The New York herald., 1845-02-24


this por'. The persevering malignity with which
these pilots have been abused and calumnated in
some quarters is quite unaccountable That parties
who are interested in endeavoring to rob them OF
their rights should misrepresent and malign then
is easily explained. but that anyporton Of the CON-
mercial community of this city-that any portion
OF that class to whose interests the New York pi-
lots are daily devoting their exerons, and tor the
safety OF whose property they are constantly peril
ling their lives, is almost Incredible. We may yet,
however, have occasion to make an expose Of the
facts connected with the intrgues and motives Of
the clique opposed to the pilots and which has been
30 busy in disappearing them through the Wal
street papers.
The old effort to involve the pilots of this port IN
the disasters of 1887, has been OF late actively re-
newed, and the old cry Of monopoly" and "ne
gligence" is again heard. Nothing could more
concusively show the straits to which those are
driven who seek to perpetrate gross injustice on
the pilots There was some shadow OF excuse for
the charge of negligence against the pilots at the
time of the wreck of the Bristol and Mexico, for
the public mind was in terrible state OF excite
ment, but now, years after those events, and
when the pilots have again and again been tn
umphantly vindicated from the serious charges
then preferred against them, the revival OF the
slaRders only evinces the desperate extremity to
which their enemies are reduced. The law
of Congress, passed in 1887, has long since
been shown to have been entirely uncalled
for, and its constitutionality is accordingly
questionable. 1t is, however, certain, that its ope-
ration has been unequal and unjust, interfering
with the rights of pilots, and its repeal is, there
fore, demanded by every principle of equity. But
if it is to continue in force, in the name cf every
thing that is just let the restrictions and response
bities which the laws of the State impose, be
so far removed that our pilots may be able to meet
competitors on terms approaching to equality.
The report of the committee of the Legislature,
to whom the memorial of the pilo's was referred,
is decidedly favorable to the memorialists, and
recommends the adoption OF resolutions declaring
the law of Congress of 1887, ''ot questionable
unequal in its operations, unneces-
sary and unjust" This day the subject comes up
in the Senate, and we trust that the just and en-.
lightened action OF the Legislature of the State,
will stamp with merited reprobation, the despica-
BILE efforts Of the clique opposed to the pilots, and
that the rights Of this eminenty merltorious class
of men will be completely vindicated and secured
against the slightest invasion from any quarter
Their cause is that of justice, and it must prevail
COUNTY CouRr-JusrIcE HAskRLL.-This Court
will meet on tomorrow evening, when the trial Of
the Justice will be resumed. The testimony hither
to introduced has been pretty strong but we can
perceive good deal of party spirit mixed up in it.
The ''natives," in particular, look forward to the
result wi,h much interest, as they consider the
Justice has not come Sup to the mark" since his
appointmentto office, particularly by his refusal to
share the spoils with the committee. We, hswev
err do not deem it proper to enter into the merits
of this matter until the trial is finally disposed Of
when we shall calmly review the testimony in all
its bearings.
The RoTuNDA IN THE PARK.-The Board Of As
sistans have partially defeated the project in rela
ton to the disposal of this building in the shape Of
gift to the Committee on Arts and Sciences; but
it has been referred to Committee to enquire into
the expediency of such a measure, and report
thereon at their next meeting. Our views on this
matter, which fully accord with those OF the pub
lie in general, have been already recorded; and
we look with confidence to the ultimate defeat OF
proposition which tends to take away SO large
sum as some $4,000 per year of the city property,
at period when the city is sunk in debt and over
burdened with taxation.
SCARCITY OF SEAMEN.-We have seen pamphlet,
lately published in this city, which corroborates in
the most ample manner, all that we have stated IN
reference to the scarcity Of American seamep.
Wehope that it will fall into the hands the men,
bers of Congress. 1t contains great many inte-
resting facts worthy of deep consideration. We
have too long suffered for want of seamen, and
this seems to be the proper time to act in the mat
ter, and provide a remedy for this great evil. Mr..
Thomas Coin, who established the Naval School
few years ago, is now exerting his influence to in
crease the number of men in our mercantile ma
rine, and every merchant wishes him success. Is
il not time to increase the native seamen, when
our ships are manned by three foreigners to one
American?
SINGULAR WRATHRR.-This winter has been the
most remarkable we ever remember to have expe.
renced. December and January were spring-like
months. February opened with extreme cold,
which was followed by tremendous snow storm.
We then had an astonishing shower, accompanied
by several terrible claps OF thunder, and yesterday
rain fell in torrents with more thunder and light
ening.
These showers have been Of incalculable
benefit to the city. They have washed the side.
walks and carried of several tons of filth. We
regret to state, however, that sings of the pave
mens or the missing street inspectors have yet
been seen. 1t will be necessary for emigrants from
abroad to bring high stills to enable them to get
| safely through the city.
If the present mild weather continues, the Hud.
son will soon throw off her winter dress.
Cosr OF THE ANrI.RENT WAR.--It appears by a
statement made to the Legislature that the war at
Hudson cost $23, ,69S. Annexed are the details OF
| the bill:
New York Horse Guards. neutrality-suspicious.. 81 ses
Albany Burgesses Corps. ....................2 2080
Albany Emmet Guards. ..................... $50
Albany Republican Artillery. 100
Albany Washington Rfemen and " r Guards. 76,
Railroad fare and other necessary expenses 600
Cen Storms bill for transportation to and from New
| i"Tk.' l,1W
$as sss
It is well to mention that this bill has not yet
L been Maid