The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-28
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WAsB,S3r TON, Jan. DC, isi3
IKE Stare 1ruGe IN iie ttsfy,ct- Senator H,ass3n
| -Htsrot'ra = fm,ae Adrantoges Of IT. ST rs..
| 80 Bankers, &c.
| Tie people Of th,s District desire the abb Et,on
OF he slave trade, but they ere not viking TT. a
shay be done without .reir conse... Taey yars
not consulted upon me subject sIr. ,rctt IN.
troduced his resolution having this object:
but since, all the members Of the City Council,
(with the exception of twe,) and other citizens.
drew up memorial, which has been presented to
the House, asking that the law Of Maryland bs
extended over the District, OF that the corporate
authorities of Washington and Georgetown be-
authorised to act in the premises. The law Of
Maryland prohibits slaves from being brought into
that State for sale and any slave brought .h.ro
Tor that purpose, can petltiOn for and acquire has
freedom. Cases OF this kind are OF frequent oc-
currence The negro pens In this city, from ono
Oh winch the banner OF freedom floats on Independ-
EN- ence Day, are extremely offensive to every body
BLOOD; and II vote were taken at the polls to-
morrow, they would be banished from our midst
BY an overwhelming majority. Like squ4bbles
between man aud wife, we need no imoertInent
interfere nee 70 settle our difficulties
A subcommittee of the Committee for the Dis
trict of Columbia have been assigned the duty Of
framing bill having in view the abolition OF the
slave trade in. this District. II is not probable.
however, that it will pass during this session
A DR.. Williams OF North Carolina, Is giving ex-
hibitions at the Odd Fellows Hall, in which he
calls electro psychology a species of mesmerismI
He has impaired knowledge of his art to several
ministers OF the gospel, foreign ministers, and
members OF Congress. Last night lad was told to
open his mouth he did so, and could not close it
until the operator gave him permission. Itmay be
that General Houston, who Is an adept in the
science, will make of it hereafter, IN the Sc
nate chamber. II an opponent should arise, to
traton, all that would be necessary TO silence him
would be for the General to make the "pass"
Nor Is the power thus restricted: the "subject'
can be made to speak what the operator may sug-
made to dance or sing, according to the ruling pas
sion! Without any argument from me, it will
readily be perceived that this science Is TO be of
great importance in the future legislation of Con-
s,ess. AS TO ministers OF the gojpel, some of
Them, by their dry sermons and dull manner of
delivery, put their congregations into the "slum-
ber;" but soon they will all have the ability to keep
their eyes open and prevent them from enjoying
pleasant dreams during preaching time.
CorcOran, the banker, has lately given splendid
dinners to members OF Congress, and tor this tho
political naurasts say that he Is IN the chrysalls
state and will after the fourth of March, emerge into
the spring atmosphere bright and beautiful Tay-
or butterfly. Messrs. Chubb and Schenck, not being
able or disposed TO entertain men OF influence SO
Taylor men, may be eclipsed by ther weather.
nelghbor bankers, Corcoran aud Riggs. TO DO
the agents of the government. and to have the I'm
gsnpg OF millions of money is by no means con-
temptiole.
ihave noticed that there are men in this city
who have no I" fear Of God or man." and yet have
great tear of the Nep York Herald. If 1t were not
for the independent tone OF this press, rotenness
and corruption In high places would progress at q
more rapid rate.
Yesterday was beautiful day for promenadlng.
The finest specimen of beauty on the avenue was
Minnesota lady, the wife of the delegate from that
territory.
The House were to-day occupied with the cor
the m without debate.