Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-11

Correspondence ofthe Herald
ALBALY, April 9.
The .Seamens Retreat and Peter I0unsend-Re
organisation of the Retreat, but not on Peters
Pian-Anriety about Mr.. Tompkins-lIr. .Sibiey,
&c. &c.
Peter Townsend has again been boring every
body about reorganization of the Seamen's Re-
treat. Peter will lose nothing for lack OF perscye-
rance and impotence in pressing his pretensions.-
The establishment wants remodelling, purgiDg and
purifying; but Peter is not the man for improving
its condition. He processes great patriotism and
dsinterestedness in urging reorganization ; bat
any man with half an eye can see that personal add
vantage is the impelling motive His plan is to have
the government Of the Retreat coniided to essn
Commissioners to be composed Of three retired
shipmasters, and three citizens, not shpmasters,
with Physician-in. Chief, who is to be the execs-
tive head So much of the plan is open and avowed,
the other part Of the project, which is not avowcd,
is to make Peter the Physician-in-C Chief These
commissioners, executive officers, and all, to be
appointed by the Governor and Senate.
The bill providing for these important changes,
has already been introduced into the Senate. But
you tell Mr.. Peter, when he comes down, that
it cannot become law. There has been corrup-
tion extorton and rascalty enough prsctised under
the present system, TO reflect disgrace
your City Corporation; but Peters plan would only
dislodge set OF eeches TO make room for another
Just as bad. II Mr.. Tallmadge takes the matter in
hand as suppose he will for he is too obigDg IL
say no. to the thousand and one imperinent applica
lions that made TO him, the SeaYens Retreat
will be reorganized, unless want OF time should
cause it to be deferred. BIN Peters plan inprdc-
wish Won would make d little enquiry after my
friend Mr.. Tompkin-, the Hon. Senator from Staten
Island. lie left here in the first boat early in Feb
ruary, and his scat has been vacant ever since
We did hear. accidentally four five weeks since,
that he at the Washington Hotel, taking glass
Of brandy and water, cod without; but he Gust have
finished his drink by ths time, and he is very much
wanted now, to make UP the requisite number for
passing two third bills. would not say unkiDd
thing Of TompkIns any account; for h. l. very
civil ebiiging man but must be allowed 20 suggest
that he IL to himself 10 say nothing OF his duty
TO his constituents, who probably neither know
care whether he is-in the body MOTTO make his
appearance here occasionally. The duties of the
Senators from the First District extremely bur
densonse, and he wight help little.
All manner Of applications and invitations have
been sent 10 Mr., Soley oftht senate,to go down and
address vie wings 81 your city tomorrow nigst (By
the way, you must not contound him with the old
abortion OF the same name IN the Assembly, But
he has been a little indisposed, and cannot 90.
doubt, however, whether he would accept the in
vitation under any circumstances. Mr.. :. las mo-
tions &C decaoy and propri " that border alittlc
the iastidious They do very well to admire, but
are devish hard to initiate He is so old fashioned
to suppose that lac discharge his duties TO HE
constituents full as well, and perhaps more 20 their
satisfaction, by remaining in mis- place in the Senate
and devoting himsel TO the legitimate business Of
legislation, as by going to New York and har-
ranguing parcel of politicians. j wish tee cir
cumstances were zach as to render il nvenent
and proper for him to render the city visit a this
juncture Mr. Slsiby is destined, apprchend, 20
brilliant political career. He possesses all the
requisite qualities for attaining the highest dstinc
tons, and his attractive eloquence would produce
very great effect ansng your admirers Of oratory.
You need not be surprised IL bill be introduced
into the legislature next week, prohibiting the
banks from using their funds in the pure.sass 81
Treasury notes. The opportunity afforded FOR
speculation by the issue Of these notes has been
eagerly seized upon heretofore, and the absorption
Of the funds Of the banks in the purchase has dimi
nished their line ef discounts, greatly to the incon
renience Of the business part of the community
measure Of this kind hardly fail to be salutary
in its operation.
The news from Come cticuthas driven the Loco
focos into fits. They are TO hold a State Conycn-
ton here today Tor what purpose, know not per-
haps 10 congratulate another the result Of the
Connec election and the encouraging prospects
before them. Yesterday and today both 5ranchcs Of
the legislature have been by parcel Of for
lorn, unhappy creatures who have been persuaded
TO come 10 the convention. Most of them have faces
dismal and lugubrious enough 60 do credit 20 the tu-
neral of their recent relations. Poor fellows pity
them from my soul. But they will feel worse be-
fore they arc better.
There has been business Of any great public IN
terest transacted in either house today. Gen. Root
yesterday offered resolution to amend that part OF
the Constitution which requires vOtc ct two-thirds
Of the legislature TO pass modify act Of ncor-
Porat'on. He made speech upon u today. NO re-
ply was made. The question was taken, and the re-
ISOLATION rejected by vote Of 20 to- The old man
has got some strange crochets IN his head, and he
brings them out whenever an occasion offers