The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-24

nal , Of the bond $1,000; W. Lowder, principal p. B
M,.L and J. Lowdsr, surstiss.
The awards to X. s. Coke, Esq., - trustee, have
been paid by the Treasury Department.; but the
money is to remain in bis hands until the court
makes final decision which it is supposed viii be
in his favor.
reference to the New York naval citizenship, ap-
pears to have been misunderstood by those papers
who are in the habit of appropriatng your teie-
graphic news. intended TO state, that by law, no
the death Of the incumbent unless by the appoint
ment of o successor, and that, consequently, Mr..
Franklin received an acting commission, which Is
merely to be temporary, until permanent appoint.
ment can be made. In the collectorship and most
other Offices, the law states who shall IL the oice,
in case of vacancy by DEATH till the appointment
of ,sor; but this provision, although existing
as regards the absence illness of the naval officer
is omitted in case Of his death; and hence the
oessty of the commission being issued at once, and
pending the selection of permanent appointment
Mr.. Kennedy, the superintendent OF the census,
sails for Europe in the Arctic, on Saturday next.
WAsHIseroS, May q, 1851.
Report on the Trade and Commerce of the British
Moth American Colonies I,10estiag Statistics
eoxnected thsracth-The "Rcetnocty" Scheme,
&C., &C., &c.
In compliance with a resolution Of the Senate, of
the 9th of August last, requiring the Secretary OF
the Treasury to transmit any information in his
possession with regard to the trade Of the British
North American Colonies, q report, accompanied
by tabular statements, compiled by ]. ID. Andrews,
u $. Consul st. John, New Brunswick, was sent
10 by Mr. Corwin, ass before the close Of the late
session.
Mr.. Andrews has reviewed his subjeot at great
ength and with much ability. He is strongly
n favor Of system of reciprocal trade bet weeu
the United States and the Provinces, oeliev-
ne that it would result to tho advantage Of
oil parties, and assist in accomplishing "the
high destiny Of tho North American continent"
l cannot say that he brings any new argument to
bear in favor of the measure of "rscip,ocity
which the Canadians have offered "; but be shows
tina. the trade could bo very important one, and
well worthy the consideration Of the country.
1t has been stated in Canada papers, that Sir
Henry Bulwer is negotiating treaty with Mr..
Webster which will confer on tho British provinces
the benefits sought by the reciprocity bill; bat |
doubt exceedingly whether there is any truth in It,
MIR. Champion, the acting Charge here previous to
Sir Henry Bulwer's arrival Az this country, en-
deavored to induce Mr.. Clayton to enter into d.
plomatic arrangement Of the character alluded to;
but the Secretary Of State declined TO enter into
the discussion, the ground that AZ it had already
occupied the attention Of Congress, and had not
been disposed Of by ha.braach of the government,
/ it would not BIO proper to interfere The matter
was accordingly dropped. Since that time, the
House of Representatives has refused 10 take up he
bin, and it il, therefore, exceedingly improbable
Mr. Webster will feel disposed to negotiate treaty
| upon g basis which one branch of the government
| has already 50 recently declined.
The statistics appended TO A,. Hndrcws' re-
port aIe very yolurnnous, and viii probably extend
| to 200 pages Some of these possess peculiar in
terest as showing what benefit We might naturally
expect by the passage Of o "reciproety" bill, in
! the shape of the ono which has been pressed upon
1 thno tta nof hta untv hat nr-n ilgs
for free interchange os certain articles, the growth
and product Of each country, and then proceeds TO
enurneIate breadstuGs, cattle, and lumber, but ex-
| GLIDING teas, eoffees, sugars, manufactures, &c.
| value Of such trade to this country -
| eussrfrrr. AID vIfu.s rHr ARTICLES ~aEcr PAM
csshpi.s Posrs; AND ALso r,lr SRSg cooos,
1879, gRca