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We ee mnemee oe SSS: WHOLE NO. 6718. wwe « MORNING EDITION----SATURDAY, MAR CH 15, 1851. THE NEW YORK HERALD. PRICE SSS TWO CENTS. , _- — NEWS BY TELEGRAP DENT GOING TO BOSTON—INTERPRETATION OF THE ACT RELATIVE TO IMPORTS—CONFIRMATIONS, ETC. Wasninaron, Marob 14, 1861, Major Andrew Jackson Donelron purchased the ‘Union establishment for twenty thousand dollars. Gen. Armstrong, & prominent Tennessean, is said to ‘be his partner in the purchase. Father Ritohie is to retire, and, rumor says, that the new purchasers are expecting te support for the Presidency Gen. Wm. 0. Butler. of Kentucky, whe was the caudidate for Vice President on the Cass ticket at the last eleetion. The President will accept tho invitation to visit Boston. ‘The Clay men here, are asking what Secretary Web- eter meant in his letter to Mr. Haven, by the declara- tion that President Fillmore would meet with oy ences from the rather overbearing spirit of a o in aarter. 4 President Fillmore has offered to restore Charles H. Telavan, of New York, as commeroisl agent to 8t. Dhomas. Mr. D. declines the He was recalled ont 2 a whim of John M Sieyion, on the 9th of Suffine? tie day of Gen. Tayler’s death. iterpretation to be placed upon the act regu- lating the mn of merchandise, is as yet un- dee! treasury department. Well informed eight, fully a dollar and s balf » bea ie dae eaee: following ae nwing n have iia Lag eg verton P. Ki! jeorgia, Charge ww Greneda; Wi . es, of Missouri, Secretary te min Mexico; Elias P. West, Attorney ter New Mexi- jesse Turner, District Attorney, and George K Knox, Marshal for the Weetern District of Arkansas John Jones, Marshal for New Mexi REW YORK LEGISLATURE, BY MORSE’S LINB, NO. 16 WALL STREET. Senate. Acvany, Maroh 14, 1851, PETITIONS, For the taxation of foreign corporations; for the re- .gulation of appeals from the Supreme Court to the “Court cf Appeals. SEAL oF THE sTATE. ‘The Judiciary Committee reported tavorably to the ‘Will im relation to a bronze copy of the device on the stone sent to the ~etional monument, UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY. A Dill was introduced to incorporate the University ot Albany. STATE FINANCES, ETC, Mr. Moacan made an elaborate repert on the finances of the State, and introduced an appropriation bill for the literary and medical institutions. ‘The Manorial Tenants’ bill was reconsidered, and seferred. THE WHARFAGE OF LIGHTERS. On motion of Mr. Moncan, the bill directing that the class of vessels denominated lighters shall be sub- ject, in the New York Corporation docks, to the harbor masters, was referred to Senators Williams, Crolius, Beekman. and Morgan. RECONSIDERATION OF THE ANTI-RENT BILL. Mr, Cannout moved to reconsider the vote rejecting the Anti-Rent bill, and the Senate determined so to do. The bill was referred to Benators Schoonmaker, of ; Curtis, of Sullivan; Caroll, of Rensselaer; Johnsen, of Schenectady; and By der, of Columbia, PRTITION FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF HOLDING LAND, Mr. Moncan presented a petition from K. M. Blatoh- Sf asking thac John Greene may have leave to hold estate. JON TO TAX FOREIOS CoRPORAT: Presented @ petition of t York, requesting that ti eiga corpo- be subject to taxation. 8 mated several petitions for bridging Lake Champiaia, at Kouse’s , similar in tenor to the one sent yesterday. BOAKD OF EDUCATION —UNIVERSITIES, ‘The Literature Committee reported favorably on the act to establish a Board of Education in Williamebargh Also, favorably on the biil to incorporate the University ot Albany, and the Westminster University, to be erected in the city of Buffalo. REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY REGENTS. Mr. Brexsan reported favorably on the annual re pert of the Kegents of the University. APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLEGES AND MEDICAL INSTITU ce Committee, reported king appropriations to Colleges Medical Institutions. Th bili sppro; Rochester University $10,000; Genesee Vol di niversity, Cop” \TION OF TH ‘The report »s0mp! ry history of the present ecadition of th Junds of the State. The balance at the is eight miliivas eigaty 1 A and titty-eight dollars. bable sources of revenue are stated, and the Committees remark, that the liberality recommended in the bill is justified by the condition of the general fands. THE CENSUS RETURNS OF THE STATE. ‘The Becretary of State intormed the Senate that the census returos of the Northern and Southern districts have been returmed to his office, but that they were met 80 arranged &8 yet as bo be prepared for consulta tion. UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS AND DEPOTS IN HANKS, Mr. Brasoaere d his resolu- tion authori« commit. STATK FINANCES The pro- ution, report | in their banke from tha commoncement of thoir he agarenace of in theie hands. ments to the eormber ug to non. resl- y important bill. Ite sowing by iubabitants ef this ate to pe urcinase of mr withia the tows or county wher ae oon real des, and as such, shall be liable to taxation fo the sume manner, and to the same extent,as the pereonal estate of citizens of this State” An act to allow Flushing to ell some part of their town land, and buy « farm tor tive support of their poor. WEIOMTS AND MEASURES. ‘The remaiuder of the session was oscupied im the pacsage, through committee, of the bill establishing as the Btate standard of weights and measures, the set received from Congress by a joint resolation of 1845, Adjourned. March 14, 1851. BILLS FASSED—SICK AND DISADLED SEAMEN, ‘To-day wa) ret apart for the purpose of reading en groreed bills a third . The following were passed, unlest otherwise noted To amend the charter of Skaneateles ‘To alter ths Commissioners’ map of the city of Brook- a. To amend the act entitled an act to vide for sick and disadied eeamen. passed April 224, 1831, and all the acts amendatory of the rame. Mr Towvseny said he feit it to be his dat, to recemmit this bill to the Committee of for pane He had that would sliow suo! which ought to be disbureed mariners from ae! private itu 1 to move he rane ak ition of ire. and vest the ma uM was rorry to differ from ed the bill ould pees Ef * the Indies had interested themselves to ite bebslf, and noble objvct Bince tl 1 ‘entablished. a tax of one sleviel on seamen, for the purposes of providing # hoapital ior the This fand was, weed in commoa with « fand mRere. Some few years since, the passed & law directing a divition of thore ‘ands, and & Seamen's Ketreat wes entablished. Lhe und amounted, from all sources, to one hundred thou- Retreat was com Finding themerty tor leare to sorrow sam of $16,000 was eure of tick and Gieabied seamen for ® long tim: nced that it was a | government was | when they might be deprived of an income from the Beamen’s fund They now ask the Legislature to give them the sum of $10000. formerly appropriated for the object named in the bill.and they assure us that the Hospital can be built forthat eum. He thought the principle in the bill creating & new board of trus- tees was w , a there was already « law on our sta- tute books which created @ board. Mr. H. Hansis said that in 18410 law was passed authorizing the creation of this tuad; in 1847 another ‘ustees ing suita- ble buildings, sought to be accompiish- ed by this bill is the expenditure of this money for the specific purpose for which it was raised. Mr. Wanv bi thet the motion to recommit woe B oe re and desired that the bill would pass 01 Mr. Wanzwax denied that the object of this act was to divert the money from its original object, read from the cession laws of 1831, 1847, and 1849, to sus- tain him in his itiom. The question was imple one, and settled down to the point, whether the money now lying dormant should be expended for the pur- o8e of erecting peiaiees, or be left for some tuture ‘ime to beautify Staten Island or some other place. J. Towxsenn asserted that this tax was imposed mariners. The fund was created merely for the ing the knees pu of assist! tiners in case of sic! or . The appropriation referred to was made with the understanding, that the trustees should make use of it w! thought fit so to do, and leaving It optional with them to refrain frum using it ‘until such time as the: jht see proper to build ’s Retreat. Without any imputation existing against the nt d, we are now asked to pass a 8] create a new bear. auth rized to ex- de: 5 diversion, and he coul: oy, such movement. He should vote for a recom- mittal. Mr."0. Auten opposed the motion to reocommit, and considered the application for an appropriation of this fod ® proper one, and the object righteous and meri- a8. ‘The motion to resommit was lost.and the bill was read @ third time and passed—ayes 81, nays 6. An act to provide for the erec! building for a State library, and for t! modation of the legislature passed —ayes 71, PROPORED VisIT TO NEW YORK The Speaker carnates the following joint commit- tee to consider the invitation of Daniel Drew and Isaac Newton to visit Ne Messrs. Green, Burroughs, W. 8B. Gregory, Ly: . Mo! act to incorporate th mn,” of the city of New York. ‘ ae in relation to the sheriff and clerk of the coun- 7 ge. Acts to amend the charters of the city of Scheneota- dy and ofthe Cayuga and ushanns railroad, and to extend the powers of the latter company. An act for the incorporation ofa building and acou- mm g fund essociations. Ax act to suthorize the common counoil of the city of Oswego to levy s tax to build » fire-proof building for the county clerk’s office in that city. An act to provide for the appraisement and payment of canal damages to Oharles le. An act to regulate the rates of wharfage on lighters in the city of New York and pe sect to authorize the olty of Oswego to borrow An act te amend an act entitled an act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of telegraph eom- panies, passed April twelfth, 1848. An act to amend an act to exempt from sale or exe- cution the homestead of a householder having a fami- ie April 10th '60, lost by ayes 36, nays 34. rt, Briccs moved to reconsider the vote on this Unpenwoon moved to lay the motion on the ta- @ future day— carried. enabie Enos Collins to take, hold and con- ba’ real estate. ir, Vannum moved to recommit the bill—carried. a same gentleman moved a reconsideration of the vote. Mr. 0. Bexxpict moved to lay the motion on the ta- ble— carried. An act to amend the provision of the revised sta- tutes, entitled, the mode “of proceedings for the drain- ing of swamps, marshes and other low lands.” na ct in relation to the village of Holley confirming & certain election. An act in relation to the powers of the late Court of Chancery and Supreme Court in equity in certain cases, An act to authorize the Oxfor Butternuts turn- = any toabandon the whole or part of their road—lost. Mr Unverwoon moved to reconsider the vote on the bill pending. The House then took s recess. a re, — bling, the third reading of bills was re- s } An olati sot to authorize the supervisor and justices of the town of Newtown, Queens county, to designate the places in that town to be used for the confinement of ‘isoners. er rey n act entitled an aot to extend the An act to amend charter ef the firemen of the city of New York, passed April 16 1841 Anact to amerd the charter of the village of Dundee. Mr. Brusnor moved torecommit the latter bill to the Committee of the Whole, Mr. Jainx opposed the motion, and charged thet it wae an effort to kill the bill. A recommiltel would be fatal. Mr. Baxen stated that no opposition was made to its paseage when it was before the Committee on Cities, &e.. and he could see no good reason for the passnge of the motion. Hor tustained the motion, and stated that copsiderable opposition to it, unless a provi- d in the bill et the town of ‘ates county, to keep certain bridges im re- motion to recommit was lost, and the bill passod. an act entitled on act to incorpo- he New York and Montgomery act to appropi 7, to thi Reformation cf Javenile Delinquents in the city of New York, d to enable them to ereot new buildings. An aot to repeal an act entitied an act to amend the acts for the more effectual prevention of fires in the city of New York, and all acts amendatory thereof. n act to au‘horize the Commissioners of the Land Office to roll certain lands belonging to the people of this Btate, situated im the city of Syracuse, and to pur- cbase other lands Mr Lenov moved to recommit to the Committee of the Whole—Lort The bill wes then passed. An act to amend an ect relating to auction sales in the olty of Albany, passed March 13, 1860, An act forthe reliet of contractors upon the sus- pended work on the Oswego canal, aisers to ascertain 28 nt of the vote on the last bill, & reconrideration of the vote, eo, for the reason that he believed per one, which, if , would open the doors of our ti unlimited extent. He then moved to the motion oo the tal Lost. Mr. Vansunt wae surprised to see such @ bill as this fore ® pro: bill which penditure of from one La mightinvolve the State in to five hundred thous The ion to reconsider was then lost. Anactto authorize the approval and payment of canal damages to Robert Wilson. An act to provide for the equitable settlement of the claims of Merers, Stiles, Johnsenund Norman Butler. ae to incorporate the New York National Law Bebool. An act to incorporate the Manhattan Steamship Company. An act for the relief of Mesers. Wood, Clark, and Douglass. Lake Navigation, d&ec. erraco, March 14, 1861 % The ice stillcomtinues there is a consi le q ity A few days, however, will # great alteration in the erpeot of affairs. Killed on the Railroad Track, NonaMTon, Maroh 14, 1861. on the railroad traok last A stranger, while wall be out of the Ly) wasrun over by the care and killed. Hoe was Se | mangled From papers im his pocket, he ia supposed to be from Bchenectad The Coroner's jury exonerates the engineer and rail- road company trom all blame. Fugitive Slave Caught at Pittsburgh, d&es Pir March 14 Ibs1. A fugitive slave, named D: the property of Miss R. B: of Louiavil! ‘sed last even- drought here. re J United Btates Ciroult Court for the Western district. v nded th: iatrens. the ing which it created th ment whatever, Two fugitive slaves arrived at Brownsville, Pa, on Menday last. Their onse ts up before « commistioner, and no decision has yet been given Another Attack on the Boston Gamblers. 14, 1851. pon William Marebal Takey ma Mead’s gambling bo tured twenty eix per broker. They were fined pealed. each and costs. Two ap- elligence. Noaro.«, March 13. 1861 The rigging, sells, and part of the cargo of flour hae been brought up from the Rr. briz Sarah, and verreta bare gone down to are the beiance, if tole The rchooner reported ash at the came pb Peurth of July, trom cargo of corn, The varae! and cargo prove She wa 4 at Halitax, NB, god the cargo was insured in New York. war the U. S. Senator—Lewis County Bank, Acoany, Mareb 14, 1851, Another attempt is to be made to elect a United Btates conaie. sachialpsialibas abd! sais Contrary to gen ox ion pal here, based on promises made from Utica, the Lewis County Bank notes were not redeemed to-day. The Comptroller has seat a commissioner to examine the otate of the bank. A dispatch has reached here, from Hollister, thet funds will be in this city to redeem the Lewis County paper to morrow. Election for U. 8. Senater from Ohio, Cin. ati, Maroh 14, 1861, Fourteen ballotings have been had for « United States Senator. Mr. Griswold was withdrawn by the whigs, and Mr. Ewing substituted; bat was subse- ee withdrawn, and Mr. Corwin nominated. Oa last ballot. Corwia lacked eight of an election. New Hampshire Election, Boston, Maroh 14, 1851. In one hundred and seventy towns in New Hamp- }» Dinsmore loses 8,000 votes from last year. In the Legislature the Atwood men will probably hold the balance of power. Horrible Sutcides. MAN CUT HIS THROAT—ANOTHER SHOT HIMSELF, AND HIS WIFE TOOK CHLOROFORM jh 14, 1861. Rochester, M A man named John Marrett, a resident of Pittstord, cut his throat, yesterday, with a razor, which put an end to bis Ate, He left his dwelling aariy day morning for the purpose, as was supposed, of workin; onhis He was not again seen till 8 o’eleck las evening, when his body was found about twenty rods from bis house, stiff, with his throat cut, and stark in death. Nothing uni 1 has been noticed in hisman- ner, except, perhaps, @ growing gloom and fears of coming to ree He was @ native of England, and som of David McVean, Beq, of himeelf Wheatland, coi ited suicide by shooting through the heart. last e eat: je was a young man of highly respectable and wealthy connections, and had just returned from Miohiga: the evening at an unole’s with his wife he rose, kissed his wife, and drew a pistol relf, in the presence ot all bis wite saw whet he had do: cbloroform and drank it, and is now in a very danger- ous state. The cause of the rash sct is said to have been im consequence of some diffloulty between the father end son, in relation to the division of some a Much sympathy is nifested for the wily. out en masse, arrest alive. Crevasse Anticipate, d&c.d Battimone, March 14, 1851. New Orleans papers to the 6th have been received; but one mail isstill due, Great fears are entertained of another flood. Several small crevasses had 0o- curred, and the Mississippi was rising rapidly. Cero nag A Ben he Pea from Savannah, on) y, for Liverpool, wi en immense carge, in- cluding 3,600 bales of cotton. Meteo: Observations, March 14, BY A RSE'S LINK—OFFICE 16 WALL STREET. ¢ meroury ranged from four to forty-five cording to the latitude [Che details we are ing compelled to leave out. Markots. New Onceans, March 12, 1851. The transactions in cotton, within the past three days, amount to 9 000 bales, at unchanged prices, the market closing rather dull, under the influnnce of the Europe's letters, at 9X0. a 1040. for err The receipts at all the Bouther: rts are 146,000 bales ahead of those at the same period last year. Freights to Liverpool have declined, cotton being taken at %.; a is quoted at 108%, with a moderate deman: New Onceans, March 6, 1851. A ship has commenced loading for Chap, at dd, and American vessels ate filling up for Liverpool at the same. British, at 11-164. Monte, March 5, 1861. Cotton factors are offering very sparingly, and trans- actions are consequently ‘Siiatveae The Tales, to-day, bales, at Oc. for middling. Freights.— hip was taken up, teaey, tor Liver- decline from last rates. lavannan, Maroh 1@, 1851, urday, was quite stiff; th at 8a 90. The do 1. Crancestow, March 11, 1851. Cotton was in tair demand yesterday, with sales of upwards of 1,600 bales. The Pacific’s news has strengthened prices, holders having obtained advances on Baturday’s rates, in som: tances, of fully Ko. Extreme prices were 73s a 10%: any, Maroh 14 1851. Bales have bi bushels of two-rowed barley, to arri A press of forcign news prevents our giving a full theatrical report. Bowery Trrarn The entertainments consist of Sbakepenre’s tragedy of * 0: Mt Othello, Mr. Tilton a* Iago, Mrs Jord Mies Wemye: ‘The whole will conclude with the drai Boys.” Broapwar Tx pears again thiseven ing 4s King 0 i il ny 4 Dyott tacters with great artistic ability. No performance this evening, but ente will oo! Li with the Rousset femily Burton's Theatar.—A fine bill for this evening—the the priuctpal characters. first im order is A Short Reign end a one” The “ Englishman in Paris” will follow, and the ter- minating feature will be the “ World's Fair, hich is every night received with cheers. All the principal artists will appear. Natronat Trxarne.—The beautifel national drame of * Harry Burpham,’ which ts drawing large houses every night, will commence the entertainments. This will be followed by the farce of © Servante by Legacy,” and all will close with the‘ Frisky Gobbler.” A Gn0 en ertainment. suan’s Lycevm.—Mr. Lynne, the talented stage t, takes bie benefit to night, and will produce Val d@'Andorre,” the other, “Yo Aino, the “ Kin, Bro in great splendor. Lynne deserves « bumper—let him have it. Cunty’s Miveraris.—The — attraotivi ngs, duets, solos and dancing, a id the “Tilustrious Strange: talented artiste will appear Orn: —A day ing | is anvounced itheatre tn the Bowery. to day, comm: in The dashing and graceful eq: trianiam of Mile Tourniaire, will, of itself, more than repay a visit to this establishment. Pitonm's ooness —This beautiful psinting is greatly admired, Go and se it. Mivenys Roome,—The “ Pi ee extensive patronage. ing. of Ireland” de beautilul paint- Cowuit of Oyer avd Terminer, Before Chief Justice Edmonds, and Aidermen Franklin and Miller SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFR. Mancu 14—Thomas Prickard, wi dicted for the murder of Dominio! found guilty of manslaughter 1a the first degree, was placed at the bar ‘The District Attorney oalled for the judg court upon the conviction of Thomas Pric Mr. Vandorveort, the ‘k, then, in the he prisoner if be had anything to say why lookad around the court room. where he trongoizet quaintences wt whom be railed | wards removed to the Tomos, still aveom| unbappy patent } The court then adjourned sine die Supreme Conrt—special Term, Belo Justien RAmonda Maren 14 ~ In the matter of Ray Tompkins Me. Og- den Hoffman reeumed bis argument this morning, on bebaltof Mr Vompkias. contending that the do- fendant was entitled to his dircaarge from the magis~ Deetsion reserved ' trate’s com mittal Oourt Cater Qeegeon Panes ~ 0 424 40h, 4aT, 428, 43, for Saturday. W, B81, 25t, Bia, ou 493, 435, 496, 437, 80, 421, 423, 441 an, ONE WEEK LATER FROM EU errs 4RRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ASIA. OUR EUROPEAN DESPAT(HES, OPE. ADVANCE IN COTTON. The Ministerial Crisis in England, Archbishop Hughes, of New York, Appointed a Cardinal. The Winter Passages of the Atlantic Steamers. &c., &e., &. ‘The British mail steamship Asia, Capt. Judkins, has arrived from Liverpool, whence she sailed on Gaturday, the lot inot, She bringo ome weeks later news from all parts of Europe. The Asia left Liverpool at noon, on the first, and arrived at her wharf at 8 o’clock yesterday morning, giving her a passage of twelve days and twenty hours. This is an excellent run, and one of the three short winter passages of this year, namely:— Battic, Captain Comstook. + 1 days 21 Pacifico, Captain Nye. .- 12 ge 1 eee Asia, Captain J ins “9m « The Asia is the fastest of the Cunard line in heavy weather, and is only equalled by the Africa and Europa, of that line, in light weather. The ministerial crisis continued in England. No new cabinet had been formed. The intelligence from Paris is without interest. There has been an advance in the cotton mar- ket. Archbishop Hughes, of New York, has been created a Cardinal. The Turin papers give a rumor that the Northern powers have addressed a note to the Piedmontese government, demanding the expulsion of the Italian emigrants, the suppression of the liberty of the press, and an immediate reconciliation with the court of Rome. It is also stated that the greatest activity prevails in the Piedmontese war office, and that extensive preparations are making for the defence of the country. At Vienna rumors are still prevalent of an Aus- trian expedition against Switzerland. The Benk of England has reduced the rate of in- terest on stock loans to 2) percent, while the minimum rate on commercial securities remains at 3 per cent. The steamship Canada has arrived out. Consols were 96{ a 963. The market for American Securities, in London, 1s without change. Apnexed were the rates on the 27th ult.:— ‘edeemable. Dividends, United States Fives, 1853. 92 « 98 S Bixes, 1862 10234 @ 103 - Bixes, 1868 1083, @ 109 - Bixes, 1867. 104 a 105 Bostom City Fives, 1858-1862, 923g a 935g Pennsylvasia Fives. 84 an 85 Massachusetts Fives, 106 a 107 Maryland Fi eo a — Canada Sixes, . ly a — The Havre cotton market, on the 27th ult., was calm. Sales to two o’clock, 1,402 bales, with firm prices. Among the recent deaths in Europe, we notice the names of Joanna Baillie, Sir John Tobin, the Dowager Countess of Charleville, and Dr. Jacobi, the celebrated professor of mathematics. Martin Farquhar Tupper, the poet, is among the passengers in the Asia. The ceremony commemoratve of the French revolution tookjplace on Monday, the 24th, ia Paris, atthe churches of St. Méry, Notre Dame, &c., but everything passed off without the slightest dis- turbance. Bavaria, Wurtemberg, and Saxony, have protested against the competency of the Dresden Conferences to decide, eventually, a return to the old Diet. The emall States (not kingdoms) declared themselves against the plan of a reduced number of votes. The Queen heli a levee (the first this season) on Monday afiernoon, the 24th ult., ia St. James's Palace. Her Majesty and Prince Albert arrived from Buckingham Palace, attended by the royal suite, with an escortof Life Guards, shortly before two o’clock,and were received by the great officers of state. The Queen wore a train of dark blue terry velvet, trimmed with sable, the body orna- mented with diamonds, The petticoat was of white satin, trimmed with tulle. Both train and petticoat were of British manufacture. Her Ma- jJesty’s head-dress was formed of velvet and gold, ornamented with diamonds. Among those pre- sented, were Col I’. B. Lawrence, attaché to the American Legation in Lo; le ‘ol. Van Alea, late United States Charge d’A flaires at Hquador. The Ministerta (From the Loadon Standard, Feb. 23} The country will be sorry to hear that Lord | Stanley has failed in forming a ministry; and has, in consequence, restored to her Majcsty the come | — which she had graciously entrusted Tn. is when his inability to complete his administration was made known to her Majesty, and, no doubt, | the circumstances which ledio this result. Shortly | afterwards, a royal dispatch was forwarded fromthe | palace to Lora John Ruseell, at his private resi- | ¢ dence in Chesham place; and, ia ail probability, Lordship has been again commanded to re- construct his cabinet, though we do not find any | intimation in the Court Circular that his Lordship | had any interview with her Majesty in the course of yesterday. Both houses of Parliument re- assemble this evening, when it is confideatly ex- — that Lord Stanley and Lord J. Russell will permitted by her Majesty to give fall explana- tory statements as to the part each has taken in fulfilment of the duty imposed upon them respec- tively by their gracious sovereign. OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENCE. Lonnon, Puipay Kveninc, Feb 28, 1861 THE RESIGNATION OF THE WHIG MINISTRY IN ENG- | LAND—NO ONE TO TAKE OPFICE—THE NEGOTIA- TIONS~-ANNIVERSARY O¥ THE REVOLUTION oF 24a FRURUARY—FUSION BETWREN THE LEGITIMISTS | AND ORLEANIST3—A PROGRAMME OF HENRI V— @BRMANY — AUSTRIAN AMMAITION—THR ITALIAN | MOVEMENT-— = PORTUGAL. MACREADY FAREWELL TO THE STAGE, & Englend is without « ministry, and whst is more extraordinary, all the portfolios are going a begging This has been the st A ministerial crisis at Paris or Madrid, but little surprise; inistorial crisis in quist England, with the probability of « protectionist go. vernment, has created no small stirin Europe. The | very fact of Palmerston going out, fs in itself enough to onure all foreign courte to start. The Papal ag- | gression Is no longer heard of (pro rem); the question, | shall we have a free trade or @ proteotionist govern. | ment, absorbs everyth: Im my letter of Pridsy last, I stated that the minis- | try bad been defeated on Mr Locke King’s motion for | an extension of the franchise, a result which was re | ceived with loud cheers. The yory small majo: od. | tained by the government on Disracii’s motion was a fact, the signitoance of whieh f polated out to you at the time. The order of the day, on Friday. wae the discussion of the budget Lord Joha Rusewil rose and moved that the order of the day on that question be postponed to Monday, when ho rhould @ his rea sone for that request It was evideo’ to ail that be contemplated resigring offve. [he house hal oage broke up ip exoltement | On Monday, in the House of Lords, th Matqaons of | Lavedowne announce d that, on Friday ngland, | orto lordship had an audience of the } qui Queen at Buckingham Palace, yesterday afternoon, | they would cause | * and his oot, | leagues had tendered their resignations tothe Queen— that Lord Stanley had been sent for by her Majesty, but that his Lordship intimated that he was not pre pared to forma cabinet, Lord John was then sent for and entrusted with the reconstruction of the cabinet. Lord Btanley comfirmed the above, In the House of Commons, Lord John Russell explained the reasons that induced him and his colleagues to resign, He gave as bis reason, the smal) majority of 14 on Dis- raeli’s motion, and the recent minority on Mr. Locke King’s, which held out @ probability that upon other measures similar defeats might be expected. He then repeated what Lord Lansdowne had stated in thy Lords. Of the negotiations which have since taker place, I may state, in a few words, that Lord John could not re-form his cabinet—that Lord Aberdeen was sent for, and declined taking office—that Lord Stanley tried his hand again, hoping that Mr. Gladstone and Lord Canning (beth Peelites) would stand by him. Both declined. Sir James Graham was then tried, and could not or would noc take office. Stanley then tried to make a pure protectionist minority, but faile Yesterday, Lord John was again sent for, and the pre- veiling opinion now is, that he will form an amalgs- mated cabinet of whigs and conservatives. One fact has been elicited. The pretectionists have Bed --nte Ktouoke and vet could mot form ® ministry, even by throwing eff « porttom of ther prurcseenter prio ciples. Free trade principles are so firmly established, that @ pure protectionist ministry could not stand a week. ‘The subjoined official account of the movements of the ministerial personages, and their interviews with Queen Victoria, will convey some ides of the nego tiations which have been pending, and of the diffioul- ties encountered in the formation of « ministry :— tendance at the palace. t= ial messomger to the resi "Toe te dence ord Stanley: arrived juckingham Palace at th vo 0 am at tl o’clook. and wee immediately aémiste waience with, 4 tod to an au her Majesty, with whom his lordship remained in oconfer- ference tor more than an hour. After Lord Stanley had left the Balace, ber Majesty wrote a socond letter to the ble |, who tad not ‘reached home when the royal mis- sive reached St James's square. Lord John Russell reti to his official residen lock. Daring the afternoon, his ith Viscount Palmerston, and oth- 0 At fi ‘clock, as addressed to the Earl of Aber- deen, by hie itopal‘Bighnese Prince albert, fester his rdebip’s smanedione ttendance at the mrt Lord abor- at the ~past five o'clock, ry ication was forwarded rive to all the Russell. ‘Pest nine k, the ‘lof Aberdeen arrived The noble earl had au interview with her Ma- the srinee concert, ad remained at the palace m jay afternoon, & communieation was receiv: if the Right Hon. W. iadstone, 1 ath despatches for ¢ ho was to have arrived at FP fi ope is expected in town this morning. jerial despatoh was forwarded to tho Barl of Cla the Vicere o rr At the later period of the Lord ¥tan! is At five o'e Earl of Aberdee: juesting the Highnons Prince Albert, r moe at Buckingham Pal jace, by appointment, at nine sudience with her Majesty lust evening, and had an and the Prince comsort. mo? Lora Jobn Russell receiv members of the late eabii i ts lordahip’ \dother ar orn denoe, in Chesham pisce, y procected to Buckingham of the day from jackenzie, and other leading mom- xohequer visited Barl Grey, at his lton How: Bir George Grey also earl. imisters had a long am visited the Earl of Aberdesn, at noon, onsultatioa with the moble earl for more our o'olock, ber Mejesty addressed a letter to the Earl Commanding his lordship's presence at z his was the first rl since the resi having been written b; Royal Highne: 0 At pine o'clock, the Earl ot Aberdoem prooeosed to the Palbee, to have an in w with her M: ord TURSDAY. pass ten o'clock, her Majesty com- Lo anley at Buckingham pa- at half. endance ble lord arrived at the palace at el: ediately admitted to an audience u Lord Stanley proceeded to Growve- verview with Mr. Disraeli, it Canning, at ‘an interview with Lord St isited Lora Stante. ‘s lovg interview w addressed as 4 communi vening, to whioh the noble lord im- had an interview with the Karl of Ab- aring the istry Ww od Mw ease the aaxiety roRross; R34 t the Reform were througed du ¢hourin the evening, by grow nXious to obta: detest inte Ler. Stanley, Frocesded to Hu a od bad amen’ 4 ‘Tho interview between Lord Stanley and Mr Giadstone was ad a long com of Aberdeen received vi the morniag from iy a id the Right earl was with sthe nob: od closette nded the loveo held to day. aaning paid # visit to Lord Stanley after the from the Barl of id that Mi ring the last thre other person than erview ¥ith the honora' admitted to ‘The Leads of the prow ty dined with the Garl and © eof Glengall, this evening, at their mansion in Jord and Lad: ri of caell, the Baek ra. 4 C se of iscount Canterbury, wore among the THURSDAY. FRIDAY. Lord John i¢ once more endenvoring to form a ministry. ‘The present state of affairs looks as if Lord Aber- deen would take office. with Sir James Graham, Lord Oh dow, Mr. Cadwell, Duke of Newosstie, Sidney Herbert, and others of the Peei- Lincoln school, or free trade conservativos, When the minietry, whatever it may be, is {a power, it wil have « diMioult tark to perform Lora f'apley's goverament would have been com- pored as follows: — Bterloy Premier. Dirrac.i. of Canning, Foreigm Affairs Bal lle, Colonies Lord Lenedale, Home Office Lord Ellen borough. Piret Lord of ord Licutemant of ireland dof Trade Lord Chancellor, Disraeli seems to have boema st bloo Hon of cabinet by Branly. ook in the Bo matters rest for the present, and I do not think jormed before the steamer Cobden tified bis intention of putting questions to the mile. try, when formed, as to the line ot commeroial polioy Eg urposes to adopt. 4 protectionist government cannet st The second reading of the M| kes in the House of Lords. ree wae poof thls was to make it legal for s man to bis wite’s = at It paseed the Commons by the small one. All the Bishops spoke against it. Brougham and Camp! ‘The House meets to-night for explanations, and will be probably egain adjourned. third anniversary of the French revolution of February has yet off quietly ia Paris, and in de} ments. The government took measures te Prevent demonstrations. Banquets were held, many thousands proceeded in procession to foot of the column on the Place de The refugees in Lon banquet at Bi Pal ce Sarticor, Mintstor Plenipotentiary in Sweden, is . 4 1 Plenipoten ated in the samme quality to the United States of Nott: ‘Osean Sublime Porte, is Y Qu laste is appointed Savoy Hx ‘sary ond ter at ON ister Plenipotent: ry at a © Barrot, Minister Pienipotontiary at Lisbon, te am the same capacity at Ni Ichi, Firet Secrotary uf Embassy at Loudes, inister Plenipotentiary ia & inster Plenipotentiary to the Kiag of Saze- d in thesame quality to the King of the Ne- 0-Fenelon, Minister Plenipot Eiwas, is appointed Minister to the Ring et intrat, 7 ys Secretary of Lagtion at Bastia. Kc, Minister Plenipotentiary to oa A Ny ety igen ‘Qeeen of sal Hanseatic Baxon: is ap= Pointed ‘Mini enipotontinry, to Forth- Rouen. Mi: i is perenne Petar ta alg Postage beulon, Be of amperes tata tie ot aesion ot Washacos J. de Georges, Secretary of lonat Rio Bei fed Misicter Plenipotentiary te the Baperse et |. d@ Talle; 4, Virst Seoret of ba: sinted Fleet Seorctany of is appointe ‘eerrune speech in the arded asa programme of the intentions of Henri V. This ga has already appeared in the New Youn RRALD. So much is evident, that the old nobiesse of the Fi bourg St. Germain have thrown open their saloons the leading Orleanists at Paris. I do not believe thet the Duchess of Orleans has consented to resign ang claims in favor of the Count de Parts ‘The electrio telegraph will be open te the public, te- morrow, from Paris to Calais. Affairs in Gormany are in a etate of contusion. ‘trie is ping at supreme ror fe ambitious, and biz berg, The Rape. wer out ime Minister’ ‘Sch warten- joonds bis views. The soad Sect. we ject From private letters from Italy. it is clear thet Maa- ini, who has been, itis said, joined by Garribaldi, par- pring, im the Neapolitan States. now living quietly om Btaten Islaud, ia Henaro | The rising will take place ly, and he counts that Sardinia will again come forward and take the field agatast Austria. ‘This explains the increase of the Austrian army im Italy. Our advices from Lisbon are to the 19th iust. There bas been « ministerial crisis there. There is no change im the commercial world. Tn Bpain all is quist. lsoready has made his tarewell speech to the theatricals. A grand dinner takes place in Bulwer takes the chair; Dickens irman. Goods continue to srrive daily for the great exhibl- tion. A Sardinian steam frigate, with lwelvet, and spect os of workmanship in silver, is the Great foreign veesel of war thet hae arrived for the exhibl- jon. Rome. THE rorE OF SWITZERLAND. We learn that a consistory was held at Rome, andom the 17th uit., in which the Pope delivered an alloca- tion on the religious affairs of Switzerland. His Holi- ness complained bitterly of the op which weighed on the consciences of Catholics in that coun- try. in consequence of the conduct of the liberals, of the obstacies to the free exercise of the Ustholic relf- gion, of the exile of several of the spiritual le of the spoliation of convents. He, at the tion of the Swiss episcopacy and clergy im the ep- pressed cantons. Mr. Macready's Fa Macready took his benefit the 26th ult., and, at the same it of this event bad its nataral — the doors ened not a veel & seat was discovered in any beth was the play chosen interesting occasion. art ot the Ronee, 51 im r soready The enthusiastic welcome whioh be received when he entered can easily be imagined, Hate and handkerchiefs waved in all directions, am@ ie could exceed the vehom ot the tration, ; on of powers yot ume decayed, uly added to the regret whieh his determina- tion to retire has universally generated. Mr. Phelpa, Dire. Warner, and M lrner, who respectively filled the parte of Mt a ace publicly acknowledg in the printed bills. At the conclu: Mr Macready, divested. for ever, of impossible be 5 Bilence war at length restore: the tollowing epesoh under ¥ My last tdeatrioal played, an hed usage, [ appear onoe tm rte th edent for the disch: acoordance before you. this ct. 4 to tent! tan advanee to the patronage thus liberally award it thoes years, of my bere tatablieh & rer be restored, text will from henceforwar?, be t ence it should ¢ te -¢ some, the relation Comeidered an siight ant teaneient. om, under ciroume: i favorable Viveine Indien ME FOU, 4 } apacity, With regret eed 5 parallel the tumult which arose whem ‘opriate address had terminated. The man: 'y 3-6 P.M. The discussion on the bodget, which was fixed lent Friday © Monday it beo: Daring the uncertainty that hye since pre: not eurprising thet we should bave to report eontinned inactivity in the produce nfwrkets generally Sagat and octton hare, wever, been the exceptions; the former continuing very 41) cotton having expe