The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-28


Our columns this morning contain large amount
Of unusually interesting matter both to the politician
and the general reader While one of our Washing
ton correspondents asserts upon reliable authority
that the cabinet fixed fact" as published in our
columns some three days ago, another takes the
names and re-arranges them according to the latest
rumors. This is becoming rather stale and IN
profitable subect-however, as it occupies but little
space, we may as well keep the reader posted
up with regard to all that ia going on. As was
to be expected, the supposed arrangements Of
General Pierce have given great dissatisfaction to a
few disappointed parties il is impossible for him
TO please all; and if large number Of the horde
Of hungry ofice-seekers now in Washington do not
return home lighter in purse, and much wiser, than
they now are it will he wonderful In the meantime,
the General keeps his own counsel goes to church,
dimes with the multitude at his hotel and otherwise
enjoys himself as well as circumstances will permit
In connection with other political matters we to-day
give the names Of some Of the numerous expectants
Of the different fat Offices that are to be fled-and
also lists of the members elect of the next Congress
The great event in Washington yesterday seems
TO have been the marriage of the rich and accom-
ptshed widow Of Gen. Ashley, of Missouri to Attor-
ney General Crittenden. The nuptial ceremonies were
attended by the President elect, President Fillmore,
many members of the present well as prospective
cabinets and great number of other distinguished
percentages.
We elsewhere publish the report Of the Secre-
tary Of the Navy, relative to the proposed esta-
blishment Of line of six steamers to ply between
San Francisco, China, the Sandwich Islands,
&C., accompanied by copy of the rejected amend
ment to the Navy bin for the construction of said
vessels upon the caloric principle. Our special cor
respondent writes that Capt. Ericssons ship s gain
ing friends every day, and that instead Of going to
church yesterday, several Congressman went on
board and inspected her machinery. 1t is now
thought that the amendment, as well some others
of equal Importance will be adopted by the Senate,
and eventually concurred in by the House.
Short speeches will probably be the order Of the
day for the balance Of this session of Congress Only
three days are left in which to finish up the work.
The steamer United States arrived at this port
from Aspinwall shortly before three o'clock this
morning. We give elsewhere q brief synopsis Of
the news she brings from the Pacific.
By way Of Baltimore we have some very interest
ing items from the South, including the outlines Of
the Sloo treaty with Mexico by which will be seen
that the Colonel stipulates TO complete plank road
across the Isthmus within three years and railroad
within fonr years thereafter From Texas we are
sory to learn that the Indians continue their depre
dations with IMMUNITY.
Recent advices from Halifax n. g.. announce that
the railroad bill has bean defeated in the Legislature
The New Brunswick Legislature was opened on the
oath and an address to the Qseen, deprecating the
making of any treaty on the fishery question in
which Nova Scotia shall not be party was unani-
al <aJ T'lo nav 90 pr,p oh
in his address expresses his conviction that no ALI
ance will be entered into by Her Majesty concerning
the fisheries, which viii not give ample satisfaction
10 the colony over which he presides
From Baltimore we learn that the mechanics vbs
recently struck for higher wages like their employers
still hold out The demands of others, who have
since asked for extra compensation, were Immediately
complied with. By way Of winding up the stirring
events of the week. in that city the frcmen are re-
ported to have had terrible fight Saturday night
Yesterday evening the Rev. Dr. Hatfield preached
very powerful sermon, at the Ridge street Presby.
terrain Church on the subject Of the modern dance
report of which appears in another column.
In this days impression we continue the pubIica.
zion Of our report of the speech Of exChief Justice
Jones, on behalf Of the grantees Of the Broadway
Railroad, and expect to publish the conclusion Of it
tomorrow.
The annexed is a summary Of the contents Of our
inside pages The Presentment OF the Grand Jury
and Indictment OF two Aldermen, which we have
deemed of sufficient importance to repubsh from
yesterdays paper; Meeting Of the Friends Of the
New York University; Lecture Of Rev. Theodore
Parker on 1.-THE False and True Idea of Gentle
mars" Commercial and Financial Intelligence; the
rvirsaou ship at Washington Late News from
Texas; Cost of destroying two gallons Of liquor in
mode Islasd; Theatrical and Musical Ahain; nu-
nerous paragraphs; Advertisements, &c.