The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-24
The News.

the officers from drawing salaries when away from
their posts sixty days; but requires that their
absence must, hereafter, be approved by the Presi-
dent This measure is probably intended for the be-
neft Of those gentlemen who deemed it advisable
for their own individual welfare, to suddenly leave
Utah. The bill for the establishment of dry dock
and navy yard on San Francisco Bay, was afterwards
discussed 1t is thought that this very necessary
measure will pass but the bill for railway and
basin in the vicinity, will be strenuousy OPP
posed in consequence of the enormous outlay it will
require. Among the various petitions presented,
were two in favor of the Collins steamers, and one
asking an appropriation for the establishment of n
line of steamships between Brooklyn and Hamburg,
Germany.
Another long debate took place in the House Of
Representatives yesterday, on the Deficiency Appro-
priaton bill. 1t was the old story. The democrats
attacked the officers of the administration, and the
wings defended them. While Congressman are thus
engaged in exposing the vices and wasteful extrava
gance of each others parties, they appear to
altogether lose sight Of the indisputabe fact that
the inhabitants of the territories particularly New
Mexico, sadly in want Of protection against the
ravages of hordes Of murderous Indians. Some
measure for the especial and efficient protection of
our hardy pioneers should be adopted at once.
The State Senate was yesterday engaged, in open
executive session, on Governor Hunts appoint
mcnts. This is the first time that the experiment of
abolishing secret sessions has been tried, and we
must say that it appears to work admirably. While
it gives the people an opportunity of knowing why
certain extraordinary appointments are sometimes
confirmed, it also informs tho unsuccessful appli-
cant Of the of his rejection. This will have
the effect of making the Executive careful in
the selection Of men for Office, for the reason that
he would dislike to haze the faults or incompetency
of the friends of his party exposed 1t will be seen
that large number of the appointments for harbor
masters, &c, rejected. One of them, said
to belong to the ''higher law school-an especial
friend Of, and recommended by. Horace Greeley
only received nine Of the sixteen whig votes. This
does not speak very well for the popularity of the
g believer in all the isms, even among the men,
bers Of the political party to which he processes to
belong. The discussion was conducted in a remark
ably calm and genteel way, and is in striking con-
;rast with the late boisterous proceedings in the
Senate chamber. The members of the Assembly
have likewise dropped the Boxana style of legisla
tion, and quietly and expedtously pushing their
work, in view of the approaching close of the ses-
sion. An evening session was held, during which
the report of the Canal Investigating Committee
debated movement was made by democrat TO
virtually ratify the contracts, by directing the Audi
tor to pay the warrants. This opposed by Mike
Walsh and Mr.. Hatch. Mike feels that the lettings
were not made upon the square, and he will do
all he to expose the corruption.
The democrats of Baltimore have selected Cass
delegate to represent them in the National Conven-
ton. The "old fogy's' prospects appear to be
frightening since Young America has openly
D entered the field against him.
In tie Board Of Aldermen, yesterday evening a
report of the COMMITTEES Ordinances, in relation
TO the Corporation papers, was presented to the
board. The ordinance recommended the following
newspapers to be employed by the Corporation-
The Commercial Advertiser, Morning Express
Eroing Post, National Democrat, Nec Yorker
Democrat, Germany and the Nev York Herald.
1t further proposed to pay the proprietor of the Nec
FORK Herald three thousand dollars and each of
the other papers one thousand dollars per annum,
for all the services to be rendered by them. On the
presentation Of the report in favor Of adopting the
ordinance, Aid. sturteyant moved to amend the
same by striking out tAe Express, and inserting in
its place the Nee York Tribune. After some re-
marks Of personal character, the question on the
amendment put and lost, by vote Of eighteen
to The question Of accepting the report and
adopting the ordinance was then put and carried by
large majority.
The intelligence from Duenos Ayres is OF an inn
porant character, SO far as South America and its
commerce arc concerned. il is the overthrow OF
Rosas. Although this news comes by the way Of
Brazil, whence we lately received very incorrect
report of the defeat Of Urquza, yet inclined
TO believe the statement Of the defeat Of the Buenos
Ayrean chieftain. With al his energy lie could
not be expected to cope with the immense force sent
against him. The result Of the battle Of Palermo.
even If il ultimately leads to innumerabe wars be-
tween the several States Of the Argentine confolera-
ion, will be the opening Of four magnificent rivers
to The commercial world-the Plata. Parana Para
quay, and Uruguay Rosas will probably 20 TO
England, md there await, d Ia Santa Anna. the
issue Of events.
Our adyices from Mexico indicate anything but
peace in that republic. They are four days later.
and give us the particulars Of an excitement grow
ing Of the refusal Of the government to allow the
return Of Gen. Won, Of Texas memory. Another
un,vorable feature in the is the attack on one
81 the deputies, in public street, BY soldier
Tho steamship Brother Jonathan reached this
city, yesterday, with dates from san Juan, Mica
ragua, to the 18th inst. Her report, which is "a
ther interesting, together with the names Of her
passengers, will be found under the maritime head.
Nothing Of importance had transpired at san Juan
subsequent to the sailing Of the previous steamer
The telegraph furnishes the particulars Of The
murder q seven persons in Doddrdce. Va.
Last evening, the Industrial Congress, after
warm debate. passed resolution in fovor az ,ho
Maine Liquor law it had engaged the a,toption If
their /" honors" for five weeks, and at length tho
previous question called, when twenty-one voted
in the Affirmative, upon the calling Of the yeas
and nays and those the negative side refused to
vote on the ground that the previous question had
shut % debate Had they voted, the vote would
have been about a tie The affirmative at
tempted 70 pass a resolution to publish the names
eI those who refused 10 vote which led 10 mucl eY