The New York Herald Newspaper, October 20, 1848, Page 1

— NO. 5252. MORNING EDITION----FRIDAY, OCTOBER Great Newspaper Enterprise—Keports of Congress. Mr. Richard M. Hoe, one of the greatest mechanical geniuses of the present age, has just completed mag- nifjcent improvements in machinery, and otherwire, fn the establishment of the New York Heral@, and is now on his way to London and Paris, for the purpore ofintroduciag some of his magnificent presses into the newspaper establishments of those cities. During the last six months, we have expended about forty thousand dollars, in machinery of all kinds, and va- rious other improvements. We are now enabled to print a double-sheet Herald at the rate of from seven to ten thousand copies per hour, and could throw off a hundred thousand copies in twelve hours, with the greatest ease in the world. Having now the weapons of a great movement in our hands, wo mean to apply them as soon as possible, to practical purposes. On the opening of the next session of Congress- ‘we mean to place before the Senate and House of Re- presentatives, proposals for giving full reports of the debates of both of those bodics, to be published every day in the Herald, and give them a circulation throughout the world, of from twenty-five to thirty thousand per day. Atthe opening of the session, we shall commence giving those reports on our own ac- count; but as it will require «double sheet to embrace the debates of both houses, and a vast expenditure for paper and reporting, we shall propose that Con- gress pay 8 portion of the additional expense, in the same manner as the French republic pays a portion of the expense of publishing their newspaper organ, the Moniteur. ‘The advantages to Congress, to the government, and tothe American republic, of such a plan, would be nu- merous. The Herald is the only American journal that has a world-wide circulation, and @ circulation too among the higher statesmen and intellects of the age. There are several journals in this and other cities, called penny papers, that have @ large local circulation, but they are without ability, and not competent to give a high tone to the newspaper press, such as we are able to do by the extraordinary facili- ties of our arrangements, organization, and prepara- tions of all kinds. The new printing presses which Mr. Hoe has constructed for us, are the only 6nes of the same form and capacity in the world. The pub- lieation of each day’s debates of both houses of Con- gress, on a double sheet of the Herald, in the same way as the debates of the British Parliament are published in the London 7imes, and ether journals there, would elevate the tone of the country, and of our statesmen, and circulate their fame and influence far beyond any other mode that could pe adopted. The local journals published in Washington have little circulation, and Jess influence. Probably, the party papers there have mot an aggregate circulation of over two thousand, more or less; while the Herald, as we have already said, circulates nearly twenty-five thousand per day, as oan be perceived by our returns ; and when the next session commences, we, probably, shall have thirty thousand over all this continent and the wide world Ddesides. ‘This is the practical movement which we have had in contemplation in expending large sums during the Jast few months. A proposition, embracing these views, ‘will be presented to both houses of Congress, no matter what candidate shall be elected, or what party shall be fm power. We shall endeavour, even at our own ex- pense, to conmence the plan we have described at the opening of next session, and trust to the good sense and sagacity of both the Senate and the House to con- eur in our views, after they shall see their practical efficiency and general merits. ARRIVAL STEAMSHIP NIAGARA AT BOSTON. ONE WHBE LATHER. ke. ke, &e, ‘We have one week’s later news from Europe. It comes on the heels of that by the Britannia. The steamer Niagara, Capt. Ryne, made a splendid run of twelve days, and reached Boston at half-past 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. She sailed from Liverpool on Saturday, the 7th inst. The news was immediately transmitted over the wires to New York. . The steamship Niagara arrived at Halifax at 4 A. M., and left at 7 A. M., yesterday. One of the passengers in the Niagara, from Liverpool, Mr. John Doyle, states that he was ar- rested on arrival at Halifax, on suspicion of beg an Irish sympathiser. He was taken from his state room by a sold’er at‘ached to the Regiment of Fusiliers, Halifax, but as no ground appeared for the charge, he was released, and he came to thie city. The chartist trials in London have been con- cluded; conviction has been the uniform result. Dowling, the Irish confederate, Cuffey, Lacu, Fay, and Mullings, were sentenced to transporta- tion for life. Several of the less prominent conspirators pleaded guilty, and were subjected to fine and im- prisonment; against others, the Attorney General abandoned the prosecution, contenting himselt with binding them, in their own recognizances, to be forthcoming when called upon by the autho- tities The main feature of these trials consisted of a merciless exposure of the infamous spy system. Her majesty returned from Scotland by railway, with the Prince and her family. The trial ot Mr. Sfnith O’Brien, at Clonmel, is stilt unconcluded. An application was made to have the cause postponed, on the ground that Mr. O’Bnen had not received, previous to his trial, a copy of his indictment, and a list of the witnesses to be produced against him. In England, a man on trial for his life, has a night to be informed npon both these pomts, but according to the decision of the court at Clonmel, in Ireland, no such right exists. Another point of dissatisfaction was, the great disproportion exist- ing between Protestants and Catholics upon the jury panel. After sundry attempts One the part of the prisoner’s counsel to gain some- thing for his client on these “péints, the trial was proceeded with. Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, were fully consumed in examining witnet on the part of the crown. As usual in politycal conspiracies, traitors have been found amongst the Irish, who have given evidence which will go far to support the indictment against Mr. O'Brien. On Wednesday, Mr. Whiteside, counsel for the prisoner, entered upon his defence. The Hibernia, which left Boston, 20th ult., reached the Mersey on Monday, after a passage of 114 days. The Washington, which left New York the same day, arrived at Southampton on Thursday night, after a passage of 16 days. ‘ The United States will sail from Southampton on the 10th inst. for New York. The St. Lawrence, 44 guns, Capt. Paulding, ar. rived, on the 3d inst.. off Cowes, in 24 days from Norfolk, (the St. Lawrence is on her way to Germany,) to communicate with Mr. Bancroft, the American Minister, and the Consul for the United States at Cowes. She sailed on the jollowing day. The St. Lawrence is to be sta- tioned in the Weser during the winter, for the protection of American interests in the present unsettled state of Northern Europe, She was visited by Mr. Bancroft and the American Consul. The Portsmouth correspondent of the Times, says the St. Lawrence passed through Spithead this afternoon, the 4th. She did not salute the flag of the commander-in-chief, or the union jack of the King’s Bastion. France. In France, on Saturday, a scene of confusion occurred in the Chambers, almost unparalleled in the history of that assembly. One of the members having commented in se- vere terms upon some late republican banquets, and condemned the apathy of the government in relation thereto, the members of the republican party were thrown into such a rage, that they al- most simultaneously rushed to the tribune, which they attempted to scale on all sides, but were pre- vented by the offiers of the house. At length the President was obliged to put on his hat, and sus- pend the sitting. The Paris journals of Sunday contain long arti- cles on the disgraceful scenes of Saturday in the National Assembly. There is a burst of indigna- tion in al! the organs of the moderate parties, of every shade, against the atrocious conduct of red republicanism. 2 tt is currently reported that, in consequence of the opposition given to the arg osal to elect the President of the Republic by the National Assem- bly, the government has resolved to leave the choice of a President to be decided by universal suffrage—but that an amendment is to be intro- duced into the constitution deferring the election until the organic laws have been voted upon—in the meantime, the executive government is to re- Main as it is at present. ° The Paris papers of ist say: that after much hesitation, as it appears, the Government, at a cabinet council, has resolved to support, by all its available means, the amendment to the article of the constitution respecting the election of Pre- sident, to be proposed by M. Flocon, which is to the following eflect — The National Assembly delegates the executive ower to a citizen, who shall receive the title of Preaident of the republic. The gevernment has, therefore, taken up defini- tively its position in direct hostility to the mode- rate party in the Chamber, and to the known ma- jonty of the nation. [From postscript of European Times] Some of the Paris journals mention the report that Austria has definitively rejected the Anglo- French mediation. We have not been able, how- ever, to ascertain what the foundation for the re- port is. Advices have arrived to-day of serious disturbances which have broken out at Lyons. lt appears that ae on Tuesday morning, the Garden Mobiles of Lyons, whose corps has been recently dissolved, presented themselves at the Prefectrue, to demand the month’s Bey ech had, they said, been promised them. ‘ing al- lowed to enter the hotel, they possessed them- selves of it, and kept the Prefect in custody for three quarters of an hour. Crowds assembled around the building, but a regiment of dragoons, returning trom exercise, charged them and drove them away, also clearing the hotel and releasing the Prefect. The vicinity of the Prefecture was then occupied by the military. The alarm caused was 80 CA Ape inthe vicinity were clos- ed. Athalf-past 9 o’cloc! CON jardes Mo- biles disarmed the two sentinels of the Mont-de- Piété. They then attempted to force themselves into the guard house, but the men occupying it, hav- ing barricaded themselves in it, they did not suc- ceed. hey, how sver, broke allthe windows. At10 o'clock. mobiles presented themselves at the Hotel-de-Ville, with a red flag—being charged by the soldiers, they immediately dispersed. Another account says, that notice of what was passing having been given to the military authorities, the dragoons were sent to occupy the Place de la Piétecture. After having cleared the place and its approaches, and having charged their carbines, the company dismounted, and entering the Préfecture, cleared. the interior conrt of the insurgents without resistance. At half past 12 o'clock, a battery of artillery had arrived upon the Place de la Pré- feeture, and cannon was planted so as to sweep all the approaches At the departure of the last ac- counts, the insurgents were endeavoring to raise barricades in the rue Mercier. Singular reports are circulated this evening, of a plot that has been detected against the National Assembly. It 18 certain that agents have been discovered, who have been employed in corrupting the operatives, to induce them to make an attempt upon the As- sembly, with the cry of “Vive Barbés!” “Vive Raspail !? It1s affirmed, however, by some, that these things are got up by the government itself, to enabie it the more easily to crush the red repub- lic. We learn that mutinies have taken place, of the garde mobile in the barracks of Montreuil, in consequence of a distribution of bread which did not please them. The courts and interior of the barracks were barricaded, and cries of “Vive Na- poleon!”—‘‘A bas Cavaignac!” were heard. It a pears that, in consequence of the decision of the Club of the Institute, the Government has deter- mined not to make the vote on the Presidency a cabinet question. ‘We learn from Vienna, that Count Lamberg, * who had been appointed, by the Emperor of Aus- tria, commander in chief of his troops in Hungary and Croatia, was assassinated, on the 29th ult., on the bridge of Pesth, by a student. Gellachich, the Ban of Croatia, was continuing his march, in spite ef the injunctions to the contrary of the Emperor. Continental Intelligence. The news from the continent continues to be- tray considerable want of politica! composure. 4 France much excitement and alarm continue to prevgil. The Assembly have decided, by a con- siderable majority, after a very able discussion, in which Lamartine took a prominent part, on having but one legislative chamber. aie'3 The Committee of the Constitution have also decided, by a vote of ten to four, that the President of the republic shall be elected by universal suf- 1 and not by the Assembly itself. cialist banquets, after the example of the reform banquets held all over the country last au- tummy, ate too frequent to favor an expectation of cane quietude ; and the speeches and cries which have characterized more than one of them, are of the most treagonable and incendiary nature. Nothing is yet definitely known of the state of the negotiations relative to the affairs of Northern Italy, but from the remarks of General Cavaignac, in the French National Assembly] on Monday, as well as from the rumors that are afloat, there 18 ‘ood ground for hoping that a pacific solution of the question is near at hand. é In Southern Italy, matters do not look so promi- mag. The King of Naples refuses the mediation of France and England, between himself and his former subjects in Sicily, and threatens anfimme- diate resumption of hostilities Germany is still in an unsettled state ; the stand- ard of revolt has been again raised in the southern provinces, and again the rebels have been signally discomfitted. Prusgia has escaped thegdanger of another revo- lution, by the submission of theJ king, at the eleventh hour, to the wishes of the National Aesembly. ¢ 3 The anarchy of the Austrian empire appears to be nearly complete. In Vienna, we have a spec- tacle of a geactionary court waiting for the con- centration“ of a lurge military force around the capital, to carry out its a policy, and of a yh mbly. triumphant National Asse One district of Hungary, overrun with the pi of another Austrian pro- vince. The Ban of Croatia, elated by his success, 18 no longer willing to act as the tool of the cen- tral government, but threatens to set up on his own account. The Vienna ca inet, alarmed atthe new turn of affairs, has sent, perhaps too late, a com- mission to stop the further progress of the victo- rious barbarians. The regent cf Germany has issued to the go- vernments of all the German States a circular manifesto, officially recounting the facts of the rising in Frankfort, on the 18th, and its prompt suppression by his government. ‘he attempt of Struve to proclaim @ republic at Baden has utterly failed. General Hoflman came up with the insurgents near Staufen, compietel round them ; and then, passing by Crotzingen, ad- vanced through the Hiexenthal, or Valley of the Witches, in two divisions, on Staufen, which he completely surrounded. After a somewhat obsti- nate resistance, the town was taken by storm. Some houses were burned down, a great number of the detenders slain, and some hundreds of pri- soners taken. Among the latter was Struve himeelf. He and eighty of his immediate followers were im- mediately tried by comt martial, condemned and shot. A corps of about 1000 escaped into the Munzer- thal, but they are said to be surrounded by a large body of Wurtemberg troops. In the sitting of the constituent assembly of Prussia on the 2d, the mivister of foreign aflairs declared that he fully expected that the ne- gotiation with Denmark would lead to a peaceful arrangement. The Frankfort Journal of the 3d inst., says that dependency, is almost the diplomauc relations between the central pow- erand the French republic, are now completely | regulated, and that at Frankfort, as in Paris, per- | manent ministers will represent both countries. | ,, Austria. The Vienna cerrespondent of the Kolena Zei- tung asserts that Russia and Prussia have pro- mised their assistance on the Italian question. The Paris Presse states the reply of the Austrian government to the offer of mediation by England and France, in substance as follows :—First, Aus- tria denies that the war undertaken by Charles Albert can establish any pretensions over Lom- bardy ; that the guarantee of the treaty of Vienna, in favor of Austria, finds a new support in the right of conquest established by Marshal Radetzky, and that no alteration of territorial equilibrium can be justly made_by two only of the seven pow- ers who guarantied the treaty of Vienna. Aus- tria, however, proposes the convocation of a gene- ral congress of the powers of Europe at Inspruck, with the view to concert measures for the inde- pendent administration of the Lombardo-Venetian territory, and the durable tranquillity of the pe- ninsula beyond the Appenines. Hungary. : The Pesther Zeitung, of the 20th ult., contains a detailed account of the battle between the Haeae | rian and Croatian forces, which was fought on the 18th ult , in the vicinity of Szala pera h. The Hungarians, under Count Terek, mustered 18,000 men ; the division of the Ban’s army, which attacked them, amounted to 20,000. The Croatians were completely routed, and lost 3,200 men, 17 pieces of artillery, and 13 standards. The loss of the Hungarians is quoted at 123 killed, and 192 wounded. i a. Pruss! 3 Berlin passed through an important crisis on the 25th ult., the day on which the new cabinet were to pronounce their decision on the question of micisteriul interference with the views and politi- cal opinions of the officers of the army, the very question, it will be remembered, which caused the resignation of the last cabinet. The radicals re- lied on the refusal ot the ministry to execute a former resolution of the parliament on this sub- ject. Everything was preven for a revolution, and they ceemed to feel a painful disapointment, when the Premier, Gen. Pfuel, read a copy of a proclamation to the ary by which the parliamen- tary resolution was. fu! ly carried out. No pre- tence for an outbreak was lett for the present. The crowd which surrounded the building dispersed. Switzerland. The Gazetta Ticinese, of the 22d, announces that the blockade of the canton by Radetsky contin- ues, and that, consequently, the treaty of 1845 concerning the postal communications between Lombardy and the cantons of Luzere, Zurich, Berne, Un, Basle and Ticino, having been vio- lently infringed, Switzerland is virtually in a state of war with Austria. {tis generally believed that Switzerland will depart from her state of neutrali- ys that 10,000 men will be immediately sent to the frontier, and a reserve of 30,000 called out. Several thousand Austrians are stationed between Lucerne ana Uggiate. India. A further overland mail has arrived from India, bringing dates from Calcutta to the 20th, Madras, 25th, and Bombay the 3lst August. Major Ed- wards and his troops were still encamped betore Moultan. The reinforcements despatehed from Ferozepore had not yet joined them, but were hourly expected. In the line of one of the co- jumns advancing a heavy fire had been heard in the direction of Moultan. A Sikh auxiliary force was also on the marcli from Lahore. _ The insurgent inhabitants were at- tempting to quit Moultan, having heard of the ap- proach of the British and the Derwan to prevent them building up the gates. In spite of the un- healthy season, the march of the reinforcements had not been attended with any remarkable casu- alty. an outbreak has taken place in the Hazerah districts, in which Attock is situated, the key to the northwestern frontier of India; and Col. Ca- nara, a European officer in the Sikh service, had been murdered. We are afraid that the delay caused in despatching troops to succor Major Ed- warde, has induced the insurgents to make this movement, presumigg upon ons inebility to sup- press the rebellion. Commercial and Financial Intelligence. The tendency ot the cotton market is still down. This week the ofhcial quotations for middling and fair Orleans are reduced }d., and though for other descriptions the former quotations are continued, the turn ot the market forall kinds 1s decidedly in favor of the buyer, and no possibility of eftect- ing sales on a large scale without submitting to some further sacrifice, the consumers showing no disposition to buy, and their current wants speculation being dormant. In good quali- tes the decline is i 1. to fd. per:lb. The quota- tions. now are for fair Upland and Mobile, 4d. ; and for fair Orleans 4jd.; middling Orleans as well as Upland 3$d.; scarcely anything is doing above 4d., and the chief business under 3jd., prices be- ing lowerthan at any former period. The sales for the week amount to 23,750 bales, of which 3,300 have been taken for export and 600 on speculation, and the American descriptions consist of 3,010 bales ye at 3} a 44d; 12,200 Orleans at 24 a 5d.; 4,810 Alabama and}Mobile at 3j}a 4d. and 150 Sea Island at 74 a. 12d. per Ib. The corn markets have undergone little or no change, and Indian corn continues in moderate demand at 36 a 36s. Gd. per quarter, which last is now the top price for the best ele Corn meal 17s 6d a 188. and little here. Flour, duty paid, 32a 33s., and sour 294 30s. per barrel. The duty on wheat re- meee at 4s. per quarter, and on flour 2s. per bar- rel. The money market continues easy; the fluctua- tions in the public. secunties ‘during the week, have been onlyjtrifling. Messrs. Barings’ Cireular. Lonpvon, October 6, 1848.—The recent arrivals of colonial and foreign produce have been extensive, and the markets this week have been freely supported b: public sales, which, op the whole, have gone more animation than we have had d generally at full prices. ffs are rather chi as is also cotto: d, but fair business is manufacturing districts. There is no change to notice in our money market, which continues easy; with an abundant supply on thort terms, but there is less disposition to extend en- erland mail. which arrived 8d instant, we received advices from Bombay to 81st Au; and Calcutta to 20th August, but the commercial was unimportant, aed Asues we have moderate enquiry at steady prices. Beanpy—Owing to the fine vin' bave been reduced 3f. in France, an cheaper bere in conseque: Cocmineat—1,100 been offered, chiefly Honduras, of recent arrivals, and about 900 have found buyers at fall ind for middling to fine, and 2d to 3d. lower for ordinary and small grain. In Cocoa we have been without transactions—170 ue Br in public sale, having been taken in at 30s. Jorrer has been rather more in request. Nativo Ceylon bringing 27s. to 208. and 2,800 Costa Rica 808. to 50s. 6d., showing for the latter an Prospects, prices cognacs are rather provement of fully 88. owt. For e: ac of first Ro, 6000 bags, has been wold floating for nent port nt 288. 6d., 1,800 bags St. Domingo at 266. 6d. per cwt. The continental markets are firmer, Cotton remains dull at Liverpool, and the trade at Manel r continues unsatisfactory. Of 12,000 bales Surat, at sale here yesterd: 2hed. to 2%. for ste guee pe md middling, up to aid. to 100 emai in above the value is ‘aiory ncn The corn trade has been dull throughout the week, and lower prices must have been submitted to, to effect sales. which factors generally were not d to do, and in our quotations little alteration will con- sequently be found. Some business has been done in Indian corn at 39s. for Galatz, 38s. for Ibrail, and 84s, for fine yellow American, floating cost, freight and ineurance’ for Irelan nd there are sellers at these rates, as also of mixed American at 32s. a 338. To- 2,000 only were sold, from day’s market wasdull im the extreme for wheat and flour; the former was difficult of sale at ‘eduction— while French ficur was freely offered from the vessel at 38s. tod42s per sack of 280 Ibs, duty paid. No change in duties this week. We bad had our duty peid currency, at-which retail sales only would be practicable, United States red wheat, 44a to 488 per imperial quarter; United States white wheat 50s° to b4e,; United States flour 208. to Sls. per bbl., for: soperfine bert brands; United States Indian corn, 836, to 858, P 480 Ibs.; United States Indian corn meal 178 to 17s. 6d. per barrel. - D At the numerous public sales ofl of peppermint were all bought in at ‘fe, 25 cases oil of cassia at the same prico, 66 d selling from 5s, Sd. to 58, bd., or or ofl about 500 chests were d., being ‘eduction of ¢d. Camphor was at 45s. without ho ey = 7s. 3d. bgt DS id. 0 brovg! er prices. Turke: piv: demand at 11s. 6d. but no B ns under 1s, Rhbuberb without improve: it tons Sapan wood at £1 . to £13, have mt, but there are no longer Fellers at this Heme ann Hioxs with rales, to commence on Tuesday next, for which 10,051 chests are now declared. Stock Ist instant, 33,503 chests, against 36,503 chests last yeur. dull, with an order on Common bars and rails might be had within the range of our last quotations. Scotch pig without variation, Nothing done in foreign descriptions, of which cur stock is trifling. Livseep Caxrs in limited demand, without change in value. Ons.—Sperm as lat quoted, with few sellers of American. All other fish oils are well supplied, and in good demand. Olive rather rlacker. Linseed, 228. 9d,; palm, 888 6d ; cocoa nut, 40 a 44g. Provisions. — American without alteration. The pork, of beef 24s, 6d. to 268. 6d. for 123 1 being about 6d. cheaper. Sreuren is firmer, having been sold at £14, both on the spot and for arrival, Srices —The sales consist of 200 cases caesia buds, at 688, a 71s. 6d; 150 bags pimento, at 43 a 434d.; 656 begs Pepper, at 21; a 25d.,for Malabar; 12 cases cloves, at ls. 8d. 18. 10d.; 60 do mace, at is. 11d. a 2s. 94.; and 87 do Penang nutmegs, at 2s. 6d. « 3s. 6d. per pound, ‘The tales in Holland on 3d inst. went off at very low prices, but all were sold. 1,778 casks nut- mege from 46 a 1260., for No. 4 to No. 1; 631 do mace, from 119 @ 144e., for E to A; and 686’ do Amboyna cloves, 40 a 42c., for Nos. 3 and 2; 2,283 packages Java cinnamon, ruled from 48 a 161c. Raw Six is firm, and we quote China, to-day, at 11s. a 15s. for Teatlee, and 10s. a 11s, a 12s. for Tay- sam. Bengals »nd Italians are also held for higher Prices, whlch have, however, only been occasionally a a Raw Svea, for home use large business has been doing, and the market firmer decidedly, though to-day there was rather lees demand. A good deal has been doing again in foreign for export, and at rather higher prices, especially for Havana. ‘The rales comprise eight hundred boxes fine yellow Havans, at 22s. to 288,; two thousand boxer white floating at 338. 5d. for St. Petersburg; 2118 boxes brown Havana at 178; &CO bi xes yellow at 198, and 3 cargoes Braril, 14s. 6d. to 16s, for brown, and lf, to 19s. 6d for white The article remains very firm on the Continent, and at St. Petersburgh prices continue to advance gradually. ‘White Havana having buyers at RO. 28. Tatiow --The market has become greatly depressed, and closed heavily this afternoon at 45s. 6d. for St. Petersburg ¥. C. onthe spot, and to end of year. Tra in moderate demand at firmer prices ‘Tin firmer. In Holland, 45s. has been paid for Banca, which is now held here at 75s.; Straits 73s. ‘The price of Britich was advanced 2s.'on the 2d inst., and we now quote Block 75s. and Bare 76s. per owt. ‘Tunrentine.—No tales have occurred this week, ind prices must be considered nominal. Rough, 8s. to 8s, 6d; Spirits, American, 308. in casks; British, 376 6d. Naxep WHatgnone in partial request for export, at £130 for North West and #136 for Southern; 5 tong sold this afternoon, at £133 to £140. ‘American Stecks,—We have no variation to note in prices, U. 8, 6 per cent. stock, 96 a 97—with some business doing. Passengers Arrived. Livrrroor—Steamship Ningara, at Boston—To Halifax—Rev Andhew King, Mrs King, Rev Alex’ Forrester, lady, two chyldren ard female servt; Miss Johnston, Mr Poole, Admiralty; Charles Wingwall, Mr Mokle. ‘To Boston—Mr and Mra Jones, Mr and Mrs Hoight, two children and female servt; Mr and Mrs Tilton; Miss Creenwood, Miss Givens, Mrs Wyiie, Mrand Mre Bellows, Mrs Kirkland, Mr and Mrs Bangs, Mr Bangs, jr, Mrs E Bangs, Miss Bangs, Mrand Mrs Phelps, kev WT Roker, Mr Cunningham, Mr W Holmes Mr Hillard, Maurice Power, Francie Woods Rev Me Lyall, Mr Bolland, Mons Gueoin, Mr Ws ir and Mra B W Silliman, Miss Huger, Mr and Mrs Izard, Hugh Kerr, John Gilmcur, James Ws lie, WTennank, John A Dunl apdtervt, Mr Rowan, jr, Mr and Mrs Garner, § F Ibl y Keand, A’8 Blackwood, Mr Redmond, Rey Mr Jacobson, Mr Win- derling, Mr Pritchard Mir Barbcr, Rev J C McKenzis, Wim C Mur- ray, G A Holsey, Geo Burlow, Rev M A Hodge, Joseph Dyet, John Pyett, Ramon Tefan, Jean Tefan, Antoine Tolan; Col bearer of despatches, John Toole, Lieut Turner, Agate, Messrs Whlson, Judge Desbanes, Cannon, Wm Laird, MH Talbot Jas 3 Ryley, W Turneery, J Mas'n, J Aéhton, MG Duty, Towaley, Ww Cuthite rt, Ludepool, Wilson; McHail, Doyle, T Collet, J Pourtret. From Dalifax to Beeton— Capt Crespigny xd verrt’ Mra Kush- orth, Key Mr Halmam, Rev A Hichborne, Mr Hill, Mr Whitley, G Caniptel Atherton, Hogeett, F Kearney, J Kearaey, Atkins, J Air, 3 WB Kerr, Murphy. Shipping Intelligence. yAusrEnDAm, OctS—are ship Nathaniel Hooper, Gritiths, Now york. ‘ANTW ERP, Oct 2—Arr bark Stad Antwer ——, New York; lst, Emma, ——, do, Bld 4th, ship Roscoe, Ricker, New York. BREMERHAVEN, Sept 28—Arr Luoia Field, Rich, NOr- leans, BoRvEAvx, Oct $—Arrbarks Hope, Pierce, NYork: Industrial, =, 46; Ist, ships Geneve,"Tucker, NOrleans; Crando, Cousins, Ria eld 34, bonke Nautilus, Martin, NYork} old Sept 24, bark California, Montgomery, NGrleans. Bomuay, Aug 22—Arr Carrington, Abbot, Canton; sld 15, Del- i, , Calentta, (befere reported in port 21). : Carcurra, Aug 13—Arr Angola, Gore, Boston; sld 18, Léonore, le, do. Cav, wok 5 Ze hate 9 ‘Brown, Kéinebunk; 27tb, Frei- Holm, NYork; Chester, Robinson, do. Cowns. Oct 5 Are Washington, (+) Johnston, NY ork; Constellation, Fiitner, Savannah; Hannah Sprague, Lunt, Cove or Vorx, Oct 8 Arr bark Larabe, Avery, Boston, Cork, Sept :9—Sid Velocity, Anderson, ston. Deat, Oct Arr Devon Beil, London, for NOricans; 4, ty Rees, Bremen, forNYork; Sopt 29, ald bark Edinburg, rleans, Duntin, Oct 3—Sld Ann MeLister, NYork. Dnocusna, Sept i—Sid Jone Dixon, Smith, NYork, Gi ncow, Sept 20—Sid Madagascar, McKinnell,»® York, eae ‘Oct 5—Off ship Westminister, Warner, from New ork. Greenock, Sept 28—Arr ship Brooksby, McEwen, NYork, Ga.wavy, Oct ]—Arr Reveille, Sleeper. N York. Gin ara: ept 25—Arr Beltello, Rich, Malaga, for Boston; Gustavus, Smith, do do; Wagrand, Elwell, Boston; 27th, bark H M Fiedler, Willis, Malaga, for NY ork. Havne. Oct 3- Arr ship Susan, K Howell, Bailey, NOrleans, Sid li reat ‘York; Scotland, Williams, do, Bus.vorr, Oct 2—Arr ship General Washington, Lowe, Balti- mo @ Richards, Welab, do; 30th ult, Louvre, Weeks, do, Lime ick, Oct 2—Arr Agenoria, Webster, —. -Loxvon, Oct §—Ent outward, ship Prince Albert, Meyer, New York. Lisnon, Sept 22—Providencia, for NYork; 4th, Emma R do; 27th, Croton, Lorillard, NOrleans. “ag Loxnoxpenn ¥, Sept 28—Arr Creole, Clark, Philadel Liven voor, Oct 1— Arr Anglo American, Brown, Boston; Har yard, Corliss, do; Sardinia, Crocker, NYork; Richard Anderson, Bennett, Alexandria, Va: 2d, Harriet & Jeewie, Connor, Charles. Barstow, NYork; Victory, Brodie, do; Lebanon, Drew, rhaway, Peecua, NOrleaps; Wiiliam V Kent, Varney, 0 33¢ Ibe. refraction, une, lor, , Anderson, Charleston; Pioneer, Alexandria; Pacific, Coffin, ia; 4th, Waterloo, Allen, NYork; Pa- trick Henry, Delano, . Adeline, Pike, N Orleans Uriel, Janvier, do; 6tb, Nonantum, Lord, NOricans; Kilby, Carter, do. failed Sept 31, Kepler, Pearson, Boston. Oot Ist, America, Dunp, NY ork; 2d, Yorkshire, Bailey, and Probus, Devries, New York; Ada bllis, Hunter, do; Holyoake, Day, NOrleans; 4th, Gi sey, Hickling, New York; 5th, Ating, Homan, and JT Harward, Andros, do; John Campbell, Tobin, do, MALAGA, Bept (se Arr big Woloott, Ryder, New York. red; JARSEILLES, Se) rr bark Marcella, Ingham, ‘ork; sy ald Weeks, N York. te, Tillan, NYork. ett, and eld 31st for Si American Eagle, C Pechenegs ter ise n rh, Leunori ambérland, Heteon de. ena 2 ad 4—Arr Margaret, Montgomery, NYork. Conx, Oct I—The Jenny Lind, from Newport, to Boston, pat in here to day, having eprang aleak in lat 51, lon 11, making 14 inches water Per hour, and must discharge, Livenroot, Oct 1—The Anglo American, whi from boston yesterday, lost cutwater jibboom, contact with the Ai ine, Portsmovrn, Oct1—The ship Arabella, Glover, from Ant- Yorn for New York, put inte this port Sept’ 30, but anlled again et I, Sroxxn—Bhip Joshua Bates, (of New York) Stoddard, from Liverrool, Sept, for Canton, Ro iter Int 4h toa 16s We ich arrived here baving been in Our Spanish Correspondence. Maprmm, Sept. 19, 1848, Highly Important Intelligence from Spain—Nego- trations for the Cession of Cuba to the United States—Probable Success. Jt 1s not often that there is information of an in- teresting nature to the United States, worth the trouble or expense of a correspondent, from this far famed capitol; but, during the last few weeks, certain matters have come to light, concerning the Telations between the United States and Spainy which present points of the deepest importance to both of those countries, and to the world at large; and which, when fully known, will, no doubt, create a great sensation throughout England, and the whole of Europe. I have reference to nego tiations which have recently been opened on the part of the United States, with the Spanish Minis- try here, for the cession of the island of Cuba to the United States, on the payment of a consider- able sum of money. I speak of matters, you will observe, which, at present, are only knowM@among the diplomatic corps, but which will ffobably get into the newspapers, and become a general ject of European remark, in a short tim! * As far as I can ascertain the facts, from the best diplomatic sources, and in every possiblé-way, I learn that, in July or August last, the United States government sent a despatch, through’Mi x Secretary of Legation, uddresse rss the American Minister here, cohtayiinggtiréctions for him to sound the Spanish government, on their dispositions to sell or cede island of Cuba to the United States, and, if stich a purpose could be accomplished, to commence hegotiations as secret- ly and as fast as possible, so as to prevent opposi- tion or hostility from the British, or other gov- emments. Mr. Sawyer has been here for some time, and Mr. Saunders, I understand, has been taking some steps in the matter, but, in conse- quence of his utter ignorance of the modern languages, either Spanish or French, he findsa great deal of difficulty in the way, and is thrown variation sony ahd have ge eee considerable sup- jee Of e new cro wi provin, s soos Saevona pric: ‘sa now be quoted ‘Abe, to bbe, for new Kent, and 368 to 488. for new Sussex pockets; Leing lower than eS ee last 26 yearn. Invico— Very firm, im anticipation of our quarterly into the hands of other diplomatists, who will use the information which they receive through such a channel to defeat the genera ‘object of the mix sion, Itis remarkable how the ministers of the United States are selected ; and the topic 1s fre- quently noticed among the diplomatic body in this capitol and in other parts of this continent, that the American government sends men, as its represen- tatives abroad, who are utterly unacquainted with foreign affairs or foreign languages, and entirely mcompetent to conduct important negotiations without the assistance of other diplomatists, who jaugh and ridicule them, instead of selecting men, suited by talentand education, experienced linguists, accomplished jurists or natural diplomatists. I have not yet been able to learn the terms which the United States have offered for the cession of Cuba, but of the openiag of negotiatious for that purpose there can be no doubt. It is true that a short time ago some publication was made on the subject, denying any wish, on the part of the United States. fer the acquisition of that island; but it was well understood, at the time the denial was made, tha it was directed to some erroneous assertions on the general question, and the motive tor putting it forth was to throw the British and other ministries hostile to such a movement, off their guard as far as possible. There can be no question, asl have al- ready stated, of the opening of negotiations on this subject ; but the success of Mr. Saunders’s mission seems to be more susceptible of doubt. It 1s well known here, among diplomatists, tha when the difficulty occurred between the Umted States and England, relative to Oregon, a most extraordinary plot was hatched by Loui® Philippe and Queen Christina, for the purpose o recovering Mexico, and reconstituting that republic into a monarchy, at the head of which would be t .the Montpensier branch of the Orleans family; while, in order to accomplish their purpose, they took steps, through the Spanish minister, to cede Cuba to the British government. A very remark- able correspondence took place between Lord Aberdeen and Mr. Bulwer on the subject, which has not yet seen the hght, but which must come before the public one of these days. The propo- sition emanated from the Spanish government, and the correspondence, or a copy of it, 1s, I believe, in the hands of the celebrated General Seranno: At the time it took place, Mr. McLane was Minis- ter of the United States in London, and the Oregon negotiation was just On the eve of coming to ma- turity. It was in this state of the case, and when all appearances of war between the United States and England were dissipated, that Lord Aberdeen directed Mr. Bulwer to proceed no further on the subject of the negotiations for the cession of Cuba to England, until he received further directions from the Foreign office. The whole of the nego- trations, and the plan, originated with Louis Phi- lippe and Queen Christina, and were founded on the beliet that the Oregon dispute would cer- tainly create war between England and the United States, and on the supposition that the further movement of ceding Cuba to England would in- crease their hostility, and make them bitter and irreconcilable foes. Under this state of the re. lations between the United States and England, growing out of Oregon and Cuba, Louis Philippe intended-to send a French army into Spain, ang assist the government there, for the benefit of Queen Christina, in spite of the hostility of Eng- land, whe would, in the event of a war, have enough to do with the United States. All these grand schemes were, however, nipped in the bud by the French revolution in February last, and by the Mexican war, which, in connection with the settlement of the Oregon question, presented checks and difficulties to the intrigues concocted by Louis Philippe and Queen Christina. The old purpose of selling Cuba to England is now revived by the present Spanish government, but with this important difference, that the govern- ment of the United States 1s to be the purchaser, yntyead of that of England. It is believed by the Spanish government that the United States would pay larger sum for such a cession than England “would, and, further, that it would be of more ad- vantage to the Spanish people, in every point of view, that that island should belong to the United States, rather than to England, or any other European power. Another circumstance, in favor of this view, is the well known fact, that the Spain- ish inhabitants of Cuba would be willing to be transferred to the United States, and would hail it as for their interests, while they would revolt at, and repudiate, any cession of it to the British gov- ernment, from which they would have nothing to expect but a policy similar to that which has ruin- ed Jamaica and the British West India islands. The idea of selling Cuba to some one, is, there- fore, notnew. It originated several years ago, and negotiations for the cession of it to Great Brit- ain, were actually opened in the way I have point- edout. The present state of affairs in Europe has disposed the Spani:h government to look for a new purchaser, and that purchaser 1s the United States. Accordingly, negotiations, with that object in view, may be said to be opened by the despatch which was sent through Mr. Sawyer, the Secretary of Legation, in August last, and delivered by him to Mr. Saunders, the American Minister at the Court of Madrid. lam notable to inform you of what progress has been made in these negotiations, but I shall endeavor to ascertain, and inform you by the next Bntish steamer, and give you all the additional information in my power. Mr. Saunders, I believe, | made only an informal inquiry as to the disposi. tion of the Spanish government inthe matter ; but it 18 very certain that, several times, ong of the Spanish ministers, on the occasion of sotrées given by the Queen in this capitol, let out such informa- tion on the general subject as called forth from the press, here and elsewhere, the immaterial and merely diplomatic contradiction I have referred to, which, in fact, amounted to no contradiction at all, Thus matters stand at present ; but there can be no doubt that, if Mr. Saunders, or any one connected with the American embassy here, understood either the French or the Spanish language, and had as much knowledge of good manners as they have of chewing tobacco, or as intimate an ac- quaintance with diplomacy as they have with tar and turpentine, they would be able to purchase Cubain less than two months, and transmitthe bill of sale to Washington 1n nearly as short a time. You will hear from me again soon, as soon as I learn further particulars connected with this im- portant proceeding. Anxcporr or Sonn Jacos Astor.—“ Do you Mr. Astor?’ inquired Mr. K. “<P do trangers, sir,’ was the reply, “ unless they Then,” quoth ed he suffice 4 same, he departed. a the afternoon of the rame day, just before the fn | of the New fee ime je young trader retur: for his lot of furs. rowing the whole pack on his back, he left the store, but had not proceeded a dozen te from the store when Mr. Astor called his name, idding him come back. “ Sir,’’ said Mr. Astor, “you cap have credit for any amount of goods you require, provided they are to. be found in myatoré,”” But, stammered Mr. K.—« but, my dear sir, can give you bo hg reference—I am a stranger here.” “ ot tecommendation,” responded, the Heh mer. el “ than that alread, ourself : man who js not above his ad dover horitate tor for credits." Thus com- to apply to John Jacob Astor Dents, whieh “wap nee year 1863, City Mtelligence. Tue Weatnen.—The weather yesterday wan quite oool, and frequently gave evident indications ~ continuation of storm. The morning was dark and cloudy, with » mistyrain. About eleven o'clock the rky became clevr, but in the afternoon the clouds again gathered, and the air was cold anddamp. The wind blewyfrom the west, and every indication gave promise of stormy weather. “ Por ” Enatwe, No. 22.—Thia mame fire engine hasrecently been thoroughly repainted now presents a most beautiful appearance The mem- bers of the company to which it beloogs yesterday made a trial of the power of the engine, at the liberty pole, corner of Franklin street and West Broadway, which, by far, exceeded their most sanguine expecta tions. At three o'clock in the afternoon the triad commenced, and they succeeded in throwing @ heavy: stream about twenty feet above the top ot the pole, which is said to be one hundred and atty feet high, making the full height of the stream one hundred and. seventy feet, and in the horizontal porition one hun- dred and eighty three feet, This is suid to be n greater height than has ever before been reached by wny on- gine of the city, and there is no doubt but it is equaly if not superior, toany in the city. After the trial, the company, with delegations from three of the Brook. lyn compen: one from Williamsburg, and from the ity companies generally, returned to the engine house in Cham’ street, rear of the old City Hall, where was in waiting @ most sumptuous collation, which was par- taken of with the greatest zest. The aflair passed off most pleasantly, and all reemed to enjoy the pleasures of the occasion exceedingly. Krannny Guann.—A target corps of this name, com- manded by captain Boyd, passed the Herald otlice at t late hour yesterday evening. The compauy is small, but made # very handsome appearance. Muitany Ixsrxction.—The first brigade of the New York State militia, composed of several of the handsomert uniformed companies of the city, agsex- bled yesterday, at Washington Parade Ground, for in- spection ; after which, they paraded through the prin cipal streets of the city. Fines.—A fire broke out about 10 o'clock on Wed- nesday night, in a tow of unfinished buildings on 4th avenue, between 30th and 31st streets, which was put: out with trifling damage. It is supposed to have ori- inated from the catvlerners of the workmen, in jeaving fire in one of the buildings. A fire broke out about balf-past 10 o'clock, on Wednesday night, in the building No. 456 Pearl street, occupied by John Sloan, as a window shade factory, which was not ex- tinguished until considerable damage had been sus- tained by fire and water. A fire broke out about 12 o'clock, on Wednesday night, in the porter-house of Christian Kastner, No. 101 Essex street, which did considerable damage before the flames could be subdued. Dnownep.—A man named A. Sullivan accidentally fell into the river, at Coenties slip, on Wednesday night, and all efforts to rescue him proved unavailing. His body was recovered. AccwxntaL Drownixc.—Coroner Walters held an inquest, yesterday, at the Alms House yard, on the body of James Small, « native of Ireland, and 20 years of age, who came to his death by falling into the Hast: river, from the dock at Coenties slip. The deceased was a private inthe artillery company B. It seems che night previous the deceased was in the company of James Murphy, and they both being in liquor at the time, were walking along the dock and fell into tho river together. Murphy was rescued from the water, but Smail sank to the bottom, and: wasdrowned. The jury rendered a verdict accordingly. Opening of the Paterson and Rama by = Rallroa ‘pitt The directors of this railroa Railroad Company, invited, yesterday, a number of their friends, apd of those interested in the undertak— ing, to an excursion to Ramapo, on the occasion of the opening of the extension of the railroad to that place. The new branch extends nearly sixteen miles, thirteen miles ef which are in astraight line, and the curvature of the remainder is not of great magnitude. There are two bridges on the line, one of which is elevated, we should think, about one hundred feet from the water; and they are both constructed in such @ firm and durable manner as to give a feeling of the: greatest security during the transit. There is nothing particular to observe with rerpect to the gradients, the cuttings, or the embankments. In some parte of the line, however, the late rain had the effect of softening the embankment, so as to make it give way to the pres- sure of the foot ; but we should think that after # lit- tle time the ground will be sufficiently consolidated to- remove any apprehension from this cause. About four hundred gentlemen, as well as we could calculate, went down upon the excursion; and, asthe day was exceedingly favorable, there is no doubt but they fally realized the pleasure they anticipated. As the train neared Rumapo an immenre crowd was assembled, who hailed the arrival with loud and prolonged cheer. ing. A band of music was also in attendance, which played reveral beautiful and appropriate airs for the oo- oarion, and the firing of cannon now and again im, mearurably enhanced the éclat of the festivity. A dejeuner a la Fouchette was provided tor the pas- sengers at the terminus, and the greatest credit is dug to the company for their admirabie arrangement. ‘The tables were filled with all the delicacies of the season, and champagne gpd Madeira corks were flying about in all directions, @™ the greatest profusion, Mr. Ocpen ocebpied the chair, and on his right sat General Scott, one of the heroes of the Mexican war; on his left Mr. King, General Persifor Smith, Generai Clarke, &e.,&0. Mr. Ogden gave as the first toast— “ Major General Scott,” which was received with loud and long continued cheering—the band playing “Y¥an- kee Doodle.” Generat Scott returned thanks for the honor that had been conferred upon him. There were others, however, who were ent tied as well as him to the honor and glory of the campaign, and some of them were a3 resent before them—General Smith and General larke—(cheers). But great as had been their achieve- ments, they might ail give way to the fur greater glo- ries of the civil engi , Who made the extremities of the earth to meet, and spread happiness and proaperi y over the earth. (Cheers). He would conclude by giving them the “ Civil Engineers, and J. W. Allen, the engineer of that line of railroad.’ (Cheers). ir. Ocpen then gave “ Major General Smith—who needs but to be named to be honored.”’ Grxerat Smitn responded—* Brigadier Generad ‘Clarke.”” Genorar Crarxe replied, and gave “ New Jersey— glorious it. ~ andin peace ” The Cuainmad tc * gave “ The New York and Erie Railroad—the noblest en. nrise of the Empire State.” Mr. Kine responded Several other toasts were proposed ding the even- ing, upto the time when it was announced that the ind of the Paterson | train was in Norm to convey the company buck to town, wh it, mmary exit was made trou the tables; and aft of « few minutes they were all y again to old Knickerbocker, exceedingly with their trip. Police Intelligence. Robbed on the Five Points.—An Englishman, just landed, by the name of John Johnson, strolled yester- Five Points, in order to witness some of the m. ries and miseries of New York; and while there he was induced by athief to visit several of the smalb groggerien, and partake thereof of some of the vile, poisonous liquor, sold by the keepers of these thieving | dens Soon after, he became quite stupified from the effects of such liquor, and, after falling down in the | atreet several times, he found his way into asmall groegery in Cross street, where he seated himself on » LT and almost Mang Fat Off into @ stupid state, from the effects of the poisonous liquor, No sooner was he in this state, than the object of the thieves ed, a8 at onoe relieved him of hie teen sovereigns, and left ying in that way, he some- the loss of his money to arrested Michaed = Job: Catharine Price, they all Being obarged wit be Wore “all tahen befure’ fasting 105, Timpron, wh ing the case, commufted them alte priron-to await further action, Embezzlehent.—A man about 40 of age, by the name of Robert Reynolds, residing at No. | Gra eet, was arrested, yesterday, on a charge of ing, at{ various times, pleoes of cloth, silk, silk vest patterns, &c., from his employer, Thomas tailor, No.8 Astor, with whom the accused joyed as book-keeper. The major part of the property was found at the residence of the accused, bad Le to the police office by officer Prince Jobm. Di nd ex constable Joseph, which is valued at dover. The accused, who is « respectable. jd man, was consigned to the Tombs by Jus~ peon, and there placed ina cell, where tw foolish man will have ample time to reflect over his past folly. Charge of Grand Larceny.— Officer Nesbit, of the 5th Wad, arrested, yesterday, a man by the name of Hugh McKenna, on # charge of ee Mary Roach, of No. 62 West Brosdway, with whom he boarded, a trunk, two pairs of boots, and money, va. lued, in’ all at $29,50. The property was found in the ossession of the accused. by thé officer. The case ing clear sgainst him, the magistrate locked him up wr trial. ” Violent Assault,—A man by the name of John Marra was srrested. Pe by officers Wogan and Me~ Gwin, of the Fourth ward, on » charge of assaulting John Brennan, inflicting a very wound, which bled profusely; so much 50 t deemed necessary to convey the wounded man to the City Hospital 8 Was committed by Justice Timp. fon, to await the result of Brennan's injuries, ROBBING AN EMPLOYER. Mr. Purdie’s respects to the editor of the Herald, an@ begs to correct an error in his article, ad “Rob- bi: g amemployer.”” The man in Stanton street brought the silk, of his own accord, to Mr. Purdie, and guve him the information that be had bought it of Steppes. Eight vessels arrived at Hingham, on Sunday last, bringing over 1200 barrels of mackerel, Most of them were caught oa Saturday, th Previous, having encoun‘ered oa that day large shoal of fish off Chatham. There Svecessrun Fisiv were about 250 rail in the same shoal. Four thousand peu} ear, be sent to Aust irom England, boys and girls, will, thie from Ireland, and 10,00@