The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-02
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VERY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
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Exciting Scenes in Congress.
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DEBATE IN THE SENATE ON THe RIVER
AND HARBOR BILL.
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The House Engaged on the Navy
Appropriation Bill.
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Important Relative to the Collins
Line Of Steamers.
Ink IiugS fran Vo p;ous orfs of tha nounfrv
Exciting Scenes in Congress.
Inklings from Various Parts of the Country,
&C., &c, &c.
The Latest from Washington CITY.

The Latest from Washington city.
c-HE DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL cAUcus-INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE NEXT PREsIDENCY--GES
CAss on RIVERS AND HARBoRs-cHEAP PosrAGEs
THE CHARGES AGAINST SECRETARY WEB
STER-TuE PRESIDENT AND THE ABOLITION RIOT
Al BOSTON, ETC.
WAsHINoToN, March I, 1851
THE Herald report of a democratic caucus OF Senators
on rivers and harbors is confirmed by this days de-
bate It's disclosures exceedingly interesting Gen
Csss defined his position, and listened to with pro
zopnd attention. He in favor Of rivers and har
bOrs, but opposed to this bill. lie thought about
million should be cut out of it Mr.. Douglas took the
same track This is the result of the caucus commit.
zee. 1t looks severe for the bill; but Mr.. Clay has
made the issue to vote down all amendments. The de-
bate Pre- mises to last all night and till sunrise Sun
day morning.
The whole Pennsylvania Legislature werc the Sc.
nate door during the discussion to- day.
The Cheap Postage bill is in danger Of surecation
Mr. Potter attempted to report to day but not
l1eard by the Speaker. This is bad sign.
parcel OF Nicaragua correspondence was laid be.
fore the Senate and has gone to the tomb the Capu
Asts-t e., thepublic printer 1t is understood, how
over. that it contains nothing new.
British interests are predominant. They will so
continue. The Teheuantepec treaty is still waiting
conformation. The debate to- day indicates a reorga
niEation Of the democracy Southern platform 1t
~ IIe nrst distinct party movement Tor the coming
campaign
The Judiciary committee TO whom was referred the
residents essage the Boston outrage ready
20 report. They do not consider further legislation
1soessary ss the President has sufficient powers
MIR Derrien in favor Of adopting the Presidents
suggestions with regard to the militia Mr. Butler has
drawn up q minority report depreeatipg the power
which the President now has Of calling outthe military
sithout en- appeal to Congress, and recommending
that this power be curtaiied
The compulsory resignation OF Mr. Davif chief clerk
IN The War Department, took effect o-day.
M. OTIS man of truth, declares that his statement
relative to what Collector Greedy told him of ths
cents OF Sccretsry Webster's letter to Mr. Haven is
iiae to the letter Notwithstanding the authorized de-
was present Mr.. Otis with the other two though.
chat Mr. Webster ought not to go into the cabinet,
and he hurried 10 washington and demonstrated
nth President Fillmore against the appointment. Mr..
Otis has to day telegraphed Mr. Gresly to state the
contents Of Hr. Websters letter to Mr. Haven he
viii out With all the IA sts and circumstances.
Alta meeting Of the stockholders Of the Chesapeake
apd Ohio Canal Company, held here yesterday, ex
Governor Samuel spngg, of Maryland, was elected
President vice General Uoale, who aeclined re-eec
zion.
The Treasury statement, es published this forming.
ehora net amount ef public In the treasury
npbject to draft, to be fourteen millions two hundred
and twenty-five thousand, two hundred and sixty
dollars and tveniy five cents ut222 2st 25l of which
Gwo niiops six hundred and Gftsen thous and In
She sub-reasury. NewYork, and SIX millions seven
Aun3rei thousand in the mint 3; Philadelphia.