The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-05
DOU BILE SH E Ell
New York, Wednesday, May 5, ls52.
Vhc News.

V'hc News.
The latest accounts from Washington represent
the condition Of Mr.. Clay entirely hopeless.
Though exceedingly feeble he is said to retain his
faculties, and is fully resigned and prepared to de-
part from the Of all his worldly usefulness.
In consequence Of the death of the Hon. Charles
Andrews, democratic representative from the Fourth
Congressional district of Maine, no business was
transacted in either branch of Congress yesterday.
One of our Washington correspondents intmatcs
that President Fillmore approves of the withdrawal
Of the Judges and other officers from Utah, from
the fact that he has appoined Mr. Harris, the late
Secretary Of that Territory, to the post in
New Mexico. From cent indications in Congress-
our territorial affairs will shortly undergo thorough
overhauling. Then we shall see how the matter
stands.
The Fillmore wings, Of Erie county, have elected
eighteen delegates to represent them in convention.
This is the home county of the President.
1t is said that majority Of the democratic dele
gates, selected to represent the Fifth district of
Virginia, are in favor of Buchanan. No instruc-
lions, however, were given.
An interesting report Of the proceedings of the
Methodist Episcopal Conference at Boston, is given
IN another column. Among the resolutions offered
IN that body, yesterday, was one dissenting from
the decision of Judge Nelson in the United States
District Court in this city, ordering division of
the property Of the church between the Northern
and Southern sections. Nevertheless, the resolution
recommends that no appeal shall be carried TO the
Supreme Court. In consequence of the opposition,
the motion was temporarily withdrawn. This is
but the beginning of the excitement among the
Nethodists, with regard to this halying of the bone
oil contention between the North and South. By-
and-by the storm will probably rage with good
deal of bitterness.
The Dutch man. of-war Prince Of Orange, il at
tracing great deal of attention at Norfolk where
grand ball was given to her officers by the Belgian
Consul, last evening. She will leave for this port
Saturday where she will be received with all due
courtesy by the descendants of the Knickerbockers.
What steps have been taken by oar Common Coun-
Gil to give zest 10 the occasion Something should
be donc in commemoration Of by-gone days.
Secretary Webster passed through this city early
yesterday morning, and reached Boston in the
afternoon, where he met by large number Of
his personal friends. He win go to Marshfcld
to-day.
Full details Of the movements of kossuth and
Lola Monies, the great European rcformcrs Of pan-
mere, morals, and politics, will be found in the
columns of this mornings HERALD, including the
speech Of the former at Bunker HILL Lois left fcg
Albany ard the West yesterday, while the Magyar
travelled around Cambridge, Harvard, &C., accom-
panied by Gov. Boutwell,. He appears to have
passed an entire day without making a speech.
By the arrival of the steamship Crescent City we
have received some interesting intelligence from
South America, in addition to that heretofore pub
hshcd As the expedition Of Flores attracts con-
siderable attention at this time we hare gathered
few facts, which arc given in another page, in
connection with other matters Of importance in the
region Of the jsthmus Of Panama.
Every arrival from Mexico indicates tina. there viii
shor;ly be another and general revelation in that
unfortunate country The people there seem tired
Of the present as they were Of their past rulers.
Accounts to the 18th ult. state that great excite
ment still existed concerning the tariff The foreign
ambassadors had again addressed the government,
demanding the establishment OF the Avalos tariff !;
and very warlike feeling prevailed among the pco-
pie in all directions. Should another revolution take
place-and it evidently WILT will only be the old
story of blood and pillagc. An overwhelming ma
iory Of the inhabitants though living in the most
beautiful and productive Land on the face Of the
globe too ignorant and indolent TO throw OF the
sh:ckles which bind them 10 misery. II will be al
their happiness and prosperity, unless the United
States should come to their rescue and place them
under the protecting wings Of the American eagle.
This event may possibly take place, il they refuse
b. ratify the Garay grant.
Late adyices from Tampa Bay, Florida, state that
several Of the Seminole Indians had come in and
delivered themselves up; and an opinion prevailed
that the whole tribe would soon come TO terms, and
take their departure for the Southwest. II true,
this i certainly good news; but 80 many fabulous
rumors have been hitherto circulated concerning
the surrender Of these Indians that no reliance
now be placed upon any report coming from that
quarter relative 70 them.
The Maire law appears to be in bad repute almost
everywhere nova. days. The committee Of the yir-
ginia House Of Delegates have reported against it.
vast amount of-properiy was destroyed by
severe storm in the W.T. last Friday. in Leavon-
worth, Indiana, forty houses, several Of them built
sf brick, were blown down, and number Of persons
were either Vled Or severely injured.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned yestor-
day, after very busy session, during which great
many bills were pa,ved that met Gov Bigiers dis
approval. They did rot manage 10 ropass The large
batch Of bill, for new inks which the Governor
vetoed
Sugars in this market Ia C been ior solne time
sufening. The news brought " Ire Empire city,
yesterday, had the effect Of I'M writing Increased
hrnness, and sales Of about 500 hhds., chiefly
shba Euseovado, at very full prices 6'yos were
alss firm.
in addition to large number of advertisements
csr inside pages, this mernng, contain jGtses:a,3