The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-12
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
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The VetO-Mr. Adams DecIarn,,on ~ W..
The Treatles-Lord asnn,,u.

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-Ihe Treatles-Lord Ashburtoc
Inc veto absoros all interest in both wings of the
capitol In the Senate, there has been nothing of
much pubic interest done After some private bu-
sness, upon which there was a good deal of dnIl
speaking, the bill regulating the compensation OF
persons In the Navy was taken up and is now under
discussion.
Mr. Adams led off the debate on the veto. and VIC.
lent and uncompromsing he was to the last degree
He said the signature of the President to the tariff
bill would have led to perfect reconciliation be-
tween the Executive andLegisative branches of the
Government-every thing that had taken place
would have been forgotten and forgiven, and
this reconcilemen; would have been the har-
binger OF Joyous and prosperous times to the
people. But the bill had not been signed, and
now, ne said, the Executive and the Legsla-
i've branches of the government were in a state of
civil war; There was remedy but that remedy
winch the people must take into their own hands
war, MIR. Adams said, was now declared, and
neither the President nor Congress could rerace
'ieir steps without disgrace. The issue is given
anu accepted, said MIR. Adams and there is nothing
ou' me contest, and pray to Heaven that it may
NOT De decided by an appeal to the God of battle
here there was slight manifestation of dersioR
but 1t was soon suppressed
Mr.. Adams went on with characteristic vebo-
mence, declaring that he believed that the govern
ment was to be overthrown, and the blame must
rest with the Neutrality-suspicious. the idea thar
nothing could take place between Congress and the
President, without disgrace on side or the other
He concluded by moving that the veto message be
referred to select committee of thirteen, and upon
on this squabble arose about points of order. ali
OF which were overruled by the House, and Mr.
Adams's motion prevailed by vote of los to a.
Mr.: COOPER of Pennsylvania then moved to lay
the bill on the table, and that motion is now before
the House, and another dispute is in progress
The wings held caucus last night, but came to
no conclusion as to the action of Congress upon a
revenue bill II seems to be doubtful whether they
will be able to agree upon anything.
Lord Ashburton leaves this city in few days for
New York, where he is to embark in the Warspite
tor England He carries with him, from the seat of
Government the esteem and respect of all who have
met him officially or in the social circle. His mis-
sion has been eminenty successful; while he has
been jealousy alive to the interests and honor of his
country, he has been most courteous and liberal i'm
his intercourse with the agents of this government
The points so long in dispute between the two coun-
tries have all been arranged-the treaties signed
and tomorrow they will be sent to the Senate for
ratification
In the room Of the committee on naval affairs,
there is one of the most important inventions of the
age. The government, as well as the commercial
marine, have offered to them a combination of
steam hydrostatic power, and battery, most admi-
rably presented to view, The model exhibits a
floating steam dock, to raise the largest line of bat
tie ship from her anchorage, and carry her over any
known bar on our seaboard. Such, for instance, as
at the debouche Of the Mississippi, Mobile, Occro-
koke, &c &c. The vessel raised is taken up en-
rely, or SO much as will allow her to go clear of
bar, and when passed, gently lowered to her ele.
ment this without the slightest strain, with great
ease and despatch. What will not the mind of man
bring forth? And yet, how simple is this mighty
power. The hydrostatic power is daily seen in N
York and Philadelphia, applied on inclined rail
ways for drawing vessels up for repairs In this
invention, the hydrostatic is applied to raise the
largest ships perpendicular out of the water, and
while so raised to be carried across bars or to be
repaired, if injured. For raising stranded vessels
beautiful effect is shown She raised bodily so that
ifbiged,the water escapes damaged goods are reco-
vered and the vessel repaired and set aoat for her
port of destination. Several officers of the navy,
and navy contractors have expressed their high adj
miration of the inventors combination. Several
such vessels sufficiently large to raise the largest
vessel in navy, or commercial service, should
be built by the government which would put an end
to the constant demand upon the Treasury for i'm
mense sums for removing bars and flats. The in
ventor, Mr.. Knight deserves success.