friends Il would
be exceedingly amusing TO the Introduction Of this
| minister and his family at the refined anu polished
| court OF Austria-hs awkward bows, and more awk-
ward attempts express himself in mongre high low,
4 American Dutch
The appeal of Kendall alias the Gov .rnment is
expece 10 come up TO day tomorrow for trial in the
Supreme Court. You aware that Kendall contends
that as the be sued he being the 20
vernmcn suit can be instituted against him for debts
contracted the government. The Circuit Cour; de.
cded against his pretensons. il has been brought
upos appeal 10 the Supreme Court, and will no
doubt be argued great length Is novel and dan
gerous doctrine which he sets Hcvery employee be,
er-oGco the government, shall be loss Tor go
vernments. and have plenty ebey Instead Of the
Council Of 10 Venice shall have the council
Of 00o privileged from arrest and free from the obi
cation OF paying theI debts But il is really impossible
tell what Jackson and his followers will make Of
government and constitution Ii has been strangely
construed and inany innovations have been made up.
| on IT, that il is hard to tell now what il in.
Hubbard has taken Il into his head that he ia
tor and has been boring the Senate for days the
Sub trsasery bill. His crudities amusing
enough attract hearers in the galleries for they have
| been literally deserted ever since he commenced
Kendall has given up his express mail TO north,
and violated another contract which he entered into
with poor here. carry the ordinary mail Bal.
| il for $1,000 per annum less, TO thatcity.
The IRISH MURDER CAsK.-ln the Of the
Bambers, whose surrendry is claimed by the British
government to answer to charge Of murder alleged TO
have been committed by them Il is stated that is in.
tended take their naturalization papers in order
10 defeat the justice Of nations by making them citizens
Of the United States Such a step succeed il
will be taken post acto and the requisi-
ton for their surrender Il be remembered, was
made previous their being made citizens The priv
ileges Of citizenship surely contemplated to
throw the 1gs Of rights the vioa,ors Of divine
and human laws.
THE BETTER CuRREscr.-Two wagon loads Of spe
Gle have recently started under from Wanda.
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