The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-10

opposed to an early adjournment it is impossible
to get them together for the transaction of bust.
ness II is difficult to get even quorum In the
lower house, and about dozen of the members
OF the upper house are running over the country,
dong anything but attending to their legislative
duties,
WAREHOUSE BILL..-We have reason 10 believe
that if the shipowners and importing merchants
move in reference TO this important measure. and
that there Is every probability of il being carried.
Seldom has there been matter of 50 much con-
sequence to our city brought before Congress as
this, and it would be source of lasting regret if
1t did not succeed in consequence of the apathy
OF those so deeply interested in the passage of the
bill now before the Senate.
The opposition Of the manufacturers to it is
altogether uHwarranted, for although the purport
OF u Is to allow importers to store their goods for
time, 1t will not increase the demand for goods
for consumption here. No, the principal object
TO be gained by 1t is to encourage foreigners to
come here for their supplies-say for Mexico
when peace is restored, and other quarters New
Workers are deeply interested in the matter, not
only our ship owners and importers, but our real
estate holders also
To suppose that it will add to our CONSUMPTION
here is absurd, and therefore the alarm which has
been created among our manufacturing interest
is groundless. The idea of poor woman wear
my two new dresses year in consequence cf IT,
when she can hardly afford to get one, is rdcu.
lous; and but few Of our Woodworking mechanics
and laborers will be able to obtain two coats in
stead Of one, even if the warehouse bill is passed.
Let the manufacturers get rid Of their absurd and
foolish, as well selfish, fears our commerce,
and commerce chiefly will be benefited by such
bill.
What gives London, apart from its mighty pop
uaton, SO much power and wealth It's im-
mense commerce, with its great facilities in the
numerous warehouses, furnished by the govern
ment for the accommodation of those who cannot,
on the instant, pay their duties, or who, from an
excessive supply, causing glut at the moment,
DO not choose to force Sales and have recourse to
the public warehouses until the market is relieved
from the over-supply. Give US the warehouse
bill, and New Orleans, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Boston and Charleston, az well as New York, will
be largely benefited.
But our Chamber of Commerce, and the whole
mercantile body, must stir in the matter if it is to
be carried. Let there be no delay. A large com.
T'ittee should be appointed by the merchants to
sage Of this most valuable measure
OUR INDIAN RELATIoNs.-We are glad to per-
ceive that the relations between our government
and the several Indian tribes, our borders, are
becoming more and more friendly This will
form main element of our strength, in time of
war, and the administration deserves great credit
for taking pains TO conciliate the redman.
We learn that new treaty has lately been
concluded, by Major Harvey, with the Pot
tawattamies, by which it is covenanted that
the tribe rehnquish their lands west of the
Missouri river in Iowa, covering an area of
100000 acres, and that they remove to new
tract, on the Kansas river. The tribe have also
consented TO dispose of million of acres held by
band of their nation on the Usage river, the go
vernment STIMULATING to pay them, therefore, the
sum Of $3.50, 900; such sum to cover all expenses
OF removal, Improvements, purchase of new
tract, &c, SC.
Nothing can tend in greater degree to give
vigor and confidence to the American arms than
the establishment Of friendly relations with the
Indians. There are now various tribes repre-
sented, by delegations, at the seat of government;
and we hope no opportunity will be neglected of
proving to them that their best policy is friendship
to the United States
The MoRMoNs-These victims of delusion have
atlength been routed from their city, and been
scattered over the plains of Oregon, California and
the frontiers of Texas, where they will settle and
practice their religious rites with freedom
Since their celebrated Prophet Smith made his
DEBUT as Saint, his adherents and believers
have been characterised by an energy and perse.
verance worthy Of nober cause. In spite of
obstacles that appeared TO many insurmountable,
they succeeded in building a city and erecting
temple that has beeome an object of wonderment
to travellers. The same spirit has animated them
in all their undertakings. When the command
went forth that was to Danish them from their
homes and kindred, they grumbled not, but pur-
sued their march as people that were willing TO
suffer every persecution for the sake of their reli.
glon, and viewed IT more in the light Of IN act of
their God than an injury committed on them by
their fellow-men. They undoubtedly will be
guided by the same spirit in their new homes,
and will again recommence the labor OF founding
new city.
il will be interesting to trace their progress in
the Western wilds and mark the course they shall
take. We may have to chronicle the rearing of a
Western empire, which will ere yet exercise an
important influence in the affairs of this CONT
nent.
One hundred and fifty Mormons have Just set.
tied in Texas, near Austin.
GLoRY.-We believe it was Byron who defined
glory " to be shot through the body, and his name
spelt wrong in the newspapers announcing his
death"
In our notice OF arrivals we have gwen Can't.
IA lie for
enables us to notice, with more emphasis, the
gallant defender of Fort Brown, after the lament
ed death Of Major Brown. Captain E. s.
Hawkins is n native of this State, and is the
eldest son OF the late Colonel Samuel Hawkins,
formerly of this city, who raised a volunteer
regiment, and had command at the Narrows, at