The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-07
House OF Representatives.

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House OF Representatives.
wAsHrsoroS, Jan. Q, ls4s.
The House convened at the appointed hour and after
the transaction Of unmportsnt business resumed
the consideration Of tho special order Of the day,
THE SOUTHERN MAIL ARRANGEMENT.
On motion of Mr. JONES, the House went into Commit
tee of the Whole, Mr. Smith Of Indiana, In the chair
and took up TIE resolution for renewing the late
Southern mail arrangement with the Richmond and
Fredericksburg company. This gavo rise to warm and
animated debate
Mr. JONES addressed the csmmittee and was followed
by Messrs. Murphy Mead and Brown, of Penn.
ADDITIONAL Volunteers.
Before Mr. BRowN had concluded, the committee
rose receive message from the Senate, announcing
the passage OF the bill to encourage volunteering.
On motion, the House again went into Committee o Z
the Whole.
Mr. RaowN having concluded, motion Of Mr. Stan
top the committee rose and resolution adopted
closing the debate in committee, at half past two.
The debate was renewed, in committee, by Mr.. Goo
GIN who spoke till the hour fxed for closing the debae
when the Chair decided that Mr. Gogsn had, under the
rules right to finish his hour he had reported the
resolution.
Mr.. THOMPSON, OF Mississippi, appealed from this de-
csion.
Nj Thompson, c. J. Ingersoll, Stanton SIMS Cog
GIN Botts Stewart of Michigan, and Others discussed
the question.
On motion Of Mr.. STEWART, the committee rose with.
out deciding the appeal and the chairman reported
that they had to conclusion the resolution
The SPEAKER said he in doubt whether or not 1t
his duty to rule the report out Of order tho
House had determined that the debate in committee
closed at half pssttwo.
Some xplauations were made by Mr. CoBB Of Georgia.
In which the Speaker acqussosd whom Mr.. Stewart Of
Michigan moved reconsider the vote closing the de-
bate.
discussion ensued between Messrs. Schenok, Smith,
Of Indiana Gentry and Others the proper construc
ton Of tho rule, when, motion Of Mr.. Cobb, Of
Georgia, the House adjourned
Exc. utive ession.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Q, l648
The Senate in Executive Session. this afternoon
rmed the re- nomination of Mr. Kein Marshal Of the
Eastern District of Penn and Of Arnold Pummer, Of
the Western District in place Of Mr. Hover, appointed
Postmaster at New Orleans They also confirmed large
number Of army promotions.
LEGISLATURE OF NEW YORK.
ALBANY, Jan 8, ls4s
Senate.
bill was reported relative to State Engineer and
Surveyor. 1t referred to the Canal committee.
Mr. BoKrE presented a bill to authorize the city Of
Brooklyn 10 raise money 10 pay oorVoin cioimo.
Mr.. CoRNwELL brought in bill to form man ufacturins
associations relative to fees and compensation Of
County Clerks.
Mr. BoKEE laid ON the table Mr.. Clays Lexington
solutions and stated that he should call them up SOON
In executive session, tho Governor nominated David
H. Abel for Canal appraiser. Roderick White con.
hrmed as Notary Public and Robert Geer as supcrin
tendent Of the Onondasa Salt Springs Adjourned.
Assembly.
Committee on Elections, MeSsrs. Raymond, Pruyn,
Myers, and Buck.
VS. SMITH presented petitions to increase the num-
Der harbor at New York. and to abolish capi
tai punishment.
MIR. Cross presented bill to appoint superintend.
ent Of Schools at Brooklyn.
Mr. MEAcH presented bill for the creation of sddi.
tional Coroners for New York city.
Mr.. Bowie called up resolution relative to the war
portion of the message He endorsed 1t fully and called
the House to adopt it forthwith and teach ceItsn
leaders their duty to the country.
Mr.. Bowen moved to refer to q committee the
whole of the Governors message, when could be dis
cussed. Carried. Adjourned
Girl Murdered near Albany, SC.
ALBANY, Jan 6, ls4s.
The body of Q German girl, IL years old has been
found under bridge, the Patroons this afternoon
She supposed to been enticed away boys
and then murdered deceased was poor gtrl VINO nao
obtained living by psddling apples.
There Is considerable ice in the river
The western mail Is too late to send the news.
From the South.
PETERSBURG, January o, ls49.
The overland express has arrived, and brings New
Orleans dates of the 3lst They however, contain no
Mexican news
Sympathy for Italy.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9th, ls4s
large and enthusiastic meeting took place this even.
ing, at the Chinese Museum, to sympathss with Pope
Plus TX in his enlightened and phanthropic endeavors
to ameorate the civil and political condition Of Italy
John r. Kane, Esq presided and there nominated
tial and intelligent citizens.
Robert TYLER presented series Of resolutions which
were adopted unanimously, closing with brilliant
speech
Messrs Stokes and others likewise addressed the as
semblage which at q seasonabe hour adjourned.
The Markets..
New ORLEANS, Deo 81, 47.-Cotton-saes of mid.
ding at 6ss go. SugarThere sales Of fair at
az q so. Molssses was sold at IL Ike. Flour ID
dull. Freights-A ship taken for Trieste to load
with cotton at one and quarter Excharge-There ID
q better demand for foreign bills.
CINCINNATI, Jan, 6-The money market continues
tight, and business very dull. Flour-There was no
change in prices, and sales were moderate at 81 rs
Wheat was dull at 95c 81 for good Ohio. Corn-salss
were made to a moderate extent for good mixed aud
yellow, at % 80. Oats selling at $780, Hogs-mo-
derste sales making at 81 SO. Bacon-Sides
worth SO rs; hams and shoulders dull. Whs-