The New York herald., 1850-04-04
Telexraphic Summary.

last evening, Is rather interesting General Tay.
Ior sent message, yesterday, to the Senate in re-
| ference to the Hungarian business. We should
| certainly like to see Mr. Mann's correspondence
| with Mr.. Clayton, and We think the sooner il is
made public the better. We confess that this
| message partakes somewhat Of the character Of
special pleading, and does not relieve the cabinet
| Of the imputations which have been cast upon Its
members, especially the Secretary of State, whose
Official conduct In the Hungarian business was any
] thing but national or American. We do not see
why the tact, il fact il is, that minister agent
| was accredited from the government Of Hungary
to that of this country, should be made feature Of
| in this message. In revolutionary times-in such
| times as were witnessed in Hungary-formal cere-
monies cannot be expected, neither is there time
or leisure for them. The de faeto government Of
Hungary for the time being was moving ma
chine, according to the exigencies of the day or
the hour and had no opportunity to 60 through the
forms Of sending regular Charge to the United
States, but it certainly maintained itself long
enough to be recognised. And who can say what
the RESULTS of recognition by the United States
would be! But this message emanates from the
Secretary of State, the virtuous Mr. Clayton, and
may be looked upon as his defence for his ardness
and neglect in extending helping hand to the
patriots of Hungary, in their holy struggle against
despotism. The President NO doubt intended well;
but orderto carry his good intentions into effect
he should have for his Secretary much dlHerent
man than John M. Clayton, of Delaware.
In the House of Representatives, the principal
proceeding Of interest was the introduction, by
Mr.. McClemand, OF Illinois, Of new plan for the
settlement Of the great question of the day-that of
slavery, in connection with the new territories
The plan gave rise TO debate, which, we are
happy to say, elected sentiments of an eminently
patriotic character from several of the members.
The bill proposes to admit California as she is,
with her constitutional boundaries, and to provide
territorlal governments for Utah and New Mexico,
without including the Wilmot proviso, thus viz
tually leaving the question of the existence of
slavery to the inhabitants, when they shall form
State constitution. 1t provides, also, for the
formation Of new States in Texas, with the view,
unquestIonably, of maintaining an equilibrium in
the Senate. Such bill as this will not of course,
be acceptable to the rabid free soilers-the
Stewards Of Congress; but, if we are not much
mistaken, 1t will be satisfactory to all reasonable
men, from both the Northern and the Southern
States 1t has one great virtue, that 1t cuts
clear Of that profound absurdity, the Wilmot
proviso, and leaves the question of slavery where
it ought to be, In the hands of the people Of the
territories, and out of those of Northern fanatics.
The bill has not suppose, been introduced with
out consultation among the democratic member
of the House, large portion of whom, IT may be
expected, will give it their support. 1t weuld be
supported, too, by the Southern members-whIgs as
well as demoerats-and the combined action of all
three would be sufficient to carry il, spite Of all
the opposition that ultra .soism could muster
against it. We shall have much more to say on
this bill hereafter, and will at present conten, our
selves by stating that we think we see day dawn
ing, and an early settlement Of the question not far
distant.
Mr. Crawford. Secretary Of War, it appears, has
solicited the appointment Of committee to inves.
ugae his conduct relative TO the Galphin claim. of
which he is part owner, and that such committee
has been appointed. This is all right and proper
Let us have the truth, the whole truth, concerning
the matter. II Mr.. Crawford is innocen, Of wrong,
It s only right that full explanation should be
furnished and If wrong, that the public should
know 1t. There are certainly some mtimations
and inuendoes thrown out, which ought to be ex-
planned.
The Legislature OF this State were not idle yes.
n
very startling character In the Assembly we per-
ceive that the newly proposed assessment bill
meets with some opposition, which, however, we
hope will be overcome, and that the measure will
become law. A motion has been made to strike
out that portion Of the bill taxing people who
transact business in one place and reside in
another, in the place where their business
is. II Is to be hoped that this effort to
screen parties who ought, according TO every
principle Of equity and justice, to pay their proper
tion Of the expenses Of the government which pro-
tec,s their property, will not be successful; and
we look to our New York delegation, 10 conf
dence that, as far at least as their votes can pre-
vent If. that important section will not be stricken
out. We have known from the commencement,
that certain Influences, emanating from Brooklyn,
Wi msburgb, and other places, would be brought
10 bear against the passage Of the proposed bill !;
but the measure itself is palpably just and pro-
per, that we were sure il would eventually be-
come a law, despite Of all opposition. There are
hundreds Of merchants doing business In New
York, but living IN Brooklyn, Wiamsburgh, and
elsewhere, whose properly, to the amount Of Sc
vera millions Of dollars, Is protected by our m1nl-
cipal government, but who never pay cent Of
tax, because, iorsooth, they non-residents. or
because they prefer rather to roosi in those places
than reside in New York and pay their legitimate
quota Of taxation, thus giving them an undue and
unfair advantage over those who do reside here.
The purpose OF the proposed law is to reach ,hose
gentlemen, and make them contribute TO the
general expenses. THIS ls a matter which is pc
cularly within the province Of the New York
members in both houses, and their constituents
Expect that they viii perform their duty ia the
premises.
Court OF Appeals.
ALrAsr. April ar. ".
Nos 30, 81, and ss passed 81 argued a. submitted,
s. reserved, 60 exchanged fer 81, and ~ argued.