The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-08
Eew York, Tuesday, March 8, 1883.
The News.

those who may hereafter have business to transact
with the different branches of the executive depart
ments. Here it is -
secretary of State ....... William l. Marcy, Of n. Y
Secretary Of the Treasury -. James Guthrie, KY.
secretary Of the Interior. Robert McCleand, Mich.
Secretary Of War......... Jefferson Davis, Miss
Secretary OF the Navy ..... James c. Dobbin N c.
Postmaster General. ...... james Campbell, Penn
Attorney General. ........ Caleb Cushing Mass.
Among other topics of interest furnished by our
Washington correspondents, is the announcement
that of the Southern unonists are little
at the selection of Col Davis for the War Depart
ment-however, when these gentlemen come TO re-
feet upon the contents of General Pierce's inau-
gural they will think better of the matter The
broad national principles therein laid down, and
the fact that their promulgator has been invest
ed with the supreme control of the admins
taton, by the overwhelming voice Of the Anne
rican people, cannot but inspire confidence in
the breast of every true friend of the Union. And by
the way we already hear of the return home OF large
numbers of the free sellers who had gone to the ma
tional capital under the belief that they would be
Invited to partake OF share Of the spells. The in
angural seems to have bghted their prospects.
Secretary Marcy, TOO, it is intimated, has given
them the cold shoulder, and will exert his influence
in and alb out Washington; for as yet it is pretty
well understood, that except the cabinet itself no
foreign or home appointments have been decided
npon-the present incumbents will not probably be
disturbed till June which will close the fiscal year.
By reference to the proceedings in the United
States Senate in executive session yesterday it will
be seen that ex-secretary Clayton offered resolutions
calling for various documents relative to Central
American affairs. Mr.. C. having had ample time to
prepare for the battle We may shortly expect
spirited warfare that subject 1t is to be regretted
that Gen. Cass has been suddenly called home by the
lness of his lady. No matter; there others left
who will be apt to give the exSecretary thorough
kseLhauing before he entirely rids himself of re-
ponsibility for the difficulty engendered by the codi
eli to his treaty with Sir Henry Bulwer.
Over sixty days of the session of the New York
Legislature have already expired, and as yet only
twenty-three laws have been passed. The Canal en-
hrgement and State debt questions were again the
chief topics of discussion yesterday Our legislators
now appear to be somewhat divided in opinion as to
whether the generality of the people the railroads
and banks shall be taxed to defray the expense OF
the completion of the canals From the present as
pect Of affairs it is hardly probable that conclusion
will be arrived at upon these any other important
propositions during this session. This is executive
session day. in the Senate but it is doubtful whether
anything will be done with the Governors nom
nations.
An election was yesterday held in Massachusetts,
1Or delegates to the convention to amend the State
constitution. According to the returns thus far
eeived by telegraph, the democrats and coaltonists
will have a tremendous majority over the wings.
We have Geographic dispatches announcing the
loss of three four schooners together with every
soul ON board Of vessel and portion of the
Of another.
The Collector of Boston is said to have taken
slime by the forelock,' by resigning his post.
In order that our readers may the more fully un-
derstand the peculiar position of affairs in Mexico,
to-day devote few columns Of our journal to the
dissemination Of the latest and most interesting Of
the news from that country together with the details
Of the grant to Col Soo and others Of the right Of
way across the Isthmus Of Tehuantepec. This intel
Ggence will convey to the reader a pretty correct
idea Of bow matters stood at last advices-how they
stand now remains to be ascertained, for the people
Of that unfortunate republic everything by turn,
and nothing long
Cotton to the value of upwards Of eight hundred
thousand dollars was destroyed by fire in New Or
leans last Wednesday, and it is feared that several
negroes persisted in the flames.
Aldermen Smith and Bard declined (though pre-
sent last evening to take any action in the Board of
Aldermen pending the indictments. The former, in
awritten communication, asked to be excused. His
communication received, but he was by unani
nous vote requested to retain his seat. resolution
was adopted and special committee Of five appoint
ed To report on the 10 be taken in relation
10 the grave charges against the Board. siular
proceeding was taken in the Beard Of Assistants but
me pn-por OF the resolution somewhat different
merely directing investigation. Both will he
found in our official report discussion took Mace
as to the adjournment, and hour Of meeting in which
some useful suggestions appear to have been made.
About fifteen Of the gentlemen who were an
pointed at the city reform meeting, on Saturday
evening, to act 80 a committee TO concert measures
for the carrying ont of the resolutions which we're
passed on that OCCASION met yesterday evening, but
the business transacted was merely of preliminary
nature
For the OBLIGATION Of all interested in the subject
of the Broadway railrosi and the bill inteodaced
IN the Legislature 10 stop AL such municipal grants
until general law should be framed, we present our
readers today with report Of the argument Of Dir.
~. u. Field before the Committee Of the House at
Albany, adverse TO the proposed bill We viii 70.
morrow make room for the argument on the other
side, BY Mr.. French. The bill is stlI Ia statu qno
but il is right that the public should undo stand the
merits Of the case and for that purpose W. furnish
them with the reports Of these arguments
An unknown man was found drowned in the
water foot OF Cedar street, yesterday morning Conc,
ner Gamble held inquest. a description OF thsst
!. yeaanee CT the deceased with that O. liz G.s.s.
AN 70 learned AZ the Coroner Office.