The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-11
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New York, Tuesday, May IL, 1852.
The News.

The News.
The Fillmore meeting last evening, was rather
tame affair, though it could boast of considerable
numbers. The Scott men did not offer any opposi-
tion, and all passed off quietly and respectfully.
The officials of the Post Office and the Custom
House had it all their way, within and without.
But the matter does not end here, by long shot.
The politicians Of all parties still very busy in
Washington, will be seen by the despatch from
our special correspondent Mr.. Clingman, North
Carolina wing, is about to give publicity to
letter, in which he AYERS that the Fugitive
law is the only measure in the series known as
the compromise which be repealed, and
that, therefore, it is due to the Sonth that it should
be declared as fnality. Mr.. Toombs, whig Sena-
tor elect from Georgia. is fthe opinion that the ad-
dress Of the seceders from the late Congressional
caucuss, does not go far enough is not strong
enough, and is, therefore, worthless. The Bu-
chanan and Marcy delegates are said to be endea-
vering to effect a coalition.
In the United States Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Wade,
of Ohio, made curious and rambling kind Of a
speech, in opposition to the contemplated additional
compensation to the Collins steamers He based his
argument principally the ground that the required
aid is to facilitate national boat race with Great
Britain, and for that should not be granted.
True, it is boat in which have thus far
been greatly abe adj and it is essential to our ma
tional pride and maritime prosperity that should
maintain the advantage We now possess. But Mr..
Wade wants means for internal improvements, &c.,
An the West. He is not satisfied with the immense
quantities Of land granted by the present Senate for
host of railroad projects OF what will his in
ternal improvements be unless our oceanic arrange
ments keep pace with them! As the means for de-
yelopng internal treasures and productions in
crease, so must our mediums Of safe and speedy
transportation expand The two must GO hand-in-
hand. Mr. w. evidently made very little political
capital although he expected considerable, by cross
questioning Gen. Cass. The latter wished it to be
distinctly understood that he would support every
proper measure for the improvement of all rivers
and harbors. Upon the whole, Mr.. Wade's speech
was rather funny affair throughout, and greatly
tended to relieve the monotony-nearly all his COM
peers having hitherto spoken the other side. Mr.
Bayard, Of Delaware made some sensible and prac-
teal remarks in favor Of the steamers He said that
the fact that their postal revenues did not yet meet
the Expenditures, was no argument against them.
The postal receipts of twelve States in this Union
do not meet their expenses by six thousand dol
lars year. yet it would be unjust and inexpedient
TO cut them off from equal facilities with their sister
States. twill probably not be great while before
the Post-offce department will derive handsome
return for its OUTLAWS in these States, and it must
cessary be the same with regard to these steamers
The appropriation will pass the Senate by hand
some majority
The House Of Representatives yesterday managed
to get the free farm bill through the Commtte Of
the Whole. This measure offers quarter Of a Sec
tion of land to every husband, widow who is the
head Of family. 1t directly carries out the princi
pie Of socialism, as advocated by Greeley, with one
exception, and that is it compels man to honestly
become the head of family, through matrimony,
before he get farm for which the whole peo-
pie have paid. 1T is understood that many impor-
tant amendments will be proposed prior to the final
passage Of the bill. Much time wasted in
deayorng to agree upon recess for a few days, in
order to have the House cleaned and fitted up for
the summer campaign.
The new Mexican Minister has arrived in Wash
ington. We shall now probably soon be able to ,
gather some tangible information concerning the
Tehuantepec affair
1t appears that the Hon. Mr.. Dessaussicre re-
ceiycd the appointment to fill the vacancy in the
United States Senate, cccasoned by the resignation
of Mr. Rhett, of South Carolina. His term will ex-
pire on the 4th Of next March.
Several destructive fires have recently occurred in
different cities, accounts Of which have been fur
nished by telegraph. in Cleveland, Ohio,
tire block of buildings was consumed on Saturday
morning. Property to the value Of $4,000 was
destroyed by the burning of n woollen mill, at Rock
Bottom, Mass, on Sunday. isse -.-.ss
Considerable business of interest to the Metho-
dists was transacted in the Conference at Boston,
yesterday. Bishop Hainn of this city, has ten
dered his resignation, in consequence Of continued
Ill health.
We are beginning to receive returns Of the clee-
tions for delegates to the National Wing Conven-
ton. SO far as known, Scott men have been chosen
in eleven Of the thrty-four Congressional districts
In commercial movements we have to notice
another advance in Cotton and Rice also, from
a falling off in the late crop, advanced ycster.
day, and considerable sales were made. Corn was
active and firm, and Wheat was still Armer while
-four with fair sales, remained unchanged, except
Southern, which was scarce and frmer.
In addition to numerous miscellaneous Geographic
aesratehc, our paper this morning contains reports
Of several Anniversary meetings; the Movements Of
Kossuth in New England the trial and convictono Of
Cant. Rowe, for bank forgcries in this city; Common
Council proceedings, and great amount OF local
and other intelligence. Want Of room accounts for
the non-appearance Of the report OF the City lem
pcrance Alliance. IL will be published tomorrow
The Canada is fully due at Halifax with one weeks
lsssg advises from Europe.