The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-03

Cur Washington Correspondence.


Jndge Perkins AGai,-Me Ame,de HonoraJle--Who Is
Wiuiam Marks Of New Yoyki-LoaS; out for S,tch mt
posters IN his La,itude-Coatinued Opposition 10 he
Court Of Claims--Erpec,ed Return Of Mr.. King.
notice the arrival again this city Of the Hon. Judge
Perkins, of Louisiana. few days since | gave you
of interview between this distinguished
gentleman and the Secretary Of State which it was said
did him great injustice Being unwilling 10 wrong,
knowingly any individual, have taken the pains to in
vestiga,e The NATTER and inquire into the facts from
those who alone could know them, and am satisfied
that his visit to Mr.. Marcy was mere ceremonial CALI
no way connected with public matters In justice to
Judge Terkins hasten to make this dmende honorable,
and to say that his presence here is connected
with the unfinished business of his constitu-
ents before the General Land Office. Judge Perkins s
genem1n Of large private fortune, and am satisfied
neither seeks will accept any Office and IN saying
this feel bound TO add that during the late Congress he
proved himself most faithful legislator, end possessed
the fullest confidence Of the administration
see an article in the Herald of Saturday last taken
from The London Tm Noticing s Wca ana asscy
York. though this business gentleman holds forth os-
tcnsbly in your city, II is believed that he inlabts
II these suspicious be true 10 will soon be ascer
tanned, sharp look out is being kept his
against such swindlers and that Of the police to detect
and expose them possible Mr.. William Marks whatev.
his alias may be- had better be cautious 10 fur
Their issue of his 81 circulars Are there not more William
Marks than one
Tie war upon the Court Of Claims to be kept up
by the Attorney General fears lest of his very
learned opinions may have to undergo review before
that court. He hasaiey given opinion that lec sons
BY me President or proper heads q depa 5 OF any
lsion by any other authority in the United states,
provided the law confdcs the matter to the discretion of
the Executive.
Mr.. King, the assistant Postmas tcr General, who
ably presdes over the appointment office, is now absent
by the Goth september next Mr.. X has worked his way
fro humble position in The Post Ofice department TO
the responsible ono he now holds. such instances OF re
ward TO meiitorious officers should be multiplied under
system Of government Its influence is highly benc
fetal TO the public service. J..
WASHINGTON, Aug 81, 1856.
he Pocifc Rouood Alproqriation--Hoo Esiend.d By
Socre.d,y Daris-7hs Character IF His Report--hs Fal,n
as Histwy-Nsae System Of Marine S,gHaI-T;i, Of
Mr.. Rogers 10 Eyopc-A Cairgysol cade tost.al1a.ei-
71e Telegraph Explained.
When the bill making appropriations for survey Of
the several contemplated Pacific railroad routes
under consideration by the last Congress- much Of tho
powerful opposition with which II met based upon
the idea that the appropriation too small TO accom-
ph any good and TOO large TO be foolishy squandered
yet with this meagre appropriation placed at his dis
posal, Jc Davis Secretary Of War, has made scientific
ozporaton In three grand divisions Of the whole of the
vast regions lying between the Mississippi and the Pacific
slore: and his report thereon furnishes to the
country minute and authentic descriptive history
Invaluable Of itseE and, independent Of all railroad
priaon expended. Much Of the country surveyed has
been heretofore unknown Wilderness and tracked only
by the Indian and the buffalo. The report OF Secretary
Davis spreads out before this wilderness like map,
aud iamiatzos US with every part and parcel Of it. and
with al the beautiful scenery and natural advantage Of
the country all the appropriations made by Congress
he expended under tic supervision of public officers
were made to tell as well upon the public interests
has this appropriation for the phcae Railroad the
Try would lie much better OH and there would lie less
Of complaint among tho people who have to fur.
nish the money.
should Secretary Davis lsnve no other bo.
bind him to mark the able in which he has pre-
sided over of the executive departments Of the
try, the manner in which he has executed tho trust
committed 10 him by the Pacific Railroad bill will, Of
itself mmortal,zc his administration and cptio him
the nasitude Of the nation
ltarn with pleasure that Mr.. Henry J. Rogers the
distinguished inventor of the system Of marine signals
a. at present employed in merchant and naval ser
vice, j. about 10 yisit Europe with the view Of intro
dndne perfect ystem Of international marinc signals,
or OF 80 mbning those now in use In the European SER
vice viii his iat the merits Of each may be
bodied W one universal code.
The advantages be de,yed from this highly impor.
ant unct to commerce seem 10 he hut little ppicci-
az dNecouse not understood; yet through tho abors
aud practical knowledge OF Mr.. Rogers ii has been
dpeel 10 simplicity adapted to the comprehension OF
tho most primitive intelligence. II l. nothing
les thon system of tclegraphng by which vessels at
sen communicate with each other Mt distance, ana
rnal G lnovn their wants and necessities.
This Is done hy means Of flags painted IN diherentwyt
with stripes lateral longitudinal and ob1ue, ana rar
Nc. IN ten different manners; these distinction, o'nR
M sircd as 10 he visible and Ineligible In all ro'bo
nos iiions whether living or dropping. Each nag rpe
sents unii and ponds 10 question ~ ~ 49,.
tie cniaogrc. These ten tass tdsy ie h.de !, 49,
NY number, aud OF course any querc 9d Una, '
tv p,ofsr understanding among the uineren'
cai nations perfectly universal system "'S We 's'O
u II earnestly 10 he hoped that this system may ~
In ,oeda,ey adopted board Of all our national veca
" - i,,,e,t due 10 tho iaborinR research and patient
m ths nletitorious American citizen who
I'd lie idea ofis usefulness there can be no doubt
~ one e,pyersant with The frequent necessities which
on the broad for communicating with pass
I've vessel when tic waves are 700 bosioFuua 10 send
hat aud the wind too high 20 allow q haing from
xess.l TO another win Ell acknowledge - urgent
necessity ard IL demand upon the attention 0ar 60
The good wishes q the community a-ehIar4.
ny Ar. Rserq on - errerd q cntoTrie and mercy.