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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

The LATE STEAMBOAT TRAGEDY IN Nsw Or
LrASs-The proceedings instituted to ascertain
who was to blame for the cent steamboat explo'
sion IN New Orleans, have been brought to close,
and the chief engineer Of the unfortunate boat
the Louisiana--has been discharged, or want Of
prooi that he was the cause of the disaster II was
brought out, during the investigation, that the
tastrophe was caused IN consequences Of the Insult
fcency Of waterin the boilers, and that the mate
rial OF which the boilers were composed was only
three. slxeenths OF an inch in thickness. Notwth-
standing this, the inspectors of boilers under the
act Of Congress, gave the usual certificate, that
they were sound and fit for USE although they were
80 much thinner than boilers usually are. Now. f
this is the way in which the law is complied with,
the sooner il is repealed the better. The appear
ance Of those certificates on board Of steamers, is
an endorsement, by the United States, of their
fitness and security for the conveyance Of passen-
gers. And If those documents are given in all
cases, theyare in this, the law is positive injury,
instead Of a benefit TO the community. IL seems
that the certificate was granted on the representa-.
ton Of the captain aud engineer, that the boilers
were good This is pretty way, to be sure, Of full
filling the requirements of the law.
We trust Congress will look into this matter, and
see if some more stringent enactments cannot be
passed, to prevent repetition of such disasters
have lately occurred in the Southern waters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
Valuations OF Real Estate In the City OF
New York, by the Assess0rs.

The following are the valuations Of the Asses
sors, for lS49, of some of the principal hotels and
other prominent buildings In this city, on which
amounts taxes are paid for the present year. 1t is
the duty of the assessors, of which there are two
in each ward, to estimate real estate at such prices
as in their opinion, it would sell for in cash. The
list we now give will, no doubt, attract the aten-
ton of tax payers, and enable them to Judge, by
comparison, whether real estate of this descrp-
ton, in each instance, pays its fair proportion of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

brgs sarah williams. Cienfnegos entars Nsanzas Har-
riet, Georgetown; American Belle, New York.
PORTLAND. Dec o.
Cleared Odd Fellow. MayagueE schr ortoan San
Francisco.
NEW BEDFORD, Dee 8.
Sailed Brig Gov Carver, New York.
PRovrDEScE, Dec 8.
dersOp, Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

MorE LITERARY QuAERELs.--Sometme ago all
the talk was about the amusing literary quarrel
between Gaylord Clarke and Charles Dickens, on
the one side, and one Powell and Cornelius Ma
thews on the other. Seversl shots were fired be-
tween the two camps, and some noise created,
which rather amused the boys. No harm, il seems,
was done. Another quarrel has been under way
at the same time, somewhat connected with thus
ont-a terrible tnicpte between Hiram Fuller and
George Gordon Byron, the one calling himself
MAJOR or colonel in some military service, and
the other a colonel or major among the lnynci-
bles. Major Byron announced the publication Of
some unedlt,d letters OF his putatve father, Lord
Byron, and advertised those letters in the newsps-
pers. MAJOR Fuller came down ful tilt, IN a most
savage criticism on those productions, denounclng
them as impostures and humbugs. The affair has
been going on for some time in the newspapers, by
private correspondence, and in suits at law but both
parties seem to be exactly in the same predica-
ment-that Is, the game Is a drawn one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

This is the amount of assessments on numbers 161
1G3, 1865 and lG7 Broadway Rstbbun also occupies
part Of the the stores 1856 1877 aud l5g
Ii should be observed that the lower parts of several
OF the hotels, such as the Aston House. American
Hotel Ratbbuns the Irving House, and Others
cupea "a stores. and, Of course included the
above assessed valuations.
This Is the original Tamnany HAIL. which has
so long been the head quarters OF the democracy but
II not now so conspicuous as place of resort for poll
IL Is the building erected by the rammauy society,
which stephen Allen lin the celebrated Hoyt and
Buren, correspondence) recommended the basis of
bank for the benefit of those who had advanced
for the purposes Of promoting the Of the old
democratic party.
We think the inequalities in the above compare.
tive valuations will be readily observed by tax-pay-
ers, without the necessity of our pointing ont nd-
vldual Instances. 1t cannot, however, fail to be
noticed that the Herald Buildings and the much
larger edlfce, called the Clinton Hotel, owned by
Mr.. Philip Hone, (who now holds the lucrative Of
flee of Naval officer in the Custom House, and
whose relatives are also quartered upon the public
crib,) pay nearly the same amount of taxes Both
these buildings are in the Second ward, and, of
course, were valued by the same assessors.
10 Is TO be hoped that the taxpayers of the city
Will make an effort, at the ensuing session of the
Legislature Of this State, to obtain the passage of
law by which the system of taxation may be
changed TO one of greater fairness and equality,
than at present prevails The " ADVERTISEMENT
Association" composed mainly Of wealthy real es-
tate holders was organized in this city some years
since, and for long time past, if not now, en-
ployed Mr.. Merriam, of Brooklyn, to act as their
agent, made great deal of noise, and for while,
pretended TO exercise some influence on our ecc-
lions. But we may ask, what have they accom-
Phshedl Why have they not taken measures to
abolish the antiquaied aud iniqultous system of
valuation and taxation which now prevails, and
substitute therefor system which should operate
TO tax the actual Income rents of buildings and
other real estate, where the same could be done,
and adopt an equitable system of valuation in other
casesl
This is a subject which requires farther Investi-
cation, and we shall pursue it hereafter, regardless
OF the effect 1t may produce upon the interests of
certain favored individuals, whose property has
been heretofore grossly undervaued, to the great
injury al the mass of taxpayers, equally foru-
nate id escaping their Just proportion of taxation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

COMMISSION ON CLAIMS AGAINST MExIco.-Deceulber s,
1853 The Board met pursuant to adjournment Pre-
sent Hon. Caleb 3 Smith aud Col. Robert +. Paine
Inc case 81 Mrs Margaret Meade widow and sole
eutIix OF the late Richard w. Meade being resumed
and that CT John Sway, agen. for the claimants for
s'zure OF schr Eclipse, being also taken up exam
nation both were held under considerations but the
Beard without final action on either, adjourned until
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

MoRE FINANCIAL DIsCLosyREs-Tm SUsQUE-
HANNAH BANK AeMN.--We have received addi-
tiona disclosures concerning the operations of the
Susquehannah Bank, which want Of room prevents
US from giving to-day As soon as we have space IN
our columns, we shall give the whole of these deve-
opponents, together with some other and curious
matter about the State Bank at Morris, the Live
Stock Insurance Company Of Connecticut, the
Protection Insurance Company Of New Jersey, and
various other insurance companies about the
country, which have agencies in Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
Court CalendAr for TINS Dax.

ChcuIT CouRr-Nos. II, &c, AZ AZ, 40, SO, ST. g. 49,
531a, "a, 3d. Sc, 81, SO.
CoMnoN PLFAs--Part 1-Nee e5 90 IO3 los 100
lib, ll5, III. 12l l23, 1876, 127, l29 1871 l33 Part
Nos. 66 10, rs, ST. So S. 80, 81 o. 90, 9S IO0 l02
19s, 100.
SupEnIoR CouRr--Nos. l. 81, 90 20, 49, 80. a. 49, At
52 So so, GO, 6l 81 63 65 90 o. Gs IL 49, So TO- IL 10
E5, 70, ~. 70, SO, 81, so, SO, s., "a, ga 80.
I TRANSFERRED SUPERIOR CouRT.-Nos. 4, 9, 0, Is to
%, 23 TO 35 inclusive -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

About two O'Clock yesterday. MIR. George Collyer
launched from his yard foot OF Eighteenth street Fast
river finely modelled steamboat Of 800 tons burthen.
She IL TO between this city and Albany and will
have rotary engine OF sixteen feet diameter which u
making at the West Point Foundry. She 10 32j feet
long 80 In width and 10 feet inches In depth Of hold
II the expectations OF her builder and those competent
to Judge are realized she will outstrp anything soat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
News This Week.

Between now and Sunday, the Hermann and
Europa, with one weeks later intelligence from
Europe, and the Ohio and Crescent City, with one
months later news from California and the South
Pacific, will arrive. The Europa has already
probably arrived at Halifax
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
Hon. Henry CIay's Life Threatened.

wAsuNoroN, Dec. 5-P. NJ
A man answering to the name Of Robinson, belong
ing to Baltimore was arrested TO day. in the Senate
Chamber for threatening the life Of the Hon Henry
Clay, and committed to Jail lie is supposed to be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
ANOTHER D VS. WORK FOR SPEAKER.
Senate.

WAsHIsoroN, Thursday, Dec. 8, 1slo.
The Hon JonS C. CALHoUs, of South Carolina pre-
sented the credentials Of JEREMIAH CLEMENS, recently
elected Senator from Alabama, who qualified, and
took his seat.
The Senate then adjourned.
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shipping Intelligence.

Arrived ship Rochester London, Oct spoke 18th ut
lat 80 Ion g. Metropolis from Beverly for San Francisco.
Bark Kby Liverpool Oct 3D. spoke st inst lat ~ 2 lon
60 80 ship Westminster from London for New York and
comrany with her days; a. small black bark with
q pla in white streak, steering W.
Bark Amos Patten, London, 18th nit.
Cleared ships Leeds Arsosn, Sophia walker Paermo
Adrian, Mobile barks Stafford Smyrna; Lowell Balmore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

BtLrINoRE, Dec. COP VI.
We have received the Southern mail Of to. night but
do not find that II has brought line Of news worth
sending By telegraph.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

friends who in want Of superior Gold PEN TO call on
SPENCER, RENDELL 4 DiNON, at their manu- actory 10
Broadvay; Mr. Dixon, so celebrated on-hapd PEN
VIII be sure to select thet WIN your hand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

California Houses. --Pcrtable and other
Cabfornis hnses and StoreS, equal and cheap
any in this market
sAML. BOOTH. 6S Myrtle ave. Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

BsLrfNoRr, Dec. 6-9PM.
The produce market has been quiet to-day, owing 10
the fact that dealers are holding OF for the next
steamers advices. Quotations remain unchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

Have you been to the Fancy Fair.
Croton Hail. Bowery! IL you have not you have mis- ed
treat is the most fascinating place Ia tho city Open
free TO ALL day and evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

SHirwEEcK, AND Loss OF BirE.-The ship Ca
lena, arrived at this port, yesterday. from New
Orleans, came IN contact with the British brig
Charles, Captain Liddell, on last Sunday evening,
by which the C. was so badly stove that she went
down in three minutes, taking with her all hands,
excepting the captain and one man The pariicu-
lars Of this melancholy accident will be found in
the ship news, on another psgc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
NEW ROCKS, arc.

~N~~NNNNeON,.
MORGANB LITERARY DEPOT. EXCHANGES PLACE.
Ns ad joining the Foft Once, New ORLEANS At the
above establishment slvays be found Dooksof de-
tcrrton, consisting OF Novels, history, Bogrsphy scsn
re- Commcrcai Geograr hcsl. and Medical Works Also.
complete assortment 81 Stationery tareihcr with all
principal Daily and Weekly Newspa pers and Magazines
Country orders fer sty article IN the trade supplied and Tor
varded with despatch Books mailed Prompt attention
10 order. ! a. MORGAN
Literary Depot adjoining the Poet once New prissns "a,
fS-Jonpleie Arrangements have been MADE with the
principal Publishers threughsrt the Union, for supry
Tire nev wcrhs ~ fast as issued. Jt u.
L'RtEMAsoNRy --ALLyN's RITUAL or FRKeya-
sonry, with numerous patca few COPIES 81 this scarce
beck for sale S. BY fcmtng s book can be
by mail TO any part Of the Unite1i states
w. GOWANs, us Fulton street, New York.
VT1cKEDNEss-THK Expire CIrY."ANp Lions
w of the Town, for this week, filled With rich
count o. nls.less ana ether Vermin Aorons naviiss
Welcomes IN general &c For sale evcrywhere pce sx
renee. Once, ls2 Fulton strest.
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House,.

CHAsnTR or CoNsMECE.-A correspondent in-
quies of us why we do not notice the proceedings
81 the New FORK Chamber Of Commerce. Ia re-
ply, we have only TO state that the doors Of that
selfconsttuted association are closed to all news
papers, except one or two Of small circulation. in
Wall street; and secondly, that what ,ransppres
there is OF no great account or importance TO the
public Such influence as it possesses is used for
the benefit Of a certain clique Of favorites, among
whom Jobs are distributed and patronage bestowed;
and as TO ts action on public matters, It goes for
what II n worth IN the community.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

EOUND-THE CONTRACT OF An ARCHITECT PRo-
posing 70 build block d houses town, in blank %
Ter % rtsardt namts and dates. Wh0eser has
ctton ~ byarryng 81 TIE Herald ece, and paying the
expenses cf this Advertisements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

Erody's National Collection OF DaguerreO.
types 5 and D7 Broadway, Of Fulton Stran
gers and citizens are respectfully invited examine
specimens
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PERsONs
nR. CHARLES stNpE WILL FIND A LErTBR ADJ
~ dressed TO him. BY enquirng NJ The dcsk Of the Herald
Once.
HENRY SrANLLY. AGED II. ~ ALIyEAND IN TIE
United States OF America, " earnestly Desired 20
home Immediately be IL causing distress his
parents by his silence Phadeirhfa. Cincinnati New Or
leans and Californian editors respectfully requested
inser, the above.
N Office TO EhlGRANTS.-ALL PERSONS HAVING
~ haEage at the Notfk Hon No leo Greenwich street.
New York requested fetch ~ within fourteen
days the viii b. sold dersg the incurred
thereon u. HAMILTON n Go, froprietors
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ADVERTISEAEsrS REyEwED EyEgY DAY.
PERSON ~.

J8n~fers 70 .9dperis.vens tent ~ Md -suss ke pss
paid cr they viH not b. taken FROM ne Post Ofc,.
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TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGEsCE.

TY-FIRsT CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
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AppoIntIncnt made by hi

appointment made by the Allied Soye-
regns-bore than ten thousand sovereigns tho
sovereign people'-have appointed JONES, Of Ia Ann
street. their bootmaker in ordinary. His credentials are
good leather, good fits, and cheap prices
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. Q, 1870.
Mr.. Albert j. ALsroS, (whig) Of Alabama, has ar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

WIKI HHu NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mcuaI BAD
been awarded TO VIM Bachelor for the best Wigs
PEGS The public invited to inspect his STYLE
lnSO at BAICHELORS celebrated Wig Factory, No. 4
Wall street. He keeps the largest and best in
the city. Copy the address.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
Phsion's Improved

Magic Bsir Dye invention color the Hair whis-
kes the moment Is applied without injury hair or
skin. Gentlemen have their WHISPERS dyed in
lutes at the Depot No M Broadway Dey street.
large 81 90. "
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-28

Aduel was fought at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning on the Indiana shore, opposite Six
Mile Island, between John t. Gray, ESQ,
and Capt. Henry e. Pope, of this city, which
resulted in the death of the latter gentleman.
The weapons used were shot guns, loaded
with bulets-distance, twenty PAGES. At
the first fire Capt. Pope fell mortally woun-
ded, and died in very short time. Imlne-
dately after his fall, he requested permission
to see Mr.. Gray, and a mos, affecting recon-
clliation took place, in which they both ex-
pressed their deep regret at the unfortunate
occurrence. What a commentary upon the
bloody code of honor !-Louisu.lle Courier
18th INST.
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All in n Row.

On " cdnesday of last week, three steam
boats arrived at our landings. They were
all heavily laden with merchandise for this
point, and left with US several passengers.
1t is always refreshing to see one of these
representatives Of the great commercial en-
poriums Of the South visiting our remote
homes. Indeed to enter their saloons is al
most entering St. Louis or Galena hotel
that stepped out one day.-We are at once
in the atmosphere Of those cities without
their cholera; we see their citizens, with city
airs about them. the tumbling and exciting
movements of conmerce-alI of which to-
gether transfer our imaginations back to
scenes, which we occasionally like to CON
template, but of which fey Of us desire to
become part.
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for the st. Louis Union, June 20
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.

ST. JOINS Telegraph Office.
The express reached Granville Point this
morning, but was detained till O'Clock +. NJ.
owing TO the absence Of the steamer
The steamer America, Capt. Harris, with
60 passengers, arrived at Halifax at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, anu will reach Boston
at 5 on Wednesday morning. The Hiher-
MIA arrived at Liverpool on Monday, making
the passage from Boston in 8 days.
In Parliament, Mr.. Gladstone gave notice
that he wonld, on the 18th, bring forward a
motion respecting late wants in Canada -
Lord Russell gave a pledge that in the
mean time nothing should be done to preju-
dice the present position of the rebellion
losses BILL
The conduct of the American Govern
ment in reference to the expedition in search
of Sir John franklin, has been alluded to
in Parliament in very lattering terms At
fairs on the continent had undergone no inn
portant change, though events had been
neither few nor trifling. A new cabinet has
been formed in France, by coalition of Bit
ton, Barrett & Rciffoure. The new ministers
are the same as the old, except Defeame.
The London papers announce that the
Emperor o. Russia is in the market for a
loan of 80 millions. The Paris papers gen.
orally disapprove all compromises, and pre-
dict the failure of the red republicans, par
ticularly denouncing the new ministry. The
message of the President 10 the Legislative
assembly is published in the Paris papers OF
Tuesday, 1t is composed on American and
European models.
MIR. Lesseps has failed in his mission to
conquer the Romans into affection for
France, and has returned to Paris for further
Instructions; some accounts say he will be
recalled; the same messenger Carried in
structions to Oudinot to reduce the HOLY
City to subsection at all hazards, and that he
would commence the attack with an army
of $4,000 men, on the 30th May. The Ro-
mans have announced firm. resolution to
fight to the death, and resist the expected
assault, and it is said that they have an eff
cient force of $4,000 men for present purpo-
lses. The Pope still persists in demanding
the unqualified renewal of his powers az
temporal ruler, but the triumvirate backed
by the people declare they will never con-
cede; there is a determination 1.-THE bottom
|of every heart to accomplish the destruction
of the Pope's temporal power, and they will
fight to the last against all projects of res
toration.
The Frankfort Parliament will exercise
sts influence to form republic after the
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20 We are requested by Mr. n. 3. FER
RELL to state that the inhabitants about the
Big Meadows, in the vicinity of Sank Rap
ids. some sixty miles up the Mississippi. have
of late been seriously molested by the Win
nebagoes who are now struggling along that
region. Depredatons are made upon prop
erty, and the family of Mr.. WIN. SrURGEss
has been threatened with massacre They
saved their lives only by hasty escape from
their home. Mr.. F. states that it is the
earnest desire of the settlers of that region
that the proper authorities should adopt inn
mediate measures to secure their safety.
Since the above, we are informed that the
Winnebagoes have stolen two horses within
four miles of St. Paul.
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the rate of three or four miles an hour.
Then again it is evident that the engines are
getting tired--know they are by the way
they breathe. The steam pipes groan out
"twenty cents b-r-e-a-t-h! Twenty cents
a b-r-ea-t-hn' We are in no very great
hurry. Help the boys along with their RATS,
we say. They need steam as much as the
passenger does. Probably some of them
will be coming back on the same boat, few
days hence, with their "pockets full of
rocks" Nine O'Clock P M. and we have
reached the foot of the Lake and parted
from the RATS. These raftsmen are good
liberal fellows, who are not only willing to
pay well for towing their RATS, but who also
seem very thankful besides. FRIDAY NOR
MING. Here is Prairie La Cross. The
Franklin does not appear to be at all stiff
fened in her joints by her hard exercise yes
terday. Various speculations amongst pas
sengers concerning St. Paul. All agree that
when the Sioux lands are coded, ST. Paul
will receive fresh impulse. Capt. Mont
fort says that the transportation of freights
above has hardly yet commenced; if SO,
business will be stirring; for we have not
seen boat arrive at St. Paul this spring
that was not stuffed as full as Noah's ark,
with every sort of thing ever invented, dead
or living. The boat is very quiet. Captain
M, fancies it is Sunday, and is singing
"Should cares like avid deluge rolls with
great JUNCTION. We shall reach Galena to-
night, and leave for St. Louis Tomorrow
Saturday. morning. Adieu.
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% The communication in our columns
respecting the dakota or Sioux Indians, -
contains information of much interest, and
was evidently penned by an author of nice
observation and accurate intelligence. Com
munications from the early settlers of this
country, containing the results Of their OBJ
servation and experience, also from those
engaged in husbandry, will probably prove
acceptable to most of our readers.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-06-28

French model. Baden, Wirtemberg, Rho
nish Thusia, Prussia, Hanover and Saxony
have promulgated new constitution for
Germany, in which the principle Of univer-
sal suffrage is recognized, and to form a
Union of German States. The King of
Prussia is made the prominent head. Aus
tria is excluded from present arrangement.
but all the other States are invited. 1t is
doubtful whether this plan will succeed.
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:rFe The RICE HOUSE, we are happy to
announce, is now opened TO the public
Its auspices are good. From our personal
acqu aintance with the qualifications of the
hostess while residing in an eastern city, we
take great pleasure in promising the patrons
of the house the richest accommodations
they can desire.