The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-06
WASHINGTON, Feb 8, 1849.
a Ne,o Developement- The Mericaw Tysaty-1hs
Gold Dollar

making certain assurances on the part OF this 90
vernment, and which were not ratified by the Sc.
nate ! This protocol, or something like copy OF
IT., IS embodied IN Mr.. Stephens resolutions aud
as 1t was not ratified by the Senate, doubts have
arisen as to the validity of the treaty So out of
this new discovery fresh difficulties may ARISE
But you can read the resolutions for yourself.
specimen gold dollar has been cOiued at the
United States Mint. Several were shown in the
House to day. 1t is about the size of a slxpence
the words "Uclt.d States Of America, 1888, :" out
side Of wreath, are on one side, and on the other
Is the representation OF cap, with the word Lii
berry" on II, enclrcled with the suns rays. G..
WASHINGTON, Feb. a, 1919.
Slavery IN the Dis:rd-1he hd,aw Bursa~-
Boundary Commission Inaugural Boil. &c.
The principal staple of discussion in the House
of Representatives, during the week. has been
the abolishment of slavery in the District OF Co
lumbia. Opposed, as we are, to the institution Of
"domestlc servitude," we cannot but think that
the course suggested by many of the gentlemen
from the Northern States would not only be I'M
just to the people here, but dishonorable IN the
extreme. AS to the proposition to leave the sub.
ject of abolishng slavery to the inhabitants of the
district, black and white, II is one OF those exhl
bltions of fanatical nonsense which deserves
scarcely contempt But the proposition to leave it
to the whine population here to decide, and II the
decision is IN the affirmative, to free at once all
slaves, without compromising their owners, is
scarcely lees unfair. We doubt very much If
slavery can be done away with IN this district un-
der any circumstances, unless with the consent
OF Maryland and Virginia. Those States coded
the district to the general government in good
faith. There Is no one who will pretend that they
would ever have given IT up IT they had imagined
1t was to be made receptacle for their runaway
slaves; and although Congress may possess the
numerical strength to abolish slavery here, 1t
would unquestlonaby be dishonorable act, un-
less agreed to by the States who first gave up the
territory II Congress will pass law prohibiting
free blacks from settling here, every man In the
district will hold up both hands in favor of the
measure. A more lazy, dirty, lmpudent set of
rascas never breathed than the free blacks who
lnfest Washington; and If clause Is also inserted
IN the bill. compensating the owners OF the slaves,
and setting them free, few will object. The only
decent blacks here are the slaves-the others
are neither more nor less with few excephons)
than set OF Migrants. n
Committee on the District of Columbia, prohibit
ing the introduction of slaves as merchandise, or
tor sale or hire, is an excellent one, and we hope
it will pas. The best way, however, in our
exist regarding the district, wilt tor Congress to
give back to Maryland and Virginia all The terri
tory except that occupied by the public buildings.
Nearly the Whole OF IT would GO to Maryland, and
there 10 little doubt but what slavery will be abO-
lished In that State in few years. il the aboiillon-
lists will only let II alone. The great argument
in favor of abolishlng slavery in the district il
that by retaining the Institution here, the general
inst tuition Give the land back, then, by all means,
and remove the excuse for agitation.
We made some remarks tle other day with re-
ference to the Importance OF having an able head
that the Bokttmore Clipper, and other papers, as
sert that Mr.. John Wilson, chief clerk of surveys
in the Land Office, will be strongly recommended
for the post. The appointment would be an excel
Cor al al,
ton, that better head OF bureau cannot be found
than Mr.. Wilson would make. Besides his many
years experience In the Land Office, he Is also
perfectly cognzant OF the duties OF the Indian de-
partment, having been engaged there for some
time. He Is gentleman OF great industry, In
telligence. and discretion, three. qualifications
which will ensure his success In whatever position
he may be placed, as they already have IN the
highly responsible office he now fills. Mr.. Wilson
is wing but has never taken any prominent part
in politics, we believe.
Colonel Weller, the Boundary Commissioner,
and his company, some forty In number, start for
their destination, San Diego, in few days. The
Colonel himself is at present IN Ohio: He has de-
tsrmlned to proceed by the way Of New Orleans,
where transport will await HIM, in preference to
sailing from New York, as he first intended. He
goes to Chagres, and after crossing to Panama will
meet government vessel, which will carry him to
San Diego.
Great preparations are making for the inaugural
ball. Gung'Fs band will be one OF the great fea-
lures. From the favorable notices which have APP
peared in the NeD York Herald, there is a great
desire to hear them There is to be an opposition
ball, 1t Is said but we understand that several
gentlemen whose names have been published al
managers, repudiate all connection with it. There
will be such a crowd here, hewever, that halt
a dozen "monster hops'' would doubtless be
crowded.
BY the way, among the most fashionable and
agreeable amusements, this winter, are the weekly
hops at Carusl's Washington, be 1t known to all
the world, is celebrated for the beauty OF its ladies',
and Caruss is the place, par ercelencs, where the
greatest display OF beauty is made. We, therefore,
formally put all susceptible strangers on their
guard.
Madam Bishop Is to be here on T iesday next.
She is great favorite, and will OF course have
crowded house.