The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-22
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Su IN m ary.


Below will be found several dispatches by tele-
graph, detailing the most recent intelligence from
various parts of the Union.
In the United States Senate, the business was
principally confined to the debate, in secret SEES
sion, OF the Protocol question and a message
was received from the President, In reply to re.
solution of Mr.. Benton, calling for information
that subject. The oplnion seems to prevail, that
nothing will be ehclted In this discussion calcu-
lated to nvalidate the treaty, or to cast any re-
proach upon the late administration. Among other
nominations submitted, was that of Ex-Governor
Pennington, Of New Jersey, as Governor OF the
territory Of Minnesota.
The rumor that the axe of prescription was to
fall upon the necks of the subordinate officers In
the bureaus transferred to the Home Department,
il contradicted.
Our dispatches from Albany will be found more
than usually interesting; considerable industry
is evinced by members of both houses and various
measures, of Importance to the public at large
in state OF progress. The bill providing for the
election of three additional Judges of the Superior
Court of this city has become law, and they will
be chosen at the rext charter election The fol-
lowing bills were reported favorably upon in the
city of New York bill to incorporate the New
York and Havre Steam Navigation Company. A
resolution was reported, to confer gold medals and
the thanks of the Legislature upon certain officers
IN the Mexican war. The afternoon session of the
Senate was devoted to the consideration of the
bill concerning the Code of Practice.
In the House, the following bills were passed -
The bill organizing the courts of Brooklyn; the
New York Marine Court bill bill for the preser-
walton of newspapers; and an important bill limit
ing the amount of damages, in cases of death re-
sulting from carelessness on railroads. The
wharfage bill was under discussion, and was re-
ferred to select committee. The homestead
exemption bill was defeated. Various important
resolutions were passed, for which we refer to our
dispatches.
In the Pennsylvania Legislature, the bill for the
completion of the Northern branch OF the Penn
syvanla canal, to connect with the New York line
OF canals, has been defeated in the lower house.
The Mexican ProtocoI-The Continuation OF
mr.. Benton's Speech, 90. SC.
WARRINGTON, March 81, 1s4o.
The debate on tho protocol will probably terminate
beth sides of the chamber believing that nothing has
the treaty.
1t 10 now probable that vote will be taken
Immediately on tho close Of Mr.. Bentons speech,
and resolution will DO adopted, declaring the
Protocol to be in perfect accordance with the art
css 1t refers to- and that blame attaches to thsts
administration In this matter. This resolution will be
supported by all the democratic members and several
wings. Dbl. -u. a. ta..a sdt ..
A conference was hold yesterday by the democratic
members, at which 1t determined that there be
longer any confidence placed in Mr. Benton. Mssrs
Hamlin and Bradbury, although sorsly against their
will, compelled to oppose Mr.. Benton, on Mr.. Cliff
fords account. s-....- .,
It 10 said that Do Ii Rosa, the Mexican Minis
ter 10 privy to this movement Of Mr.. Benton. That
he warmly approves Of 1t is objectionable, - 1t
would be greatly to the interest Of Mexico II Mr. Ben
ton to succeed 1t ID believed that his speeches
will shortly be published.