The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-31
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Warrington.
Correspondence of the Hersld.l

tNonespondence Of the Hesld.l
WASHINGTON, Friday, 8 p. NJ.
Proceedings OF Congress-Thc Treaty-yew
York Movements.
In the Senate, this morning, after the passage OF
several bills of private nature, and some reports
from standing committees, bill authorizing the
construction of depot for charts and instruments
tf the navy, was read third time and passed The
bill regulating enlistments in the navy and marine
corps was taken up. Mr.. Calhoun moved
amendment TO exclude negroes and mulattoes from
the service except for stewards, cooks and servants
The amendment was resisted with much earnest.
ness but it was finally agreed TO by vote of "a to
l6 On motion of Mr. Preston, the principle was
made 10 apply to the army as well as navy. The
bill then laid aside and the tariff taken up and
the discussion on the details is in progress at the
Stoves, possible rate
The house is engaged on private bills. The morn.
ing business was of no public Importance whatever
The indignant, and, it must be admitted, iudis-
criminate denunciation of the press, all over the
country has had its effect upon the House of Rep.
resentatives They went through the contingent
APPROXIMATION bill yesterday, piece of business that
would have required at least six weeks, anytime be-
tore the newspapers opened upon Congress- The
lengh OF the session has its influence be sure but
The anmadversion of the press, although unjust in
some instances, has had beneficial effect The
procrastlna'lon and delay have been most reprehen-
sble Congress might have finished up the bust.
ness and adjourned by the first of June but there
have been difficulties and obstacles, apart from the
factious squabbes of the u tras that are not suscep
tble Of explanation only with much detail The
people will regulate this matter, however; and if
they permit enough Of these to get back 10 per.
peruate the mischief, they well deserve the conse-
quencesthat must ensue.
Every, additional Item of information that leaks
out touching the terms agreed upon for the conven-
non between the agents of this country and Great
Britain tends to confirm the favorable opinion that
has been expressed Of the result of the negotiation.
The navigation of the St. Johns under the stipula.
tons OF the treaty IS OF great mportance-of more
value really than the sum to be paid for the land
ceded to Great Britain on the northwestern border
OF Maine; The heavy timbered lands the st.
Johns and the Aristook have been almost worthless
from the absence OF means to send the lumber to
market. We have the Aristook, to be sure, but it
Is worth nothing without the st. John. Now we get
that, but our lumber descending the st. Johns goes
to English ports free OF duty This will throw open
that immense timber country on the ST. Johns and
the Aristook, aud render valuable and available,
what has hitherto been locked up and useless
Some of the democratic friends of the President
here, have expressed surprise that Mr.. Noah, the
editor OF paper protessed!y friendly to the admins
tratlon, should combine with the ultra Clay men in
Mr. Whiting, The very able and efficient District AT.
torney, with view to substitute an avowed and in
veterate enemy Of Mr.. Tyler, and one OF the most
active of Mr. Clay's supporters. Such move
ment ought not to. excite any establishment.
l. is in perfect keeping with wing tactics in New
York. There is neither incongruity nor untitness
IN the Judge ofan important Court descending from
the bench to conduct paper nor si all strange or
improper for the same Judge to render bold support
to the administration in his paper-a support that is Of
no avail in any point OF view, and at the same time
to cooperate with the most subtle and dangerous
enemies of the same administration, in every enter
prise or movement which they may suggest. The
practice of carrying two faces under one hood is
sanctioned by time honored usage, and nothing
can be more unreasonable than 10 complain Of
it at this time of day. If the private interest
Of a. man demands that he should support the
President in one quarter, and at the same time
strive to iniure him in another, is it
TO be expected in these degenerate days, that any
considerations of principle, or consistency, or self
respect should induce him to act fairly or honestly!
The idea is preposterous. Mr. Noah's notions of
good faith coincide precisely with those of his Office
holding associates IN New York, who profess friend
ship TO President Tyler and at the same time assist
in the Clay organization, and throw cold water on
every demonstration intended to give the admins.
tratlon honest and substantial support