The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-25

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The Senate met this morning at IL o'clock, and,
without reading the journal Of last Thursday, adj
iourned over till tomorrow. The House, also, take
holiday to-day in honor Of the anniversary of Patsr
Patrie.
Speaking Of Washington, the Rev. Mr.. Dewey.
yesterday, in the conclusion of his brilliant sermon
in the Capitol, described the character OF our first
President as resting upon the broad basis Of prin-
ciple, in every thing which he did. Can the "last
and youngest of a noble line" say the same Of all
that he has dane, and is doing, or trying to do
Yes, sir the sequel will bring him out as bright az
John Tyler.
Lieut.. Mclaughlin, U. s. Navy, tried under q
court of inquiry last summer at the Navy Depart
ment, for wastefu extravaganza of the public funds,
and for cruelty to his mer, as commander OF the ate
Florida squadron, has had report upon his case
presented TO the House from the Board OF Inquiry,
which partially establishes the charges OF extrava-
gance in canoes, rations, &c. And ii Lieut.. Nc
Laughlln be dealt with as savagely az Capt; Voor.
hees, We expect he will be suspended until ne shall
have rendered in the uttermost farthlng, and some
thing extra.
We expect some developments in Congress pretty
soon, which will give definite shape to the action
OF this government upon the tariff and the Oregon
Browns Hotel is lit upwith gas. from Laboratory
built at his private expense exclusively for the use OF
the establishment and the stores attached.
our landlords. Mr. T. Tyler, Of the United States
Hotel, and the founder, as we may say, Of this
popular establishment, has sold out to his partner.
Mr. Birch, and goes to take charge OF the Powhattan
House at Richmond, Virginia. Mr.. Tyler. for
most of the year past, has been our host, and VIC
know that he cannot fail to give an increased popu-
larty to the old established Powhattan. Meantime,
the United States will continue 10 to e ahead bead, M
of New York, have opened q new house near Jack,
son Hall, on the European plan. They understand
their business, and Notwithstanding the laudaolc
competition among our city landlords, we expect the
"verandah" will be quite up to the spirit OF tho
age.
Speaking Of Coleman, his large Establishment
continues to hold about the same rank among our
excellent hotels, that the Astor holds among tho
Gothamites Coleman we'll deserves his good repu-
tation as host.
The day is beautiful and clear. The volunteer
troops are out. The Georgetown College has g
way, cut out for the evening, the whole TO wind up
with an anniversary assembly at Carusi's Saloon.
Of which we purpose an elegant description.
It Is whispered about very CAUTIOUSLY Inat heny
the President owes MIR. Wise too large debt OF
gratitude for that.
There are some hard nominations yet before Tho
Senate-of the same sort as Henry Horn, Marcus
Morton, and such like.
Pennsylvania stands at 81 40, and the tariff of ~
consequently, In the adoption OF line OF Pafu-
ton through Oregon. and the revenue bill OF Mr..
Walker, Pennsylvania 10 ruled out You may
therefore anticipate hot work upon cold iron in the
House such contest, indeed, as may end in the
complete prostration of the old hunkers, and the
placing in the front rank to the succession the Hon.
John G. Calhoun Of South Carolina. And while,
as we assure you, there is a faction bent upon the
restoration of Mr.. Van Buren,, with Col. Benton at
the very head Of 1t, the onslaught in the Senate
will be even more interesting upon the subject Of
the tariff and the Oregon.
Tomorrow we shall, God willing, send you q
graphic sketch OF the great speech we expect from
question. ALLoNs.