The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-17

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, lsa,.
Il Stormy SunddyMadam augusta Trade Nth Liuer
pool-Impotant Rumors from Washington- Markets
From Saturday night at ten O'Clock, until about the
Same hour Sunday night, had continual show
of rain sweeping away all vestges Of Jack Frosts
doings during the past week. whilst this morning the
is shining out gorously with the thermometer
raj degrees above the freezing point.
Madam Augusta will have one Of the greatest houses
ofthe season. this evening" as learn the lower tier of
boxes and the orchestra boxes all secured Miss
Walters oos.rve also dances the trial dance with her.
and she is great favorite in Baltimore.
The ship Palestine cleared at this port few days
since from Liverpool, with cargo Of 1900 barrels of
boxes Of candles, shogsheads Of tobacco and Of
sassafras root The ships Grace Brown and Powhattan
at this port. further mention, however, Of the
promised line Of Liverpool about which much
1t is rumored here to-day from Washington on pretty
good authority that Mr. Calhoun to be forthwith call
ed into the cabinet of Mr. Polk in the difficulties
with England should continue his quiescent policy is
the only that will prevent war; all signs not
deceptive. The same rumor assigns Mr. Walker to the
bench of the Supreme Court and Mr. Buchanan 10 the
Treasury, though scarcely think it probable that Mr.
Buchanan would consent TO take retrograde movement
present is seat on the Bench, with the
that in case OF the death or resignation Of Chief Justice
psns To he
There is nothing new stirring in this city, worthy Of
change in the -four market. Small sales Of Howard
street by the dray load, made to-day from stores at
So s7t The last large operations however, were at
S. TO- which price some holders are willing to take
whilst others ask advance The market is
more firm. Both buyers and sellers have in measure
retired from the Market awaiting further advices from
Engana. Nothing doing in City Mils-the last import.
ant sales were at s. 10 though holders now ask more
o. The Secretary Of State has given notice of
the receipt OF the following quarantine and passport
regulations made by the Turkish government
IAN persons wishing to visit the Ottoman Empire
must have their passports certified by the Ottoman con-
sui All vessels going to any port Of the same empire
must be provided with bill Of health duly certified BY
the Ottoman consul.
u. s. SUPREME CoURT.-George Smith, plaintiff
in error, William Turner health commissioner for the
port Of New York. The courtroom was crowded on
Thursday last to hear the argument Of Mr. John Van
Buren,, attorney general Of the State Of New York. 10 ia
oil the plaintiff in His speech was
I by great ability. To-day, Mr.. Webster replied on the
other SIDE OF length The question before the
volved the constitutonaly of the law of New York i'm
posing tax Of one dollar upon the immigrant passen-
gers from abroad to this country. Mr. Van Buren, main.
tanned that the New York law poiice regulation
clearly within the constitutional competency Of tho
state The basis OF the argument TO support the author.
ny Of the States in this particular was that that which
had not been prohibited to them might be Exercised con-
currently MIR. Webster, on the contrary assumed the
was under the very words Of the constitution inpos
ana IN enect Tonnage duty, clearly beyond the power
! oithe State to levy = Union, Dec. Is.
II . SUPREME CouRT, December IS 1876 John M
Scott, Esq, OF Philadelphia, John Wilson. Esq, of
aissoul,' anu stsphen Strong, ESQ., of Now York. were
somHtea attorneys and councillors Of the court
No. 39.-George Smith, plaintiff In error VI William
turner heath commissioner &c The argume mt of this
Gauss was concluded by Mr. Webster for The plaintiff In
/ error ADJOURNED I'LL tomorrow u O'Clock