The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-03-29


The SQuABBLEs IN CONGRESS COOP SYMr-
ToMs-The number of personal squabbles between
members of Congress, on the floors of both houses,
has been very numerous during the present ses-
sion-more so than on any former occasion that
we remember to have read of or seen. These
squabbles, or volcanic eruptions, originate in DIFF
ferences of opinion, growing out OF the slavery
agitation. Some of them have burst forth be-
tween Northern and Southern men; and others,
the most violent, too, between Southern men them
selves, or Northern men themselves. The follow
ing is an accurate list enumeration of those
eruptions, during the present session
l. Between ToOmbs, Of Georgia, and the Clerk Of the
q Between Duer ofNewYo rk, and Meade of Virginia,
Q. Between Foote and Houston In the Senate
4. Between Clemens and Hale in the Senate.
:. Between Levin, Of the House. and Fitz Henry War
rem, Assistant Postmaster General.
o. Between jefferson Davis and Bissell all round
almost fight.
8. Between Foote and Calhoun, In the Senate.
o. Between Foote and Seward. in the Senate.
10. Between billiard and Stanley, In the House.
IL. Between Foote and Benton, In the Senate.
H. Between King and Speaker Cobb, In the Houses
round
Some OF our contemporaries pronounce these
scenes disgraceful, awful, wicked, impious, black
guard, shocking, terrible, unchristian, unsocial,
unfeelng, unphilosophical, unclassica, and unlike
common sense. We can't muster courage enough
we mean moral courage-to agree to all these
epithets or denunciations, except the last. We
rather think that these amiable volcanic eruptons
between the several members are only part of the
very natural process by which the great contro-
versy Of the day can be settled finally to the salts
faction Of the country. Before continent Is fit
for the habitatlon Of the human race, or a country
capable Of yielding gold dust, biologists have dis
covered that it must 20 through series Of VOL
canic eruptons, OF very interesting and romantic
kind. There is more resemblance between the
progress of the mental and material world, than
perhaps people imagine.
These sqaabbles have as yet led to no boodshed,
although one of them came very near it. We
have had about a dozen Of these erup,ions; and,
before the question is settled shall have, per-
baps, as many more. particularly if they should be
bloodless. A real downright duel, with two killed,
and half dozen wounded, on each side, would
improve the manners Of both houses Of Congress,
and tend materially to settle the slavery question
Mems private passions and ambition are always
interfering with great public questions. We anti
cipate, therefore, some richer scenes IN both
houses than have already taken place and, judging
from the philosophy Of growing potatoes, we don't
see how the great question of the day Can be set
tied, until all the volcanic matter raging IN the boz
sens OF the several members shall have got vent,
and fully exploded, 10 the interest OF the newspapers
the astonshmeDt Of the public, aud amid the jeers
OF foreign countries. Let Vesuvlus play away
THE FORREST DIVORCE CAsK-MorE DrvELorE.
MENrs We give place, in another column, to a
letter from Mr. ~ p. Willis, with respect to the
eence presented on the side of Mr. Forrest against
4 IL, N, LII IL
the nature Of the visits Of Mr. N p. Wiss brother,
who has been IN Europe tor several years perfect
ing himself IN the science Of sacred music and
who returned only last year, passing few days,
che fly at Mr.. N. p. Willis's residence, IN this
city. The general purport Of the letter is an evil
dence Of brotherly kindaess and affection, and as
such will be received by the communiy-while
the view Of Mr.. Willis, on the general question,
may be considered as one step taken towards d.
vidirg opinion upon the character Of Mr.. FORESTS
testimony throughout.
Meanwhile, 1t Is understood that more dlsclo-
sures, more curious details, and broader explana-
tons, will be given by the parties interested in this
unhappy social disturbance. We are informed
that Mrs Forrest herself will seek divorce in
this State, bringing evidence against Mr.. Forrest
10 sustain the grounds OF her allegations. The
public, therefore, are only at the "beginning Of
the end Of the affair, and must be prepared for a
great variety OF opinions, prejudiccs, circum-
stances, and facts all OF which will create an iu-
itrest In the world Of music and the drama. OF IL
terature and Of fashion. Fire Ia bagateile,
PRoeREss OF FAsHroSARLE SOCIALISM IN New
YoRx.-we understand that there are now ia ac-
tive operation In this city, and patronized by the
l. r al.
adjustments, such as gymnasiums, fitted up IN
most exquisite style riding establishments for
studying the r'enogs: ten pin alleys, where none
but the most beautiful ladies' Of the ton are admit
ted and dancing schools kept by Italian masters,
equal to anything IN Paris well known under the
name Of Mabcls. Chateau Rouge, and Palsntino
We have made arrangements to give full descrip-
tons Of these fashionable establishments. show
their philosophical and moral tendencies, and the
remarkable effect which they will produce on
fashionable society in this community, IN the
course Of few years. Divorces may be expected
TO increase in these latter days.
TEE SPANISH GOVERNMENT AND TIE ISLAND OF
Cuna.-The Spanish government are evidently
afraid that their hold on the Island Of Cuba ~
becoming loosened, and are taking precautions to
retain ", # possible. All these precautions,
however. are useless; for, when the time
Gomez, In the very nature Of things, il will be
annexed to the United States. Its consumma-
zion may be delayed for year or two, or
three, or perhaps FIVE; but that 1t will eventually be
part Of this great republic, there cannot be any
question. The Spanish government may add TO
the military strength Of the Island as much as it
plesse-but the Cat has gone forth that they must
lose Cuba, and they may as well make up their
minds to il, and sell il to us while they have .
chance Of getting something for IL.
Funny EXCITEMENT AMONG rHs CRY WHros.--
The appointment Of Or. Doane, az Health officer,
by Governor Fish, has produced perfect eruption
amcnQ the wings Dr. Doane is denounced as a
ssward man and the Governor IL crecrated fnr