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THE NEW YORK HERALD.
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WHOLE NO. 7383 . MORNING EDITION-? THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1863. PRICE TWO CENTS.
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
THE POLITICIANS IN WASHINGTON.
Nr. Clayton's Spre#h in the Senate.
PROCEEDINGr^ETv\ LEGISLATURE,
The New Tax Bill, and the Proposed Amend
ment to the Constitution.
Connecticut Congressmen? Marine Disasters,
Ac., Ac., ?to
From Washington City.
fSOM nil BTKCIAl. OORKFSl'ONUE.NTS OF THE W. T H28AU>.
OEFICE-8REKKKH ? APPOINTMENTS ? FOREIGN MIS
SIONS ? NEW YORK OFFICES, ETJ.
WAsni.vaTOM, March 9?8 P. M.
Tlie office expectants must continue to exercise pa
tience. With the exception of a minor consulship, which
was referred, the only nomination bent to the Senate to
day ?u that of Mr. Webster, Private Secretary to the
President, who was at once confirmed.
All torts of rumors are ailoat as to appointments, but
they are nothing more than gue ses.
The Senate considered an extradition treaty which ha>
been been before it for some tine, without coining to any
declron.
It la understood that the removals of clerks in the de
partments will not take place till after the importatt
appointments are made, whon a thorough overhauling
will be bad.
Virginia In putting in her claims for two ful missions,
and has designated Chile and France, with Mr. Mead for
the former, and Mr. Wise for the latter.
It seems to be conceded outride that Mr. Buchanan is
to go to England, Mr. Dickinson to Rusoia, and whether
the President U of the fame opinion has not transpired.
Mr. Dix is also warmly spoken of for a mission.
Mr. Dickinson's name appears in some of the papers in"
connection with the .New York Cu -torn House; but it is
known that he Is in favor of Mr. Schell for that office; and
Mr. Lickinaon's friends indignantly repudiate the idea
that be should be offered sucli an appointment.
? A contest ia going on fcr the DUtiict Attorneyship of
the Southern District of N e ?r York, between Hon. Jesiaji
Sutherland and Lorenzo K. Sliopnrd.
Cabinet meetings are held nighily. X. Y. Z.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER AT TBS WHITE HOUSE TO
EX? PBB8IDMNT FILLMORE AND HIS CABINET ? MRS.
PIXBCX ? THE BOSTON COLLECTOR8HIP ? MOVE
MENTS OF THE NEW YOREERS ? GRUMBLING AMONG
THE POLITICIANS, ETC.
WasmNQTox, March 9? 10 P.M.
This evening the President has given a complimentary
dinner to ex-President Fillmore and his late cabinet.
Thirty-six in all were invited. This is an aot of oourtecy
in return for the entertainment given by Mr. Fillmore, in
the White House, to General Pieree, and those whom he
indicated as his future cabinet.
To-morrow morning General Pierce will proceed to
Baltimore to bring Mrs. l'ierce to the White House. He
U very much jaded.
Mr. Peas lee, to whom the appointment of Collector of
Boston has been given, did not seek the office It was
tendered to him, and it is said he was rather reluctant
to accept it. He is a hard shell hunker, and a personal
friend of General Pierce.
The Now York delegation met this morning for a few
minutes, and broke up without doing anything. Mr.
Cutting and others were disinclined to come to any
resolution, on the ground that it would be dictation to
the President when he din not seek their advice. This
evening Mr. Cutting and Mr. John Wheeler left for New
York. The latter is the youngest member of Congress.
A great force of soft shtiU arrived here to-tay from
Albany, including Kru*tus Corning and Peter ligger.
Another pon so of Captain Ry nders ' friends have arrived
rom New York.
Some of the Webster and Fillmore whigs ar? in oxpec
tation of being retained in office, and it is said that
General Pierre, at Baltimore, expressed himself in favor
of the Webstcrites. .Bot this seems to be inconsistent
with the Baltimore platform, and the platform laid down
in the inaugural address.
The New York appointments will not be made in a hur
ry. Gen. Pierce, it is said is n it at all satisfied with the
position taken by the members of Congress, who are hold
ing caucused, farming out tlie patronage of the whole
country, and presenting him with appointments out and
dried, to save ldm the trouble of exercising his own judg
ment, and he is not going to submit to it.
Mike Walsh is playing all sorts of practical jokes on the
office seekers.
Lorenao B. Shipard is here from your oity, as is also
Mr. R. J. Villon.
The extreme wing of Young America is sullen in refer
?nce to Gov. Marcy. The platform does not go far enough
for it, and there is evident <li - uiTection in that quarter.
The foreign appointments, it is said will be in the spirit
of the inaugural. It is not true that Mr. Field is a can
didate for the Consulate at l.ephora.
T. r. Meagher leaves to night for Richmond, whore ho j
lecturoa to morrow. Be visits Savannah and New Or
loans, and thence proceeds West, lie will aot return till
about the first of June. He visltedOeneral Pierce to >! ? y
in company with some New York ladies. (J 11.
DINNER AM) TEA AT T1IK WIIITK HOUSB? HVMOK.S j
Or CLOUDS IN TI1E POLITICAL UOBU.OS, KT?.
Washington, March T I >C. j
At the dinner at the White House, tonigl.v to the
and new cabinet", George Uw wan among tho itiri
guest*. They bad a good time.
Thar* wan a tremendous pressure of oflice weeker* at
the White House to-day. All were received in a lump.
Charles iaoman, Mr Wfcbs.ter'a Private Secretary ami
Ben. Perley 1'ocr, took tea with the Preri?eat last night ?
an evidence of hin having resiect for Mr. Webster's
?lemory ?
The Sew York delegation of now Congressmen had a
caucus to day for the divvion of the spoils accruing to
New York State, but did nothing, and will nit attain.
There arc reports in ciiculuiion of gathering clouds
over the cabinet. Perhap- the wish is lather of the
thought, but there is a good deal of talk that wav.
a. b. a
KKOM Ot'U XIOCUK I ORNBPOXDKNTS.
APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS ? BEATS IN THE
SENATE, ETC.
WAsmivOTOff, March 9, 1853.
None of the appointments referred to yesterday, ex
cept Mr. Washington's, have yet been made. The report
originated with a well known member of Congress.
The Senate have confirmed Sidney Web.iter (the Presi
dent's secretary) ax a Commissioner for signing land
patents. They have also con tinned several minor consuls.
Saturday ni-it is spoken of for the final adjournment of
the Senate.
The following is an account of the feats occupied by
the new members of the Senate Upon tho democratic
aide of the House, Mr. Thompson, of New Jersey, occu
pies the ceat just vacated by Mr. Brooke ; Mr. Wright, of
the same State, took Mr. Touccy's :eat, while Mr. Toucey
?elected the chair so long occupied by Mr. Bradbury ;
Mr. Ptuart, of Micbignn, occupied the desk of his prede
cessor, Mr. Kelch ; Mr. Atherton, of Now Hampshire,
that of Gen. Houston, and Mr. Houston that vacated by
Mr. Diiwns
Upon the whig side of tho chamber, Mr. Everett, of
Massachusetts, took the seat of his predece- .or. Mr
Itavia ; Mr. Toombt, of (Jeor i that of Mi Halo ; .fudge
Evans, of Ninth Carolina time of Mr. Ife Sausaure ; Mr.
Thompson, of Kentucky, 1 itiil if Mr Sprunnce , Mr. Ben
jamin of L/<id>iana that ol Mr Smith, and vtr. Smith
that vacated by Mr. Manguiu ; Mr. Clay ton has Mr. Foot's
seat, and Mr. Knot Mr. llillei s , -Mr Petti t took Mr. Fish's
aeaf, and Mr. Fish Mr. Clarke's ; Mr. t'itcpatrick Mr.
Bell' ? ; ana Mr Goyer Jlr. ludorwoods seat.
DMi'HI PTION OF TI1E BALL AT WILLAKD'g ? KK
CBERCHK AFFAIB ? LAHtill NI'MHKK OK DIPLO
MATS ASI> OTI1KK DISTINGUISHED PERSONS PllK
SKNT.
W A^m.fOTOff, March 9, 18.13.
The hall at Wlllnrd s Hotel last evening proved the
crowning feature of the rea-on. Although an im promt ti
affair, it was carried through with a derision, skill, and
good taate combined, entitled to much pral.se. The time
for preparation was so short iliat even the lailiei of the
bouse were pressed into the service of preparation, in the
?ay of looking up decorations, planning tickets, pro
grammes of "lancing, etc
No sooner was the fact known that a ball was to take
Jlaoe at WiUanl's, thau engagements were broken in all
irtctioas, and all Washington seemed engaged in prepa
ration and anticipation of if. The committee found them
aelveh embsrrassed, in an untx|tecled manner, by an at
tendance at leant four time* as groat as they had, at the
outoet. calculated upon.
Among Uiam present 1 noticed o?-Pra*ldent Fillmore
and his daughter; Me sr.-. Matey. Je!Terson lHtvls. Guth
rie, Campbell, and Cusliing, of the Cabinet ; Fames, As
aistant Secretary of St'itu; llodiseo, Bussinn Minister,
Crampton, British Minister; Calderon de Li liirca, Spa
nish Minister; Honorable. T. Butler King Kdwar t Stan
ly, J. B. (Vnjamln. Sam Houston, Pierre Sutilr. and W.
Coat John>-??. fcc. ; Commodore Sloat, Captain Kinggold.
IJeutaaaots Henderson Van Uuren Parks. Williams, and
others of the navy ; Caotaini Folsom anil Ksvos of the
army; Ooloviel Whipple and hi iv, of Concord. N. H.; T?r.
Jackson, of Boston; Col. J. I.. Curtis, of New York; Mr.
and Mrs. John BrOdhead o' I'a.: and Mr and Mrs. J. K.
BiisHtead, of New York, Mri. (ieneral Gaines. Madamo
and Miss Grimes, of New lork; Mr. ami Mrs. Waildell,
Mr. and Mr*. Bigg", Misses Rich, and Messrs. Bedford ,?nl
Prondfiot, of New York: Mr. and Mrs. Cuirts of Wash
ington; D. A. Bokee am! daughter, of Brooklyn; CoWnel
Mumford and Ulna Dunsoomb, of New York ; MUs Ofeston.
of Baltimore; Captalu Folitom, of California ; and Mr. F?l
som of Iowa: Hon. Mr. Rockwell and lad*, of Norwich,
Conn: Pr. and Mr?. Harris, of New York; and man/
other* altogether " too numerous to mention "
The arrangements throughout were as I hare said,
excellent. Two bands of music were present, one of which
? the I'nited States Naval Hand ? wan placed in the upper
hall, which, from Its width, formed un agreeable promen
ade, while the other ? a Baltimore ban 1 of celebrity? fur
nished "inspiration" for the " light Uatastic toe.'1 The
gentlemen's ordinary was, as wax the hall room taste
fully decorated and constantly filled with lovers of the
dance. Supper, which was announced at about twelve
o'clock, was served in a style which, for tasteful arrange
ment. and careful attention to details. I have never seen
equalled Mr. Willard certainly " laid himself out" in
that department with remarkable success Tliat most
beautiful of all beautiful decorations? nature's own flow
ers ? abounded both on the tables and in different parts
of the room. The company was received on tho outside*
of the tables, the interior space being ?xcltislvely appro
) riattd to the waiters ? a oUn which strongly recom
mends itself to the getters up of all similar suppers. The
bill of faie was neatly printed on. white satin, no expense
being spared in this or any other particular confided to
Mr Willard to cresent "the best to be had "
With such arrargements and preparations tho first
ball ever given at Wizard's Hotel passed off. All present
were delighted, and frequently declared they hud never
been better pleased with an entertainment of the kind.
Many of the dresses were of the most beautiful and taste
ful order, while othors were noticed for their richness
and costliness. Among the latter were those of Mrs.
Gaines, Mrs. Bodlnco. and Mrs. Waddell; and of the for
mer, those of Miss Killmore, Mrs. Brodhead, Mrs. Whipple,
and, In fact, a majority of tlio?e of the other ladies pre
sent mijiht with greit propriety bo included. The dancing
was well sustained until a late hour, being ioncluded by
tho German cotilon, which was produced with good elfect.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION.
Washington, March 0, 1853.
THE NORTH CAROLINA HEKATORS AND THS OBSTRUCTION IN
CAP! FEAR RIVER.
Mr. Badger, (whig) of N. C., read an artiole from a
newspaper printed ia Wilmington, N. 0., reflecting upon
the conduct of himself and Mr llangum, for: -falling to
obtain, or endeavoring to obtain, an appropriation for
the removal of an obstruction in Gape Fear river He
referred to his constant efforts to get that appropriation,
and to his eventual success, so far as the Senate was con
cerned The appropriation was the last one which was
surrendered by the committees of oenference, in the lalt
hours of the seseion.
Messrs. tiwiN, Hamun and Borland, bore testimony 10
the constant efforts of Mr. Badger to get that appropria
tion.
XX SECRETARY CTAYTON ON CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS, THE
MONROE DOCTRINE, ETC
Mr. Ciatton, (whig) of Del., took the floor, and re
sumed his speech relative to his treaty with Hlr Henry
Bulwer, he. He contrasted the Hise treaty with the
Squier treaty, and held the former to have been so un
constitutional, wild, visionary, and impracticable, that
no man who had ever read the Constitution of the
United States would have voted for it. This was the
reafon why the administration of General Taylor had
never rent it to the Senate for ratification He contro
verted the construction placed on the Monroe doctrine
S General Cass and others. He denied that at any time in
b history of the United States, had the government, or
any party, declared themselves in favor of the Monroe
doctrine. Presidents Jackson and Polk had b th opposed
it. and Congress had repeatedly refused to declare it.
Ho further contended that the Clayton and Bulwer tieaty
was bated on principles announced by the administra
tions of Jackson and Polk, and by the two houses of
Congress.
Mr. DorGiAS. (dem.) of 111., obtained the floor to replr
to a single point, when the subject was postponed till
to morrow.
THS IMPRISONMENT OF A RIIODE 13LANDRR AT 8AOBA LA
GRANDE, OTO.
Mr. James, (dem ) of R. I., presented resolutions of the
Legislature of Rhode Island, relative to the imprison
ment at ^agua la Grande, in Cuba, of James H. West, a
citizen of that State, and the seizure of his property.
Mr. Mason, (dem.) of Va., offered a resolution, calling
for information respecting the same. Adopted.
After an executive session the Senate adjourned.
SEW YORK LEGISLATURE,
Senate.
Alrany, March 9, 1S53.
BILLS REPOUTIO).
Mr. Cosgkr reported a bill to amend the School act,
m as to proTide for the establishment of union free
school*.
Mr. Putt reported favorably on the bill to incorpo
rate the Albany and New Baltimore Ship Canal Company'.
Mr. Ward reported by bill to provide for the location
of the court house in Queens county.
tiii rftoroMED inciDMErr or thb constitution ? TEH 01
. nai.s, no.
Mr. Vandhrbjt.t, (dem.,) from the select oommittee
on the subject of an amendment of the constitution
relative to tbe canals, made an elaborate report, the
reading of which was immediately called for.
Tbe committee examine two gnat questions, viz: 1.
Ought the means for the enlargement of the canal to be
raised by taxation? 2. Ought the mean* to be raised by,
or in anticipation of, the revenue* of the canals by loans
re-iubtmable fiom those revenues?
> 1 >'6 report examines the question at length and with
cu ; e. ' elvmrthat the new constitution expressly pro
v'.i.f i, tbs.* ".'he^xiils should be completed by the use of
?i ost iv i ? . ( and never contemplated taxation. The
icici i ~ ..rfcoter Wa 'ax ? its Inequality? its gross injus
< ,'i I 'kftijim-tH north and south, who cannot make
' *?t o?caJi, Is dwelt upon. It establishes the posi
- ! i tf ai'Hii . ana can be safely and wisely enlarged by
tfc- ? m.! l lie tovonues, which use can bo had by mcaas
ft: R.iVbmendn.ent ' to the constitution The best and
Kji'heV. interests of the State demand that the enlarge
intnt shall be done immediately ? since'it hastens the
time when the^tate shall enjoy a revenue so great as to
give the State abundant means for it* charities ? for edu
cation, and for every good and useful purpose. The
ameadment proposed by the committee cooteinplatea
such changes as would give the Legislature full authority
over the turpius revenues. The sum to he raised would
be $10 CC0,0o0, which in six years would fully complete
the enlargement, and finish the Gene.-ee Vallcv, Black
Kiyer, and Cayuga and Seneca canals, and the whole debt
be tiald in 1 88'J ? after which period the canal revenues
will be libera ted from all constitutional pledges, and left
at the wire disposition of the Legislature.
Mr. Wright (whig) ? I did not understand the Senator,
in presenting tlis lepoit, whether it was a unanimous
report.
Mr. Va.npicrbit.t ? It is the report of the committee.
Mr. Pierce (dem.) said that he and the senator from
the 21st? Mr. Davenport ? members of tbe select commit
tee, did Dot concur in the report, and would soon submit
minority reports.
Mr. V a.niikrbilt said that he had reduced the sum
from his original view, from consultation with engin
eers. The amendment framed had been prepared with
great care.
Mr. Snow (dem.) asked if the engineer's estimate was
attached. It ought to he before us.
>1r Ui'lJAM (whig) said it was already before us.
Mr. Vanderbii.t raid the full statement would be found
in the report of the State engineer.
Mr. Cornell (dem.) said, if this report wai in exlst
erre, he had been so unfortunate as not to see it.
Mr. Piilrck ? The report I a'ludeto Is tbe detailed report
of the engineer as to coat, land damag'j.-i, &c.
Mr. Vamiekbilt said the engineer hid furnished him a
proximate estimate, and be had given the Senator from
the 'Unth a copy. If it was to be published, it was due
to the engineer that he should reeeko it, aud flnijli it,
as it was but a proximate report. Ho explained the
reason for the delay of the engineer's report, which had
arisen from the delay in an engraving
Mr. I'lracu ? As this is the fundamental document on
which tbi.i report Is based, 1 hope it will be alfixed to the
majority roj ort. I certainly shall affix it to the iniuority
report.
Mr. VANDXmiT did not think it necessary to step out
of his way to accommodate the Senator from the Tenth,
ss he bas expressed himself ai entirely dissenting from
the report Itself. lie could frame a resolilxion as -.trin
lient a . he chooses, to draw out the opinion of the engl.
neer.
Mr. < i hnfi.l had not iutended to oast any blame on the
Hate engineer.
Mr. Kihrv (dem.) moved the printing of 500 copies for
the u:e of the committee, and 6,000 for the use of the
Senate.
Mr. Coolkt (dem.) moved 10 000 copies.
Mr KlRBT act* pted the amendment.
lhe motion goes to the printing committee.
Mr KBIKAJ (whig) moved tho Immediate considera
tion of the motion to print.
Mr. Cornki.i. thought the motion had alreidy gone to
the Printing Committee, who wore abundantly oouipeteat
to consider it.
yuesi ions of order were raised in respect to whether
the subject was now before the Senate.
Mr. Williams (whig) moved the consideration of the
report of the select committee as a special order fer
Wednesday next, immediately after the reading of the
journal.
Mr. Cornell believed the motion out of order. lie ob
jected to stealing in a motion In this way. The order of
notices and resolutions was not nnder consideration.
After a continuous dircuwdon, and a question of order,
Mr. Cooi.hr moved tue printing of 1,000 copies of Mr.
Vanderhllt's rejort.
Mr BAimcrr (dem.) desired the same number of Mr.
I'ierce's minority report.
Mr. Cm am. ? There Is no suoh report. The motion
will only bo in order when such report Is presented.
Mr WuuiM doubted the policy of ordering the print
ing of ant document which the Senate has not seen, and
i if the roiiients of which It knows nothing.
At last the Senate got to a direct consideration of the
motion to priut 10,000 copies of tbe report, and it was
adopted.
Mr. WlLUAH' then moved that the report on the aon
?titntl"nal amendment be midoa special order, believing
it of the very highest importance to the people of thi*
State.
Mr Cooijtn hoped that at present the day would not be
fixed.
Mr. C-rnkij. thought there W ? l?sire <o fotee ft p*fl
mature discussion on the Senate, before all the members
could have access to the documents. Perhaps the Mino
rity of the committee may give such additional lii;ht on
the question, aa to mako it ver y desirable to await their
report.
Mr Wru-iAMH believed the Sonntor from the 2flth
did neejl the greatest possible light on the question of
the canals. If any Senator needed to be thoroughly in
formed it was that Senator. To oblige him he would
withdraw hismotion.
Mr. ]"iKr.(ii said he w is enraged, with all the activity
he rould command, iu tho preparation of his views, and
lie believed the fceniite would give him the opportunity of
presenting them.
Mr. Van StuooNiioriN (whig) desired to have an early
day fixed for the consideration of the subject.
After another long dixcuiwion oaa point of order, Mr.
BAHrorx (whig) suit! ? 'litis in the foggiest dissuasion I
have ever known in the Senate.
Mr. Cooijtr suggested that they were all old fogies.
Mr. Babcock? At any tine w? cau lay tke order of busi
ness on the table, and reach the order in whieh we can
direct the disposition of thai sub ject
Mr. Van Schoonhovkn ? If yon iiave rotes enough.
Mr. Babcock ? We have got tiiem.
Mr. Van Schoonhovkn ? Reliance on such calculations
sometimes unsatisfactory.
Mr. Monbob (whig,) moved tli&t the whole subject be
laid upon the table. Carried.
THE r.YIO.N HAN'T 01' TOOT.
The bill In relation to the Union Bank of Troy, was re
ported complete.
GR.NKRAL RAILROAD ACT.
Mr. Bartiett reported favorably on the bill to amend
the General Railroad act.
Tine STAT J ENGINEER' it RKPORT.
Mr. PlKRrB offered a resolution calling on tho State
Engineer for a copy of the rcpoi t submittal to the select
committee on the subject of the constitutional amend
ment, on the probable cost of the completion of tho
canals.
Mr. Babcock opposed the idea of bringing in a report
which was intended only as a proximate estimate. The
Engineer would de<ire to review it.
Mr. IIbkck believed it had been rev lowed.
Mr. Vandkkrilt offered as a substitute, a resolution
calling on the State Engineer for a report on the proba
ble expenditure to be incurred in the completion of the
canals, which was adopted.
THK FAKMKRS' BANK 0 H 0K.VB8EK.
The Committee of the Whole passed the bill to amend
the articles of association of the Farmers' Bank of Gene
see.
The Senate then adjourned.
Assembly
Albany, March 9, 1853.
T1IK HARLBM RA11.ROAI).
Mr. Finch, en leave, reported a bill to amend the charter
of Harlem railroad. I'assed.
CONDOLKNCB WITH T1IK CIJSRK.
Mr. Forsyth, by unanimous consent, offered a resolu
tion of condolence with the Clerk of the House, (John S.
Nafew. Esq.,) on the recent loss of his wife and one of his
children, and agreeing to attend the funeral in a body.
nil ALBANY A.M> SIWQUKHANNA R/ II. ROAD.
Mr p. Gilmork, on leave, reported in favor of extending
the time fer the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Com
pany to comply with the General Railroad law. Con
our red In.
FORXtON BANK NOTES.
Mr. Smith, on leave, presented a report from the Com
mittee on Banks, concerning foreign bank notes. Con
curred in.
Tim BILL TO RAISK FUNDS TO UQCIDATK T1IB SfTATE DEBT.
After a long and uninteresting debate on Mr. Loomis'
bill to provide means to pay the State debt, to support
the government, and to carry on the public works, the
Bouse came to a direct vote on Mr. Burroughs' amend
ment to restore the tolls on railways.
The amendment was lost, by ayes 41, noes 47.
Further amendments were cut off by the previous
question, and the House, by a vote of 50 to 46, disagreed
to the amendments made in committee to the bill, and
then, by a rote of 65 to 42, agreed to tho biU as originally
reported.
I The body then adjourned.
The Nominations In Connecticut.
LIEUT. GOVERNOR AND CONGRESSMEN.
Hakttord, March 9, 1803.
The Hon. Charles Chapman, of this city, was this morn
ing unanimously renominated Tor Congress, by the Whig
Congressional Convention of the First District, which as
sembled in this city.
The Convention, which met at Norwich this morning,
nominated O. Kellogg, of Vernon, Tolland county, as a
candidate for Lieut. Governor, in place of Thomas Fitch,
2d, of New London, declined.
Nrw Havw, March 9, 1863.
The Whip Congressional Convention for this dUtriet,
now in session at Middletown, have just made choico of
Austin Baldwin, of Middletown, as a candidate to run
against lion. C. M. Ingersoil.
Massachusetts Constitution al Convention.
SrKi.MinaiJi, March 0, 1853.
The Rfpublican has returns from 312 towns, of the Con
vention election. They foot up as follows : ?
Whigs 150 Opposition 249
Independent 0 No choice 19
There are now only nino towns to be heard from.
Aiwel Huntington, whig, and a whig board of aldermen,
were elected in Salem yesterday.
The llliode island Liquor Law,
Providknck, March 9, 1853.
The friends pf the anti-liquor law hold a State Conven
tion on Tuesday next.
The Usury Laws In Canada.
Qufukc, March 9, 1S53.
last night a bill was passed by the Lower House, to
permit lenders to charge what rate of Interest they please,
but 6 per cent only to be recoverable by law.
Destruction of the Ship Belmont.
LAKGK QUANTITY OF COTTON BURNKI).
New Orlkakh, March 7, 1853.
The British ship Belmont, when nearly loaded tot
Liverpool? having on board 3,000 bales of cotton ? caught
fire this morning, and was ?cuttled, and sunk. All the
cotton was either burned or badly damaged.
The American shin Maine, whioh had just commenced
leading, alongside the BelmoDt, al o took fire in her rig
ging, but the injury she sustained was very slight.
Tornado In Tennessee.
Louihvuls, March 9, 1853.
A tornado visi ed the vicinity of Clarksville, Tennessee,
on Sunday ni(;ht, levelling dwellings, stables, barns, ana
trees to the ground; but, as far as heard from, no lives
were lost. The track of the storm was half a mile wide,
and so terriltc was it tbat the roads were filled with fallea
timber.
Discovery of a Comet? Strike.
Bosro*, March 9, 1853.
A comet was discovered at Harvard Observatory, last
evening, by C. W Tuttle. It is situated about five degrees
south of the bright star Rlgel.
Yesterday morning, about half the hands In the employ
of the Lowefl Mnchino Shop Company struck for tho ten
hour rule of labor, and marched in procession. to the
number af two or three hundred, through the city.
Jefferson Medical College, 4ic.
Philadelphia, March 9, 1853.
The Jefferson Medical College commencement took
place to-day. 223 graduates received their dogrees.
A State Convention, to consider the subject of the cs
tabllsliment of a State Agricultural College, Is in seisioa
at Bmiiknt. The Hon. John Strohm, of Lincuster, is
the President.
Brooklyn City Intelligence.
I)KTRB?1?(J Occt'KRKM* ? Yesterday morning a small
lad, in the employ of a grocer named Martin Alpin. in
Fulton avenne, died from the effects of injuries sustained
on Sattuday last, while in the act of leading a horse to
water. The nnimal became frightened at a passing
sleigh, sheered to one side, knocking the lad over ana
trnmplicg upon him. Iio was picked up by the neigh
bois and carried in'o the house, ivhere ho lingered until
yrstetday, when he expired. An inquest was held by
Coroner Hall, and a verdict offaccidental death returned
by the jury.
Perious Arctnwr ? Kicked by a Horhs. ? On Tue-day
evi ning, a lad u'wut fourteen years of age, a son of Luke
C Ryder, Ktq , was licked in the breast by ahorse, which
had recently been purchased by his father, and was so
badly injured that his life is considered in danger. Tho
ai'in al had just been taken into the stable, and the Ud
being snxioui to see him, went in. ami while patting him
en the back, sustained injuries, from tho effects of which
it is extremely doubtful whether he will recover.
Rt'Jt Ovkh on tub Railroad.? On Tuesday, an employe
of the I.ong Island Railroad Company, named James !ilc
Msnus. fell trom the platform of n car of the 0 o 'cloak
train, at Weeksvllle, and ens run over, t'-.e wheels sever
ing his legs nearly troin his body. Although everything
possible was done for his relief, he expired shortly after
wards. Coroner Hendiickson held an inquest over the
body, and a veidlct was rendered by the jury in accord
ance with the facts.
Fir*. ? Between one and two o'clock on Tuesday morn
ing, a Are broke out in a large wooden building on Cross
dock, foot of Kent avenue, occupied as a crucible and
firebrick manufactory by Mr. Homer, of No. 22 Cliff
street. New York. The fire department promptly pro
eeedeci to the scene. Imt did not arrive In time t s*ve the
structure. Kngine No. 12, of Hist Brooklyn, was the
only company that reached the ground In time to be of
any service, followed speedily by No. 1 of Williamsburg.
Th# building, which was owned by Jacob Iloerum, was en
tirely destroyed, together with a small shop adjoining,
occupied by Mr. Poul?an as a glue factory Mr. Boerum's
loss is about $2 000, covered by Insurance in a Williams
burg office. Mr. Morton lost all his stock, amounting
to about 8,090 in value and was not Insured. Mr, FonJ.
son sustained shunt $150 da mage.
Mt'TtTAL Bknkkit Sociv.tv. ? Tli i to is m
annotation in South Iteml, Indiana, callf j the " St.
?locoph County Regulator*, or Horse Tti'lpf Detecting
I Society," which is represented m U'ini? In a very
I flonrlinitig condition.
New* from Africa.
MOVEMENTS O* THB AFRICAN SQUADRON ? TDK
MA1NB LIQUOR LAW IN AFRICA? WAR AMONG
TUB TRIBES.
By the brig Fsvorita, Capt. White, we have Mated from
Baihurst, West Coast of Africa, to the 3d ult.
The U. 8. chip John Adams nailed from Bathurst on
tha> afternoon of January 15th, 1863, for Sierra Leone,
liariug visited ioiee. Uer presence on the coast had
boon J"f much benefit, ax the natives far and near knew
of her Arrival at Goree ant) llathuriit.
Coitiinandsr I.yiJch arrived at Batburst on the 14th
ult., in tbe Fngll.'h mail steamship Forerunner, from
London, and took passage in the Adams for the coast of
Libeira. Oflkcers and ctsw of the John Adam* all well,
and had bepn well.
Die brigs Perry and B^nbridge }irere to seaward on a
cruife.
The following is a list of An officers tt the .lohiMAdam^ :
? Commander ? Jas. Barron. Lieutenants? H. French, J.
A. Doyle, J O. Strain and Ju-ones Higgintt. Purser ? A. A.
Be. knap. Surgeon ? William 3. Sinclair. Assistant do.,
J. F. Heustis. Msfter? C. XT. Woolloy. Midshipmen ?
J. Taylor, C A. Babcoek, and Marshal C. Campbell. Gun
ter? John Owens. Hailmaker ? Wiiiiam H. Mubony. Car
penter ? William Hyoe. Boatswain ? Edward ktrady. Cap
tain'H Clerk ? .lamer Conway.
'Ibefltg-hip Oeimantown, Captain Nichols, and sloop
of-war I sle, wore at l'orto l'ra.va December tith, awaiting
the arrival of the flagship Constitution and sloop-of war
Marion.
A n-llgietis war was ragimr among the different tribes,
the difficulty being about drinking ? the Mirabous being
the Maine Liquor Law and Mahometan party; and those
going lor the tire water of the whites and heathens are
the tMandrgoes, Serawollows, and the King of Combo.
The King of Combo attacked the town of Savagoe, con
taining home 4 000 inhabitants, on the '23d December, and
w?t reputed by the Miraboun, with the loss of seventeen
men, the latter losing but one. Hla excellency, the Go
vei nor of Batburst, would take the matter in hand, aud
a nettlement of the difficulties might be expected.
Owing to these difficulties trade was much interrupted.
TELEGRAPHIC.
NEWS rami T11K CAPE 0 V 0001) I10PK ? IMMENSE
SHIPMENT OF OOLD FROM AUSTRALIA ? TUB KAF
FIR WAlt
Borrox, March 9, 1853.
The bark Lady Suffolk!^ from Cape Town, Jan. 10, has
arrived here. Her dates are four days later. She report*
that the ship Hoxbnry Castle, from Melbourne, Australia,
for I<ondon, put into Cape Town on the 6th of January.
She has on freight eight torn of gold, valued at over thrte
million* of dollars, Icing the largest lot ever shipped from
Australia.
The ship Ascutna. from New York, put into Cape Town
for supplies, on the 'itith Dec., ana sailed again on the Oth
January
The ship Dolphin, from New York for Australia, had
also put in and sailed again.
The Captain of the L. S. reports that, notwithstanding
the numerous reports of peace, the general opinion there
was that the war might last for years to come . It was
believed that there were white men among the natives,
directing their movements.
Pnllce Intelligence.
IN THE MATTEB O* TUB ALLKUKD FRAUDULENT
v?u)n . ,.NEW Y0B* CITY BANK.
32.*? V'Sh f"
?fAt th^areH IMhv C4p^U1 8to<* of th? "id bank? 8?
At the appointed hcur. Mr. Picton was m^ant wuk u:
counsel. haTlng with them at* b?*flC IhdS
ton sai<f hi ,t? evidenco? In the case. Mr. Pic
!?nJ\id *? ?a J?"1/, to P^cwd ,ith the case; when the
F<?rt? Lh^ .U * note from the counselor Mr
iourn'tti magistrate, requesting him to ad
notc ? ?Ver ?.r ?"e w<*k After reading the
w J t'Kr W^ WS0?* *? "!B postponement,
?a.yng. tnat as Mr. Picton bad been Indirectly accused or
*?at?thatDnn? ~,mp?+un?d the n"ltter- h* now wished to
Mate that no attempt at a compromise had ever been
made, nor had Mr. Picton received back his $1 Ou# Jim
ti-e Stuart then called up the police Sffloer who held M?"
Joote in custody, and atked aim the reason whv Mr
Foote was not present in court. The officer replied he
supposed he would have been In eourt. The Justice ?*.
pressed his disapprobation in the matter, and ordered the
officer to go forthwith and bring him into court The
***1} t?rt?d immediate^ to execute the command, but
elosln* ?tihe court. the officer had not returned
with the accused. The case thus stand* adjourned.
on the Hanover Bank Officer l?evoe of '
ri*f.L-'e' * ?5^i ?n TnMd*3r afternoon arrested a young
German named Ilarman Kliefatt, ou a charge of foiwini
^ ITl'?rt,v* to tave been "Lie by UuU
In merchants, JTo. 60 Weaver street, amounting
r?ii j ,bct'"*n lhre* ?nd four hundred dollars The
E2t? " * copy of *?* which Tuid ^
o VoOO o . o ^^ooou0 .
o The Hanover Bank, 0
0 Forty-five dollars. ' or bearer, o
w.v SuTs &
sosm gSKva1 ssss ars
ing teller of the bank had already cashed ton of the
foiged checks befote they were discovered, amounting in
fomd<?hf0Uwv adreddoU*?- " seems that,the pi isouer
, cli?fks and gave them to othor parties to
L . a ^Dk lor payment The last check was
flrni of I'uniler ft Spltzer, of No 1"
whll hi i *, *^wh? ,of!ere<1 th? at the bank,
rfi rif V eld ln CUHU>dy. He then
lu i u 1?,. 8 received the check, and informed
tho officer that if he waited at their place of business in
all probability Kliefatt would call some time during the
afternoon, as he had promised to do. He did call ex
,fi?d the for the check, and was ^t 1
cum ^ ml" CU' J Y r Prl"onei' acknowledged his
wta
named William Ballinger, on a charge of burglariously on
teiing a shop situated at No. 6G4 Hudson" streot und
? nfe ih^b<? ? th? property of ff j'C
On the arrest of tho accused, a fivo dollar bill was found
which was dentified by Mr. Day as his property Sub
fo??H !h' m prf"n?er acknowledged his guilt, and in
formed the officer where he could find the balance of tho
stolen money ? it was all recovered, and Justice McHrath
committed him to prison for trial.
Arrett of a Fortuve Teller. ?Officer Kearney, of the So
cond district police court, on Tuesday arrested a woman
nan ed Mr. Monroe, reading at No. 261 Hudson street, on
.N,,n'r a disorderly person, viz.: a protended
finder of stolen property . It seems tlmt a Mrs. Susan A.
fhe'iu ^ ?SBt ? J40. West ?-%hteeuth street, on
i- i. ?KU? wa" robho<1 of #U5 in inonev, and ap
plied to Mr*. Monroe, who informed her that she would
tell her where she could find tho stolen property for the
sum of $1. Mjs. towler paid her the dollar, and was
then infomed by Mrs. Monroe that the person who had
stolen the money was a lady who resided on the same
floor, in the same house, with Mrs. lowler. This infor
mation Mrs iowler felt satisfied was nothing more than
a tel e pretence, and a deception practised upon her
done merely to extort the dollar paid to her. The ac
cused was convened before .Justice Mctirath, who re
quired her to tlnd bail in the sum of $500 for her good
behaviour for one year. The requisito b?il was given, and
the rortune teller was discharged from custody
f The Health Amorifitim Prautl.? Officer M-?onoy of the
i. cond d>trict ,?.lice coui t. arrested on Tuesday John
\\ . Rome, on a ?srrant is.<ueci by Justice Stuart, wherein
he stands charged, wllli several others not yet arrested
with obtainirg sums of money from various persons un
,r I''Pl? "ce of being one of the di-ectors of tho
l nited Stutes Mutual Health Association." The mau''s
trate held the nccu>ed to bail in tho sum or$,i00 The
security was given, and Mr. Howe was discharged from
cuatodr.
A Ml ni>/? Offioer Work, of the Eighth ward, ar
re-ted, on Tuesday a man named William Allcey. on a
charge of stealing $45 in money, and a gold watch and
chain valued at $200, the proper tj of Mr*. Naney Thorn*
>o. dl Mercer stieet. It seems ihnt the r.>gue secreted
himself in the house by getting under one of tho beds,
?i , * , n thl> /amily wero at rest, he came from
his hiding place, stole the above named propei ty, and
left the premises On his arrest the officer foun ! the
watch and KM of the stolen property. The accused was
conveyed before the magistrate, who held him to answer
the charge.
An Alleged F\>1*e rretenee.? Yesterday, officer 3. J.
. mith, ol the lower police court, erro-tod a yjung man of
genteel appeaiaoco, named Theodore Lent, on a warrant I
issued by Justice Stewait, wherein he stands charged on
the slhdavlt of Pertha Juratreke, residing at No. 74 Mer
cer street with defrauding her out of several hundred
dollars umier false representations The mtin facts, iu
set torth by the complainant in her affidavit, show that
onor about tbe 20th of January last past, the accused
leased to her the house No 74 Mercer street. In which slio
now reM'iog, for a term of two )ear?, commencing on the
first day of M*y next, at the yearly rent of $150, with
ne cocdition that ahe piirrhaHed the furnlturo then in
me > house at hm valuation, amounting to $1,0.10? ho
setting forth at the time, that he had full |>ower to lease
said propei ty, from tbe owner With this understanding
and a lea-o being made to that effect l.y Vfr I/.nt, the
complainant paid the $1,0(10 for tho furniture, whinh she
now as.-erts is nr t worth in fact more than half that sum.
It now appears that Mr- I.ent had not the authority to
lease the property, as will .be seen by the follo-.Ting nolo
fent to the Complainant by Mr. llaigV tho onner of the
bouse.?
To ma OdTPiNT ov rtm Hot s* Ko, 74 Mki?*h prmw.T:
1 ou will please take not ice that tbe lease ol the said
"oufe will expire on the first of May nest, and I shall
take possession ou that day twelve o oloek.
Yours, D. H. HAI0HT.
In aceordaocc with the above facts the magistrate
issued his warrant of arrest, a ad Mr. Unt was brough
up to answer the charge. Mr I ent re .nested tlio nwris
t rate to want him a hwtring in the matter, as he could
show that he was authorized to lea-e the house in the
manner he had done.
Hie Justice sat the case down for a bearing on Satur
nay next, Aurfcig which t'me the accused was riinnitl^d
1 to itm?in .'n Use nominal oiistodv ol '.hj oilier
I INTEBSMBTt POLITICAI HISTORY.
THE UNITED STATES,
UNDER
ELEVEN ADMINISTRATIONS.
Notice# of the President* and their Cabinets,
from Washington to Pierce.
The occasion of the expiration of the term of the
eleventh administration, and the advent of the
twelfth national executive, seems a proper time to
take a brief retrospective view of the character and
inflnence upon the progress of the country of the
various Presidents nnd Iheir administrations, during
the sixty-four years whieh have transpired since the
organization of the government.
FIRST ADMINISTRATION, 1 <89 TO 179T, EIGHT YEARS
? QEOROR WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT.
The inauguration having taken place at New York,
April 30, 1789, the first CongTess, during its first ses
sion of nearly six months, wero employed principally
in framing laws necessary to the organization of
the government. In this space of time the construc
tion of the powers intended to be given was very
afcly discussed. The subjects of commerce and
finance received the early attention of Congress, as
well as the organization of the different departments,
and of a national judiciary system. Among the sub
jects strenuously debated was the President's
power of appointment and removal of public
officers. The appointment was constitutionally sub
ject to the assent of the Senate. The removal, on
which point the constitution was silent, was then
?ettled to be in the power of the President alone.
The powerful opposition to the constitution in seve
ral of the States, caused Congress to adopt sixteen
articles of amendment, in September, 1789 ; ten of
these articles were approved by the requisite number
of States, through their legislatures, aud finally be
came parts of the constitution in December, 1791.
Two other articles, since adopted by tho States,
were proposed at subsequent sessions of Congress, in
1794, and 1803.
The President selected his cabinet in September,
1789, namely : ? Secretary of State, Thomas Jeffer
son, of Virginia ; Secretary of the Treasury, Alex
ander Hamilton, of New York ; Secretary of War,
Henry Knox, of Massachusetts ; Attorney General,
Edmund Randolph, of Virginia. The office of Se
cretary of the Navy did not exist until the Presiden
cy of Mr. Adams, whei^ that department was esta
blished, viz in 1798. Although Washington and
Hamilton were.enabled to carry the measures they
proposed, through the first and second Congress,
there was an early organization formed against
them ? the opposition composed mostly of anti
federalists, or those who had opposed the con
stitution, taking tho name of republicans, as ad
vised by Mr. Jefferson, and the friends of the
administration retaining the name of federalists.
The cabinet of Washington was divided in senti.
ment. Hamilton and Knox advising stroug federal
measures, while Jefferson and Randolph generally
acted in opposition to their colleagues, and in unison
with the opposition in Congress. Washington in
vain exerted all his influence to reconcile Jefferson
and Hamilton. The hostility of these distinguished
men to each other sustained no diminution, and its
consequcnces became every day more diffusive. The
French revolution had an important influence on the
politics of the United States at this time. Jefferson
and his republican friends sympathized with the
French revolutionists, while Washington, Hamilton,
and their federal friends considered it important to
the interests of the United States to maintain friendly
relations with Great Britain. The last two years of
Washington's first term were turbulent times; party
spirit ran high, both in Congress and among the
people, and such was the violenoe of feeling and ex
citement that the national government would have
probably perished in its infancy had it not been for the
wisdom and firmness of Washington, and the public
confidence in his guidance of the ship of state.
The leaders of both parties expre*ied a wish for
the re-election of the President, and he relinquished
his intention to retire at the end of the first terra
such was the critical situation of public affairs that
he consented to remain at the head of the govern
ment. Notwithstanding the high party feeling
among the people, he was unanimously re-elected.
On the question oi Vice-President, the state of par
ties was exhibited. Mr. Adams, the federal candi
date, received seventy-seven electoral votes ; George
Clinton, supported by the republicans, fifty; Jeffer
son, four; Burr, one; showing a federal majority of
twenty -two |in the electoral colleges. South Caro
lina was, the only State south of Maiyland which
voted for Mr. Adams, who received at this election
the support of all the northern States, except New
York, where the republicans being in the ascendancy
in th^egislature, chose electors favorable to Gover
nor Clinton.
During Washington's second term, when the Third
Congress assembled at Philadelphia, in December,
1793, the opposition to the administration succeeded
in electing the Speaker of tho House, which body
was afterwards nearly equally divided on great poli
tical measures. In the Senate, the Vice-President
repeatedly settled important questions by his casting
vote. It is worthy of notice that all the Representa
tives and tho Senators from Virginia, with one or
two exceptions of the former, were in the opposition
to Washington's administration, throughout his two
terms. Mr. Jefferson resigned, as Secretary of State,
in December, 1793, and the President appointed Ed
mund Randolph to succeed him, and Wm. Bradford,
of Pennsylvania, to succeed Mr. Randolph as Attor
ney General. Mr. Bradford died in offiec, and was
succeeded by Charles Lee, of Virginia, in December,
1795. At the close of the year 1794, Gen. Knox re
tired from the War department, and in January, 1796,
he was succeeded by Timothy Pickering, then of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Hamilton resigned as Secretary
of the Treasury on the 31st of January, 1795, and
was succeeded by Oliver Wolcott, of Connecticut.
In August, 1795, Mr. Randolph resigned as Secre.
tnry of State, and was succeeded in December by
Timothy Pickering, in whose plac e James Mclleury
of Maryland was appointed Secretary of War.
Washington having tried the experiment of a mix
ed Cabinet during his first term, finally composed one
which agreed in political sentimont. aud the four
federalists whom be left in office, viz., Pickering,
Wolcott, McHenry, and Lee, were continued in the
Cabinet by John Adams. President Washington and
his first Cabinet were unauimously of opinion that
this eountry was not bound to take part with Prance
in her war with England; and in April, 179.% the
celebrated proclamation of neutrality, by the Pfesi
dent, was issued, which has been the guide of the
nation ever since in affair* with fojeign nations.
During Washington's administration all the dis
putes between the United States and foreign nations
had been adjusted, with the exception of those of
France; at home public awl private credit was
restored? the amount of ve*,tnues bad exceeded the
most sanguine calculation. The prosperity of the
country had been, indeed, without example, notwith
standing great, losses from belligerent depredations.
To the high rcspc visibility of giving mofcrn and effect
to the new system 0f government, among discordant
elements, it, *-hs the lot of Washington to be called.
Tn the di ^ re tion [i ry exercise of the executive power,
the uc'.jjtliiixtration was wife and talented. In filling
oHV/.fl, the President preferred, when he could,
revolutionary patriots, of whose Integrity nn.l ability
I be had ample proof. He displaced no man for tho
1 expression of bis opinions, even in the feverish exitc
merit of sympathy with France. W iUH regard to ouf
foreign relation*, Washington persisted in his neo
trulity to the last hour of his administration, and wan
able to countervail the popular clamor ik< fa^or of
Franco against England. With regard to
judiciary, the financed, the mint, the Indian tribes,
in his deportment to his own ministers, his
communication* to Congress, his construction
of the constitution, his sac red regard tor
it, hii devotion to the whole Union, his mag**'
nimity and forbearance, hid personal dignity, in afc'
thet-e, and in relation to all other subject*, the example
of Washington commands general respect and vene
ration among men of all shades of difference of opi
nion in our times. As forming the starting point in
our political history, and the foundation of the gov
ernment, we have dwelt longer on this administra
tion than we shall on. either of his successors. To
them we must necessarily allot a very brief spo^y.
SKCOKD ADMINISTRATION', 17!<7 TO 1801, VOW*
YEARS? JOUN ADAMS, PRESIDENT.
The administration of Mr. Adam* was considered
by the federalists, by whom he was elected, as ? con
tinuation of the policy and measures of his predeoee
sor, General Washington. Mr. Adams, however, did
not poetess the full confidence of his political asso
ciates; and although the federalists, as a party, were
stronger in Congress than during the administration
of Washington, the wayward conduct of the Pr*si.
sident, and the unpopularity of some of the acts of
Congress, caused tho downfall of the federal party
and the success of their political opponents, it
the end of one term of four years. The oa te
net which had been left by Washington, aa
we have stated, wero continued in offic*
Mr. Adams, to which was added, in 1798, the Se
cretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, of Mary
land, who was appointed after the establishment of
that department. In the spring of 1800^ Mr. Adam
quarrelled with two members of the cabinet, and
dismissed them from office, viz.: Mr. Pickering, Se
cretary (J State, and Mr. McHenry, Secretary if
War, an event which caused much excitement, anf
had some influence in throwing the federalists into a
minority. General Hamilton published a pamphlet
against Mr. Adams, which contributed to the sane
result. In May, 1800, the President appointed John
Marshall, of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Samuel
Dexter, of Massachusetts, Secretary of War. On Ik*
31st of December, 1800, Mr. Wolcott resigned hi
Secretary of the Treasury, and Mr. Dexter succeeded
him. Roger Griswold, of Connecticut, was appolntoi
Secretary of War on the 3d of February, 1801.
The rule of the federal party terminated with tlx
close of the administration of John Adams, whioh
wna principally remarkable for the strife betweea
the two great parties in Congress, the establishment
of a navy, the passage of the alien and sedition lain,
and the disputes between France and the United
States, which were finally settled by the course par
sued by Mr. Adams against the opinions and ad
vice of many of the federal leaders. The seat of
government was removed to Washington daring the
summer of 1800, and President Adams delivered Me
last annual speech to Congress at the new Capitol,
in November, 1800.
T11IRD ADMINISTRATION, 1801 TO 1809.KIGI1T YEARS,
THOMAS JEKl'EllSON, PUE8IDENT.
The following members of tho cabinet were appoint
ed by Mr. Jefferson, during his administration, via: ?
8H*nrrAHT or Statu ? James Madison, of Virginia ; ay
pointed March 6, 1801.
mckktauy or tub Tkkasury ? Albeit Gallatin, Peon. ;
May 14. 1801.
bWKRARY or War? Henry Dearborn, Mass., March i,
1801.
Sscvctary ov TBI Navy? Robert Smith, Maryland, Jalf
IB, 1801.
Attorn kt Ghkkbal ? Levi Lincoln. Mas*.. March 5, ISM.
John Breckenridge. Kentucky; Dec. 23, 1806. Caiar A.
Rodney, Delaware, Jan. ii9, 1807.
The principal measures of Mr. Jefferson's adminis
tration were the acquisition of Louisiana; the sunroje
of the coast, and the exploring expedition of Lowia
and Clarke across the continent ; advantageous trea
ties with the Indians ; the adoption of the embarje
and other restrictive.measures on commerce ; tho re
duction of the navy, and the trial of the gun boat qre
tem ; and successful hostilities with the Barbaiy
powers in the Mediterranean. The administration
was thoroughly sustained in both houses of Congress
and the President acted his pleasure in appointments
and removals from office, the federalists being grade
all y displaced, and republicans appointed to places of
honor and emolument.
FOVBTII ADMINISTRATION, 1809 TO 1817, llflMF
YKABH ? JAMBA MADISON, PBK81DKMT.
The changes in the cabinet were more nnmerons
under Mr. Madison than under his predecessor, aa
the following shows : ?
State. ? Robert Smith Maryland, March 6, 1800 ; Jmbm
Monroe. Virginia. Not. is, 1811.
Ik&avlry. ? Albert Gallatin. Ponmiylvania, (continued
In office ;) George W. Campbell, Tennessee, Feb. 9, 1814;
Alexander J. linllas, Pennsylvania t)ct. 6 1814 : Williaaa
H. Crawford. Georgia, Oct. 22, 1816.
Wak ? William Kunti*, MasKachunetti, March 7, 180t;
John Armstrong. New Tork, Jan 13, 1813 ; Jamfi Moo
roe, Virginia Sent. 27, 1814 ; William H. Crawford, Geor
gia March 2, 1810.
Navy.? Paul Hamilton, South Carolina, March 7, ISM;
William Jone?, 1 Vnnaylvania, Jan. 12, 1813. IJanjamin
W. Crowninnhield, Man.-ai'hutett?, Dec, 19, 1814.
Aitok."?ky Gorkai . ? Caisar A. Kodney, Delaware, (cm
tinucd ; William l'iiikney, Maryland, l?ec. 11, 1811;
Richard Rush, il'ennsylvania, Feb. 10, 1814.
Mr. Monroe returned to the State Department,
February 28, 1815, having aited for some time aa
Secretary of War, after the resignation of Genera!
Armstrong.
The leading measures of Madison's administration
were the declaration of war with Great Britain, and
the acts connected therewith ; the establishment of
financial and other systems after the return ef
peace, including a national bank, and revised
tariff on imposts ; also, the provision made for pay
ing off the national debt. The administration waa
uniformly sustained by republican majorities in both
houses ojr Congress. The views of President Madi
son on subjects of national policy, as developed in
his last annual message to Congress, in December,
lSlO.were considered liberal, und important to the
interests of the country. When a member of delibe
rative bodies Mr. Madison was an able debater, and
as a writer he has few equals among American
statesmen. He was fond of society, although he
bad travelled but little ; never having visited foreign
countries, or seen much of the people over whom he
presided. He was of small stature ; his manner waa
modest and retiring, but in conversation he waa
pleasing and instructive. On his accession to the
Presidency he restored the custom of stated leveee
at the White House, which had been abolished hy
Jefferson. It was on the occasion of these leveea
that Mrs. Madison displayed her polite and attractive
attentions, which had much influence, and distin
guished this period as an era in society at the city
of Washington.
FIFTH ADMINISTBATION 1817, to 1825, BIOITT
YEABS? JAMKH MONBOK, rBKSIDBNT.
The following are the cabinet appointments mate
by Mr. Monroe, during his eight years, viz :
orAm? John (jiinicy Adaraa, Man*., March 5, 1817,
THKASrRY.? William II. Crawford Georgia, do.
War ? Itaac Shelby, Kentucky, (declined) ; George G*? ?
ham. Virginia, April 7, 1817; John C. Calhoun, South f ^
rolina October 8, 1817.
?.Benjamin W. Crownltihhleld, Mat*., (f
nufrf) Smith Thompson, New York, November :te
.lolin Kodgeta, U. H. Navy, September 1, 18'i3, 8? r'
Southard. New Jertey, September IB, 1828.
AttoknkyGsmoiai. ?Richard Ruth, Pens., (f ontinued*
William Wirt. Virginia, November 16, 1*17.
The administration of Monroe waa eir' .mently proe
perous and successful. It has been car ie(j ?? eraof
good feeling, for at no period in or j history had par*
ty spirit been so much subdued, ?itnd <^e attention of
the national legislature more e'^iusivel^devoted to
objects of public l>encflt. Th e independertpo of th?
South American BepubMW waa acknowledged ; the
, acquisition of FtorM* \# tresty with Spain tm ao