The New York Herald Newspaper, March 22, 1853, Page 1

-THE NEW YORK HERALD: | ON TITLE TTT -HE FRIENDS OF JOHN CARD, »DaSERS ARE oautioned against the report that he Resistant Eninser, Te tot ly unter; aod be be supported in goed faith at thi " re Paes YouNG Stac. FOR ASSIST. Henry H. Howard and John Dook: a: ‘D STAG. OR ASSISTANT ENGINEER—| |H CURRY, HOSE OR FIRE WARDEN—HENRY LEWIS, OF ENGINE XP Co.iNo, al. [y SRDEN—WILLIAM H. WOODS, HOSE eandidate for Assistant ‘ire Department. NDEPENDENT CANDIDATE—FOR gineer, James M. Byrne, of Engine Company No. 1. HERE WILL BE AN ELECTION FOR TEN ASSIST. ant neers for the N: De ment. Pol RY H. HOWARD, THE ACTIVE FIREMAN’S Engineer of the . Returns to be handed to inspectors Juan's Hall, on the 2th, between 6and 10 P.M. N. return read after 10 P. M. 24th instant. HUGH CURRY, Hose 35, IBAAC G. SEIXAS, I. €1..2, Inspectors. ‘THOS. M. BROWN, Engine 38, PERSONAL. ~ ee ABRIEL SANS GARRET.—ANY PARTY HAVING Knowledge whatever of the person above-named, ho fk ti city for Europe in November Inst, will confer OF fav iresaing a note to L. P. M., box 3,134 Post Office, Stating’ whore an tatervicw tay betade sn ot OMe FORMATION WANTED—OF A. M. feces eh ee NFORMATION IS WANTED OF CHARLES CUMMA- FS Oh his Ann Rogers. Ho is residing in the city 't the present tims d if this should meet his eye, or an: son acquainted with him, they will please call ut 479 enue, between Twenty: ght and Twenty-ninth ind very much oblige the advertiser. H. WHELPLEY, FROM EASTPORT, MAIN. ifin New York, will oblige a friend, by sending her a: Herald office, M42, CARROLL, WHO LATELY Ane 474 he VED FROM Ireland, and is bee ys Peart ect to inxious sister, North Third street, Philadelphia. ES ¢. WOULD BE UNDER GREAT o his friend, if sho would be kind enough interview, as he has something to coi y particularly concerns her. Please a the earliest mom IN OfICE.—iF THIS NOTICE SHOULD MEET THE EYE of Mr. George Rebinnon Galletly, who left Edinburg in Hebenary, 182, without leaving hig addro is oarnostly jeated to communicate with his friends in Scotland, or rs 60 William street, Now York. interest of his brother, will LLINE! ESTABLISHMENT. 1 Peeral Announces to her ni yerous patrons that she will open Yor extensive and superb’ ock of Pal is millinry goods, on Thursday, March 24, at 564 Broadway. ERBE WILL OPEN PARIS MILLI- sday, March 23d, at 496 Broadwa; ISS D. A. GARDNER HAS RECEIVED, AND WILL is millinery, on Thursday, March 24, at 409 °) Broadway. RS, HART WILL OPEN A!RICH ASSORTMENT OF Paris millinery, dress patter m Thuraday, the h inst., at her rooms, Ni Bi §. RINGGOLD, 118 SIXTH AVENUE, WILL OPE} \inery rooms on Thursday, March 24, with a tment’ of Paris, London and New York style: tment of children’s hat for both girls an adies, don't forget to favor her witha call. She is ure you will consider Ler styles most select. ‘OURNING MILLINERY.—BARTHOLOMEW & WEED will open on Thursday, March 24, mourning Paris milli- at the new mourning store, 551 Broadway. [)PENING OF SPRING PARIS BONNETS, CAPS, and flowers.—T. GILBERT will open to-day, larch 22, veral cases of the above articles, just received by the last teamer. 391}¢ Broadwa; p acer AIM ERY. roadway, n 2d of arch. Witt remo: ones street, third door from Broadway. puateeees eee DARIS MILLINERY.—MISS SPARKS WIL Paris millinery on Thursday, leocker stroct. DARIS MILLINERY._MADAME Walker street, will open on Wed: jillinery, of her own importation. N. te hand and one apprentice. PRING MILLINERY.—MRS, DAVIDSON WILL OPEN Paris spring millinery, on ‘Thursday, March 24, at 131 eek, corner of Laight, L OPEN March 24, at 242 AUPOIX, NO. 7 ny, 23d ii Paris Wanted, one first " M. WOOD & E. WILLIAMS ir Paris millinery, on Thursday, en aad Bloeoker 3 BARGAINS AT WARNER'S, in Inces and embroideri The whole , to remove the let of May. “Soft caps at ELLING OFF— PD 405 Broadway, ock must be 60 holesale. LOST AND FOUND. FR AA RA DAKE Fy REWARD.—DIAMOND CROSS LOST, CONTAIN Bf &) ing eleven stones, and an extra one on top, connect thereto a chain for the neck; the cross is heavily set and jehly wrought. ‘Tho above roward will be paid by leaving with DAVID RAIT, 31 Broadway, corner White streets fp stairs. B5() REWARD. STOLEN, ON THE 9TH OF MARCH. BU by x colored man, a large gold pocket-chronometer fob, hunting case, with'a whive dial, socond hand placed dgtice 12, jon, the maker. Whoover will re- ution towards it, will be entitled sk DE MOY GRAY, 13 )F& REWARD.—LOST, BY A LADY, ON WEDNES the 16th inst., in going from Park place, t, asmall gold enamelled Brequet, Paris Broadway, up stairs, ch, maker, tachod towhich were a gold chain dd ena ey, padlock and slides, enamelled, and set in tur: # scroll fastening pin, and a smali heart set in tur. The finder will receive the Mice of the Clifford elt olse, poise, and wcross and shoe. hove reward by leaving the 25 Park place. No questions as! REWARD.—IF THE YOUNG keeper) in whose charge T left my 00, John Harrison, Castle strect, 1 Y (SALOON lover wate! erpool, maker,) Tbe 80 od fs to. Mr. stle, Franklin square tel, 323 Pearl street, he will receive the above aun for his ouble, as T am indisposed and unable to wait upon him, 1 Tita ae AN OLD POINTER DOG, colge, with white breast; has a w, Whoever will return said dog to Franklin Division avenue, Williamsburz, or to 57 Market t, New York, will receive the above reward, under . ON MONDAY APT! a si and the Bowe: h Whoever will n, 68 Varick street, shall re: LOST, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 6 East Twenty-first strect,'a small white Whoever will roturn him to the above number ‘ive five dollars reward. ED OR STOLEN FROM NO. 19: etween the hour of five and six it evening, a small white poodle dog, answering to je name of Pi y return him to the above uber, or give informati ehe may be found, will re- liv: the above reward and the thanks of the owner. ORTER, ON from Bowlin, nue, a brown p . Forbes, |. containing four vo . The finder ‘eceive the above reward on bringing it to Edouard Bos: ng. 8 Pearl street. ND—A VICTOR ye by calling at Dr, bd saying charges. O8T—ON BUnDay. NIGHT LAST, EITHER I tre, Spruce, W! ile going to an alarm of fire in the Seventh distriet, a drab reoat, whi one huttor The finder, by leaving it at carriage house, in Chan treet. corner Centre, will bo rally rewarded, together with the thanks of the company, OST—ON SATURDAY EVENIN from T Opposite M: ‘ur (minx) m Twenty-second wtree tid stron, ¢ Hailsin wiuare, aaa p ler, on returning it to 56 it will be liberally rewarded, est Twenty second eevee O8T—ON SATURDAY EVENING, A GARNET SATIN peels in going from pied Pad Gran sicenl oo int inetre! n, erzon ret th jy. 658 Broadway, will by yrewurded, ove °° @ suitably rewarded. int “oh fated Ppdtad “ dhs petted 4 d) HA- mel he finder will receive a sui le row: by it to 84 Liberty strect. a Si pa WHICH THE OWNER CAN Jrane’s office, 55 Christopher strect, CEN liam, Frankfort or Chatham streets @ LAST, IN GOING ixth avenue, to Twen- LEN OR STRAYED AWAY. he 19th inst, @ Iapdog, black color, short hair, with « i pearl color. and little lock. Whoever will retura said 10 HE! Forty-seventh stroet, betweon Eighth ungadway, will receive @ liberal roward and no OLEN—FROM 119 LEONARD STREET, ON SUN day evening, about seven o'clock, a dark green or black cont, lined with silk, with velvot collar, and edged with ll braid. Any one returning the same to 119 Leonard or any other place whore it may be obtained, will re- , and no questions whatever asked. TURDAY, DOG LOST.~THE GENTLEMAN WHO PICKED UP the poodle in Fulton street, on the 2ist inst., between hours of two and threo o'clock P. a bi ht the Exchange office, 47 Fi it favor by leaving hi jor, and be amply rew: ING.—ANY PERSON H. m4 A {7 IAVING A BEAR OR by calling at 158 james McLaughlin’ if torriet dort Rat kilt'n overs NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. THE POLITICIANS AT WASHINGTON, THE STRUGGLE FOR THE SPOILS. The Exeltement Becoming More intense Among the New Yorkers, Assistant Seeretary of State Appointed. ‘The Fate of the International Copy- right Freaty. SPEECH OF EX-SECRETARY EVERETT On the Central Ameriean Question. BUSINESS IN THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, ATTEMPT TO BRIBE AN ASSEMBLYMAN, Farther Concerning the Loss of the Shi Golden Light. , THE GARDNER TRIAL BECOMING VERY INTERESTING. GENERAL OPENING OF NAVIGATION, &e., dke., die. Interesting from the National Capital. FROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE N.Y. HERALD. EX-SECRETARY EVERETT’S SPEECH—ITS EFFEOT— BELIEF THAT ENGLAND WILL REPUDIATE BECENT ACTS—THE TEHUANTEPEO AFF AIR—NOMINATIONS —DUDLEY MANN AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE—THE INTERNATIONAL COPY RIGHT TREA- TY, ETO. ETC. : Wastinctox, March 21—8 P.M. Mr. Everett's speech today made a decisive impres- sion. Several diplomats were present, including the Eng- lish, French and Spanish Ministers. The representative of Costa Rica was also in the chamber, No statesman here believés that Fngland will give the United States cause for offence—but that, on the contrary, she will promptly repudiate any acts of her agents which are cal- culated, in the slightest, to wound our sensibilities or in- vade our principle. Mr. Mason will endeavor to-morrow to call up the Te- huantepec resolutions affirming the Garay grant. There has been no treaty received by the Senate with reference to the Sloo grant, and therefore no notice will be taken of it. Dudley Mann, and not Mr. Eames, of the Union, is no- minated as Assistant Secretary of State. This appoint- ment is the most important that has beon made by the government, not excepting the heads of departments, and is indicative of the determination of the President to assume a high tone with reference to our European poli- ties. It will give confidence in the State Department. Young America pressed Mr. Mann’s appointment, Anumber of nominations were received by the Senate. ‘They were nearly all unimportant. The important ones were as follows:— Judge Campbell, of Mobile, Alabama, to be Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. This is the vacancy to which Mr. Badger was nominated by Mr. ‘Fillmore and the Senate refused to concur in. Judge Campbell is an ultra Southern rights man—a fire eater—but a lawyer of high standing. His nomination, however, will give great offence to the union democrats of Louisiana, who expect: ed that ex-Senator Downs would have been selected for the office. R, W. Hammond, formerly of Maryland, was nominated for Collector of San Franciseo, California; Mr. Mizner as Collector of Benicia, and Mr. Scofield ag Collector of Stockton. It is understood that both the California Sena- tora were in favor of Mr. Hammond, and that Senator Gwin endorsed Messrs. Mizner and Scofield. Mr. Monroe, of Kentucky, was nominated as Judge of the ‘new Territory of Washington. Mr. Farquharson, of Tennessee, is to be the Secretary of the same Territory. Mr. Upham, of New Hampshire, was nominated ag Commissioner to adjust certain claims against Great Britain under a late treaty; and J. A. Thomas, as agent of the United States before the Board. Paul Arnot was also nominated as Collector of San Augustine, Florida. A variety of rumors are floating about as to appoint- ments, which can be taken for what they are worth. Among them is the statement that Judge Mason, of Iowa, is to be Commissioner of Patents—that Mr. Moneypenny, of Chio, is to be First Assistant Postmaster General, and that Mr. Dundas, the Second Assistant is to be retained. It is very probable that Mr. Law, in his interviews with the President, &c., is attending to his own business, and not, as the quid nuncs have it, to any diabolical plots. There were no appointments for New York or Philadel- phia, or any contested points. ‘The International Copyright treaty has not yet been under di:eussion in the Senate, and the objections to it have therefore not been formally made, but simply in conversation, It was referred to a committee, who have not acted upon it, and the chances are that it will not reach the Senate in time for action; but, in any event, its friends there are few. You are mistaken in supposing that Mr. Calhoun was in favor of an international copyright treaty. He always denounced it as unconstitutional. The constitutional question raised in the Senate on the international copy right treaty is incorrectly stated in Sunday’s Heratp, through a blunder in the telegraph office. Correctly stated it is as follows :—‘‘ The constitu- tion gives Congress the power by law, not the Senate, in its executive capacity, by treaty, to secure to authors, Ke , for limited times, the exclusive right to their respec- tive writings.’’ These are the words of the constitution. x. Y. Z OLD FOGYISM IN THB AS DAN’ IN TROUBLE—THE MISSION TO —GEO. SANDERS, ETC. Wasmycrey, March 31—9 P. Sf. Young America is gone. General Piteher, the old ev- erlasting, obtained a letter recommending him for Post- master at Louisville, He wisely put the letter in his pocket, and received his appointment. It is probable that this will meet Mr. Everett’s approbation. You will perceive by the debate to-day that the ex-Secretary of State has endorsed Messrs. Fay and Randolph. Young America is to be sent into honorable exile and masterly inactivity. Mr. Stanton goes to Central Ameri- ca, Mr. Sanders to Central Africa, and the tail of the party will be ordered off to China, Madrid, and Constanti- nople, Old Fogyism is still to represent democracy with- in the confines of civilization, ali over the globe. In four years there will be a change in the people, the President, and many other sublunary matters. Nothing is fixed except certain stars. Sam. '—YOUNG AMERICA NTRAL AMERICA THE COPYRIGHT TREATY—DUDLEY MANN—PLACE- HUNTERS IN PERTWRBATION—THE NEW YORK AP- POINTMENTS—MRS. FILLMORE, ETC. Wasmxaton, March 21—16 P. M. The international copyright treaty will not be acted upon this session. The Committee on Foreign Relations recommend its postponement until the next Congress, andin the mean time the injunction of secresy will be removed so that the ideas of Messrs. Everett and Cramp-+ ton may be thoreughly overhauled by the American press. The Senate is favorable toa fair bargain on this subject; but the present scheme does not exactly suit, and important amendments are contemplated. No appre: hension is felt about the constitutional question,as stated by the opposition. ‘The Senate is getting impatient for nominations, The messages from the White Houre are few and scanty, and the agony of the office-seckers is hearbrending. Scere. tary Marcy aeks for more time to make up bis mind be- tween tfe softs and the hardshells. The latter are proseribed out from the ring. “‘Who is President—Marcy or Pierce?’ This is the question on the lips of every hard shell in Washington, N. J, Waterbury has encountered a formidable tival for the Post Office in D. E, Siekles, whose papers, it is undoratood, go in to-morrow. He claims to have dos- patched eighty thousand letters in an hour, which it took Waterbury six weeks to get ready for the mails; be- rides, it is raid that the mails will not be safo under ge Watest 3° while Sickles ta at lacge. MORNING EDITION----TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1853. Whore is the third man to step in and take the appotet- ment? Who speaks frat? Contrary to universal expectation, no New York aomf- nations were sent in to-day. Concord has been provided with Postmaster, and New Haven has got a new Collector; but the cal is afraid of New York, and the President has not yet got the reins in bis hand, Mr. Marcy wants the New York sppointments laid over until the Senate adjourns, so as toeseape he risk of rejections. This ia the last move on the chess board; but it don’t give a checkmate, for the Senate is bard shell, and will hold oa and see,the game out. Dudley Mann is to be Assistant Secretary of State. Thia is considered a great triumph for Young Amorfca. Mr. Mano is now in Paris, He was President Polk’s special envoy to Hungary, and was immortalized in Web- ater's letter to Hulsemann. Ohio demands the appointment of Mr. Moneypenny-as the head of the appointisg bureau in the Postmaster General’s department. That State has in the cabinet, and is considered the government toa has his eye omit, need, Mz, Hobbie, of this place by the Secretary of State, who, like Richelieu, reigns with absolute power—and therefore the cabinet is a unit. ° Conrad Swackhamer is to be Navy Agent for New York, His nomination goes in to-morrow morning. He is a Kings county man, who camo bere to help a friend get a small office. and, failing in this, had the luck to jump into a fat one for himrelf. Isaac V. Fowler, late candidate for Navy Agent, is now up for Naval Storekeeper, What says Col. Fuller? Wrs, Fillmore is better today. Yesterday she was not expected to recover. Her disease is inflammation of the lungs. The Southern tour of ex-President Fillmore is, in consequence, postponed until April. OBSERVER, THE RUSH FOR THE SPOILS—THE CLAIMS OF THE OLD FOGIES—MERIT THE CHIEK RECOMMENDA- TION, ETC. Wasuincton, March 21, 1853, The rush of office-seekers at Washington is as great as ever. The pressure from all parts of the country is tre- mendous—for foreign missioas and consulships, especial- ly. In addition to the new aspirants, the old fogies, who have held office abroad for years, under former adminia- trations, are eager to return to the spoils. They insist that they have been so long abroad that they are at for nothing else; that their friends at home have forgotten them; that they have become so entirely European in their tastes and habits—having almost forgotten their own language—that they must go back to their old places, if, for no other reason, to die. Another ground for solicitation is, that they have become so poor that they cannot live except upon government bounty. The Secretary of State, however, has his eyes wide open, and rebearses their claims with the bitterest irony. Poor fellows, they are to be pitied. The plain truth is, this administration recognises no claim for office but that based on qualifications, and in no department will this rnle be more rigidly observed than in the Department of State. It is a mistaken idea that the testimonials of can. didates are not read. Appointments will not be made without good evidence of the fitness of the applicant. ‘The old fogies must give way. The jeunes hommes may look up. The New York delegation are divided on the subject of home sppoiztments. The three prominent candidates for U.S. District Attorney are Edward C. West, L. B. Shepard and Josiah Sutherland, andeach is urging his claims in person. The result of the contest is doubtful. The difficulty in filling the New York Coilectorship satisfactorily with any of the heretofore prominent can- didates is so great, that the cabinet are looking else- where, and it is said to-day that the office has been ten- dered to ex-Chief Justice Bronson, but it is thought he will refuse it, as he has expressed his intention to con- tinue the practice o» his profession, which is understood to be very lucratiy In ease Judge Bronson declines, the apprintmont will, it io rumored, bo tondored to Amava J. Parker, of the New York Supreme Court. The hotels are still crowded, and Washington is as gay a8 ever. ~ W. A.B. TROUBLE IN THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OFFICE— LARGE NUMBER OF CLERKS REMOVED—EXTRAORDI- NARY PROCEEDING OF EX-SUPERINTENDENT KEN- NEDY, FROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wastincton, March 21, 153. ‘The Census office, Eighth street, was the scene of con- siderable excitement to-day. In the first place, upwards of a hundred clerks were removed, which reduced the force of the office to seven or eight, and it was proposed to dispense with the Eighth and Seventh street offices alto- gether, one office and a few picked clerks being deemed sufficient to wind up the business. Tn the next case, Mr. Kennedy, the late Superintendent ofthe Census, sued out a writ of replevin on Mr. De Bow, his successor, by virtue of which he entered the office, with @ deputy Marshal, and remoyed two or three cartloads of manuscripts and documents, claimed as private property, but embracing a large quantity of manuscripts prepared by clerks inthe office—the records of the Census Board, numerous publications received from public societies, ete. The documents were appraised at $480, and Mr. Kennedy had given'$4,000 bonds for their safety. Mr. De Bow consulted the District Attorney, and no doubt the most prompt measures will be taken for the recovery of such papers as are of a public character. It is under- stood that Mr. Kennedy had accumulated a largo masa of manuscript, preparatory to an extended work on the resources of this country, Which he désigned to publish on bis own account, seeing that Congress declines to pub. lish the census returns on the extensive scale proposed. The Gardner Trial. Wasnixcron, March 21, 1853, Dr. Davis, Hon. George Evans and Colonel Payne were reealled, and identified a paper in Spanish, purporting to be the title deed of George A. Gardner to his mine in Sen Luis Potosi—also, a translation of the same—as having been before the Board of Commissioners. After some argument the Court decided the paper, (Gardner's title to the mine, with minute descriptions,) was admissible, and the translation might be read to the Captain’ Edmund Berry was sworn and testified ince Gardner had been indicted he had visited the region of Laguinilas, in the department of Rio Verde, State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the alleged locality of the mine, for the purpose of ascertaing whether a mine could be found, and was proceeding to give the result of his inquiries, but the counsel for the defence objected. The point was argued until the adjournment. The Latest from Santa Fe, LANE—THE CHIHUAHUA REVOLUTION A FAILURE, ETC. St. Lovrs, March 21, 1853. The Santa Fé mail has arrived at Independence. There is, however, no news of interest. Trade was still de- pressed. Gov. Lane was on a tour of observation at El Paso, and was to return by the copper mines, through the Nauvoo country. The revolution in Chihuahua has turned eut a small affair. Gov. Trivas has it all his.own way, Lieut, Beall, of the artillery, came in the party. They encountered cold weather, arid found numbers of indians on the route. Gov. Opening of Navigation. Aupaxy, March 21, 1853. The first boat from New York came through to day. The river is open. A Williamsburg ferry boat arrived here this afternoon, from New York, with two barges in tow. CirvELan, March 21, 185% There is no ice in sight. The steamer Southerner left here yesterday for Dunkirk, Asiranvia, March 21, 1853. The steamer Southerner came in hero last night, and left this morning for Dunkirk, There is considerable ice in the harbor, but it is so broken that vessels can pass. Ente, March 21—10 A. M. A steamer is coming in. There is no ice to obstruct her. Duwxtrx, March 21, 1963. There is a great quantity of ice in our harbor, anda boat could not yet get in. Bervato, March 21, 1953. The creck al are clear of ica, which moved down the river yest@Way, and last night all was clear as far as Point Albino, where it is thought boats can easily got through. Steamers are preparing fast to go out. Baurmmors, March 21, 1853. The Cheaapoake and Ohio canal is now open.’ Acquittal, Avpasy, March 21, 1853. some Cays on trial for mu der, ia the Sug gity, bat been arquittes, O'Brien, fi Cucuit Court UNITED STATES SENATE, EXTRA SESSION, Sonate. Wasunatoy, March 21, 1853. ‘THE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION—SPEECH OF EX-SECRETARY The Senate resumed the consideration of Mr. Clayton's resolution calling om the President for certain informa- tion relative to Central Amorican affairs. Mr. Evgner? addressed the Senate. Mr Evsrerr, (whig) of Mlass., arose and addressed the Senate. In the course of his remarks, he said that our relations with Central Ameriea formed one of the most important topics of consideration withjr the whole range of our foreign policy, considering the smaliness of her territory and the sparseness of population. According to Mr. Squier there are in the five States only 250,000 in- habitants, 10,0€0 only of pure Spanish blood, and the re- maining portion of mixed races and colors.;They are yet in their infancy, and will grow, no doubt, and prosper. He spoke of the beautiful climate and advantages of Cen: tral America, which, at was torn by constant wars. ‘Tm gonsequence of ities of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, a4 ~winteroceanic canal being desirable, it was absoletely necessary that thereshould be an understand- ing between the United States and Great Britain. The United States could not take the grant of exclusive privileges, because Nicaragua was not in a condi. tion to give the grant. She claimed unbroken sovereignty over the whole route. Although Groat Bri- tain set up a rival claim, which we think is unfounded, yet she did not do this to obstruct the execution of the charter ; but, on the contrary, she sought to aid the en- terprise—to facilitate the work, Therefore, he thought the treaty of his friend from Delaware was proper under the circumstances. He agreed with the Senator, that the Mosquito kingdom was merély nominous umbra—the sha- dow of a name—it was really nothing more. Lord Pal- merston stated to Mr. Rives that, from a very early pe- riod, Great Britain treated the Mosquito kingdom-ay an independent State, and said that they had what was called a King—who, by-the-by, was just as much a king asyouorl. Ifthis was the account which the British Minister of Foreign Affairs gave of the Mosquito King and Kingdom, be (Mr. Everett) thought it would be a waste of the time of the Senate in proving the inanity of this Kingandkingdom. Great Britain, two centuries ago, con tracted certain duties and obligations to wards the jui- 3) tes, who are now reduced toa mere handfulyina wreteled condition, and whom she does not consider in a condition wholly to be, England has no interest or motive in keeping up the protectorate, and he believed sl disposed to do what was essential to our mutual It is more important who is sent to Central Ame: as our minister than who is sent to London, Paris, or. St. Pe- tersburg. He placed entire confidence in the President. Out of the able and distinguished men of his own party he would send the right man. He had pleasure in saying so. The recent appointments to Switzerland and Pere were a sufiicient pl . to his mind, that the-President will have regard to merit and qualifications. These ap- pointments reflect the highest honor on the President, and his politica) friends in the Senate who confirmed them without hesitation. He had no doubt the same ‘ood sense will prevail. over appointments for Central merica. If the right man can be found’ to take this matter in hand and bring this, long delayed contro- versy to a conclusion, he will cover himself with honor. If we cannot settle and remove all diffi- culties existing to the execution of the contract on political grounds, he: could not see but Nicaragua and Costa Rica would struggle on, the one against the other, to the indefinite NeoPaint of the construction of the eanal. He said he did not think England violated or intended to violate the faith of treaties. What has she gained by treaty stipulations? She was not obliged to make the treaty. We had no eee ie her. iat litical inducement or ambition induced her to:make it? iareawas difficulty enough before, aud certainly she would not make a treaty to increase the difficulty. Ho could not think she would be so senseless as.to do it. ‘Then. as to Central America proper, leaving out Belize, . he could not but see England has done all she contracted todo. Some difficulties, however, have arisen as to the meaning of the treaty. She has given up this, then that, and has said she will give up the protectorate of the Mos- juitos. Sho has given up San Juan, and declares herself lesirous of getting out of the whole matter as soon as possible. Ifthere was a suspicion of bad faith, anda disposition to cavil, it might be said, and there would be reasonable grounds for it, that by recent transactions at Son Juan the United States have broken their faith. We see an independant municipal goverment created under the name of the Mosquito King, it is true, but in fact by American citizens. He supposed at the time of the nego- tiation (of the treaty, the settlements at the Belize and the Bay Islands were, not 2 con‘emplation by the i at ti Vn caetptesentation ut the Toreig ome eigen fat vow the act creating those islands into acolony. He did not apprehend any disturbance of the relations between this country and Great Britain in consequence of the state of things in Central America. He agreed with the distinguished Senator from Mlinois, (Mr. Douglas,) that England did not love us. It is only under the rule of a monarch like Louis the Fourteenth, who said, ‘Tam the State,’ there can be no room to say I love or hate. An enlightened regard for the public will is the rule of action in countries governed by constitutions and Parliaments, He really believed that with all parties in Kagland rautu- al, beneficial, and peaceful intercourse is considered the cardinal principle of public policy, and, on our side, to- wards England and Europe we ought to consider mutual, beneficial and eee intercourse as a cardinal princi- ple of policy. He cordially sympathized with the Senator in the views be entertained with regard to the future growth and glory of our country, and informed him that Europe was not exclusively the place of tombs and monuments. There is progress there likewise. There is no country in Europe that he ever visited where the name and character of an American citizen was uot the direct eros to evory good office wLich a stranger could desire, and no where more than in England. In our views of the glorious future, we are apt to take our own visions of geographical extensio1 an index of our country's progress; but he thought that, as far as geographical extension is necessary, we shall, in the natural order of things, have as much’of it and as rapidly as the best interests of the country require. Meanwhile, if we are satisfied with real, solid, and sub- stantial growth, without being brought into collision with foreign powers, we will have it to our heart’s content. We will have it by the simple increase of our population. ‘lhe law was given on the sixth day of creation to in- crease and replenish the earth. All is wrapped up in that. It will give us another America of living men. No- thing but military spirit and aggrandizement will prevent it, He counselled no pusillanimons doctrine of non-resis- tance, but would act upon the maxim, ‘in peace prepare for war,’’ remembering, at;the same time, that the best preparation for war is peace The speech abounded in eloquence, and the above is a mere outline, Mr Dovaras, (dem.) of I, made an explanation, not wishing to be placed in a wrong position by an observation of the Senator. He cordially concurred in the remarks relative to the arts of peace. If any one line of policy is more clear than another, itis toavoid quest ions of war, and preserve peace, in all time tocome. If there is a differ. ence of opinion between him and the Senator, it is as to what line of policy would best accomplish the object. He believes we should make no pledge as to territorial boun- daries to bind those who come after us. He had not intimated that he wished to— Mr. Masoy, (dem ) of Va., said the President would fur: nish the information desired, without the call, and, wish- ing to dispose of the resolution before the body, be moved it be laid on the table. ‘This was agreed to, and, after an executive session, the Senate adjourned. The Philadelphia Murders—Sutcide—Launch. PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 1853. ‘The trial of Arthur Spring was commenced in the Crimi- nal Court at ten o'clock this morning, before Judges Alli- son and Kelly, By eleven o'clock the jury was sworn, and the trial commenced. There was a great crowd in and around the court house. The court adjourned at 7 o'clock, after the examination of about twenty witnesses. Spring's son has not yet been put on the stand. An immense crowd surrounded the court house, but Spring was smuggled into a carriage through the back door, unknown to the mob, and conveyed to prison. The evidence will occupy the court all day to-morrow. Samuel Daniels, liying near Catnsaqua. Lehigh county, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself with a pistol, which his wife tried fo prevent, and in the struggle the ball passed through her hand.’ Cause, pe- cuniary trouble. ‘The propeller steamship Star of the South, built by Capt. Loper, for Stanton & Co., of New York, was launch- ed at Kensington this morning. She is 1,20) tons, and is designed for the New York and New Orleans line. Hor machinery is all on board, and she will be ready for sea in about three weeks, From the South. MAIL FAILURE—SUSQUEHANNA BRIDGE BILL, ETC. Baurimone, March 21, 1853, The Washington cars had not arrived at nine o'clock this evening, when our post office closed. The Susquehanna Bridge bill was again up in the House of Delegates today. An amendment, requiring the company to build a bridge at Port Deposit, was re- jected—yens 12, nays 31. The Baltimore Weekly Sun has awarded their prizes for tales as follows:—First prize, $150, to Caroline Cheese- boro, of Canandaigua, for “The Golden Thread.” Second, $100, to P. Hamilton Myers, of New York city, for “The Gold Crushers.” The third, $60, to Margaret Junkin, of Lexington, Va.. for “The Step Mother.” Fourth, $50, to Edith May, of Philadelphia, for ‘*Paul.” Fifth and sixth, $25 each,’ to Jano T. Bond, of Marblehead, Mass., for “The Heiress,” and to Hiram Churchill, of Boston, Mass., for “Meta Von Sickle,”’ Church Burned at Winchester, Mass, Bostox, March 21, 1853. The Congregational church in Winchester, Mass., took fire from a furnace yerterday morning, and was totally destroyed, Anearly ‘new and valuable organ was also burned. The property was insured for $4,500, NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Atnayy, March 21, 1863, THIRD READING OF BILLS. The following bills were read a third time and passed unless otherwise The bill relative to on the table. R Vative to the People’s Washing and Bathing Assooia- tion of New York. ‘To a, vend the act relative to railway incorporations. The bill xnthorizes the commencement of work, under the general lawy,on the yeyment of ten per eent of $10,000 subscribed, To oy searchey's feos ix the Clerk's office, New ae oa fe Of the village’ ange ¥te name Of the vi of Mile Square. To change tie name of the Bank Relative to militia fees, working highways, dc. To authorize ‘he Reformed Dutch Church, on the cor- ap of Greeze acd Houston streets New York, to shange pame. To amend the ret relative’ to the formation of rural eametery associations. i) authorize the formation of ferry ccvmpanies, Laid aside. Belative to Newbowg giebe rer commutation. ‘Te amend the piven ‘of the village of Oxfosd. Relative to the strests and parksin the city of Brooklyn. Pape the charter of the Ulster County Savings stitution. To authorize the cloxs of Madison tounty to rsmove the county records to the grand jury room, & To authorize the formation of county teachers” assecia- tions. Laid aside. In relation to the Lewfiton Railsoad. To amend the charter of the Pacific Mail Stermship Company. To authorire railroad corporations to construct branch tracks for freighting or ot}er purposes. eds the deaf and dumb. repeal the registry act of births, marriages, and deaths. Lost, 7 BS lad soni ‘To incorporate the New York Corn Exchange. Laid aside. ‘To amend the Revised Statues relative to the police of ‘aterford. To comstruct a road from Parishville to Long Lake. Recess. Mayor of Buffalo, &¢., was laid AF?PERNOON§ SESSION. GUARDIANS AND. WARDS. The bilf relative to guardians and wards, empowering mothers, who may be widows, to make testamentary dis- Position to their children, conferring on the same tho saine powers as fathers possess, was ordered to a third reading. CHANCERY DECRERS. Mr. Bascoox (whig), presented a. bill to authorize the reported enrolment of decreea of the late Court oi Chancery THR NEW YORK DISPENSARY—SECUWITY TO PERSONS CROSSING FERRIES. Mr. Brena (whig) presented the annual report of the Board of Trustees of the New York Disj sary. Also a complete bill for the better sesurity of “persons crossing ferries from the oT of New York, ‘and provides for raising, the platform while the boats are in motion. THE LIQUOR TRAF Resolutions were offered by relating to the liquor tr o'clock to-morrow. Agree-i t. ‘The Senate then adjour:.e., ing the bill order for four Assembly. Atbaky, March 21, 1853, THE PRISON COMMITTEE. The resolution authorizing the State Prison Committes- to visit Auburn and Sing Sing .was re-considered. REPORTS. Mr. P. W. Rose, by bill, authorizing the Comptroller to loan money to the village of Watortown. Mr. Hxnner, by bill, relative to the powers of the Supreme Court. Mr. HastinGs requiring certain officers to give security. THE CODE. Mr. Ioomts, (dem.) of Herkimer, moved that the re- port of the select committee on. the Code be made the special order for Monday next. Mr. RLSWoRTH, (whig) of Chautauque, said the report made sweeping changes, and the House could not act on it intelligently at this session. They must vote tor it or agaiast it without any special knowledge of what it was. He desired the indefinite postgonement of the subject: Mr. CLarr, (whig) of krie, thought the subject needed the attention of the whole sdssion of the Legislature, and it was preposterous to take it up now. Mr. Looms urged the importance of speedy action on this subject. The legislation, as it exists, leaves the courts without a systematic procedure, and they are act- ing on different and contradictory systems. Tho subject ioygefsnehp, character, that there is po.way, at for e House to have a committee appointed, in which they have confidence, and then adopt the report of that com. mittee. Of course the House could not take it up in de. tail. and discuss it, seetion by section. It is a system, and, if the system is adopted, gits details can only be ar ranged by a small committee. It repeals many statutes, but does so because it takes the place of those statutes, condensing into # small compass the requirements of many scattered and diffused and obscure laws. Mr. W. Taxzor, (whig) of New York, thonght the matter must necessarily go over to another session. Mr. D. B. Tayior, (dem.) of New ¥ork, said there was not thirty original pages in the entire code—the remain- der being an organized and condensed code of the laws at present in existence, making existing laws clear and intelligible to all. Mr. Foxsyim, (dem.) of Albany, said there was abun- dant time to dispore of the Cade, and he hoped it would not be passed over. It had been framed with great care. Its adoption at the present time was necessary, and should apy amendments be necessary, they could be passed by a future wry car Mr. Ciarr said the Code had seventeen hundred and forty sections, and every member must know, alter see- ing how slowly such things were acted upon in the House, that it could not be intelligeatly passed upon here, even although all other business should be wholly negleeted. Mr. Henpex, (whig) ef Livingston, knew there was a prejudice against the legal profession, which he feared might have its influence kere. Whenever any radical change is proposed in legislation, as in this case, it should receive the most serious attention. Sueh consideration could not be given to this code at the present session. Mr. Woop, (whig) of Onondaga, addressed the House in favor of the code until the hour of recess. AFTERNOON SESSION, BILLS REPORTED COMPLETE, To incorporate the People's College. Relative to the King’s county penitentiary. Relative to the King’s county hospital. To repeal the act relative to the registry of births, marriages and deaths. To amend the charter of the East River Insurance Company, ATTEMPT AT BRIBERY. Mr. Srawarr, (whig) of Delaware, rose to a question of privilege. Tie had often heard of corrupt practices used to influence the Legslature, and, since coming here, at various times he had been approached for purposes of se- curing his vote on various subjects, and that a hundred ora thousand dcllars would be given for the passage, or defeat, as the case might be, of certain bills. He held in his hand a note for $50, signed by“ L. B. Tarbox," an officer of the House, which had been given to him to se- cure his vote. Mr. Minter, (dem.) of N. ¥., moved that the subject be investigated by the State Prison Committee. The mo- tion was afterwards withdrawn. Mr. Woon moved that it be referred to a select com mittee, with orders to report in three days. Carried. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. The bill to provide for the incorporation of fire insur- ance companies was taken up, when the committee sepa- rated, reported progress on the bill, and the House aq- journed, Markets, Bartiwore, March 21, 1853, The demand for flour is falling off; Howard street is quoted nominal, at $4 68 a $4 75, and City Mills at $4 75. Wheat is selling at $1 08 a $1 11 for white, and $1 12 a $1 15 for prime parcels: red is $1 04 a $1 7. | The sales this morning are 4,000 bushels white corn at 47c. a 50c , and yel‘ow at 52c. a S4c, New Orleans sugar, a63{c. Small sales of whiskey at 22c. a Z3c’ In molasses the sales are toa fair extent, at 28. a 29140. for New Orleans parcels. Sales of Rio coffee at Bize. a 9%c, Provisions are declining. Mess pork, 816 a $16 26; lard ix 94Ge. for barrels, and 10%c. for kegs: bacon ranges from 6c. a 63¢¢. for ordinary, and 63¢e. a 6c. for prime parcels; hams are 10c, a 10%. for Western cured: shoulders are selling at 7c. ; Western butter, 13c. a 14 ie. and 15e. a 16%c, 4%o. 0 The ex-Sergeant-at-Arms, Several of the Washington correspondents have given “qpisconduct in office’’ as the reason for the rejection of Mr. Beale as Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States Senate. We always believed Mr. B. above suspicion, and, as a sim- ple act of justice, we copy the following extract of a card published by him in Washington;— L have been an officer of the Senate for thirteen years, and Io challenge the strictest scrutiny into every act of my officiallife. Conscious of having done my whole duty, conscious of committing no act, morally or officially, that can shade in the alightont degree my reputation, court the most searching inquiry that can be made. Task but justice,fimpartial justice. I want no friend, no sympa- thy, to shield me. Icall on every Senator, every officer, messenger and page, to come forward, and if they know anything against me to avow it boldly and frankly. I shall not consider him my friend who shal seek to protect me with any other than the shield of truth. As tomy “riches,” I would the writer's statemeut were true; then should I desire no office, save what it might inure to me as position; the whole salary might go, a8 one-third of it has gone, to unfortunate relatives, whose physical infirmities prevent them from maintain- ing themselves. T cesire ‘to be understood as not meaning to cast any reflection upon the Senate as body. I revere, I honor it, and tender my heartfelt thanks for the favors hereto. fore conferred w) me. The office is their gift, andI cheerfully admit their right of a selection of the incum- bent; but when my repatation is assailed, no courtesies, no ties of life, no eaithly consideration, can stay me. For that I will battle ia the jaws of death. ROMERT AFATE | fifteen or twenty of the person: Lance Nownek or Arrvats.<eOn Sunday last thirty” niné sail of square rigged vessels arrived at thi” port, of which twenty-three were loaded with suger and molasses. From Sagua Is Grande, five; Porto Rico, six; Manzanillo, one; Havana, two; Cardenas, stx; Trini- dad, one; St. Jago, two; also, two from Attakapas, loaded? with the same commodities. There was also a large fleet of coasting schooners. Tux Stkamsurp Iu1uNno13, for Aspinwall, did not get away yesterday, having been. detained repairing some alight. derangement in the machinery until too late to get over the bar. She goes early this morning. Police Intelligence. ANOTHER SWINDLE UPON CALI¥ORNIA PASABNGERS —FRAUDULBAT TICKETS ON THE UNCLE 8AM STEAMSHIP. Before Justice McGrath. Yesterday another fraud was discovered, practised upon a largo number of persons, in the purchase of tick ets, purportidg to be genuine, authorizing a passage in the steamship Uncle Sans, for California. These tickets were sold by # znan named George E. Hamilton, who ia~ formed’ the pureliusers that B wax authorized to soll said tickets, represen‘ing, at the same time, Bae the said steamer would saf/sn'the 2ist instant. i The fvilowirg are sopies of the spyrious tir’. Sar geerecccoceecccos000000. 900. Sreamsery Uncie Sam, 2 New York, March lith, 1853... @ Recaived fifty dollars for the pwesage of W. Clark, in the first Indépendent Steamship ‘fr Panama to'San Francisco, sails on the arrival of the Unci Sam’s passengers at Panama. Berth No, 149, State Room. e Steorage. G. E. HAMILTON, It is agreed that there shall not beover three @ days detention at Panama, rs o © 00000900909990000000390000 PETSSNSS 00:0 O95 210.0 oC SIERRe: Sreamsiry Unour Sam) oe New York, March —, 1868. @ Received thirty-five dollars for the ¢ of W. W. Clark, in the steamship Uncle Sam, from New York to Asgipwall, berth 149, appointed to sail on -o the 21st day of Mareh, 1853. HAMILTON. Steerage. G. oovov0000 000000000000 90006 Monday being the time designated for sailing, and find- ing that the day pf departure had been postponed to the 5th of April, the holders of the spurious tickets present- ed them to Mr.E. Midls, agent for. said ship, when they: were informed they were all worthless, and refused to. allow them a passage in the vessel. dccordingly some thus defrauded applied: to Justice McGrath, and: entered their complaint. The magistrate direeted the affidavits to be taken, and the following ix one, which embraces the facts of all: William W. Clark, of*Danville, Vormont, and ni pivs at the Franklin Hotel, this city, betag sworn, says— hat on the 15th day of Magch, instant, he engaged pas- sue on bourd the steamship Uncle Sam, for Aspinwall, dent steamship frem: Panama ponent purchased the annexed. ts or certificates, for said passage, from one G. E. ton, and paid the said Hamilton eighty five dollars C ié Hemiltow: represented that he was auther- -ed to sell vaid tickets, and that he was going ous in the steamer, and would see that his passengers were not im- sed upon; and that the steamer weuld sail on the 2lat inst.; deponent further adds, that the said: sveamship does not sail according to intment; and, further, Mm E. Mills, agent of said at iP, has refused: to. let de- nent take passago.in.said steamer, and statea that he Sid not authorize.said Hamilton to peli. said tickets; and. nent therefore alleges that he has been defrai of the sum ST elanee eae. Me tbe above complaint and affidavits, the. m: te issued a warrant fon the arrest of the acc: Partyy Constable Joseph took the warrant and went in.search. the guilty .. Hamilton could not be found, and it is aup that he has left the city. However, during the afternoon Mr. Mills appeared before Justice McGrath, accompanied by Mr. Shaw, one of his clerks, the latter making the following affidavit in explanation of the whole affair :— Horace A. Shaw, of No. 86 Fast Seventeenth street, La ing sworn, says be is a clerk, in the employment of Rd- rd Mills, agent of the steamship Uncle Sam ; that om last Thursday deponent received four hundred and fifty dollars from George E. Hamilton, in part payment on ao count of passages in said steamship ; and at the time. the deponent recsived the said money, he supposed there was an understanding between said 9 ppeoeecooeco‘CN occocqooe de] out On milton and Mr. Milks and on the fallowing morning deponent saw Me. and tendered him the money, which he refused’to reoeive, and stated that he had not had.any conversations with suta Hamilton for the last six montis, and that deponeat must return him the money immediately; deponent forth- with went to Hamilton’s office, but did not findhim there, but egy a met him at the eorner of Beekman street and Park row, and handed to him ,(Bjamilton,) a check far the said amount, and took back the zt and destroyed it ; that was all the money deponent ever received from said Hamilton, and deponent was not in any way authorized by his employer to. receive said mo- ney from Mamilton. Om the part of the prosecution, the afidavit of Mr. Austin, Hamilton’s cle, was taken as follows :— Seth's. Austin, of No, 616 Aen street, sWorn, says—He is a clerk in the em; eorge Bemilion, and has been so for. the last’ mine or ten aa past; that one day last week Mr. Hamilton came into office and handed deponent a receipt, purporting to be given by one E. Mills for the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars, on account of passage moneys, from said Hamilton; and on another occasion deponent was pre.ent when a elerk in the employment of said Mills re- ceived one hundred dollars in gold coin from said Hamil- ton, on account of said passage money ; and said clerk, whose name is Shaw, at that time stated or remarked ta said’ Hamilten, ‘This makes four hundred and fifty dollars which you have now paid.’’ Deponent further says, that he inferred from these transactions that said Hamilton was authorized by said Mills to sell passages im said steamship. In addition to the evidence given by Mr. Shaw, Mn Mills stated to the magistrate that he never permitted or authorized any one to sell passage tickets out of bin office. The Uncle Sam, said Mr. Mills, was advertised te sailon the 21st, but has been postponed until the fifth of April, and allthe passengers who had their poee have Ge ie it Poe a or have agreed to wait until the fi ril. The passengers. yesterday presented fraudulent tickets to the amount of over 31,000, and it is believed that Hamilton hee realized upwards of $2,000 from the sale of these.spurious, tickets, Suatice McGrath remarked that tse whole af. fair was an infamous transaction, and he should, there- fore, more fully investigate the case. In the meantime, he hoped the ‘police officer would succeed in capturing Hamilton. A further examination will be gone into this afternoon at 3 o’clock. City Intetligence. ‘Tne Wravnen —Yesterday was the warmest and most. delightful day that we have experienced this sp: During the entire day overcoats were dispensed wil and even after sunset a great number of people tight be seen walking through the various streets of the city with- out any. re was but one thing to mar the pleasure of the day, and that was the dust, which not only cover- ed every body from head to foot,’ but in some instances: Dlisded many people's eyes, It would make some of our city fathers blush to see the manner in which fh reine ladies’ velvets and silks were covered with dust. way was vory lively, and never have we seen before such. a number of ladies ont shopping. There is no doubt but the fancy and diy goods Seren aiki caive goods yester- day than they have for the last week. At two o’elock tha thermometer stood at seventy in the shade, and st ten o'clock last night it steed at fifty-five degrees above zero. Fusction yor Assistant EnGiveers ov Tie Fire Dr- PARTMENT. —The election of ten assistant engiuecrs for the: New York Fire Department, to fill the places of the pre- sent incumbents, takes place to day, and will continue for three days. There wil! be a great struggle between the Cersons and anti-Carsons. The following twenty gentle- men have been nominated for these offices, at a meeting of the representatives of the Departnert ab Fireman’s Hall, on the 3d inst :—*Michacl Eichell, rd of Kngi- neers; *Peter J. Coriell, ex-Foreman Hook and Ladder 4; *William neg alas Foreman Hose 44; *John H. Farman, ex-Foreman Engine 19; #Charles A. Brown, Engine 6; *Joha A. Cregier, Board of Engineers; *Moses J Board of Engineers §*John Baulch, Foreman Engine 13; * Flishe pr atm reman Engine 26; Henry H. of Eogineers; Francis Clark, Foreman — L. West, Foreman Engine 24; *Isaiah ser, Foreman Hose 51; *John P. Lacour, Board of Engineers; George W. Trenchard, Foreman Hose 16; John R. Platt, ex Fore- man Hose 36; John Decker, ex-Foreman Engine 14; Peter 3. Henry, Foreman ine 48; N. L. Fornham, Assistant Foreman Hook and 1; John D, Moore, Foreman Hose 21, Those names marked with an asterisk are supposed to be friendly toward the Chief Engineer. In addition to the regular nomination, several indepen- dent candidates are in the field. Rage f comprise the fol- lowing gentlemen :—Jesse Thomas, Foreman of Putnans Hose Co. No. 31; Charles L. Kent, ex-Foreman Croton: Hose Co. No. 6: Charles F. Meyers, Foreman of United States Engin No. 9: James M. Byrne, Foreman of Hudson. Engine Co, No. 1; Nicholas Seagrist, of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 8. The above twenty-five oandidates comprise al we have heard of. We may expect a good selection whem so many candidates are in the field, ‘Tee Recent Exrrorinc Exremition or Captain Marcy.— The Geopraphical and Statistical Society hold a special bey Aer evening, at the Chapel of the University. at. which Captain Marey will read a paper on the subject of the recent expedition}under his command to the sources of the Red River. No ion of our country is a less known than that in which the Red River fakes ita rise, while of that numerous tribe or nation which have their itinerant homes in the yast Southwest, even less ie known. The paper of Captain Marcy will be as well de- scriprive of the country as of its inhabitants. By the rules of the Society, admission will be free to all gen- tlemen and ladies interested, Mevting at a quarter to eight o'clock, INVESTIGATION COMMOTTEE OF THE BOARD OF AS8SFTANT AL~ DBRMEN.—The committee of investigation appointed by the Board of Assistant Aldermen to prosecute an — into the truth of the various charges and rumors, reflect ing on the honesty and virtue of the City Fathers, met yesterday afternoon in their room at the City Hall. bus a ho report i hat transpired (a the stac chamber