The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-15

paper one day last week, commenting upon the
depravity Of our city government, and the
motives actuating some Of its opponents in
the great reform movement set foot, it
was broadly stated that someone had, on a
certain occasion. actually attempted to bribe
one of our incorruptible Aldermen in his official
capacity. OF course such charge could not
be permitted to 60 unanswered, as silence
would be naturally construed into virtual
admission of the fact. Therefore, in yester-
days issue. the Journal publishes the following
fierce communication from one Of its editors,
showing the war to be of so interesting nature
that We are induced to give both parties the
6eHi better known to the public =
CoNGREss HALL, ALBANY,
Saturday, March IL, 1853. I
The Courier and Enquirer, in its leader Of Thurs
day last, publishes the following.
One paper especially, adrcty working under the
of political neutrality has made it its business to bring
whg officers Of the city government into odum whereas
in truth, four afths of the official mafeasanoe with
easily show what such attacks WORTH by the pubta
ton Of a affidavit in hands, from an Ell Alder
ipcupatng the a@ailant in this case in an attempt
in his official capacity.
demand to know, through the columns Of that
print, whether am the person intended and il 80,
that the alleged affidavit be published. l have been
here since Tuesday last and shall not be present in
New York, except temporarily, for some days. On
my return to the city shall give this matter prompt
attention. GEO. b. BUTLER
Now, then. let US see what the valiant editor
of the Courier will respond to this resolute de-
mand. Will he publish the affidavit alluded to,
with full accurate, and reliable history Of the
whole affair? If he is able to sNbstantiate his
charge, why even the indictments against the
Aldermen will be placed in the shade by this
new and more interesting phase in the move
ments of the day; but if not, then he must cry
peccari make his confession and solicit pardon
at the hands Of the incensed editor of the Jour
nal. Wall street is amazed at the magnitude
Of the impending conflict and it is said that
already immense bets are laid upon the issue.
Stand aside, and let US have fair fight, and no
Sinking.
RAILROAD ROUTE TO THE PAcHIc-REroRr
OF COMMISSIONER BARTLETT.-While Mr.. Bart
lett, the commissioner Of the Mexican boundary
line, was engaged on that important work. he
took the opportunity Of exploring the country in
reference to one Of the three proposed railroad
routes to the Pacific namely, the most southerly
of then,-and he has reported on the subject to
the government. An exploring party has been
sent out there to make minute and accurate
survey but, meantime. Mr.. Bartlett's report,
which is the result of a more rough and hasty
examination, will be read with deep interest.
Information on this subject is eagerly sought
after at the present time. and as erroneous
views are entertained in regard to it by many,
we have procured a copy Of this valuable doc
ument, to which we refer the readers in another
column.
There are three great routes now before the
public by which ii is proposed to construct a
railroad. The first of these is from Missouri
through the wcll-known South Pass of the
Rocky Mountains and thence to San Francisco
This route is very direct, and. doubtless, the
shortest. The second. to cross the Rocky NJ oun-
tains at point west Of Albuquerque; and the
third from point north of and near Ell Paso
del Norte, on the Rio Grande. Each Of these
routes has its advantages and disadvantages, a.
we showed short time ago in an editorial ar.
ticle on the subject. In work of such mag.
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| animation should be made. by experienced engi
neers. Of the several routes mentioned; afte,
| which the government can determine the one
that has the greatest advantages, and act ae
accordingly. Mr.. Bartlett, as we have said
while conducting the boundary commission
across the continent explored the region south
Of the Gila where tits proposed to run one Of the
lines, or that extending west from or near Ell
Paso. This is the route which is particularly
interesting to Texas and which, should it he
adopted, may have ,iss terminus within that
State.
One advantage which would accrue from the
route south Of the CHA and across the nor bern
States of Mexico is. that it would open more
dipact communication with these States than
now exists, and enable US to supply them with
necessaries of life. which are Bow obtained from
other sources This is an important consilera-
tiOn. But we do not advocate any particular
route Let that which is best on the whole be
adopted.
Tnlk on 'ChaRge.
The conversation turned the character Of the news
by the Afres The state and prospects or Abe Eugsh
money marke. considered favorable and il va be-
lieyed that should peace be maintained espe ,lly
between France and England there was nothing in the
future proven. great abundance Of money sd by
.l1e influx Of Australian gold.
Private ettersrcceved by the Africa speak Of large
receipts Of gold expected by early arrivals The ship