The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-07
The News.

New York, Thursday, April 2, 1853.
The News.
resolution, proposing to throw open the doors
On all executive sessions, except upon such nomna-
tons and treaties absolutely require sccresy gave
rise to very interesting debate in the United States
Senate yesterday. Messrs. Chase, Sumner, and
Borland favored the measure, and Messrs. Hunter,
Butler and Phelps, opposed it. The subject not
disposed of prior to adjournment. The President
was authorized to investigate the charges of mis-
conduct against Governor Ramsey, of Minnesota,
while in the discharge of his duties as Superin-
tendent of Indian Affairs. The Secretary Of the
Senate was entrusted with the distribution among
navigators of Rnggolds chart of the coast of Cali
Iornia The President was requested to furnish such
official information as b: may have received res
pecting the recent proceedings of Captain Hons,
Of the Cyane, at San JUAN The consideration of Mr..
Badgers proposition, to pay the National InteAi-
gencer for publishing the full debates and proceed
ings Of the Senate, was postponed till the COM
mencement of the next Congress.
On reference to our special despatch from Wash
ington, it will be seen that an unusual number of
nominations were yesterday confirmed by the Sc
nate. Among them were several fat consulships,
collectorships, &c. Our correspondent writes that
compromise was effected between the claims of the
Unionists and Southern Rights men in Louisiana,
and the consequence is that ex-senator Downs, the
leader Of the former party, has been selected as Col
lector Of New Orleans. II is understood that the
nominations for foreign missions are to be sent in
to-day. Mr. Soule, it is still thought, will go to Spain,
notwithstanding the appointment Of Mr., Slidell as
Minister to Central America. Gen. Dix accepts the
post Of sub. Treasurer in this city
rumor is afoat in Washington of contem-
plated change in the cabinet. Messrs. Dobbin and
Cushing are to swap places-else the latter gentle
man will be sent abroad. Major Stevens, just ap-
pointed Governor Of the new Territory Of Washing
ton is said to be organizing efficient corps for the
survey Of the northern route for railroad to the
Pacific. Preparations are also making FOR the sur
vey of two three other routes that not only the
best best line for the road, but much valuable in
formation, is likely to be gained by the act Of Con.
gress authorizing the explorations.
Another spirited debate took place in the State
Senate yesterday, upon the question of the final pas
sage Of the amendments to the constitution, in which
Nessrs. Cornell, Jones land Cooley were the chief
speakers. The votes upon the different propositions
advanced by the barnburners show that Messrs Coo
ley and Vanderbilt were largely in the majority. The
the prospect was that the amendments would pass
before they adjourned. Various matters of minor
importance were disposed Of in the early part Of the
day, and the memorial of the New York Chamber of
Commerce relative to the completion Of the canals,
was appropriately referred.
In the Assembly, Mr. Loomis introduced bill,
which we publish in full, to punish any person who
shall hereafter attempt TO bride public officer and
especially members Of the Legislature. Should
this proposition become law, it will, IN a
great measure, have the effect Of doing away
with all lobbying. Still another proposition to
amend the constitution, and thereby provide for
the completion Of the public works, was brought in
by Mr.. West, as will be by the regular report.
Various bills passed, among them those for the
division Of the Nineteenth ward of this city and the
amendment of the charter Of Brooklyn. resolution
to adjourn next Wednesday was laid on the table.
During the afternoon the joint resolution for the
appointment Of a committee to examine the Trea-
surers accounts was adopted and the bill appropri
ating FIVE thousand dollars to the New York Fmemens
widows and Orphans Fund was referred, to report
complete.
A meeting Of these friendly to the erection of
monument to Henry Clay was held in the hall Of
the Assembly at Albany, last evening Letters were
read from, and speeches made by, several distin-
guished gentlemen, and resolutions TO raise the
necessary funds were adopted.
The democrats are believed to have made clean
sweep in Rhode Isand-having elected their candi-
dates for Governor and Congressman, and secured
majorities in both branches of the Legislature.
Nearly twothirds Of the newly elected members Of
the popular branch of the Connecticut Legislature
are in favor of the Maine Liquor law; however it is
supposed that the Senate will be able to Illustrate
any attempt the former body may make to enact
uch stringent measure. The democrats have over
wheming majorities in both houses
Some three hundred believers in spiritual mani
sestations among them several reverend gentle
men, yesterday assembled in convention at Spring
field, Mass. The Rev. Mr.. Finney, of Ohio is re.
ported to have entertained those present with long
trines Of infdelity Andre Jackson Davis miss
ing, but is expected to be on hand to-day.
A despatch from Quebec states that Parliament
has been pettioned, by responsible party, for
charter to work the newly discovered gold mines in
Canada East.
Rev. Mr.. Baker has resigned the pastoral charge
of ST. Lubes Episcopal Church Baltimore, and Join.
ed the Roman Catholics.
The United States steamer saranac reported
ashore on Sunday, has arrived at Savannah and viii
80 into the dry dock.
Those having friends on board the steamship
Union. which left Aspnwa for this port on the 18th
III, viii te gratifed 70 bear of her safety. The FL