The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-18

listened 10 with such Intense attention by his whole
auditory. was astonlshed to see the great COM
mand he evidently has over the House, the respect
eylnced for his remarks, and the GREATNESS atten-
ton with which he was listened TO- He is by long
odds the best speaker and debater | have yet heard
In the House; although Wise is one of the most
thrilling and energetic speakers have heard, and
one that perfectly delight 10 listen to from his
estness and intensely pleasing style. So much for
takers.
The only other business done in the House was
the offering of resolution by Mr.. Toand. of Pa,
calling on the Secretary OF the Treasury for all the
details connected with the removal OF Jonathan
Roberts, the orders TO him TO make appointments
and removals, the charge against him, and copy
OF the order for his dismissal.
Mr.. WISE said he had better call on the Pres-
dent for information.
1t required two-third vote to suspend the rule
and admi, the resolution. The ayes and nays were
called and thus resulted -
Ayes. 90
Nays. ............. 81
So the motion was lost.
Mr. c. ]. INGERsoLL moved to reduce the enor
nous appropriation for expenses under the Bank
rupt Law, but was finally induced to Withdraw his
motion.
The use of the hall of the House of Representa-.
tves was granted to the Hon Levi Woodbury., to
deliver his lecture on the Uncertainties of His
torv," tomorrow night.
There Is report in the city to-day that General
Saunders has been elected to the Senate OF the Uni
ted States by the Legislature of North Carolina
Bedford Brown, the an Buren, caucus candidate, and
over Graham the present wing Senator Gen. Saun
ders Is Calhoun man, and If elected it has doubt
less been by of the wing votes in the Legsla-
ture.
The members of the House from Michigan say,
that the chance of General Cass to obtain the vote
OF that State Is not good many think They
allege, with what truth / know not, that General
Cass is the proprietor of large tract of land in
Michigan, and that whilst others have built houses,
&c. on their property all around him, he has not
done any thing for the Improvement of that section
OF country: This may be only one OF the political
ISLANDERS of the day. General Cass has many warm
friends and admirers here. Mr.. Van Buren, none
Long Island, OF the loveliest women in the Uni
ted States, in the city, and was the observed Of
all observers during her promenade on the avenue
to-day. She had a very distinguished escort from
the Capitol to her residence after the adjournment,
OF members of the House, grave Senators not too
old TO feel the power of youth and beauty, Judges,
officers of the Army and Navy, all vieing with
each other to do homage to the influence of her
charms. The day for wonder was fine, and the
avenue Tor an hour or two presented very ANNA
ted appearance.
4 Senaior BENTON is literally inundating the country
with his long speech on the Treaty published In the
Globe and means to take strong ground against the
appropriation tor the African Squadron. He has
already moved for all the papers and details con-
nected herewith.
There is great feeling among the members of
Congress as to the time and manner of constructing
the next Baltimore Convention. The Calhoun men
want fair representation of the people from each
Congressional District
There is great arrangement of the mails from
your city: more than twenty members of Congress
have complained to me that they have ordered the
" New York Herald" to be sent to them OF
thelrpapers, and that they have not received over
one or two numbers during the session. Others of
the members say that they get the Herald very re-
gular.
DIR. JONES, of the Post Office here, desires me to
shy that IN addition TO the tive copies OF the
sage which he forwarded from the MadsOnan, he
aso sent you copy directed by himself.
:, Signor Nage's concert last night was attended by
the elite of Washington He astonished and de-
lighted the who.e of the brilliant company who were
present.
Some occasional correspondent sent you an &C.
count OF tight or scufe here, and wrongly stated
that Mr.. Bolts and Mr. Bovine were present. This
IS untrue and ii is but an act of simple Justice to
those gentlemen to state that they not present
ALPHA.
FROM TExAs.-By the arrival of the steam ship
New York, from Galveston, Texas papers have bee,,
received at New Orleans as late as Saturday last, Sd
INST The news, however, of very little interest
The accounts from the army are still vague and
satisfactory. Many of the men have returned, but
II Is SAID that the greater part OF the force is still in
The Galveston Civilian publishes President Hous-
tons Proclamation requiring that the seat OF gov
eminent be removed from Austin to Washington,
and requesting that the Senators and Representa-
tlves elect TO Congress convene in annual SEES
sion at the town of Washington Monday, the
9Th of December. THIS Proclamation is issued in
consequence of there being no quorum at the meet
ing Of Congress at the special session on the 14th
November. The latest intelligence from Washing
ton Is that sufficient quantity of Congressman had
assembled 10 form quorum.
k3THE ARMY.-We learn from gentleman who
arrived here yesterday from the Colorado, that a
number of the Montgomery troops passed his plan
tatlon few days ago, on their return home He
understood from some OF them, with whom he con-
versed, that in consequence of the belief that the
expedition would be broken up, and the continued
lncemency of the weather. the troops were daily
leaving Those who were returning, stated that as
soon as the streams were passabe, all the troops
wosh return home, with the exception OF about
three hundred, who intended to remain in camp, to
await the action OF Congress the subject of inva-
aoR.-Houstonian Of Wednesday,.
FReS YUcATAN.-The brig Tonante, at New Or
leans, lett Campeachy the oath ut The Bee
says The day that the Tonante left, the combined
land and naval forces of the Mexicans had made
desperate attack on the heights surrounding Cam
peachy. The city Is situated In a valley envroned
and overlooked by number of hills. The occupa-
ton OF these heights is OF vast importance, they
command the town. They were consequently
strongly fortified and garrisoned by Yucatan troops
Such, however, was the impetuosity of the Mexi-
cans, that after prolonged and gallant resistance
they drove the Yucatan forces from the hills, and
enrenched themselves upon them. They have
thus secured advantages cf great moment which
if properly pursued, may render them masters OF
the town. Our informant states that the Yucata
nese fought with great courage, retiring slowly, and
dsputng every inch of ground and that they appear
to be in no wise discouraged by this untiinely re-
verse. The day preceding the capture of the
heights OF Campeachy, (eminsncids,) there was a
regular engagement between the Mexican fleet and
the six gunboats OF the Campechanos, in which the
former were repulsed with considerable loss. The
Mexlcans observe great vigilance in enforcing
the blockade Nevertheless, we learn that mer-
chant vessels laden with groceries and provisions,
continue TO steal through the Gordon of armed yes
sells at night. and deposite their cargoes within the
city. While this continues, the Campechanos can
not, at all events, be starved into surrender.
0C.Ihe President of the United States has recog-
nlzed William B. Hamilton, Consul of the Republic
Also, Aaron Milhado Consul of the Republic of
Venezuela, for the port of Norfolk, Va
A5-The Hon. Henry Clay reached Natchez on