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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-09
THlRTlETH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

WARRINGTON, Aug. Z, 1s4s.
There was thin gathering of Senators in the
chamber this morning, sign that we may expect a
long and tedious session to-day.
CONGRESSIONAL
Mir. BENTON, from the joint committee appointed to
inquire into some plan for the publication of the de-
bates Of the two houses in lieu Of the plan Of Dr.
Houston, reported scheme providing that the Union
and Intelligence shall print said reports on the terms
they propose and the terms which they propose are,
that the two houses shall pay for the reporting and
composition of said reports to the extent of 81 per
column to ca oh paper Ordered to be pri nted
A bill was taken up providing for the surrender to
the state Of Arkansas of the overlooked public lands
in that State. The BILL comprehending as does
an unlimited extent Of the public lands and, perhaps
OF the highest value to the government led to pro-
Mr. Johnson, Of La, MIR. Breese, Mr.. Borland, Mr..
hccaiie, Mr. Dayton, MIR. John Davis Mr. Jefferson
debate.
Mr. JoHs DAVIS steadily opposed the bill. Before
making such sweeping grant, something more ought
TO be known respecting the value Of these ands
and prospectively. 1t was known that the most vau
able lands everywhere are those which are drained =
Besides the government had already mt large sums
in removing RATS in the Red and other rivers and
these appropriations bad been urged upon because
OF the valuable lands that would thus be reclaimed to
the government. Now, sir, am not disposed to make
this wholesale surrender Of these lands after these
peudtures.
Mr. JOHNSON, Of La, spoke of these lands proposed
t. be surrendered not being the Red river, but
a. land lying back in the country overaoved by the
refuent waters of the Mississippi
MIR JorN DAvs-Were there net such overhowed
lands in Oho7
Mir. JoHssq., of La ohio?-ohio' No, sir the
Mississippi ON run through Ohio. Ola. ha! ha)
Everybody hrs that the Mississippi don't run
thr' ugh the - Of Ohio. Great laughter Mr..
johnson continued for some time TO speak most vehe
mently in support Of the bill.
Finally the bill was laid aside for the day, to make
room for the special order.
THE BUFFALO HUM.
kir. R,vEHDY JoHNsoN. submitted resolution ask-
ing Of the President whether he has in his
any Information Of design. foo. In these nited
al ia he diam unl.a
the reyoutoniziDg the republic Of Mexico and II So
20 state the extent Of his information as early as
practicable and also whether he has taken any mes
TO this awless invasion Of the republic of
NJ, xico.
The resolution agreed to
Mr.. WEsTooTr-I have objections to that reso-
luton, air.
MIR ArcHIsoE-Tbe resolution IL passed
Mr. WrsTCorr--Well, cir. did not vote for il or
81 ould move for Its reconsideration consider thu
reso'ution dangerous in lie character
Nov We don't know how there can be any DANCER
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with bark Cu'ldord hence fer Oporo 9th noon 3D.
Ion 70 exchanged signals with stses hsnoe
for hayre The Was hoirdsd at 6 by the News
Sin Elsnse Riley Liverpool IS days with ntss and pas,n
slip Napier (of Ba!timore) Ramsay Bremen As days with
md and passengers to rPoppe July st lat - IL Ion "a.
spofe tp kedron Of Boston from Charleston for cronstad
Brown 18th lat so % lon 20 spoke ship Powha.
from Cronstad for Nfok 9th inst AN Oh Nantucket
SHOALS large bound East with fore
Sc s,samng along The United States
ship Voia (of Salem) Jameson Antwerp mdss to the
Captain On Sunday mornnr last o'clock 100 miles from
the Hook the steamship United States Hacksta hence for
Ilayre going sye ana aui sails
Tie has experienced continue succession OF heavy westerly
BARK Ann Louisa Wright Matanza 2sh ul mdse to Spot.
Osoeoa kendall tof Bangor) Ponce PR. 10 days vita
Ncrv brig Active Hadson Rio Janero 40 days with coffee
selr Hope Mexey St Martins 2sl July, with salt to rs
Schr Cassandra, Htchborn Virginia, 2 days.
Schr johnson. Robinson Virginia. 2 days
schr v airy Kelly from wreck Of ship Yumchi
schr lily Smith, Fanen New Haven.
Sehr Freeman, Burt u, Thomaston with lime
schr %anda MSrcR BasSss yirgsia days
dsy coal
Schr America, Williams philadelphia, days coal.
%an SsS
Schr A S johnson, Robinson, Virginia, days
Schr Deborah Hobnson Washington, NC5 days. with naval
stores
Brig Massachusetts, for Europe Also one brig unknown d.
Sailed.
Packet American Eagle, London ship Albany, Boston, brig
Waker, Charleston.
By the News Boy sigh. IS from the Hook
at sun set.
August S-wind at SUNRISE light from NNw; Meridian.
light from the s. Bun SET strong from the s. and clear
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LONDON AND PoRTsNouTH-Packet ship Prince AIbert-Nr
Sfkin, Mrs Mary Sftin, York; Mr. II 5iGkin Miss
iaShkn, ondon Miss Agness Saunders DIR II Famum Mr.
Ion sidney Morse. York. MrC bennett and servant;
Boon DIT Uerngk lady children and scrv Miss Martha
Hclner. Mr. Fisher lady and chd, Klinghoz hultr
Wenterg Germanyi Mr. Trcsher and lady, England Mr
james innis Parker Longsian focrof Canada Mr.
VIM Bafcoet, Illinois II Pepin, Indiana Tos Harris Ro-
mrls Ttow. England II Olphant Auburn and no in tho
storage " Wv
I,vERrool-Pachct ship New York-Mr A Jacr, Page
DIR ingfpm, Mary 1npram, Mr. Wikn and BY the secrae
ArrwERr--Ship Viola-Mrs Lirman Mchr Ody. Tior
snd Son, tnd u? IN the stetrage, aida berths.
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SHIP NEWS NOTICE.


Commanders of vessels bound to this port will confer
favor upon us by having all parces, papers, and
ports intended for the Mem York Herald ready for i'm
mediate delivery 70 steamer, the News Boy.
She will board inward bound vessels in the vicinity Of
Sandy Hook Thoee bound TO other ports, whether TO-
reign domestic will confer additional favor By
forwarding to the Herald through the mail or other
wise ship papers that may be deemed OF inter
est tothe community We will gladly reciprocate the
favor.
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Mexico and California.
MIR MARVIN, of the same State, spoke upon the SUBJ
ect, and maintained that the power of Congress to
gslate for the territories so clear not to admit
of any argument.
gentle men from the North, and the North and it
his opinion that the aboitonists the
ment. He had always held that the United states
government has right to establish governme nts in
territories We have right, having conquered ter
ritory, to change the municipal laws in any way,
when they do not come into conflict with the const
tuition. He was however, opposed to the Wilmot
povso and for the best in the world and for
the reason that he opposed to ogging Mexico and
taking her territory and then giving it back to show
her we do 1t and, because it is a nullity; and
can carry good practical result with IT, He main
tanned the views set forth in General Casss Nicholson
letter
[The hall. at nine O'Clock was brilliantly lighted
The chandelier turned the night into day. The gal
sries were toIerably well filed A few cigar smoking
members enjoying their tobacco smoke at the windows
below Being sarly bedtime, the sofas occupied
by recumbent gentlemen A few lobby visitors only
hung around
TWO PARTIES coNrRAsTE,<
Mr.. FrsnEn of Ohio said that the democracyof the
present day did not hold to any principle main
tanned by the democracy Of the olden Cine. In the
days OF Madison the protective policy aud National
Bank and in the days of Monroe, internal improve.
ments were democratic principles. II the democrats
have gone astrsy how Is it that they are the linea
descendants Did not John Quincy Adams carry out
these principles And yet the wings are charged
with not adhering to republican principles And
why because tne party Gaming themselves demo-
crate, have departed from original democracy. They
charge the wings with being the federal party because
they themselves are the federal party. Every doc
trne they once advocated they now oppose. IL
not necessary for the wings at Philadelphia to lay
down their PLATFORM their principles are always the
same--tbe same now as fifty years ago.
Mir. PrTTIT-You say that you have the same doe
trnes as heretofore ask you, you as a party, in
favor Of National BanR That is one question. Is
the wbg party In favor OF high protective tariff Is
IL in favor Of distribution Of the proceeds of the sale
of the public lands among the States ask you
whether you In favor Of these measures Are you
for an sbrogaton Of the veto power? 4 voice
I" And In favor Of the bankrupt law ?i'l
Mr.. FpHEn-As am q witness upon the sta nd will
reply believe that the wbig party, as party Ia In
favor Of q United States Bank, instead of the sub
treasury, they had the power to adopt IL | would
vote fora bank to morrow. What is your next ques
iqL?
Of the public lands -
Mr. f,surr--l would be In favor Of IL, II you had
not pledged the ands for the payment of the money
which you have borrowed With regard 20 protec.
tive tarin, never said for high protcc
tive t,eiG That term I" high IL yours not ou-s -
We ere 10 f.rcr of protective tariff
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CongrcsSi0n al Benefcence-Zhe Book Iiude-Ih
Morality of the Business-Ihe Press.
The House, to-day, without debate, passed
resolution giving the usual extra pay to the clerks,
messengers, pages, fremen, and the police of the
capitol. There at least fifty employees, from
the reader at the desk down the stirrer-up of the
furnaces IN the basement, away over to John Lee,
the hostler. The cost OF this act of benefcence
will be between twelve and fifteen thousand dol.
lars, perhaps more. 1t is extra, an addition to the
good salaries already paid. Do not understand
me as Directing to this. 1t is merely an Item of
fact But the members did nice thing for them
selves, VIZ they voted the Diplomatic History
the Congressional Globe and Appendix, the Re-
gister of Debates, ETC., ETC., to the members
who have not yet received them. This was at the
instance OF our friend, Mr.. Bolts. Now, what do
you suppose these books will cost There are
about hundred and thrty-two new members, and
to them is gwen the sum OF $4,000 IN the shape
OF books and at single lick This is extra, IN
addition to pay, mileage, and stationery, and docu
ments, etc. We do not say that this is wrong |
allude to it, ALSO as merely an item of fact The
people may decide as to the morality
And here let me make a remark. Members In
former times have sold their books for half
fourth price, They are bought up. and again sold
to Congress at full price; and it is mentioned as
fact, that the same books are sold TO Congress as
often as four times, by the dealers For instance,
a strapped member sells his books, through
private friend, and gives hum per centage for the
transaction. Congress- At the next session, votes
books, which he cheaply bought from the member,
for full pree. And so the business goes on. This
will give you an idea of the Congressional book
business. Please understand me not saying
word in detriment TO single member of this
Congress; only speak of the past
A committee of Congress was, once a time,
within my recollection, appointed to inquire into
this kind OF doing; but they never made report.
Ha ha ha.
While Congressman are so liberal towards
themselves, they have heretofore refused TO give
sny wRaieyer @ the for the
press. FELIy.
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NAVAL The steamship Chill, having taken in
her supplies, will sail in few days for Cali
fornla. Her cargo is said to have cost upward
OF $780, 900. She carries out steam saw mil,
into operation at the place Of the vessels destina-
ton. The store ship Relief is now undergoing
repairs, and will soon be ready for orders.-Brook
fzn Eagle
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Ptotet ship Irn Abrt Meyer london ami Porsmout lat
July mdse, 20 Grpne, Mnturn Go. 9th INST II 70 PM in
Ion TO- passed United States hence for Cowes
md ueyfc 9th inst lat 40 30 lou 81 o. spoke slip Helen No
Cav. vorool for Phlada. ah inst la ~ a. Ion 60 a.
smoke slln Junietta for Nfork
SIP Row York Cropper Liverpool 70 ieya with mds
GO a9r al Avg IA. ~ w To- " ~, esgasnged signals
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Port of New York, August 0, lsas
Cleared.

Brig-Franois Beck, Avery, Madeira, Brett n vose
Schrs-sopha, (r) Barto Halifax Ms, II Aiken Gcnl Ma
ricn, stl Baltimore haisland SOM Emery Adason Bos
ton.
Providence.
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from gentleman In Mexico, containing lnfoma-
ton that special messenger has been despatched

from gentleman In Mexico, containing lnfoFma-
ton that special messenger has been despatched
10 our government, TO demonstrate against the al
legged Sierra Madre movement. The government
here has no information Of such messenger hsv-
ing been sent, and am inclined 10 doubt the
RICHNESS OF the rumor. Our minister is In Mckee,,
And any complaints would naturally be made to
HIM. IL is about time 10 expect, however, a MI
mister from that country; and II may be that the
letter refers 10 something OF that kind
The whole amount of the debt of this country,
including the last loan, Is fraction s65 .O00
600, according TO an official statement Just pre-
pared. This IS a very small debt for country
with the resources we possess-N mere bagatelle !;
and, notwith standing the representations of Mr.
Niles, and other lights, the old ladies throughout
the Union may rest assured that Uncle sam Is not
vet insolvent.
In the Senate, this morning, Mr. Benton gave
notice of his intention of moving, at the next ses-
sion OF Congress, for the withdrawal OF the in]unc-
ton OF secresy upon the several members OF the
g Fremont court martial" This is taking time by
the forelock, certainly. Ii is understood that this
done with view OF permitting the individual
opinions of the members of the court to be made
public, so as TO show that the old members were in
favor OF acquitng Col. Fremont. Gen. Brooke, Col.
Taylor, Col. Hunt, and Major Baker We're of this
opinion whilst Major Graham, was the most bitter
In opposition TO Fremont. All these things Mr. Ben
ton wishes to bring to light He has been engaged
for some time, during the executive sittlngs of the
Senate. In belaborIng Gen. kearny, and he has not
got hall through yet: Il is said he gave and
scathlng review of the Generals conduct. Mr.
Benton intends to publish all his speeches on the
subject, at the close Of the session, so that Gen
keamy Will have an opportunity OF replying:
Ex-senator Bagby, minister to the Imperial Rus
sian court, is IN town. HIS departure has been de-
layed. we suppose, consequence of the Civil ant
$1,000.
The Hon. Daniel Webster is expected to arriv
here this evening. II is said he will speak on tn
Oregon bill. having been solicited to come on 70
that purpose. OMEGA.
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ACCOUNT NOTHING. ,Ys
An Intellectual motion made to adjourn at TWEEN
ty-ive minutes to o'clock.
The House then went into Committee of the whole
on the state Of the Union-Mr. Cabell in the chair.
bill. n, :. = - :.
Mr. Cons, of Georgia called for the business as it
was arranged on the calendar and he understood
going to debate the propriety of this course Of
proceeding, and something else. when
The CHAIRMAN decided that the gentleman was not
MIR. Com called to "Order.n "order in various
parts Of the hall He took appeal from the decision
Of the Chair. tIIII II.
Teers appointed, who counted the ee ntlemen
who passed between them. There did not appear to
De and there were cries Of "Close the DOORS"
"Cal the roll Report report, "Ordern and give
1t up
Nh. HrST-l hope that there will be another count
The CHsIRmAS-Tbe chair understands that the
question is given up [New COUNT "Count again ~
The tellers will resume their places.
, they did so; and having again counted the mem
bers who passed between them Mt the main aisle they
reported eighty one in the Affirmative and sixteen
in the ntgative" No quorum "Call the rsil !"
Mr. KAvrTMAN-I move that the committee rise
r. oh no.n - call the roll ~
The CHAtRMAN-Call the roll
The roll called by the Clerk and THE committee
rose informally, and the names Of the absen
reported to the House As quorum was now pre-
sent.
The SPIAKER requested Mr. Cabell again TO take the
chair as the presiding officer of the committee
Mr. CORP OF Georgia moved that the committee
rise; put the question as we understand, was not
put. There was much noise and confusion
Mir. j. THonPsoN-I move that the committee rise
r. Order call for tellcrs. {" Order"l
The CHAiRMaH-Too late.
Mr. THomrsoN-I called for tellers In time Does
the Chairman dispute the fact?
The CnArRMAN-I did not hear "a voice He
spoke very loud and distinct eve can bear Wit
ness to the fact He spoke with the strength of three
common men.
Nh. THonPsoS-What is the question?
The CBAiBMAN-Telers the appeal
Mr.. TnoMPsoN-I insist tellers upon the motion
for the committee TO rise Turning aside friendly
never saw such things in my life
The tellers then reported-ayes 90 noes IL
A MEsBER-" How many"
The TELLERs-9 90 and II. ,.t
The CuAInMAH- The chair is sustained
And here we pause for a moment, to say that the
republican minister from France came into the
hall lie introduced o. a number of the me bers
If Congress who welcomed him with much ardor -
Ills citizenship witnessed portion Of the proceed
rgs which are now describingl
Mr. FArAr-i move that the committee rise in order
TO take until half past O'clock (t was
now quarter past hye.)
The question was taken on the motion that the
commit ee rise. and lost
Mir Hurr, (who held a calendar Of bills in his handJ
ashed the committee 10 take up thu bill for dry dock
IN tie bsrbor az New York
MIR Corn of tieorga--I ask for teiers
MIR. Joussor, Of Arkansaf-l move that the com.
mitti q rise with view e. adjournment
Tho CusuMAr appointed teIlrrs on some question,
lu' quttUm iii DO. vote 100 members OGy
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Miscellaneous.

The Boston Journal of the Goth inst, says the steam
Bay State Is expected to arrive at that port to-
morrow or next day for the purpose of being taken
into the dry dock at the Navy Yard for repairs no
other dock being large enough to admit her
The trial Of Joseph Jewell commenced at Boston on
Monday.
At Albany, on the 2Sth inst, an insane man, who
gave his name as Kelly, being pursued turned and FIR
ed pistol the ball from which grazed the forehead OF
young man named Null. The lunatc and Null
then grapplcd, when the crazy stabbed his anita
gonst, and II s feared that the result may prove fatal
The demcnted unfortunate said he from Dubuque,
Iowa lie had in his possession draft for $1,000, and
other moneys, amounting altogether to $4,000
The Common Council Of Syracuse have refused
to grant licenses for selling spirituous liquors.
The citizens of Allegheny City Pa) have authorized
the county commissioners to subscribe million of
dollars to the stock of tho Central Railroad
The tolls received at Chicago for the first FIVE days
after the opening OF the Illinois and Michigan canal
amounted to 81 1928 80.
Ten years ago the trade between New York and
Texas was confined to q single schooner now there Is
q line Of ships constantly employed,
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csmme ndable in magistrate) Some he sent to Black
wells Island In order to restore them II possible 9TH
who told tho justice very plausible tale aud pro-
missed reformation he let co. after strict caution that
II they were brought before him again, he should
tainly deal with them severely. young then
called up by the name Of James Riley, who arrest
ed the night previous by officer Stowell of the 4th
ward who found him drunk and dsorderly In the
streets On taking him to the station house he abused
all present and when asked for his name said he
an irish comedian POSSIBLY picking up items for his
next pieceD and said he didn't d-n for any Of
them; that he lived next door to Justice Tmpson. aud
they couldn't lock him up. oh ~ said Justice
Lothrop, IL that's the case, he shall see JUS
tice TmpsOn aud to be certain of the inter
view | will lock him up until the Justice comes
Here, officer IL the commitment, take him down.
And down went the Irish come liam to the cell where
he will have ample time to study his part before the next
act The next prisoner blind sailor, called John
Hickok, who found by officer Leeds, Of the
4th ward in the street drunk. The officer stated
to the magistrate, that when he found him, he
quite drunk in the street. and abusing all
who came him and the only way he coaxsd
him along was by saying no was going to give
him something to drink. In this way he staggered
along tapping the pavement az he went, until he came
to the door of the station house "Here said TIL po
liceman, we will go in here to get something to
drink The old sailor Immediately tapped the ssoop
with his stick, and said you DON'T shant 20 In
here "Yes you will ~ said the officer but finding
the policeman determined he then abused the police
man and all hands in the station house 1t appears
the old tar had been in the station house before
and knew the stoop by OF his stick He sent
down.
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Mexican Affairs,
Mexican Affairs.
DESERTERS FROM THE AMERICAN ARMY.
TErom tho Nav Orlea m Piravune Nav 81

DESERTERS FROM THE AMERICAN ARMY.
From the New Orleans Picayune, May q
Since information commu nicated to the general
nchief that plans being concerted ut Queretaro
to induce assertions that officer has kept close look
out for the agents in the plot and the day before
terday May 3d. monk Of the Franciscan order, who
gives his name as Pascuai Pastrana; named Es-
Italian Daz and twelve of the class Of
pop1lation have been arrested for bel parties the
design. Pastrann caught in this nncr: II was
known that several deserers had been seduc
persons living in the neghborhood Of the Guadalupe
garta. and some confidential men sent out In
that direction with instructions to prete nd they wished
to desert and to feign drunkenness. The trap sue
ceeded admirably and at the first show Mr. Pastrana
took the bait. Hs offered liberal bounty to the
and sent for carriages to convey them to Guadalupe
which is the road to Qucrctaro In the passport he
gave the men, he signed himself Antonio Yriarte
sequenty the gentlemen Is entitled to alias Since
his numbers of the clergy have requested
permission to communicate with him. but in vain, and
he is kept in solitary confinement. Diaz caught
nearly in the same manner IA Pastrana alias Yriarte
Both have been examined before Major Gait the Lieu
tenant Governor Of the city; after full examination
he has committed them for trial before a council Of
The Others yet to be examined.
council Of war has been appointed to try the par
ties accused Of inducing assertions from the ARMY
o. Picayune, May I'D
NAVAL. INrELLT0ENCE.
U. s. ship Jamestown sailed from Port Praya, Cape do
Verbs, 9th ult. for Madeira.
United States ship Of the line Ohio sailed from Cal
lao March %, for Mexico, the supply ship Matilda
from New York via Valparaiso having arrived at Cal
lao on the 18th
The favortc United State. frigatc Constitution (ays
the TronscripD which has been in the dry dock,
Charleston since February last was taken out Of the
dock on Saturday, having been thoroughly repaired
from stem to stern She Is to be fitted for with all
despatch. Her destination as yet is not known