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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-27

when it shall be pubishe,D, confirms the concession
OF the Mexican government to MIR. do Garay, CIV
ing the very date OF that concessions; sni article
AL Of the treaty makes it clearly tripar,ite com
pact between the two governments and the party
whose interests are to be especially protected by it.
here Is little or no consequence to be given to
those Mexican rumors, which can easily be traced
to interested parties DESTROYS of obtaining similar
concessions; but, in the meantime, you may RELY on
the fact that MIR. Webster is too much Of states
man and diplomatist to be either surprised or de-
cei'ed by such paltry man@uvres. We shall have
all three routes-that of Panama, of Nicaragu IN.
and OF Iehuantepec-secured to our citizens; and
New Granada, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Mexico
VIII derive quite large benefits from these enter
ment seriously coveted the possession of the sthmus
under the sovereignty of the United States treaty
Tor the transit ON it, and for holding real property
under the municipal laws of Mexico, would b, tn
very best thing TO perpetuate peace and COOL will
between the two countries, and secure 10 Mexico
the integrity of their territory.
Inc case OF Collector Lewis, of Philadelphia, Is
not yet decided; but my opinion j. there will b.
action on it, and that Mr. Lewis will not b. held
responsible for the oficiousness want of moral
perception of one two of his officials Ii every
office holder in the United States were to be beset
by political opponents MIR. Lewis l doubt
whether three could be found among them, capabl.
Of withstanding, or willing to hold office while ex-
posed to such unrelenting persecution
There il much talk here about the Presidency;
but you may rely it, that the premature manner
in which General Scott has been brought forward.
by Seward and his friends, may yet drive him OF
the track. doubt whether either Mr.. Clay Mr..
Webster will be brought to endorse him; and
unless Mr. Fillmore cut all connection, real or i'm
piled, with Gov. Seward, he himself will, notwith
standing all his proclamations, be unable to muster
a corporars guard in the Sogth.
General Houston, who seems to have been pittcl
by the free soil democrats against General Scott,
has been brought out too early or too late Four
years ago, there military tide flowing in that
might have borne him successfully to the White
House; but the military tide is now flowing out,
reclamation of the masses. Start couple OF
'sponieS against the old hacks and there is no
knowing what may be the result. No country is
older than thirty years the precise period Of gene
ration Politicians ought to remember this. L.
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Our Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE. March ~, 1911
The Fills Point Bank Robbers Trat-Ihe Ship
RoJem- Cumbob,ad Coat-Spon,aneous Com
h,stioa, &c.
The trial of the two men who have given the
names Of Thomas Richardson and John Rodgers,
but will be better known in New York under their
professional names u Bill Devoe and Joe Murray,
has occupied the Howard District Court for several
city, they fearing that justice would not be done
them here. The charge against them, it will be
remembered, is that of burglariously entering the
Fell's Point Savings Bank. They succeeded in
getting out Of the bank, coatless and hatless be-
fore they were ARE ted-lcaving also their impe-
ments behind; and their counsel claimed an ac-
quIttal ON the ground that no one could swear that
they the men in the bapk, as no one had seen
them within its walls. The Waterman finding the
front door open, held il fast and sprung his rattle.
The thieves run cat the back way, and were
caught in their fight. The jury, after being out
thirty-two hours, unable TO agree and
were consequently discharged. new trial will
take place to-day.
The noble ship Robcna is considered lost vessel,
the surveyors having icmncd her u past reco-
very. The underwriters, however have borrowed a
number OF powerful pumps from the Portsmouth ma
w yard. and have started in the steamer Jewess
with an ample force. and u large number OF empty
casks, to make final effort for her recovery.
The announcement OF the burning, by spontaneous
combustion of the fourth vessel laden with Cumber
and coal, has attracted much attention in city,
and fears entertained that these magnificent coal
beds, To reach which 50 many millions OF dollars
have been expended, will prove not valuable rs at
first supposed The questions now arise, will sea-
men be found willing 10 ship on vessels laden with
seyance land win insurance companies take any
risks such vessels.
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Ated BY the hint during the whole Of the season Of


The season Of 1851 is abess 10 commence and now
for new manifestation u ministerial Inendacity.
The other day Captain Massen received from MI.
Dunscoms-Mr. 1iinckss right hand mana curt
official letter, which reminded the captain of the
prohibition already alluded to, aod cited clause OF
the act 10 show t!lat penalty Of .GJis attached to
every instance in which the law is vislsted
How the afelir will end know net, and 80 far a,
fais is concerned, we need LITTLE Tn, prin
ci,le involved is however,, important moro partcu-
larry as illuytrating. the scandalous dishonesty
which characteristics the policy of cSworcrs for
I" reciprocity" IN their dealings with tic United
States The facts have stated, and tho precise ac-
curacy of which an. prepared to prove, must dawn
irrericTnbly the character of bincks aud toSe who
have acted with him in the business.
The position in which this model Inspector General
stands, sueh that he must chocss, of two horns
of dierama; either he was ignorant of the'new
law, in 1850, puiposey nisstatod it to poll
teal ends; or, in 1851 he has put forced constrc
ton upon the act, to enable him to deal kick or
two against your countrymen for having refused to
regard him as an oracle in politicSI economy. l
need say nothing in reference to'the integrity Of
minister, who could deliberately point out how
act Of tho imperial legislature might b violated
with impunity.
To your pen leave the task, OF comrnenting on
the case ASGi OiA,xgRICAN
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Onr Curacao Correspondence.
CrRAcoa, February ~, 1851.
Celebration y thc Kings BUfday--Tfe Gorono

1tRACOA, februlry ~, lSI.
Celebration y hc King's Bv1doy--Tae Gorona.
The 22d of Ftbvrary.
On the 10Th, was celebrated here. the present
Hing Of the Ncthcrlands' birthday, (William the
3d0 aged - years II was celebrated with all the
usual pomp on such occasions, such a. the turning
out cf the military and salu,cs fred from the three
different forts. of sunrise. midday and sunset
II may not be inappropriate to state that our
excellent Governor, John T. j. Rammclman Else
ser, Jr, appeared, for the first time, in his civilian
uniform. at the review oftbe troops: u appears tho
home government require all Governors for it, colo
mics 10 be military men this Ia nm exception.
The present Governor arrived here, from Holland,
some thirty years ago, and has been filing civilian
Offices under the government, throughout that
period, with the utmost ability, and by so doing
has gained the love and esteem Of the entire popua-
tion q the island and thcy muancously pctitioncd
the late King (William the 2d) TO have him APP
pointed their representative, which request was inn
Incdiately granted. Independent Of his being an
able statesman, he Is very pleasing and afabe,
speaking some FIVE languages--English 20 perfec-
ton. Long may he live 10 enjoy the Office w,ich
he go mcritoriously deserves.
On the 22d our immortal Washington was ne.
forgotten here Our new commercial agent, Nd ].
Mckeway, had the glorious stars and stripe
flowing from his residence
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Our Lagusyra Correspondence.
Affairs IN Hcne:uea-Thc Neic President HIS Re
ccufyO9t


Affairs IN Ycme:nea-The Ne,c President HIS Re.
cfption
We have just got President in Office; with
out any noise quarrel and this bids
fair to excel all others, in hat all Administrations
ought to do, to cndeavor to promote peace, and
happiness, confidence in commerce, with and for
tho people, both. of Venezuela, and all foroguna-
TONS am sure they will do so; over all when. II
presides American business is looking up. a1,f
hope, five carry out treaty withv enez1sl,
we will benefit very much by it, That they are
most friendly with the United States, and wishto
cultivate its amity, there il no doubt Of.
a friend has just told me-and he is one VIII
knows-that oil parties went from Caracas, without
distinction, to meet the President, and received
him enthusiastically, congratulating him his.
arrival at the capital. lie met with glorious vic
tory and reception. / had the honor and pleasure
Of waiting upon, and dining with him. few days
ago, here, and had long talk with him. IIn bro
thcr the late President, is yet at Caracas, but with
his good and incorporated advice, to the present
incumbent in office We cannot expect but series Of
peaceful times for all. am preparing some articles
for your paper, which, when finished, will send
on to you by safe hand. In the meantime
extract something that may suit from my letter
The country is unqucstonably in the most peaceful
state, at present, that il has been for many years
before prosperous in its agricultural! pursuits,
now than ever, and with the fostering care Of this
administration, we may hope yet to see Venezuela
reneve Hsen from ITS many OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
barrassments brought on only by intrgues and bad
policy, even among some Of its own people.
1t Is my duty, and have interest in a national
point of vew to write what | know to be correct,
and to positively deny all assertions to the contrary,
Of revolutions, Of intended nvasions, and whole
lot of stuff that gossips-politica and foregn-are
NIL the time informing the public about AMI hope
the time will come, and that soon, when our mer-
chants at home will look more attentivey into
the many advantages to be derived by direct
trade with Venezuela. Why, sir, this country is
not known (only by few speculators) in the United
States-a country one Of the richest among all ths
South American republics.
There is not a commercial trade here, under any
flag in the world, which is not mt this present time
monopolized. This | know from experience. |
have endeavored to put together, in as few remarks
as possible for the present, the general view j hav,
Of commercial and other arrangements, political,
suppose, you win say,) regards the United
states and Venezuela; and hope you viii excuse
me for breyity
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Oar Nicaragua Correspondence.
SAN JrAS DE NICARAGUA, March o. 1851
A,1iral of .SfGm0s-Poht,coi Matters ravS o
the San Juan

San JrAS DE NICARAGUA, March D, 1851.
A,1iral of Sfeum0S-Poiticoi Ma',rs-TravS on
The San Juan.
The calm after the storm has come, and this
place j. quiet a country village. Vessels con-
tinue to arrive but trade is very dull Provisions
flow in from all quarters, and the supply Is much
greater than the demand; this result might have
been anticipated, and Is natural Consequence,
anxiety to build town in a day. Two
years ago, vessel in six months from the Stat,
was near the average; six eight sail il gems,
rally in the harbor, mostly American; to-day, tho
William Chestnut, from Key West, and an English
vessel from Jamaica. There have been a grca
number Of vessels wrecked upon the Spanish Min
and the adjacent keys during the past two months.
the coast being strcwed with fragments OF wrecks,
melancholy token of disaster; among others, [
may mention the Martha Sanger, OF this coast;
ard the Allen King, of Balize. Tomorrow we en-
pect the Mexico steamer, from Chagres the British
mail steamer Clyde arrived ycstcrdny-she was
three days due Their trips, recently, have been
long ones, owing 10 heavy weather. They are to
be relieved by new vessels Of superior structure aai
strength.
The political aspect has materially chang ID since
my last. Mr.. Christie has been recalled from tn,
consulship, and new line Of policy doubtless will
Be adopted. Mr. Green, a. YOU aware has beca
netting agent and consul during Christic's stay ia
Europe, and may receive the place, aud step the
same path rs his predecessor; but | doubt IL; his
course whilst filling (as he has done with honor to
himself and country the post assigned him. has
been one Of moderation courtcsy, and integrity; AMI
the absence Of an American consul has brought him
into intercourse with American citizens % An ex-
tent that gave them ample opportunity Of Judging
Of his merits, and amongst the residents here from
the states there il universal feeling in his fayor
and. furthermore, thousands have passed through
here for home, and asked FOR information from tho
English agent, and some were forwarded 20 their
homes by his influence, when money aud health hal
left them. These facts can be proved; and IL a,y
consul or agent u to remain at Greytovn, a!irs
San Juan, Or. James Green should be preferred.
The schooner Bermuda u still on duty here but
expects her relief soon from Jamaica. Il was tho
English brig Alban, not Albany, (as your paper
stately thai prccc led the Bermuda. The United
states sloop Of war Albany left Chagrcs, few
days since, but not for this port, expected.
There u nothiog "strring but stagnatcn' hero
now. The bunzays come down the river without
passengers. and viii do 20 till tho rainy season
begins, in April or May. The steamers swan and
klillie, heretofore running the Chagres river,
70 be transferred 10 the San Juan in few days
This new facility Of travel may induce many to
take this route. II. ID. T..
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Our Springfield Correspondence.

SrIINeFIEIp. Mass, March, ~, 1851.
Intorsitag Stafiaics-.Srcari,sm and JPbgism Sc
Springfield contains about 1900 inhabitants; 1t
formerly contained 10000; but the west villages
have seeded and formeda young city OF themselves
was surprised by the beauty and taste displayed in
the private residences hcrccach surrounded by its
garden and grounds, terraced slopes, and nowery
beds. Rich greenhouse and conscryatorics abound
in which flowers and fruit display tempting luSu.
rance. The Connecticut flows hard by the town,
and yields its water power for various factories.
Among the manufactures Is ono for making rcvclv-
ing pistols weapon similar to that Of Colts revov-
ers; and learn that suits now pending between
the parties TO determine the right Of the patent.
These patent rights, under the present laws, give
great deal Of trouble, and fear, the evil cannot be
rcmedied until the whole present system Is rcyou-
tionzed, and the patent Office purified The trcn-
bic l. a recent reissue by Mr.. Ewbank Amcs'
celebrated sword blades are also manufactured here,
20 that the good people Of Springfield are not likely
10 be without arms.
That staunch wing, and friend Of the uaion.
George Ashnun. lives here, man OF whom M,'sa-
chusetss may be proud Whether in the quiet walks
Of fe or in the councils Of The nation, at Washing.
tom he will GIL his place With honor. Massachusetts,
T.. Of course, a soil congenial 70 free s,ilism,
and Springfield. ] suppose. l. not exempt BIZ
even hero wings begin TO wonder how William
H. Seward has managed " Irvine himself as2ali
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no TiE rprTor or Tur uru,r,p.

10 IHk EDITOR OF T1tE HERALD.
JoNEs's IoTEf., PHlLaDELrHIA, March %, 1851.
Sir;-l am sure you will do me tn, justice to cor
rect an important error In the report Of It'll,
speech, which was called upon to make at Black.
wells Island. Instead OF "I wish to write book
about you" IL should be "I wish not TO write q
book about you" | mn here only on tour Of plea.
sure; and should not wish the false impressions 1,
get abroad that another echicl's anang you takln
notes, and faith to prent en-" With thanks foe
this courtesy, am your obt seyv't,
MARTIN J. TurrER,
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EXPLANATIONS By THE Mayor AND THE Cry
MARSHAL Yesterday, Mayor Bigeow, and Mr..
Turkey, city marshal, published cards in reply to
the affidavit of Mr.. Riley. The mayor states
that he supposed Mr.. Riley's notice to him was
simply 'ahntt to look out for street Disturbances; :
that the city police had never been called upon
to attend in the State or United States courts
that he supposed the United States marshal had
authority to appoint as many assistants as he
thought proper; that when he said he was sorry
to Mr. Riley, he meant he was sorry that Mr..
RS lungs were affected, and not that he was
sorry he had arrested negro. The city mar
shall states, that after receiving notice from Mr..
Riley, he consulted with the mayor, and under
his orders, took measures to prevent any breach
Of the peace outside of the courthouse that,
when at one o'clock, he was requested to send
all his "spare" officers of the United States
marshal, he had none to spare ; that about ten
minutes before two he sent one officer to the
United States court room, and he was denied
admission by the person having charge of the
door; that he did not receive notice that the
negroes were trying to break into the court
room until a few moments before he heard of
the escape OF the fugitive.-Bost0n Post.
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SOUTHERN PRESS
WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1851.
The Boston Case.


We republished yesterday from the Boston
Post, full and formal statement of the circum-
stances connected with the administration of
the "Higher Law" in that city, in The case of
the slave Shadrach. To-day we give the cards
of the Mayor and City Marshal-who make a
very lame attempt at exculpation.
The affidavit of Mr.. RILEY, the Deputy Mar
shall, shows the real character Of that transac-
ton; and two Of the Boston papers, the Post
and Journal, comment with deserved severity
on this disgraceful outrage.
The Presidents proclamation is mere brutum
fulmen--it amounts to notLing-and, in read
ing it, we were irresistibly reminded of the re-
mark of an old farmer in one Of the Western
legislatures, who declined replying to fippant
speaker on the ground that it always wrenched
him terribly to kick at nothing" The Presi-
dents feat is very similar---and the wrenching"
proportionably great Heputs forth kind of pas
toral letter Of pacifcation, and orders the Off
cials at Boston to do what their manifest duty
calls on them to do, without any suggestion
from the President. But the proclamation will
give the Southern submissionists something to
consideration from the President, may serve rs
a salve to heal the wounded feelings of the
Virginia master.
Especial care, however, is taken to designate
the sundry lawless persons " chiefly as "per-
sons of color'-wheu, in fact, the real origin
and causes Of the outrage lie far deeper-and
these persons were merely the convenient tools
Of Others, and played out their game by the CON
nivance of the city authorities Of Boston, as Mr.
RHEy's statement proves We would invite
especial attentonto the affidavit of this gentle
man-Deputy Marshal Of Massachusetts, a
man Of high character and intelligence, and in
every way reliable, as we are informed by gen
temen well acquainted with him. lie distinctly
and directly charges that the city authorities had
formed "the predetermined purpose of not
doing their duty in keeping the peace"-and
cites facts conlirmatory Of his accusation. The
Mayor and City Marshal are both implicated in
this charge. The Sheriff Of the State refused
the use OF the Jail for the safe keeping Of the
fugitive" being prohibited under the act of
lS43'--nnd the use Of the navy yard being also
refused, the only place of custody was the court
room, from which the mob took him with great
despatch. When the Mayor was applied to by
Mr.. RILEY in the first instance for an ADEQUATE
force to protect the fugitive, he responded to his
recital of the fact of the arrest" am sorry
for IT," Mr.. CURTIS, the Commissioner also
allowed the room to be filed with negroes and
permitted the ,ohie friend Of Shndrach Mr..
ELlzuk WRrcHr, to bully the Marshal, and use
language Of the most insolent and infammatory
character in the court room, Neither did he
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On motion Of Mr., BAYLv. the committee rose,
when he moved the asuat' rOoIution stoppiax de-
bate upon the bill in fifteen minutes AFTER the
House should go again into Committee Of the
Whole.
On motion OF Mr.. BURT, the resolution was
modified as TO make debats close in thirty min
utes, when it was adopted, and the House again
went into Committee Of the Whole.
After further discussion by Messrs. CARrrEK,
Burr, HowARD and LEVIN, p -i
Mr.. HALL moved the amendment before
named, ane after debate between himself and Mr..
ment was rejected. ~ : tffiI 4f4
| Inc amendment of the Committee Of Ways
ana a. Means to that of the Senate, was adopted.
Inc remaining amendments Of the Senate was
then concurred m. M iNN ff ttI47
| On motion of Mr.. BAYI.Y, the COMMITTEES rose
and reported the amendment to the House. when
they were agreed to. ga
| MILITARY ACADEMY BILL
| On motion Of Mr.. BAYLY, the House wen,
into Commute of the Whole on the bill appro-
priation for the support of the military academy
ut West Poni
MIR. SAWTELLE proposed an amendment
providing that the adjutant of the military acad-
envy at West Point shall receive, hereafter, the
same compensation as an adjntant of regiment
Of Dragons. After debate by Messrs. SAwrELLn,
SwEETzER and HOLMES,
Mr. BAYLY moved that the committee rise for
the purpose of offering resolution stopping de-
bate on the question in five minutes after the
House shall again 60 into Committee If the
Whole. The motion was agree to, and the House
again went into Committee of the whole.
The amendment of Mr.. SAWTELLE above
mentioned, was then adopted.
Mr.. CHANDLER, under the instructions Of
the Committee on Military Affairs, proposed an
of drawing at the academy, shall receive the pay
and emOumentS allowed to other assistant pro-
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South Carolina.

The Republic heralds its news from the
Greenvle district-its fororn hope--with great
pomp and parade. Now even admitting that all
the representatives from that district are subms
sion men, (Which strictly speaking is not true,
since even they go for Southern Congress-
they will stand in that convention ma solitary
as they did in the legislature during the last
session.
The forlorn few who preach patience in South
Carolina, did attempt n demonstration in few
spots, but the success Of their demonstrations
may be judged by single specimen, which we
take from the Columbia g. CO. 7slegraph-and
as the South Carolina papers are siill old FASH
toned enough to stick to the truth, its state
inent may be relied on. The Telegraph says
A FLAsu.--Grcat efforts were made to get
upa" Union meeting" in Georgetown, on Sat
uday last. The great, the cventful day came
round, and many citizens appeared mt the place
of meeting. but, 10 and behold, the post of chair
man could hardly be filed. Two very respec-
table citizens having declined the chair, it was
assigned, cn necessitnfe to b. n Wilson, ESQ,
Intendant Of the town, who is great deal far
Their of from being an unconditional Union man,
than Henry Clay isf from abolitonsm. We think
our friend Wilson must have felt rather uneasy
in the chair at first, but when the meeting got
fairly under way, it was found that Unionism,
right or wrong, was not the prevailing senti-
ment. On the other hand, the Fairfield resolu-
tons nyowing the right and necessity of ress-
lance, even to secession, were adopted with but
two dissenting voices, and thus ended the Union
meeting.
How very encouraging to their submission
allies out of the State.
By magnifying oole hills into mountains,
and specializing very largely on differences, more