The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-21

fixing upon New York and Liverpool, as the two
ports in which we could successfully establish q
steam line.
WASHINGTON, March IL, lSA6.
AFRICAN &ave Irade-Important Tnteiiigenee-zns
Ssnafs-Ireaty on the Carpet from Bagiwm-
River and Harbor Bal-Cwrious Fhcts-Empu0-
tire Nscessity Of a Veto-FGmerai of Senator Co..
quits Chad-Ihs Sad Afair of Com. CraMs--
De Meyers 7sismphat Concert in Washington.
&c. &c.
From the formidable combination Of slavers upon
the Coast of Africa stronger force, has been
presented, will be required to put them down. Il 10
said, that instructions have been received BY Mr.
Pakenham from his government, requesting him to
lay the foregoing fact before the American govern
ment, and solicit an addition to the United States
force, cooperate with similar corresponding re-
enforcement from England to the combined squadron
of the African Coast The British Plenipotentiary
having fulfilled these instructions, and the Execu-
tive conciding with the recommendations OF tho
British government, has ordered, we are informed,
the frgate United States of 50 guns repair to tho
African station. The frigate Cumberland goes to
the Cult squadron.
The subject of Mr.. Aliens significant allusion to
a special executive session of tho Senate on Mon
day next, is in reference to the Ratification OF COM
mercial treaty between Mr. Clemsen, u y Cnarge.
and the Belgian government Whether this be the
subject or not, we not fully assured but we
have it from competent authority, and also the fact
that reduction of the duty upon tobacco Is an Item
in the treaty.
According to the latest Interpretation, a river il
constitutional as far up the upperm0st custom
house, and no further. Hence the throwing out Of
the harhor and river bill OF the House, the Cnmeer-
land, Tennessee, and the Wabash and Illinois
rivers. The Tennesseeans are indignant at the
slight cast upon the Muscle Shoals, and have indl-
Gated the clearest determination tor revenge Not
wihstanding this understanding. we 40 iatnei e1
pect or suspect, that the hsrb0r and river Dill,
sent up to the President as II now stands, wiz %
vetoed. Members, it is true, have been running up
to the White House upon every amendment put
49, sShall swallow this strong dose Of internal Inn
provements Z" We hardly think that Capt Polk can
digest dish Of log.roling cookery, which even
The child Of Senator Colquitt that died at the
United States hotel yesterday had its funerai to-day
The corpse, temporarily, was enfombed IN the Con-
s'S We are informed that Com. Crane, previous to
the act Of self destruction, which ne committed
Yesterday, addressed letter upon the melan choly
subject to Com. Warrington, OF the purPort OF
which we are ignorant, and snail NOT exercise. on
so delicate matter, the usual privilege OF conJeo-
ture.
De Meyers concert tonight, at Carusi's Saloon.
was splendid affair. Heads OF departments, for
eign ministers, members OF the houses Of Congress,
officers Of the army and navy, and the Elite OF our
citizens generally, ladies' and gentlemen, filed the
spacious saloon at an early hour. The performances
elected the warmest appreciation. We believe he
is to give us another concert Saturday night pro-
vious to his southwark journey. Conspicuous
among the venerable heads in the audience thi.
evening, was the WILL known, most venerable, ana
esteemed head Of Ex.President Adams He 10
man of taste, lover Of the fine arts, and OF good
music, as we'll as a deliver among old rusty books
and oily parchments. Long lie to him.
The city dogs are setting up their midnight howl.
All work and no sleep max es Jack dull sketches.
We shall give you pleasant prescription IN day
or 30, il this fine weather continues:
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