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New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
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KANSAS IN CONGRESS.
Correspondence ofThe N. Y. Tribune.

| Editorial Correspondence OF The NJ Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Monday, March II, 1856.
In the Senate to-day vetOes OF all River and
Harbor bills which may pass were foreshadowed
by Mr.. Iverson Of Ca, who desired the Savannah
Harbor bill TO be so shaped as to evade the com.
mon lot. Mr.. Butler Of s. c. rather hurried Gen.
Cas- on bis consistency with respect to rivers and
harbors.
In the House the Kansas debate was continued
by Mr.. Galloway of Ohio, Mr. Robinson of Pa.
and Mr.. Simmons of n Y, for Freedom; and BY
Mr.. Walk Of n. Y, Mr.. Richardson Of ILL.,. and
Mr.. MilsOn of Virginia for Slavery
Mr.. Galloway opened the day with great Free
State speech. 1t was lofty in spirit and crammed
with telling facts; among others be cited recent
speech Of Gen. Hughes of Missouri at Border
Ruffian meeting in Platte City, when the General
stated that matters had been managed badly and
that he would never 60 over to Kansas to vote
again. Yet Mr.. Smith Of Virginia after this, while
Mr.. Simmons was speaking, denied that MssOrians
had voted in Kansas yet he fSmith) refuses to
have an investigation.
Mr.. Robinson made forcble argument for
thorough scrutiny.
Mr.. Walk went the whole hog against investiga-
ton and for the Border Rufians.
Messrs Richardson and Mllson ditto of course.
Mr.. Millson movedto lay the whole subject on the
table, but withdrew it at the request of Mr. Smith
of Va, who has the floor for tomorrow morning.
Had Mr.. Millson pressed his motion fear the re-
suit would have been disastrOus as so many of our
side had, as usual gone away to an early dinner,
leaving business to take its chance. Whoever goes
off before adjournment should lose his days pay.
Humphrey Marshall once moved the previous ques-
ton but gave way Mr. Dunn's proposition has
been got in as an amendment TO the substitute and
is quite likely to be finally adopted, but it may be
beaten first.
1t is probable that the Previous Question will be
ordered tomorrow, but the decisive vote may or
may not be taken before next day. Our side is
still deplorably weakened by absences. II. G..
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
HOI-SE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. GALLOWAY advocated the resolution to allow
the Committee Elections send for persons and pa
pers in the Kansas contested election He said
the country demands full investigation III order TO
pose the rascaty by which the will of the people of the
Territory thwarted. While defending Gov
Reeder he said that Gov. Shannon bad been buried
above ground by the people Of Ohio, but that the
President had put out his anengro1 and golden-barb
in Belmont CesDty, fshed him out, breathed into him
ife and sent him to govt the people of Kansas
Mr.. GALLOWAY cOntended that the organic law
of the Territory had been violated and its legislation
throughout founded on fraud
Mr.. Walk seid the Committee Elections asked
the extraordinary power Of sending for persons and
papers no other testimony than the memorial of
MIR. Reeder, there being no evidence in any manner
sanctioning his position. 1t is M Reeder pleading in
his own behalf, telling the dolefu tale Of Mr.. Whit
fields OfeIses and bis own justification. Mr.. Whitfield
elected at the time appointed by law, but Mr.
Reeder, in violation Of all law, elected at pre-
tended election and now claims his seat. Mr. Walk
special guardians of Freedom, and who have sent out
their agony in speeches destitute of argument
they deficient of foundation. Ii was Dir. Reeder
himself who had planted the seeds of discord, anar
chy and confusion in Kansas.
Mr. ROBINSON spoke in favor of the resolution,
arguing that Mr.. Reeder was not estopped from fur
ther proceedings.
Mr. RICHARDSON insisted on the legality of the
acts of the Kansas Legislature, and .he validity of Mr..
Whitfeld's election.
Mr.. MILLSON saw necessity for continuing the
discussion, which has lost interest.
Mr. SIMMONS said Mr.. Reeder was not contest
ant, in legal sense but remonstrant for the people
of Kansas against Mr. Whitfeld's right to the seat.
lie contendcd that the House inquire whether the
organic law OF Kansas has been violated and whether
proper elections held under the Nebraska ansas
act, Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
Special Dspatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune

WASHINGTON March 16, 1856.
The Kansas debate will continue for several
days. Messrs. Galloway Howard, Kelsey, Bur-
lingsme, Ohio Campbell, Granger and Watson are
yet to be heard. Douglas is openly announced as
a candidate in the Presidential election, and he
says himself that his name will be before the Ciu-
cinnati Convention. Fremont is not a Catholic as
reported, but is of Huguenot descent, and was
long since confirmed as member of the Episcopal
Church. Letters favoring bis nomination are flow
ing in from all quarters. His friends urge four
points in his favor: he is new man, fresh from the
people bis past life shows him to be possessed of
backbone; he is opposed to Slavery aggression and
is in favor of Free Territories and he favors the
Pacific Railroad. Banks declines the nomination.
Seward is earnestly advocated by many persons,
but it is doubtful whether he will accept. Mclean,
Chase, Hale and WilmOt all have warm friends
and supporters. But the motto with every one is'
"success to principles rather than men,
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
NEW-YORK LEGISLATURE.
From Cur Own Reporters.
SENATE..ALBANY, March Il.
rHE HARBoR or NEWBORN.

THE HARBOR or SEW-fORk.
The Committee on Commerce this morning sub.
mittod report relative TO the harbor of the city, and
in connection Herewith recommended the passage OF
the (, lowing bill:
SECTION l. The Commissioners sproirted under an st en-
titled An Act for the Appointment Of Commission iof IRE
"Preservaon Of the Hsrbor Of Newlork from Enerosoa
rep;s and 10 prevent DISTINCTIONS 10 the Nssf
on suitable mans the bukhesd line OF line Of solid hne aad
also the exterior ierhesd lines which thAy have recon
nended to legislature for adoption commencing on tse
esseIly shore OF the Hndson River Hammond street II g
CITY 0f NewYoTk ard running them ouhery 70 and sfoen9
tie Battery the East River. thence along the New fctA
shore Of the East River the Icrheast Of the bI
head street In said river and also the fA
,n shoie Newtown Greek 70 the upper pier at Fuioh
Ferry. -.
SIC Tie said buikhesd line line Of solii fug, from
Htnu end around the Battery aud thence ons
the shore OF East River Fourteenth street the Ne"
Yo-k side and the Navy Yard 10 the pier al tu
Ferry on Brocky shore sh conform nearly a' my
he 10 the lines existing established BY law. .
Creek OF the Brookyn shore shall b. 80 feet nsi oi ne
Yterio lire mention from Bushwiok Creek Wsllaoo9
80 et inside the aic exterior line and sol in front oi He
coh scck 3f feet inside Of the said exterior hLe-
STc Makes the duty of the Commissioner 70 deerhe
,he width o wharf bukhesd that be erected on
.is exterior line and down interior bukhead line Dc
Seventeenth aud Thirty eiGhth STREETS that the one
dssrrted in their msp shall be keIt decks and wet
d 10 lay cot Iers heein fo the accommodation OF Ve.s
lr their and and make such srrangee
a. be ,,d Con may deem exredel for the eon'e
niept loadii Z and dischsrsine OF esrgoes 49,, ~,
SIC Al tie sss sbsys mentioned shall bs lad AWE -
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
HEH-YoRK horticultural SOCIETY

A conversational meeting of the horticultural So
oiety was held last evening at Clinton Hall.
An Essay was read by WV. ii. Wilcox on Land
seepe Gardeping and Public Parks After some refer
ence TO the elementary principles of Gardening with
Illustrations he touched upon Architecture, and also
threw out some hints as to the arrangement of country
places by which their attractiveness is materially H.
creased. The placing of houses, as Is the case by
many In uuiavorabe localities together with tle sur
roundings was a theme for some sarcastic remarks
As to the new Manhattan Park which New Workers
eventually have he advocated taking tue ground
in It's natural state and let remain far as practica
BE, true TO nature and presenting rustic appear
ance and concluding with some hints as to It's enOe
lshment
The Society distributed aquantity of Russian seeds
aesr which they adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

ALBANY, Monday, March II, 1856.
The Broadway RAILROAD bill was again before the
Assembly Committee on the subject tonight. Mr..
Henry Hilton for the owners of property on Broad
way stated on the meeting of the Committee that
Meses. ID. II. Haight, A. T. Stewart, Horace Waldo,
and other owners desired to be heard in person, and
incurred If the Committee would give them the privi
leee to appear to morrow evening If Mr. Field replied
tonight for the grantees. Mr.. Field objected to reply
until all the opposition had closed After some dis
Cussion, the Committee agreed that the property
owners should be allowed TO appear tomorrow and
have till o'clock to close their arguments-after
which Mr.. Field is to reply.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18

IN the Senate with regard to the construction Of that
'vs,y' I'll gentlemen had agreed in repudiating as
utterly unwonsy their regard the new construction
given by the Brtish Government, namely that it was
only 10 nave prospective operation thus leaving Great
Brlisn IN undisurbed Possession Of that country aud
al the rights she had prior TO 1880 while il debarred
the United States from any right or possession
whatsoever. Such construction was an after
tnought and an attempt 10 evade treaty obligations.
lie alluded TO the great importarc Of an interOceanic
canal He had looked at the reports of explorations
Tor the Pacific Railroad, and while he sorry to die
pei an Illusion 50 pleasant be believed railroad TO
the facitc will be built for many years 10 come IL
such road should be made il would not give the IA
citits which desire and which should obtain by
apasaee through the Isthmus. Unless this country
be bleseed more than any other, we shall before this
road could be built be involved in a with of
the greatest powers of the earth He approved the
whole conduct Of the Administration relative to the
difficulties with England, and highly euogiZed the
State papers Of Messrs. Marcy and Buchanan. He
also gratifed at the energy with which the Admin
istraton had put down fllibuserng schemes, and he
denounced Mr. Walker as a ruffan, buccaneer and
pirate. He was partisan of the President, but
when foreign relation are conducted with signal
ability he waa willing to give the Administration due
creCit.
Mr.. CLAYTON having alluded 10 Walkers seiz-
ure of the vessels of the Transit Company
Mr.. SEWARD inquired whether that Company had
not connived at Walkers proceedings in Central
Mr.. CLAYTON had seen such statement, but did
not know whether it true or not; if it true,
though, evenhanded justice was likely to restore the
poisoned chalice to their own lip,.
Mr., WELLER gave notice that he should have
something TO ray for he differed very widely from the
Senator from Delaware relative to the character of
Mr. Walker.
The Senate considered and passed bills for the i'm
provemept of the ST. Clair and St. Mary Rivers in
Michigan; for the removal Of ob-tructions at the
mouth of the Mississippi and for the improvement of
the barbor of San Diego, California. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
< X XIVTH CONG K ESS
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE W.su1,rrnr

SENATE. .... .WAsHIyGToS, March II, 1856
NJ DOUGLAS from the Committee on Territories,
reported bill authorizing the people of Kansas TO
form Constitution and State Government, prepara-
tory to her admission into the Union, when she shall
have a requisite population.
Mr. CLAYTON spoke in relation to the construction
Of the Cayton-Bulwer Treaty and Central American
affairs generally. He gratifod at the extraordi-
nary degree Of upalimty shown dng the discussions
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18

WIsTER N MrssoURI.-A letter nom |na'i.s'0h'
Mississippi County, Missouri, says the ground frozen
,here seventeen inches deem This IS nearly opposite
the mouth Of the Ohio. The thermometer mas oeen
lco below zero ,bi. Winter. Stock and game have
suffered even to starvation during the long eoh,lhu
arce Of snow and frozen ground. Deer, VIA turkey
and quails, ceme into the farm-!ards io' i'Va' Il
feared that the fruit trees axe killed.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
MARINE DISASTER,

BosTOH, Monday, March y, ls56.
The ship Potomac, Capt Sweeney, from New-ferk
for Australia sprung aeak, and was abandoned at sea,
jan 18th in lat deg. min. SOUTH long. 80 deg. west
The captain and eleven men reached the coast OF Bre-
zi five days otter; the mate and five men took boa
and Lave not since been heard of.
Two thousand barrels of oil on board the Shooting
Star were to be shipped in the Minnesota, to sail for
New.York on the lst of March.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.

CINcINNATI, Monday, March II, le55.
The larG-oil store and cande-factory of ~ g. Ropes
g. Co., in this city, was entirely destroyed by fire. at
an early hour yesterday morning. The estimated loss
il ESQ 600 Insurance $50, 50O in Eastern Offices.
At the same hour fire occurred in COvingtoE, n.y..
destroying the plaDng-mil of Lindsay. Smith Il
Mayor Loss s25 900. No insurance. The fire, 1t Is
suprosed was caused by an iIc' ndiary
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
[By Telegraph

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March l7-lO p. m.
Parties have been engaged all day in dragging the
- Fifteen bodies were recovered to-day making
twenty in all About thirty persons are still missing
TIE Coroner's investigation has not yet been con-
Guided. , -. \,
TIE names Of those recovered to-day are james d.
Ws.er wa, , Nixon. Frederick Altemus, Mrs. Shade
1ai wbtcu and Emery p Riley, Morris Bailey, James
a. Kenpard, Jacob Campbell, james Wilson and
Uenrv JohusCn lcOlored.l
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
MURDER IN MADISON COUNTY.

CTICA, MOlOdy, WdIVH ~ 4ofU'
farmer named Buck was murdered at his residence
near Monsvie, Madison County, on Friday night
last. His body was found Saturday morning, hor-
ribly mangled, with a bloody ak near by. man who
worked for deceased and who had had some difficulty
with him, has been arrested on suspicion.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

BALTIMC RE-, Monday, Mnrch II, Is56.
The Virginia Legislature adjourned on Saturday
The Uouse refused to extend the session. The bank
bill recurring banks not to issue notes except to be
red, enable at par in specie, was passed.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.

CINCISNATI, Monday, March II, Ie?o.
The boiler # steam saw mill in Oakdale, lndiaha,
e.nlodcd on Friday last, killing four persons and
wdunding three Others; names not known. Inc
building was shattered to pieces.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
ASSEMBLY.
The SPEAKER announced the follow

EAh
Committee under Mr.. Northup's resolution, moving
ON investigation into the in which the Central
Railroad Consolidation was erected: Messrs N0rthup,
w. 5. Smith, Prendergast, Hoyle and Matteson.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
By Mr. MATTICE-For the relief Of members OF
The First Regiment Of Volunteers who served in Mexico.
AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEWBORN.
Mr. DEVENING, from the Medical Committee,
reported a bill 10 amend the Charter of the City of
New-York which provides for reorganization of the
Health Department of the City.
The bill was noticed in THE TRIBUNE some time
since 1t abolshes the title OF City insPect0r ana
substitutes that Of superintendent of Public Health,
with deputies, instead of wsrdens, all of whom shall
be regularly educated physicians, admitted to the
praet c..
The TROUBLE IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
The Attorney General, in reply to resolution OF the
House, requesting him 10 report whether any decision
has been rendered in the case of the People on the
relation Of Henry T.. Davies against Edward Z.
Cowles what execution of such Judgment has been
had; if one the cause why the same has not been
executed so far az is within his kno Wedge, states that
tie Judgment of the Court of Appeals has been rem
dered: that Edward L. Cowes Is not justice OF the
supreme Court of the Fir-t Judicial District but that
Uerly f. Davies is such Justice, aud Is Of right enti-
tied 10 discharge its duties.
That in pursuance Of such judgment said Dawes
Las taken the oath of Office. and entered upon its
duties and is row endeavOring TO discharge the san,
but be is not recognized such Justice by TWO Oh MS
associates in Office upon the bench at General Iern 10
wit: the Hon James Roosevelt and the Hon. Thomas
w Cleike and his orders are vacated by these AsSo-
cates. On the contrary Charles A. Peabody Is recog
nzed as such Associate Justice
Tie powers Of the Attorney General IN his Judg-
ment are exhausted and if Justices OF inferior courts
will rot regard the decisions Of the highest tribunal IN
reference to the title Of their Associates 1t - Tor the
Legislature to apply such remedy as IN theI Judgment
is suited TO the cal,
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
ACCIDENT ON THE PHILADELPHIA AND
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE, Monday, March n, leo6'
Tie II O'Clock a. m. train for Philadelphia to-day,
ran over two cows near Maynolis shattering two
passenger cars and throwing the train off the track
No one was injured. The down Express train was
det aimed till o'clock.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18

citizen. of Cincinnati. died in that city the I'm
irst in the 72d year Of his oge. In 1917 Mr. u. be-
came one Of the propretors Of The CiaeisHdl, oer
-ste and lis editor. Subsequently he held the oee"
Mayor Of tbe city for twelve successive years
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
THE HARLEM RIVER.
Mr. FERDON introduced the following:

SECTION Whereds The grant to construct and maintain
bridge the Harlem River made TO Lewis Morris and John
Cole by acts Of March and Of March 80 1891 and Of
April 7a expires March 81 1853 hereby ensctedp'o-
ded tho Cosnties Of New York and Neehester OF either OF
them 10 not on OF before the said Of March 1885, TO
maintain free bridge om and after that date the bridge
referred section which they hereby Authorized
10 do then the conferred said Morris aud Cole
the the rsh 10 charge toll granted by the
act of 7g hereby extended 10 ther assigns until the
bridge made free hereinafter enacted provided they
execute writing authorizing all persons having the nsht 10
bridge Of the assigns and provided arthsI that az excess
aepda,re ~ the said expended the roads In the
County Of weschestoz leading from ths bridge.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
COUNTY OF IROQrOIs.

Mr.. SNOW brought in a bill to erect new county
from parts of the Counties of Madison and Oneida, by
the name Of Iroquos. Ii proposes to constitute Tue
included in the towns of Lenox, Sullivan, and stock
bridge, and those parts of the towns OF Cazenoyla,
Ftrner, and Smthfeld, lying north OF the south iGe
Of the Nile Suip $50 called and all that part oil the
Comfy Of Oneida included IN the towns of Vernon aud
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
NTRoDrcTIOy OF BILLS.

EXTENSION OF GEsEsEE VALLEY CANAL.
Mr.. B. SMITH brought in bill providing for the
extersion of the Genesee Valley Canal from or near
the rst lock north east Of the Village of Olean across
and the Allegheny River, to the pond in said river
known as the Mill Grove Pond. The cost is to be de-
frayed from moneys appropriated to the completion OF
the Gencsee Valley Canal.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18

MISSING.
Mis-. Elizabeth Fullerton, j. p. Parsons,
Mr.. Fidel Chas. Hollngshead,
Charles Wetherby, John Purvice,
Henry Lelarge Mr.. Beae,
Thomas Allen, Mrs. Shade aud child
Mis- Salie Camap Child of Mr. GiyersOn
Mr CIisn j. w. Steward (colored),
= Brioos Myher Rambourg,
Edward Muschatnp, Rudolph Carhu,
Albert Robertson, MES Jones.
Elijah Hutchinson colored belonging 10 Centrevile,
L. This man was a waiter for the w Washingten
Grays of Philadelphia and engaged at their arm
ory He was without doubt Oh board the doomed boaf
Alexander Claxton printer, and man VINO was
EMPLOYED as an agent for The Jersey Blue, are also
missing.
Jacob Earring James NJ. Stelling
Thomas III. Dudley, Ihomas Stearhs,
Alfred Bradley James Thompson,
r. W. Mitchell, + Herring,
Miss Stow William Sgaew,
Mrs. Steans, 60. .eib Kckhar,
MIS- Nickson and child, smith Dalrympe,
Mrs. Fidel, Mary Massey,
sir hening, Mr. Barton,
Mr. Newton, DIT Ehleau,
Mr. Thompson. Albert Broadway,
r. + Dickinson. John Sneyiley.
Mr.. Oliver s. Weeks Of Camden, who was reported
among the missing, Is alive and wtu.
Tie carpet-bag of John S. Newton of Cooper
Hill, y. j., who is among the dead was picked up IN
tie Delaware this morning.
Among the incidents Of the river calamity on satur
day night may be mentioned the escape of Major John
Sneviley residing in Second above Bridge avenue,
Camden, doing business in Philadelphia. He jumped
overheard from the stern Of the boat-the flames
having slightly burned his hands and neck. Totally
unable to swim he seized picture frame as a pre-
server but was buoyed up by his cloak and shawl ex-
pandiLg themselves and floating at length until loos-
ened from his person by colOred boy, who had sas-
tanned himself by holding to the cloak, pulling too
hard and breaking the fastenings. The Major was
picked up by a boat belonging 10 the New'fork
Iands on th. boat lie fears the coored boy was iost
although when in the water he cautioned him against
puirg bis cloak too hard The boy, perhaps, i be;
ipged to w. F. Carpenter estael,amFnt .L Glraga
of rsrcr and mSuey on cake Of ice, which be would
be glad to hear from.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-18
prBIIc HEALTH ~ YEw-YoRX.

Mr.. DIXON b-orglt in bill for the preservation oi
the public health OF the City of New-York, by pro-
vdhg for the cleaning of the streets Of said city 1t
requr, and occupants to sweep the streets IN
font Of their premises twice week; and durng such
seasons there il or ice the Mayor shan give
his proclan alton requiring such owners or occupants
to clear the ice aud Stow from every street WITHIN tnree
days. In case Of refusal or seglect, fine Of !.
imposed for every day Of negect and when the owneI
OF occupant cannot be found, the Mayor shaA c1u'.
10 be removed ard the expense be addea " 'He '@A
on The property.
REsoLUIIOS. .
Mr. E. T. WOOD moved that the Special Commit
tee On Tenant Houses extend their inVesusauonS ="
the City If Brooklyn. Adopted.
The House then took recess to 81 p. m.