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

After the reception Of large number of petitions,
miscellaneous business the United States Senate
yesterday took up Mr.. OWNS Pacific Railroad Bill.
Mr.. Rusk Immediately offered substitute for the
whole measure. and Mr.. Brodhead gave notice of his
intention TO DO the The further consideration
OF the subject was then postponed and the body pro
ceeded to the consideration Of the resolutions report
ed last August by the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons relative to the Mexican grant Of the right of
way across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. A lengthy
debate ensued the result of which our special
correspondent intimates will be the abrogation
ON our part, of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidal
go, in which we stipulated to protect the Mexicans
from Indian depredations the frontier. 1t is true
that the resolutions Of the Foreign Committee are of
somewhat warlke tenor; but then declaration Of
hostility against Mexico in her present enfeebled
and distracted condition, is considered out Of the
question. 1t is pretty generally conceded that about
the only way in which we can practically make her
feel our resentment for her perldous violation Of
treaty stipulations, viii be to annul all existing
treaties with her. 1t would be rather severe to re-
move the barriers which now prevent the Indians
from rayaging great portion Of her territory, but
then her legislators should learn to respect their
contracts.
The morning hour was consumed in the House of
Representatives in discussing the Senate bill reIa-
tive to the coinage of the United States. BY the
way, the New York Chamber of Commerce had the
same subject under consideration Yesterday as win
be seen by the interesting report elsewhere. The
House passed the bill concerning bail in civil cases
in the District Of Columbia, after which the body
went into Committee Of the Whole, nominally the
zed debate ensued, to whether the national armo
res should be under the superintendent of civil or
military officers. During the discussion three or
four gentlemen managed to kill time by making elo-
quent speeches upon the subject of tobacco chewing
segar smoking, &C., to the great apparent edcation
o. their auditors.
Our special Washington correspondent writes that
the Senate viii be certain te reject the treaty for the
settlement Of the Canadian reciprocity and fishery
questions, which the Secretary OF State and the
British Minister have so long been engaged in per-
fectng. Should Senator Pearce continue i'll, it is
understood that some other gentleman win, to-
wards the close of the week, cali up the bin for the
payment Of the Texas creditors. This will be good
news to the bondholders.'
From Albany we learn that the trial Of William l..
Salmon, indicted for being concerned in the Jerry
rescue is slowly progressing in the United States
Circuit Court. The evidence in this case being very
similar to that elected last week the trial Of Reed
we do not consider it worth the room that it would
occupy in our columns. If what is stated by our
correspondent be correct, it is somewhat doubtful
whether the jury viii agree in Salmon's case.
Two hours were spent by our State Senate yester-
day, in debating the Pacific Railroad and Savings
Banks bills, after which an adjournment was moved
and carried By this man0uyre, the wings, in con-
nection with four democrats succeeded in frustrating
the intention Of majority Of the latter party to go
into executive session. for the purpose Of confirming
the Governors appointments This movement will
keep anxious cxpectants out of their Offices for
another week, if not longer. Quite lively contro-
yersy occurred in the Assembly, with regard to the
bill for the incorporation OF the Peoples Ferry Com
pany between this city and Williamsburg. A joint
resolution was offered respecting certain runners
against Mr.. Fitzhugh the wing Canal Commissioner.
II is whispered that Mr.. +. is deeply interested in
some kinds of canal property, in direct violation of
the law by which he holds his office. The resolution
viii very likely give rise to an investigation, which
may result in some very peculiar disclosures.
Our telegraphic columns contain various accounts
OF fatal ARRAYS destructive fires, maritime disasters,
political items &c. to which it IS unnecessary to
more particularly refer.
Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held at the
Exchange to endorse the action Of the State Senate
m the case Of the Broadway railroad. II win be seen
by reference to the proceedings, that the meeting
was not very successful not because the people are
not opposed to the Broadway railroad, but because
they do not Ike the principle of interference the
part Of the Legislature in our local affairs. There
was one remarkable feature in the meeting and that
was that while It opposed to the destru ston Of
oar great thoroughfare IL in favor Of city railroads
in other streets. The Legislature at Albany, how
ever, threaten to take away the power Of making
railroad in any street. without their permission.
There's the RIB.
The Almshouse Governors met last evening, and
very laudable desire for economic reform was ex
bibted by the members. All contracts for sums eX-
ceeding $3.50 were ordered to be advertised for cx
tensively, and to effect this they were diI to be
inserted in the HERALD. The District attorney
submitted a suggestion Of Governor Seynour's, TO
the effect that arrangements be made for the execu-
lion Of convcts at the pcnitontary instead OF in the
city prison. Governor Mclaughlin moved that the
Board seek for reconstruction of It's constitution,
so ~ that the Mayor Of the city should be- ,r ocio
member and President. Tho consideration OF the
question was postponed for . week.
A woman, named Anne Quinn, diclsuddenly * an
carly hour yesterday morning in the house. 10.
$50 Mott street The medical witness proved that
post morfem examination revealed traces Of corro
sive poison in the stomach but The jury lid not dud
under what circumstances II was taken
Owing 70 the crowded state Of our columns we are
obliged to omit notices of the performances at the
various theatres and other places Of amusement Lac