The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-09

On motion Of Mr. srvrxa, the the Senate them went
into Executive Session, and the doors blessed
HOUSE VI Representative.
The House assembled at the usual hour when after
prayer had been offered up by the chaplain, and the
journal read and appropsd.
PAINTING ,HowsoNs REPORT PRODUCTIONS OF
The Hon. HARMON 8. CoSoER. Of New York, sub
mttsd resolution which adopted, to print fifteen
thousand copies Of Neal M. Howson's work the soil
climate, productions 60. Of Oregon.
TREATIES OF REcIPRocIrY.
Hon FREDERIcKP. STANTON, Of Tennessee submitted
resolution, which adopted, calling for the
pondsnce between the Secretary of State and Great
Britain, relative to treaties of reciprocity, So.
REPORTS OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION.
Mr.. HENLY, Of Indiana, offered . resolution, which
adopted print Eve thousand extra copies Of the
reports Of Commerce and Navigation An amend
ment moved to make 1t ten thous sand, which was
adopted.
AGRICULTURAL REPORTS.
The Hon. H. WHITE, of New York, submitted reso-
luton inquirng into the sxpsdency Of printing forty
thousand extra copies of the agricultural reports made
by the Commissioner Of Patents, which debated by
several members amended and adopted.
DEFICIENCY
The SPEAKER announced tho order Of the day, which
Mr. C. j. Ingsrsons motion to reconsider the vote
Of yesterday the amendment to the Deficiency Bill
striking out the appropriations for Missions which
was lost yesterday and which Mr. l. wished to have re-
consdsrsd in order to obtain the opportunity o. speak
ing upon the question.
Mr. INsERsoLL then proceeded to speak upon the sub
Jet and defined his own position with great deal Of
earnestness The principal point In his speech was
reply to the argument Of Mr. Levin Of Pennsylvania
upon the same subject. Mr. 1. held opinions totally
contrary to those advocated with much zeal by that
gentleman and could not allow the occaaion to pass
without expression Of them He believed that the
views Of Mr. L. were narrow, both in relation to the
policy which ought to pursue st home toward the
subjects Of foreign seeking asylum and
home among we'll abroad, toward those govern
ments themselves. America must not be limited by any
such unworthy notions but must extend her arms in the
spirit Of true democracy embrace the children Of all
tho families Of man. Mr. throughout forcble and
often eloquent and held the House in close attention
He WAS interrupted by Mr.. MAcLAY,o Of New York
who on leave proposed to him some questions.
Mr. LEVIN followed in an earnest and eloquent re-
joinder.
Mr.. JOHN DIcxEY, Of Pennsylvania, followed In Q
speech against the embassy to the Court Of Rome to
Bolivia, ECUADOR &c. Our commercial interests did not
rsquiss embassy with it, expensive outfits, Co. lit
did, he preferred full embassy, and no ohargsship
merely; but hs for cutting them all off, and saving
bsnsdt to the country
Mr. CHARLEs BRowN, of Pennsylvania, folowedin some
pertinent remarks, He opposed in toto to the in
PRODUCTION Of religion and religious prejudioss upon that
floor Between religion and politics there should exist
wall Of separation which should allow the sacred
subjects Of the be degraded and perverted In the
Of the other He also replied to the arguments Of
Of Mr. Levin, and handled them with considerable
verify.
The House then proceeded to take the yeas and rays
on the motion to reconsider, which was negaved Tho
bill was then passed. by yeas 1877 to Is nays.
RELIEF cAPrUREp Volunteers IN MEX
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Arkansas, submitted resolution
proposing inquiry into the sxpediency Of law for the
protection and relief of captured volunteers serving in
the war against Mexico.
On motion, the House adjourned.
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
ALBANY March 8, ls4s.
Senate.
BENEVOLENT AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
Mr. HAwLEV reported complete bill for the 1ncorpo-
ration Of benevolent and religious socetesa majority
report
Z The Senate in committee took up the bill relative to
smigrants The bill was sent to third reading
cHArrEL MORTGAGES.
bill relating to chattsl mortgages In the city of New
York, was also sent to third reading
REGULATION OF COUNTY AND STATE PRISONS.
bill for the better regulation Of County and State
Prisons disposed of in the way the two pre-
esding bills
ARREST FuGIrivEs.
The bill prohibiting tho arrest Of fugtives debated
ct len 9TH In committee. motion 10 strike out the
enaotng clause rejected. The bin then passed to
third reading.
And tho Senate adjourned
Assembly.
FLANK ROADS.
Mr. Pray reported bill against the petitions for the
repeal Of the plank road act
MADISON uNIvERsITY
Mr.. PnuYN reported Q compromse bill in relation to
the Madison University. ThH bill authorizes Its
VAL unless the friends Of the present location before the
next meeting Of the trustees endow to the extent Of
$4,000.
COUNTY TREAsURER.
bill to provide for the election Of county treasurer
and to AZ the term OF ofaoe was read and passed.
SEDUCTION AND ABDUCTION.
The bills to punish seduction and abduction crimes
was passed to third rea ding
Adjourned.
NIB. Several private claim bills were passed In com
nittss after the closing of my despatch yesterday.
Markets.
New ORLEANS, MSrch 2-Cotton WAS In active dc
mand and prices 6rm, but NO change Molasses-'N
cha6gs Flour in limited demand, and prices firm
with NO ohsnge. Frsights-A British ship was takeS
fer Liverpool ct former rates.
BALTIMORE, NJ arch 9, 1s4s-Flour-A good demand
with sales oflooo bbls Howard street. at s. IS SIX
Wheat-salss Of 1000 bushels made family whit
at 81 80 81 3d. Corn-Sales of 5000 bushels 1t 43c
500 Provisoias-Pofk was firm, with upward ten
dency in prioss. Whiskey-No transactions worth re
porting.
BosroN, March s.-Flour--The sales foot up abou
900 barrels, including good brands Michigan and &c
nssse at SO SIX 80 So tho market closing firm. Corr
We note sales Of 5000 bushels at 62c g. tn
market closing dull with downward tendency. Rye
Sales OF zoe bushsls were made at sac. Oats-W
notice sales Of 600 bushels at 4sc Provisions con
tinusd vtsady. Whskey-No change.
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