The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-25
The News.

New York. Friday, March 40, 1853.
The News.
Judging from the report of the proceedings the
members Of the United States Senate had an ex-
ceedingly merry time yesterday They commenced
business with discussion upon the propriety of au
thorizng the Committee on Indian Affairs to delegate
of their number to proceed, during the of
Congress- to take testimony in regard to the conduct
Of Alexander Ramsey, Governor OF Minnesota and
Indian Agent, who is charged among other things,
with having, through third party paid off the In
dams in paper money, thereby causing them to lose
fifteen per cent. Several Senators, belonging to
both political parties testified to the good character
Of Mr.. Ramsey, and, the subject becoming some
what dry, it was postponed, and an ex-
ecutive session was held. Upon the reopen
ing of the doors, a motion was made 70 ad-
joum over till Monday-and then the fun be-
gan. No quorum could be brought to vote. II
was limited that certain members were busily en-
gagged with the heads OF departments, endeavorng
to advance the interests Of particular frends-some
gentlemen wished to adjourn over in order to give
all equal opportunity of assisting in the dstribu-
ton of the spos-a few were very hungry and loud
y complained of being detained from their dinners
Others, again, were DESTROYS Of getting through with
the work and going home; and the SergeantatA Arms
was ordered to drum up the absentees, but it all
IN vain-a quorum could not be gathered, and the
remnant of the body was per necessity, compelled
to adjourn till to-day. Appearances now indicate
that after Monday next there will not be suf.
fcient number of Senators left in Washington to
transact business although it is understood that the
President is anxious to have them remain during the
whole week. He viii either have to hurry in his
nominations or else wait till next December for con-
nrmatiens.
We elsewhere publish large list of appointments
and combinations, together with much other politi-
cal intelligence, of considerable interest to the gene
raj reader. 1t will be seen that the Hon. John
Sdell, OF Louisiana, has been nominated as Minister
to Central America. This is probably intended as
set-off to the appointment of Hon. John A. Camp
bell, Southern rights man, Judge of the Supreme
Court; but it is thought that Louisiana will hardly
be favored with two important missions, and conse-
qnently, the appointment Of Mr.. sdell may prevent
Senator soule from going to Spain. Our special
correspondent remarks that Secretary Marcy busily
occupied, day and night in endeavoring to mend the
breaches in the ranks of the New Workers. and that
after he succeeds in patching up their difficulties he
will take q survey Of the foreign missions. Well,
softs. A few of each faction will soon be placed
firmly on deck, and the remainder unceremoniousy
pitched overheard, thereby putting an end to their
suspense.
In the State Senate yesterday, Mr. Vanderbilt made
another long speech in favor of his proposed amend
ment to the constitution, in order to provide means
for the completion of the canals. Mr.. McMuray got
the floor, and, at his suggestion, progress was re-
ported, and the subject made the special order
for tomorrow Various bills were read third time
and passed; among them the bill for the consolida-
ton Of the schools of this city. The Assembly also
passed great number of bills, most of which were
of local character. Our legislators evidently
struggling hard to get through the work, but it is
feared they viii labor in vain. The day of adjourn
ment lie drawing near, and they must either drop the
further discussion Of canal projects else leave
large amount Of important business unfinished.
The committee appointed by the late Wing Con-
vention of Rhode Island, to nominate candidates for
State officers have published the ticket agreed upon
which is considered as decidedly strong one, and
% well calculated to harmonic the hitherto con-
icting interests Of the party. At the head OF the
list stands the Hon. VIM. w. Hoppin, for Governor.
The wings Of Pennsylvania yesterday held State
Convention for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for canal officers. The result of their abors will
be found under the telegraphic head.
The Canadian House of Assembly has passed
bill increasing the representation in that body from
eighty -four to one hundred and twenty eight mem
bers.
DR.. Alexander Duncan, formerly member of Con-
gress, died at his residence, in Hamilton county,
Ohio, last Wednesday evening His disease was ap-
poplexy, but his death Is supposed to have been
FASTENED by being run over by wagon. The Doctor
al one time held very prominent position among
the democrats Of the Buckeye State. He acted a
conspicuous part in the lamentable duel between
Nessrs. Cilley and Graves.
From the South we learn that large amount of
property was destroyed in Georgia and Alabama, by
the storm which visited that region Of country last
Thursday week The various streams Of water rose
higher than they had before been for many years;
bridges, walls, and fences we're washed away, the
roads rendered impossible, and planting in the low
lands greatly retarded. This probably accounts for
Che non receipt Of the mails from New Orleans, four
OF which are now due.
The trial OF Spring. for the murder Of the two fe
males in Philadelphia, last evening closed By the
rendering Of verdict Of guilty. During the day the
prisoner exhibited symptoms Of great agitation, and
seemed TO be inwardly npenting of bis atroeious
deeds, but when the decision Of the Jury was an
nounccd the reckless hardiood Of the man was fully
demonstrated. Instead Of being appalled,, he waved
his bat and joined the excited spectator, in their
cheers at The result Of the investigation.
An action for damages against the Vanderbilt line
OF communication between San Francisco and New
York, for ilss representation, and for misery de-