The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-09

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Correspondence Of the Hsrald.l


senting that The present duty of - per cent upon
the Importation Of property of that description &c
fsats the purposes of revenue, asd subjects Inc lar
dealers TO comoetition with those who do not pay
duties at all, and praying that the duty upon watches
and jewellery generally may be so reduced as TO
discourage smuggling in these very small and very
valuable articles, and in that way increase the re-
venue and protects the honest importer, as well
the domestic manufacturer of jewellery.
Mr.. B.YAxp moved that the naval committee be
authorised to employ clerk, and the motion, after
some discussion, was agreed to. Several private
bills were ordered to be engrossed for third read
ing, when the Loan BIZ was taken up. The ques
ton pending being en- Mr.. Walkers amendment to
restore the land fund to the public Treasury, and
pledge the proceeds Of the public lands for the inter-
est and redemption ofthe loan.
Mr. EVANS obtained the floor for explanation, and
after stating that there was some ambiguity in the
fourth section Of the bill. moved the following as
substitute for the entire secton:-
Sec That the Secretary of the Treasury be- and he
hereby is authorised dispose the stock hereafter to
be Of paI s par un esa mo
has adv ertsed reasonable time and proposals for
subscription to said loan nvted and the said Secretary
is hereby authorised to accept such proposals. deem
II for the Of the United States to do shall
offer the highest price for said stock any part hereo
or 70 appoint an ssen, OF IN 'n nss h,d
the same Provided That no stock shall be
disposed of LAWYER rate than the highest price offered
in said proposals
discussion on Mr.. Walkers amendment. Messrs
Walker, Buchanan, and Rives, III It's support, and
Mr.. Simmons in opposision. The speeches OF Mr.
Buchanan and Mr.. Rives were able and conclusive
as to the proprety and necessity OF its adoption
The fate Of the amendment is very doubtful. Of
the wings Messs Archer. Rivcs and Preston, will
go in its favor. Mr.. Henderson has been instructed
to vote for it, and if he obeys, the amendment will
probably prevail, but in that event the House will,
no doubt refuse to concur.
The appointment Of the Consul to Rio continues
TO excite much conversations, and 1t is said that the
whole matter is to be Investigated Mr.. Webster
denies all agen<y knowledge OF the affair, and if
1t shall appear that the charge of Mr.. Powell be.
iogin the employment Of the government under the
direction, of the Secretary OF State Is untrue, Mr..
w may be able to exOnerate himself.
Great preparations making and great socita-
ton is manifested for the Clay dinner aud ball The
dinner is to be given at Browns on Saturday, and
The friends of Mr.. Clay have made mistake in
giving these complimentary festivities party charsc
ter. Mr. Clay has always been personally very popular
in Washington, and men OF every variety OF political
faith would have cheerfuly joined in paying
tribute of respect to the retiring statesman, while at
the time they enjoyed the wine and other good
things provided by Brown. But under the circum-
the guests must De h cqnned manly 10 mi
TO be well attended. The ladies of Washington
love dancing to distraction, and are always ready
to 60 to ball. One, the daughter of
Senator, and one Of the most graceful and
women in the city, says she is
dying to 20, but she doubts whether her demo-
cratic principles will net keep her away But this
lady is one Of thousand Nearly all the rest will
60, and the ball will no doubt be a splendid affair
The managers have invited the President, and we
sorry for it, No can suppose tina! the gentle
men composing the list Of managers designed to in
suit the chief magistrate OF the naton but there Is
certainly want of good taste and deGcacy in inv
ting the President to ball given in honor OF man
who abuses him in season and out of season. Mr.
Clay denounces the President in his letter TO the
citizens OF Alexandra, as "week, vaciating and |
faihess." Did the managers suppose self,respect
would permit Mr.. Tyler to be present on such an
occasion
the British West India Line OF Steamers
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mer-New York United States District
Court-The Appropriation Bill.
Among other business permitted to be taken this morn
ing in the House Of Representatives out of its order
III reception Of bill from the Committee Commerce
the transmission Of passengers and letters by
foreign ships coastwse. This bill which is designed
affect the British West India line of steamers passed
through its preliminary stages and committed to the
Committee of the Whole the state of the Union. A
communicate TO the House copies of the correspon
lence between this government and the government of
Britain relating international law Of copy
light. The House then resolved itself into committee
the whole and 1t the solicitation Of Mr. Adams the
committee again for the purpose Of reporting to the
House the bill authorize be entered into
With Robt L. Stevens for the construction of iron
steamer As great difficulty has been found in keeping
quorum together after two o'clock Mr.. Adams induced
already passed the Senate and TO its fual stages the
House without any debate, and with scarcely any ex
lanstion.
md the United States, (Which was attended by many
members of both Hou,es in which he explained the
lei Of Stevens steam hull and machinery has done the
york of legislative discussion and created furor fr
he building Of this vessel which is exhibited in the
design Tor harbor defencets structure is of iron
,lae. made shell proof Us machinery will be sub marine
N short, it is properly CHASED steam hull whose
machinery cannot be injured by the fire of an
nemy, and which viii be able to approach near
IN enemy's line Of battle ship, to pour into \
Ter Stevens shells, and blow her up This bin having
reported to the House the Chairman sgsin returned
D the Chair, and the Committee proceeded with the
onsderaion Of the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
ILL The appropriations for the judiciary occupied the
ay othe ies,h section which proposed to spprCpr
esses &c &c. Mr.. Mcclellan proposed to add provi.
10 regulate the emolunsnts of the District Attorney
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Court Of that District. His proviso the effect
at the District Attorney Of the Southern District of
lew York and the Clerk of the District aud Circuit
1urs Of the Districhall not at any time hereof
er retain Of their fees and cmoluments any
mount whatsoever, under preence of compensation TO
heir Deputies shall they retain more than $4,000
er annum for the District Attorney and four housan
hundred per for the clerk the fees and
monuments Of the clerk under the Bankrupt act) and
once expenses may be allowed By the Secretary
the Treasury, not to exceed to either OF the said
'mee $4,000 per year but they sh all pay the residue
the Ieainry Of the Uated States and the District
euorhey, oerk and Marshall she'll render to the
airy OF the treasury under oath semi annual account
u an ices ano emeluments received earned by them
.ne shce Of compensation TO the Deputies the
,lshall are hereafter TO be made by tae resrv of
he Treasury instead OF BY the Court the Marshal Gr.
'e,nying the charges oil inc Deputies. II further pro
sdes for the union OF the clerkshps Of Tho nj ,,;c,
lad the CIRCUIT Courts instead of two clerkhrs as al
present. ana ~ prescroes 10 these officers fee bill
IN of the Supreme Court of the instead of ~
he Court of Errors. " VI
The appropriation bill Of ISL limited the comrensa,o
,f these officers and since that time the intentions Of The
aw have been evaded by the appointment OF two officers