Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-08

Correspondence of the Herald.l

Mr.. W. Cost Johnsos-Ar. adams Bill TO Pre-
rent Frauds on the Reuenues-lnr. Grinneil-TNe
Effect of the BH-Res0iution Day-An Elope.
ment-Col. Crockett, &c
The sick list is diminishing, am happy to say
The session, though bosterous one, and thus far
distinguished for virucnce and xctement, has not
been rendered eminent by single case of mortality.
There are, however, on the sick list, several-gen-
temen, in whose behalf hopea speedy recovery,
that they may be enabled to get uo the House, and
vote for early adjournment.
The Hon. Mr. Lawrence, am happy to say may
be looked for in his seat, in a few days-perhaps
fortnight may close, before he is suffered to enter
the active duties of his station
Mr. Francis Granger, who was confined to his bed
for fortnight, today made his appearance in the
House, to the satisfaction of his friends and he has
lots OF them among all parties.
am sorry to say that Mr. William Cost johnson,
of Maryland has been confined some three or four
weeks. He is said TO be on the morning hour
Mr. Adams Bill to punish frauds on the Revenue,
reported somc two weeks since, comes up tomorrow
as the special order ofthe day 1t is extraordin
AIRY bill aed never can pass 1t affords protection
with Virginian, and ! did not believe that Mr.
Adams was incapable ofbeing influenced by extreme
causes should not hesitate TO believe that he had
been stimulated by the manufacturing interests, in
getting up this most extraordinary BILL i very
much regret that cannot get copy of the bill to
send you tonight shall send you copy tomorrow.
One of the sections of the bill provides that, in
the event of the seizure of any goods, supposed to
be of foreign fabric, and suspected of having been
Struggled into the United States, no person who is
engaged in the importing business shall be deemed
a competent witness to testify in the Thus,
YOU will sec that if the bill should become law of
the land, that it will be the easiest thing in the
world to get who unacquainted with TO-
reign fabrics subvert the rights of the importer
to benefit the manufacture
Mr. Grinnell, Of New York, who understands the
subject, and who is the alert to protect the
| mercantile and commercial interests, is prepared to
attack the bill with all due energy, Messrs
Curtis, Monroe and Hoffman. There are several
other very Objectionable features in the bill, and
they will be promptly met.
The bill, if it should become law Of the land
would pass into the hands of the Collector Of New
York Mr.. Grinne says the round sum of $780,
600 the wear. As your Collector, Mr.. Hoyt, is a
very worthy man, should not be opposed to his
realizing that amount Of cash, if its reception did
no injustice to individuals or to the country.
The day has been devoted, by the House, to reso.
tons most of which of embarrassing charac-
ter and none not intended by their authors to be
| ted upon
Mr. Casey of Illinsis, introduced a resolutiyn to
| fastruct the committee on the judiciary TO enquire
into the expedency Of reporting bill TO bring the
new states that entitled to admitance to the I'm
ion under the next census, into the 9TH not in
the 2Sth Congress.
| Mr.. John Quincy Adams, who does not often act
with Mr. Casey, adopted his views in this instance,
came to the rescue, and the resolution was adopted.
| Il To- I..v. -.
gentleman who figured in il was, for year or more.
an editor Of paper published in this city, called the
Metropolis The lady was the daughteror respcc-
table merchant Affairs of the kind to be depre-
Gated in my opinion. 4, however, wish the parties
much happiness.
IL is rumored here today that Col Crockett is alive
| and at work in the mines of Mexico. The story
rests on very good authority-a letter from gentle
man in New Orleans, late from Mexico, to AIessrs.
Gales & Seaton, but is, nevertheless, TO my mind
somewhat doubtful
In the Senate, a bill was passed, authorising the
President ofthe United States to employ 1900 troops
TO go to Florida, and engage in the Of the Pen
insula till il is closed The most Of the day was de-
voted to private bills.
There is an intense anxiety at the Capitol in refer
ence to the approaching elections in Rhode Island.
Connecucutt, and Virginia.
Rhode Island il is pretty generally deemed, very
. doubtful, but think that but little apprehension
} need be intended The wings, aided by the influences
Of sixty-wo Banks, in State that does not occupy
as many square miles there are embraced in thu
geographic limits Of the county Of Loudon, in vir
ginia must be able to vanquish their oponents and
they do not de so, they must indeed be regarded a
! emrnently inefficient A few days, will, however
solve the problem.
The election in Connecticut, take place to-day
All are very anxious to hear the issue. The whig
are slum and chap fallen and yet IL you ask them
question the subject Of the election, they assert
that they have unboundcd confidence in their sue
cess. TheiLocofocos are by by confden
Of carrying the State. They talk about IL quit.
streng when they among the Wings, but among
themselves they despond, and do hesitate 60 say
that they expect that Gov. Ellsworth will be re-
! elected.
These elections very important 60 numerous
individuals. II they result to the advantage Of the
administration the epadian Of the delegates, now in
Congress, from Connecticut and Rhode Island, will
be sung;-they will be shelved forever. Thus il j,
that the hopes, the prosperity, and the very exer
tons ef mere cad flies depend on the within and
caprice Of politcianson the breath, the smile, OF
the frowns Of the people. Yours, &c.
Two breaches have occurred in the peups Of an n