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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

We publish this morning another letter from our
Salt Lake correspondent. The matters Of fact
that he states are doubtless worthy Of all conf
deLce but his conclusions and differences arc to be
received with all due reserve as they seem in
some cases TO be mainly founded on the idea that
every thing bad and horrible lie reasonably to be ex.
pec.ed Of the Mormons. OF this character, it ap-
pears to us, is the suspicion Of our correspondent
that human sacrifices are to be renewed in the
Mormon temple, and that those sinners and back
slders who cannot otherwise be saved, are 10 be
literally sacrificed on the altar.
There is one point upon which no book or let.
ter about Utah which we have ever met with
throws any satisfactory light, aud TO which
We could we'll wish that our correspondent would
urn his attentiOs. That Brigham Young and that
q certain number of the priests aud apostles have
quite number Of wives is plain enough; but how
far does this practice extend From the way in
which polygamy in Utah is usually spoken of, one
would mseine that every male Mormon must have
from half dozen to dozen aud from that up TO
6fty wives. But this would suppose an inequality
Of the sexes and predominance Of women and
children in the population not only very unusual, but
not very consistent with the industrial achieve
men.s of the Mormons. On the other hand, if we
suppose that the numbers Of the sexes are about
equal in Utah as elsewhere, the inevitable consei
quence Of Brigham Young's epgros.ing fifty wives
70 himself must be that forty.nine other Mormon
men have no wives at oil. This is point upon
which We could well wish that some of the writers
about Utah would throw little light. Is it one Of
the consequences of allowing to the chief men
plurality of wives, that the commonalty are re-
duced to state Of cslibacy, or if not, how 10
that consequence avoided Has the female emi.
grafton to Utah largely exceeded the male emi-
grafton; and if not, how is it possible to keep up
the extra supply of wivesl Oris the practice Of
polygamy after all the exception aud not the rule
among the Mormons These are poiats upon
which little light is exceedingly desirable.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

The House of Representatives WA yesterday en-
Evened by one of those scandalous episodes which
not only relieve the mOnotony Of legislation, but also
assist ardent members in letting OF their superiu-
GUS steam. In the debate in the House on the 23i,
on the Appropriation bill, the amendment to strike
out the appropriation Of $50 900 10 pay the Kansas
Legislature being Immediately under consideration,
Mr.. Sherman Of Ohio made some remarks which
we're not acceptable to Mr.. Wright Of Tennes-
zee, who said, soto roce, That's iie." Mr..
Sherman did not then hear the remark, but found 1t
reported in The Globe the next morning. He called
the attention Of the House TO the fact Of these dis
graceful and supplementary words having been
applied to him. Mr.. Wright did not deny the cor
rectness Of the report, and refused TO retrsct the
offensive words. Mr.. Sherman accordingly felt
bim,elf called upon to characterize them a. "the
Language of blackgusrdism," and charitably init
mated that if Mr.. Wright had not been drunk he
would not have used them. There the matter
rested until yesterday morning, when the furry
occurred which is described in our dispatches.
There is some discrepancy in the accounts, but
it is certain that the whole difficulty
Mr. Wright If members win indulge In that
sty lie of debate in which Mr.Wrieht appears to be
proficient and have nothing better 10 say in reply
" an opponent than That's lie, we must exPe:t
rows, and thank eur stars when they are no more
serious than that Of yesterday. Although for our
psr: we think that in repeng the imPertinence Ofs
bully, equanimity and selfcontrol are sovereign,
yet to expect these always TO be exhibited is perhaps
asking little too much Of human nature. North
ern members have borne an almost incredible
amount of impudence, incivility and abuse from
men whose natural nfrmities Of temper are too often
eI~pe rated by cOpious potatiOns; and really We
have sometimes been astonshed at the moderation
with which such insults have been received. But
now and then these BObadils meet with an ugly
customer; and We notice that their vocal perform
ances upon such occasions are usually Of the small
est description. Wright may consider that throw.
ing waters in his face was an indignity which can
only be wiped out by blood. After such fracss,
there is always predicted duel; but we hope that
now, as upon 50 many other occasions, this will end
in mere talk. Let Wright behave like q gentleman
in future, and be need not fgh. duel to establish
his claims 10 that character.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

BENEFIT OF THE SHIRT SEWERS CSIoS.-One of
the most deserving associations designed TO give to in
dstry its just reward is the Shirt Sewers Union, To-
Gated In Astor place. 1t is cooperative institution in
the manufacture of gentlemens furnishing goods,
owned and conducted the needlewomen themselves,
and in the profits of which bu.ness they share. C,m
menciDg with nothing, they have BY good manage
ment established business on a permanent basis,
though they are by prosperous. Desiring to
encourage these audable efforts Of her to achieve
a pecunagy independence Laura Keene has kindly
oesed to appropriate the proceeds of the entertain
meut q, her theater tomorrow evening IN aid of the
Enion. Beside "Faust aud Marguerite new
eomede.ts, written by gentleman of this city, and
entitled Glove in 20, viii be produced for the first
time and it to be hoped an unusually large audience
viii be present to aid the deserving benefci4ries
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

A distinction is TO be observed in the position Of
the negroes in the older and the newer Slave States
growing out of the fact that not only do the old
States breed saves for sale, but also that in those
States slaves are largely held, not for use but for
hire. Persons who have need of servants, but not
the means to buy slaves, rent them by the year,
Just as most of US here in New York hire houses BY
tie year. The annual hiring out, which takes place
about the first Of January, often at sort Of auc-
ton at the county court house, is great occasion.
The following is q specimen Of the lease or con-
tract usually entered into:
"On or before the first day of January, 1853, we
bind obge ourselves, our heirs our ssssnees &c,
to pay to A. his heirs, assgnees, &c the sum oil *loo
for the hire of the servant jack for the year 1881
We furthermore bind ounelyes &C.. &c, to treat the
said neero Jack humanely; to furnish him with good
ard substantial Winter clothing, consisting OF coat
and full suit of thick and warm cloth, all wool hat and
pair Of boots yarn cocks two pair, and three shirts,
and one large heavy blanket; and for Summer the
usual amount of Summer coihipg-shoes, hat, shirts,
pantaloons sc. We do also bind ourselves TO pay al
his taxes and If be should be sick 10 employ physi
can TO attend him, &C."
Two signatures are annexed, the custom being,
a. with us in renting houses, to require security
when the hrer is Of unknown OF doubtful re,pon-
siblity.
This practice of hiring slaves prevails 10 greater
extent in Virginia than in any other State, and it
certainly must be regarded as in several respects,
a decided improvement upon slsveholding as it
exists in those communities where the employment
Of slaves is almost wholly by their owners. It will
be seen that the contract signed BY the party hiring
contains provisions for the slaves being clothed,
fed, taken care of when sick and humanely treated;
and az the owner of the slave can be appealed to
to compel the performance of these obligations and
a. i, is his decided interest that they should be per-
formed, it is likely that these provisions are not
without effect The slave who works directly for
bis CwIer must be content to take whsteVer that
owner msy choose to give him in the way Of food
ond clothing, to submit to such lab0x as the owner
may choose TO exsor aud to such punishmeuts as he
may choose to naict. The hed slave, a. to oil these
G.,:s.., 49, a ~. ..sa. - tv@re..s. saYiSy~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

According to the latest advices from Kansas the
boosted pacifcaton Of that Territory, over which
Governor GeaIy in his message and bis correspond
ence turned so many fine periods, is not We! ate
complete. In fact, the Border-Raffan violences
seem to have broken out there with new fury,
Governor Geary himself being this time their
special object. The Governor, it will be recolec ed
refused to commission one Sherrod as Sher fl of
Douglas County, to which place he had been sp-
pointed by the Bogus Legislature, on the ground
that Sherrod Was q notorious dranksrd and rowdy,
and had lately been er gagged in se'sra stree, baxls
in which deadly weapons had been used. But
neither the Bogus Legislature nor the appOintes
himself could sse in these objections anything to
di'qualify Sheroa from filling In al respects the
p ace If JoBes. The Governor. however, refused 70
yield, aid Sherrod-encOurssed, doubtless, bJ tbs
support sud couutensnce which Ca.ei-Jussice Iae
c,nP'crIcti'gs & rs Vl.s3 S.a..; Se2a.s-.asye-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

II appears from letter of one Of the 6libuster
officers that the steamer fitted up BY them on tho
San Juan River has been named the Despsrsdo-a
very appropriate name certainly. The New-OrieAas
papers state that on the morning the steamer Texas
left, seven armed boats from the British feet
ssoended the San Juan River toward the fIGbustsr
camp. 1t was supposed that their object was 70
release such of the men there As might claim pro-
lection in the character of Bhtiah subjects We
should not be surprised, however, il the object
were more serious, and looked to removing the 6lli
buster force from the military position which they
have occupied. They fight under no recognized
flag, ard there is no reason whatever why they
should not be treated like pirates and robbers.
which In fact they are
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27
Ntp3l DULY @ibm,os
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1867.

In the SENATE yesterday Mr.. Toombs reported
on the election Of Mr. Fitch a. Senator from Indi-
ana, that the case be investigated before come
United States Judge in Indiana. The resolution
lies over.
A bill was reported to give 800, 900 for Court
House in Boston.
Also bill TO expedite the construction Of tels-
graph TO San Francisco Passed, 36 TO Is.
The HOuse Tariff bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Hunter explained and urged it at some
length.
Mr.. Brodhead thought the House bill would be
but a choice Of evils. He defended the iron inter-
ests of Pennsylvania.
A few amendments were made, and Mr.. Cola
mer explained his views very fully, particularly de-
Tending the wool interest.
An evening session was held, and Messrs. Pugh,
WI,On, Seward, Biger Stuart Gwin, Nourse and
Hunter further debated the bill.
The bill, as amended, was finally passed, and at
IL 0. IN. the Senate adjourned.
In The HOUSE, after the exciting scene between
Mesus. Wright and Sherman, the Appropriation
bills were put ahead of all other business.
The Army, the Navy, the Fortifcations, the
Ocean Mail service and the miscellaneous appro-
priations were then severally adopted.
The SeDate's amendments to the Indian Appro-
priaticn bill were then disposed of-that one plac
ing 100000 in State Stocks in trust for the La
dams being tabled by five majority.
Mr. Gilberts case will come up to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27
THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN CONGRESS-.
COLLISION BETWEEN WRIGHT AND SHERMAN.
A MURDER PREVENTED.

Special Dispatch to The N Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. D. 1857.
A great excitement was occasioned in tho Houss
this morning BY the following occurrence: Mr.
Wright Of Tennessee came up in front Of Mr.. Sher-
mans (of Ohio) desk, and folding bis arms, co.,
fronted Mr.. Sherman with scowl and an attitude
Of defiance and insult. Mr.. Sherman, with great
quickness, observing that Wrshts purpose was -
provoke an assault, cooy toek up some waters from
his desk in his fingers and cast them in wrishfs
face. Thereupon Wright undertook to draw biz
pistol. Sherman at once rose upon his feet when
number Of Members Immediately intefered sad
prevented further consequences. One party OF
gentlemen escorted Wright back to his seat and
another removed Mr.. Sherman without tho bar OF
the House. The latter however, quickly returned
and resumed his seat.
Thus was an assassination prevented on the floor
of the House simply by q hitch in coat pocket
Serman's quickness and coslness were admirable.
Great is Slavery and its representatives!
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

There seems to be great deal Of strong feeling
among many of the very best members of the
House Of Representatives that the Investigating
Committee have, in some of the cases 1t least con-
denned members on insufficient evidence. We are
informed that such men as Watson and Bliss Of
Ohio, Howard of Michigan Humphrey Marshall Of
Kentucky, and other gentlemen Of the very highest
character, agree in this opinion. Such men viii
vote their convictions, totally regardless Of com.
ments or consequences. On the Buchanan side of
the chamber there is of course no disposition gen.
orally but TO make the most out of the investiga-
iion, and they will vote without much regard TO
any other consideration than the lsudable one Of in.
creasipg Their diminished political capital. Their
evident intention to do this must naturally excite
some party feeling on the opposite side 1t would
be better il men could be little more thar humsa,
but somehow it is not to be expected with any great
confidence, not even among Members of Congress.
II one party will act from partisan considerations
it lie amos. impossible TO prevent that action from
having an influence on the conduct Of their oppo-
ntnts Yet in the main, We believe the Republican
members viii decide in al the corruption cases
Vcioic Sopkiess uPVu NDas tAcy occH W No s1S
substantial equity of each. That they viii be more
knient in Their judgment than those who expect TO
win by an opposite course, is naturally 70 be ex-
pected.
Congressional corruption is a crime of such
mopstrous magnitude that it ought to be judged in
q spirit Of unyielding 6rmness. II it cannot be
kept under, frowned out Of sight and the indelibe
stigma of infamy attached to it, we had better cal
on the rocks and mountains to bury the Capitol, and
prsy for the ocean to enguf the nation. If thus
early in our career, if in the first century of our
uaions existence, public corruption in national
legislation can be tolerated, in any degree, what
may We not expect hereafter with the natural aud
inevitable approach Of more extrayagant, luxuii-
Gus and prodgal experienced
We DO fear, and We think we have reason TO fear,
that the tone Of Official IN esIiy is lowered BY the
eIump!es OF legislation that hare marked the more
recent Jears of Congress. We think that rules Of
.-h-: -s..-, VI - -.-..Q-, p;eJ-. - 5.!. H?1,ss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

A singular question has arisen in Illinois, on the
subject Of the apporionment Of that State into dis
trcts for the choice of Senators and Representa-
tives. The Legislature preceding the one which
has Just ended its session failed to agree upon an
apportonment act, and the old act having expired,
the State was left without any legal provisions on
the subject. In this emergency Gov. Matteson
took the re,pons blity of recommending By prOcla-
nation the election of Legislature on the basis OF
the old apportionnent which, however, gave great
and undue advantages to the Shaun Democratic
party-the increase Of population according to
which the apportionment ought to be regulated
having chiefly taken place in those counties in which
the Republican party is strongest The Legislature
thus constituted took upon itself TO pass an ap2or.
ticpment act on the gerrymandering principle, eI.
pres.ly contriyed to give them undue advantages.
The Constitution Of Illinois provides that the num-
Der of Senators and Representatives shall be
sppOrtioned among the several counties and dis
tiicts, to be established by law " according to
the number Of white inh,bitants;' and yet
under this bill three voters in one Senatorial district
are more than equal to four in another, and five
voters in one Representative district more than
equal to nine in another; aud there are numerous
o,her cases Of the same character. In cutting up
the CITY of Chichago into election districts, with
view Of depriving the Republicans of the control
of the whole city, the inhabitants of parts of the
townships, Of parts Of which Chicago is made up,
are left without any representation at all. There are
other constitutional objections to the BILL and it was
s,pectsd, a matter of course, that Gov Bnseil
would veto it. Indeed, the bill was no doubt
passed with intention to bring about that con-
summation, thus seeming to throw on the Gov
ernor the responsibility Of preventing an ap-
portionment, and in the hope Of giving themselves
for second time the benefit Of all the inequalities
growing out of the cd spportonment which by
the changes Of population are growing every day
more outrageous.
In fact the Governor had resolved to veto the bill,
and had prepared message accordingly, but in the
haste of signing bills just at the close Of the session
he appears to have unntentonauy signed this bill,
and to have sent it back so signed TO the House.
Discovering his mistake, be sent message to the
House stating that fact and q veto message along
with il; but the House. claiming that the bill had
been already sgned in due form by the Governor,
and that the fact had been entered their minutes
adjourned without taking any notice of the message.
This will raise q very curious question, and one
Of which the consequences may be pretty serious
Is the bill q law or not
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
sps,ch 10 The N. Y. Tibun,

Special Dlsps,ch to The ~ Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1867.
Mr. Forsyths scheme Of arrangement viii
Mexico was submitted TO the Cabinet meeting Thu
morning and consumed the entire sitting. It Is 90
of the most extraordinary feats in diplomacy ys
attempted, and even exceeds Gen. Gsdsdens ecoss.
tric performances. This PROJECT consits Of four
conditions, which must be accepted or rejected D
their entirety, thus leaving no discretion except
such as necessity might possibly occasion BY naeo-
tiation with the Mexican Minister here II To
proposition were entertained.
The frat condition is reciprocity between tho
United States and Mexico, protesting to DO fouuda
on the basis of the commercial convention viii
Canada, but forgetting that we have no products n
mutual exchange, as N that case.
Second A loan of fifteen millions Of dollars, 10 DO
secured by liens on Mexican revenues Of twenty pr
cent, and thirteen per cent on particular artes
respectively, eight millions to be paid over to Mel
leo; four millions to satisfy British liens on revs
nues, and three millions TO be named for Americas
clsimr.
Third, A commission to be established for NJ
Indication of claims of citizens Of the United Stats
sgainst Mexico.
Fourth, A Postal treaty between tho UniteA
States ard Mexico, founded upon the basis Of thu
contemplated by Gen. GadsdeD.
There Is no proposition to acquire Sonora, Cab
forIis, or one inch Of Mexican territory, or sp
privileges, benefits or rights not already existing
The treaty makes no reference TO such contingeocJ
or seeks to regard that possibility. IL is in plGs
terms loan with the most nominal security, coz
cred by no advantages or inducement direct or -
direct There are really no admitted claims sgsinS
Mexico legal or equitable, and those in the Shs
Department now consist mainly Of such a. wsr
rejected BY the former commission, and pretcadS
damages for violation Of the Carey grant 10
reference to these imaginary claims 10 tho Pres
dents sppual message caused much remark 10 a.
plomatic circles at the time, and no ssthfact'H
was given TO repeated Official inquiries ct the SAB
Department of their nature and extent
The majority Of the Cabinet W day sisnihsa'
stropg feeling against entertais;pg this sioguS
proposition, and there is no present probability Nv
it will be submitted to the Senate at all II s~
gsrded o. the work of the spectators who sws"
around Mexico by whom Mr.. Forsyth hss be-
uisled; and on that account, ss well as the soso"
Of ell intrinsic merit, it is entitled to no eo1s'0e'
ton.
All the remaining annual appropriations p'''"
the Houie to-dhy and have gone to tie S'os
consequently shere is no obstruction lets f'e Y"
csuse. For this reason Mr.. Glberts case wss
csp.dered He viii be heard BY NJ S'sae
| Ohio 70 morrow ~ counsel, snd il tho Hs0ss
tr.t.s -, - = Gvx sssss.si, - sss ."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

We hope that every citizen Of New-York who
helped elect Richard Busted Corporation Counsel
last November will read with care the fall report,
which we publish elsewhere, Of the proceedings be-
fore Commissioner Belts in the French extradition
case yesterday, and judge for himself in what man
ner The honor and dignity of the State are likely to
be maintained by such a man. His course in copy.
ing and retaining letter, handed by mistake to NJ.
de Montholon, Consul General Of France, while on
the witness stand, needs no comment from us. We
simply record it. The whole scene In the Court
room is indeed too painful an exhibition Of what
occasionally d;sgraces our judicial tribunals to dwell
upon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-27

to bic owner, whoss interest e l. tAat h ~
neither BE- starved nor o~xworsed ose esusk
punisbed.
Nor ID this modification Of the syutsu visAsst IL
advantages 10 the white man. Il relieves Il owner
from the uncomfortable position Of a oveeseer Or
driver, and enables him to assume toward lin dave
the position of patron and protector. He nust -
very ard-hearted and uncomfortable maa whs
ID no. inspired with some feelings Of complsocacv
and good will toward an aniuA-aot 70 vsw 10
regro in any higher hght-from whom h Ass
reaps clear annual profit, without any troubh Or
concern on his part. With respect to tAoss white
men whs are net the owners Of slaves, and not
possessed Of the capital to buy them, the hiring
system has the advantage Of admitting them b .
certain extent to the benefits Of employed labor. lis
the first step toward the substitution Of hired bsr.
instead of slave labor It's probable that - this cass
Of hrers comes to increase, they win bcsn to SIX
themselves the question, What interest they have in
upholding an institution which gives to few spulsot
shareholders the monopoly Of supplying the labor
almest completely excludes from tho
Southern States that annual influx Of free white
labor to be hirsdby the month, week, day end even
hour, - well as BY the year, which contributes 10
much TO the growth and prosperity Of the Northern
and Western States.